Santorini Blue 328i Sport
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Sunflowers arrived and on...
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Couldn't get anymore pics as I am completely f
ked, haven't stopped all day and only just got them on. Happy with them though.
Untitled by matt_13289, on FlickrCouldn't get anymore pics as I am completely f
ked, haven't stopped all day and only just got them on. Happy with them though.Few pictures since the wheels have been on:
Wheel studs on the way to make it easier getting them on/off.
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Wheel studs on the way to make it easier getting them on/off.
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Update. I've mainly been out enjoying the car over summer but have a lot planned for it in the next few months. Mainly due to finally tidying the garage and having dry space to work on it:
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Over the next few months it is getting -
Lower temperature thermostat and fan switch, metal thermostat housing, new water pump and a bigger radiator due to the old one splitting. I need to mount an separate expansion tank somewhere as the new rad does not have one built in like the OEM item:
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20141116_172959 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Rear anti roll bar items - old stuff is well rusted in so will need cutting out:
20141116_173821 by matt_13289, on Flickr
I picked up a diff casing so I can put polyflex bushes into it - bought the various washers/gaskets so that I can swap the casings straight over. Also picked up a prop doughnut as I'm trying to get rid of the annoying jerkiness at low speed:
20141116_173639 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Picked up some M3 exhaust manifolds a while back, bought the gaskets for when it gets fitted:
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Vanos parts that I've had for ages - now I have the garage free I can tackle this without having to have it back together again within one day. I need some M52 timing tools if anyone has them and fancies selling:
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Lastly, I put the car in for under sealing last week. I got a call from the shop about one of the jacking points. It had started to rust out pretty badly:
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It was cut out and a new piece of metal welded in (the guy took lots of photos, he hasn't sent me them yet though). The whole underside and arches have been sealed now, skirts will be going back on covering the black part!
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Here is the jacking point rust free:
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Oh and on the way back from the body shop one of the calipers was binding badly. Nursed it home and it STUNK of cooked brakes. Picking up 2 new calipers tomorrow and fitting Friday if all goes to plan.
IMG_20141104_130711 by matt_13289, on FlickrOver the next few months it is getting -
Lower temperature thermostat and fan switch, metal thermostat housing, new water pump and a bigger radiator due to the old one splitting. I need to mount an separate expansion tank somewhere as the new rad does not have one built in like the OEM item:
IMG-20141118-WA0010 by matt_13289, on Flickr20141116_172959 by matt_13289, on FlickrRear anti roll bar items - old stuff is well rusted in so will need cutting out:
20141116_173821 by matt_13289, on FlickrI picked up a diff casing so I can put polyflex bushes into it - bought the various washers/gaskets so that I can swap the casings straight over. Also picked up a prop doughnut as I'm trying to get rid of the annoying jerkiness at low speed:
20141116_173639 by matt_13289, on FlickrPicked up some M3 exhaust manifolds a while back, bought the gaskets for when it gets fitted:
IMG-20141118-WA0006 by matt_13289, on FlickrVanos parts that I've had for ages - now I have the garage free I can tackle this without having to have it back together again within one day. I need some M52 timing tools if anyone has them and fancies selling:
20141116_174045 by matt_13289, on FlickrLastly, I put the car in for under sealing last week. I got a call from the shop about one of the jacking points. It had started to rust out pretty badly:
20141113_091006 by matt_13289, on FlickrIt was cut out and a new piece of metal welded in (the guy took lots of photos, he hasn't sent me them yet though). The whole underside and arches have been sealed now, skirts will be going back on covering the black part!
IMG-20141117-WA0003 by matt_13289, on FlickrHere is the jacking point rust free:
IMG-20141117-WA0006 by matt_13289, on FlickrOh and on the way back from the body shop one of the calipers was binding badly. Nursed it home and it STUNK of cooked brakes. Picking up 2 new calipers tomorrow and fitting Friday if all goes to plan.
It's been ages since I've updated (as always)!
The car has stayed pretty much the same since, although the M3 manifolds are now on. It sounds better and seems happier at the top of the rev range so well worth it. The best photo I could get as it is tight for space!
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Engine wise there isn't much else I can do now. It has an M50 manifold with remap and now the M3 manis. I want to get it rolling roaded as it should be around 215-220 from what I've read with those mods. The M3 LSD has a higher ratio than standard and with all of the mods combined makes it pretty fun to say the least. The last thing I can do would be a cold air intake but I'm very unlikely to make any power with it and I don't want chavvy induction noise either.
Also cleaned the bay for the first time ever as the idea of water on engines always worried me but it looks good for it.
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One if it lurking with my pals RX-7, what a batst car that is.
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So in summary - car is still by far my favourite and its not going anywhere soon. Recent career developments mean I may have to get a cheap runner as I'll be commuting for the first time ever. But if that happens, the garage is empty and it'll just go in there. The aircon will be working again Thursday if all goes well and then its time to put the bigger radiator in.
The car has stayed pretty much the same since, although the M3 manifolds are now on. It sounds better and seems happier at the top of the rev range so well worth it. The best photo I could get as it is tight for space!
20150429_185432 by matt_13289, on FlickrIMG-20150423-WA0019 by matt_13289, on FlickrEngine wise there isn't much else I can do now. It has an M50 manifold with remap and now the M3 manis. I want to get it rolling roaded as it should be around 215-220 from what I've read with those mods. The M3 LSD has a higher ratio than standard and with all of the mods combined makes it pretty fun to say the least. The last thing I can do would be a cold air intake but I'm very unlikely to make any power with it and I don't want chavvy induction noise either.
Also cleaned the bay for the first time ever as the idea of water on engines always worried me but it looks good for it.
IMG-20150520-WA0007 by matt_13289, on FlickrIMG-20150520-WA0013 by matt_13289, on FlickrIMG-20150520-WA0024 by matt_13289, on FlickrOne if it lurking with my pals RX-7, what a bats
t car that is.IMG-20150512-WA0006 by matt_13289, on FlickrSo in summary - car is still by far my favourite and its not going anywhere soon. Recent career developments mean I may have to get a cheap runner as I'll be commuting for the first time ever. But if that happens, the garage is empty and it'll just go in there. The aircon will be working again Thursday if all goes well and then its time to put the bigger radiator in.
Since the last update I have moved and no longer have a driveway to work on the car. I'm looking for a garage to rent in the Maidstone/Medway area in the slight chance that anyone reading knows of anything!
Since the last post I've done a few small things but waiting on work space to get properly stuck in. First was an oil change with Forte engine flush at 159k.
IMG-20151020-WA0003 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Also changed the Vanos seal which I've been meaning to do for a long time:
IMG-20150727-WA0003 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Raised the rear ride height as it was a little too low:
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I need to either go back to decent shocks and springs or get some decent coilovers as the JOM rubbish on there are starting to annoy me.
Gave the leather a much needed clean and feed with Gliptone:
20151006_134626 by matt_13289, on Flickr
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Replaced the Nankangs with Michellin Pilot Sports all round. Not surprisingly the difference is huge!
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I've also picked up an early M50 single flywheel as it was local and cheap. I had a problem sourcing the right bolts but managed to get some from Germany in the end. The advantage with the M50 flywheel is that there is no need to get it machined or use another starter like you do with the M20.
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The clutch isn't going and probably won't for some time as it was replaced with a new DMF in January 2013 so the flywheel is bottom of the to do list.
Finally a few pictures. I found some pictures of when I first bought it. These were taken at the previous owners house, it still had angel eyes and the BBS fitted before the unfortunate incident with them.
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And some of the car is it is now:
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I can't weld for st so its having an expansion tank fitted on Thursday. I can then finally fit the bigger rad I've had for over a year!!
Since the last post I've done a few small things but waiting on work space to get properly stuck in. First was an oil change with Forte engine flush at 159k.
IMG-20151020-WA0003 by matt_13289, on FlickrAlso changed the Vanos seal which I've been meaning to do for a long time:
IMG-20150727-WA0003 by matt_13289, on FlickrRaised the rear ride height as it was a little too low:
IMG-20150611-WA0001 by matt_13289, on FlickrI need to either go back to decent shocks and springs or get some decent coilovers as the JOM rubbish on there are starting to annoy me.
Gave the leather a much needed clean and feed with Gliptone:
20151006_134626 by matt_13289, on FlickrIMG-20151005-WA0007 by matt_13289, on FlickrReplaced the Nankangs with Michellin Pilot Sports all round. Not surprisingly the difference is huge!
IMG-20151015-WA0001 by matt_13289, on FlickrI've also picked up an early M50 single flywheel as it was local and cheap. I had a problem sourcing the right bolts but managed to get some from Germany in the end. The advantage with the M50 flywheel is that there is no need to get it machined or use another starter like you do with the M20.
20151010_101714 by matt_13289, on FlickrThe clutch isn't going and probably won't for some time as it was replaced with a new DMF in January 2013 so the flywheel is bottom of the to do list.
Finally a few pictures. I found some pictures of when I first bought it. These were taken at the previous owners house, it still had angel eyes and the BBS fitted before the unfortunate incident with them.
IMG-20151001-WA0016 by matt_13289, on FlickrIMG-20151001-WA0017 by matt_13289, on FlickrAnd some of the car is it is now:
IMG_20150919_161357 by matt_13289, on Flickr20151107_213615 by matt_13289, on FlickrI can't weld for s
t so its having an expansion tank fitted on Thursday. I can then finally fit the bigger rad I've had for over a year!!Thanks, tyre size is 225/45/17 rear and 215/45 front. I'd like oem sizes (245 - 225) when I go back to shocks/springs as the lows don't permit them.
It is quite sad to see the amount of clean ones being broken for parts/drifted...but also makes mine climb in value so there is always a plus side!
It is quite sad to see the amount of clean ones being broken for parts/drifted...but also makes mine climb in value so there is always a plus side!
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