No more guessing Pothole, here's the surprise

TheSt|G · 02-25-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

When I ordered a custom plate for my wife's car it was rejected the first time. I submitted again with a stupid explanation about it meaning something else. It got approved the second time.

It was funny, probably the dirtiest Ontario plate they ever saw, quite often had people taking pictures in Quebec.

For those in Quebec, the plate was "MON MINOU". Basically slang for "MY PUSSY"

Just tell them you have FUCH wheels or something stupid.

I did. I sent in multiple articles defining Fuchs and all that. They weren't having it.

MightyMouseTech · 02-25-2015, 09:28 AM

Damn, that sucks.

Beautiful car BTW!

TheSt|G · 02-25-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Damn, that sucks.

Beautiful car BTW!

Thanks! It's what keeps me from over modding the 1er.

Killswitch · 02-25-2015, 11:32 PM

What a beautiful ride StIg! Keep us posted.

dcaron9999 · 02-26-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Your car is an awesome piece of history and passion.
Looks like it is in the hands of a meticulous owner!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T !!!

andrey_gta · 02-27-2015, 11:11 AM

Those seats are hot. Do you think they will fit in a 1series?

MarkkyyMan · 02-27-2015, 10:24 PM

Seats look good, very clean car overall.

zapatista · 03-01-2015, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Great.

I thought it was a really interesting discussion.

Thank you for the video...very interesting and not the usual self-promoting youtube car fluff.

TheSt|G · 03-02-2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Those seats are hot. Do you think they will fit in a 1series?

Yup. I have a local buddy who is running them in his E90 330i.

Billup · 03-02-2015, 09:05 AM

One of my dream cars, very jealous!

TheSt|G · 05-25-2015, 03:16 PM

Some of the more recent work:

Suspension Overhaul

Big update, and one that has been brewing since I picked up the car. Being that it is 30 years old, most of the suspension can safely be assumed to be worn out. While I was ok with the sloppy handling while getting to know the rest of the car, the fear I could break a ball joint and careen into a tree wasn't particularly reassuring when beating on the car.

So with that in mind, I replaced:

Front shocks
Rear shocks
20mm front torsion bars
26mm rear torsion bars
Ball joints
A-Arm bushings front
A-Arm bushings rear
Front sway bar bushings
Rear sway bar bushings
Rear sway bar end links
Rear spring plate bushings
Rear trailing arm bushings
Front shock mounts
Rear shock mounts
Torsion bar seals
Powdercoated all the front suspension parts/rear sway bar
Fresh hardware all around

When I got all of that in, I had it corner balanced, aligned, and lowered to the Euro ride height. With a full tank of gas she weighed in at 2550lbs, not bad for a street spec 911.

Getting prepped with boxes to sort all of the parts coming off and up she goes:

Wheel off and front suspension disassembled aside from the strut assembly:

Front A-Arms out, which look to be in pretty good shape:

Bushings on the A-Arms were completely hosed though(should be an even circle around the arm):

But it's nothing that the propane torch can't fix:

Sadly, those shot bushings were causing the torsion bars to contact the contact the A-Arms, where they rubbed and caused themselves to rust, requiring replacement. This is why we preventatively maintain!

Most of the hardware, like these sway bar brackets, is in pretty good shape for some mild restoration in the form of sand blasting and powdercoating:

All of the front suspension parts and the rear sway bar assembled and ready to be driven to my powdercoater:

About a week later, I got everything back. They did an absolutely spectacular job, blasting each part, getting a nice even coat, and avoiding any areas that they should like the torsion bar spindles in the A-Arm or the threads on the sway bar brackets. Total cost per part for blasting and coating was $4.60.

arrot:

With that taken care of, it was time to reassemble the front end. The parts catalogue:

The A-Arm bushings and their respective collars have to be assembled at specific angles to provide the proper mounting position for reassembly. It's any interesting game of back and forth as they want to slip off as you rotate them. Nailed it:

Everything getting buttoned up in the front, and yes, I put the lock pin and plate in the ball joint after installing it:

TheSt|G · 05-25-2015, 03:17 PM

And here's where I fail, I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the project. The new torsion bar end levers and torsion bars took long enough to come in that I was a bit focused when everything finally arrived for me to put back together.

First shots during the maiden voyage of the new height and such. She feels absolutely phenomenal:

Slow128i · 05-25-2015, 07:25 PM

perfection.... no need to say but careful on that driveway/road.

chris82 · 06-02-2015, 12:31 PM

How does it drive with all those fresh parts? As tight as the 1?

TheSt|G · 06-02-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chris82

How does it drive with all those fresh parts? As tight as the 1?

It's pretty darn good these days, but ultimately, it is a simplistic torsion bar based suspension setup. Hugely better than almost everything at the time, and still feels very confident, but it won't ever overcome the above.

All of that is fine though, as I bought with the intent of having a car that is completely different to drive than the 1er.

swagon · 06-02-2015, 03:58 PM

This is so cool, STIG. I have no words.

MightyMouseTech · 06-02-2015, 04:28 PM

NEIN EPS.

Love it!

TheSt|G · 06-03-2015, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swagon

This is so cool, STIG. I have no words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

NEIN EPS.

Love it!

Thanks gents.

Fume · 06-04-2015, 12:48 PM

I'm really jealous of your garage! 4 car garage + your own lift.

TheSt|G · 06-04-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fume

I'm really jealous of your garage! 4 car garage + your own lift.

Lift is key to safe/capable DIY. Pretty cheap as well, just needs a solid garage floor.

kubotarog · 06-04-2015, 08:06 PM

Whow, just came across this thread. Makes me want to uncover the 87 911 coupe in our garage. Triple black, basically all stock except for a turbo steering wheel. 117,000 miles and I am original owner. It's in good shape but put to shame by your beauty. I'll have to post a few pics. The work you are doing is amazing.

TheSt|G · 06-05-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kubotarog

Whow, just came across this thread. Makes me want to uncover the 87 911 coupe in our garage. Triple black, basically all stock except for a turbo steering wheel. 117,000 miles and I am original owner. It's in good shape but put to shame by your beauty. I'll have to post a few pics. The work you are doing is amazing.

Absolutely post her up!

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TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Some of the more recent work: Suspension Overhaul Big update, and one that has been brewing since I picked up the car. Being that it is 30 years old, most of the suspension can safely be assumed to be worn out. While I was ok with the sloppy handling while getting to know the rest of the car, the fear I could break a ball joint and careen into a tree wasn't particularly reassuring when beating on the car. So with that in mind, I replaced: Front shocks Rear shocks 20mm front torsion bars 26mm rear torsion bars Ball joints A-Arm bushings front A-Arm bushings rear Front sway bar bushings Rear sway bar bushings Rear sway bar end links Rear spring plate bushings Rear trailing arm bushings Front shock mounts Rear shock mounts Torsion bar seals Powdercoated all the front suspension parts/rear sway bar Fresh hardware all around When I got all of that in, I had it corner balanced, aligned, and lowered to the Euro ride height. With a full tank of gas she weighed in at 2550lbs, not bad for a street spec 911. Getting prepped with boxes to sort all of the parts coming off and up she goes: Wheel off and front suspension disassembled aside from the strut assembly: Front A-Arms out, which look to be in pretty good shape: Bushings on the A-Arms were completely hosed though(should be an even circle around the arm): But it's nothing that the propane torch can't fix: Sadly, those shot bushings were causing the torsion bars to contact the contact the A-Arms, where they rubbed and caused themselves to rust, requiring replacement. This is why we preventatively maintain! Most of the hardware, like these sway bar brackets, is in pretty good shape for some mild restoration in the form of sand blasting and powdercoating: All of the front suspension parts and the rear sway bar assembled and ready to be driven to my powdercoater: About a week later, I got everything back. They did an absolutely spectacular job, blasting each part, getting a nice even coat, and avoiding any areas that they should like the torsion bar spindles in the A-Arm or the threads on the sway bar brackets. Total cost per part for blasting and coating was $4.60. arrot: With that taken care of, it was time to reassemble the front end. The parts catalogue: The A-Arm bushings and their respective collars have to be assembled at specific angles to provide the proper mounting position for reassembly. It's any interesting game of back and forth as they want to slip off as you rotate them. Nailed it: Everything getting buttoned up in the front, and yes, I put the lock pin and plate in the ball joint after installing it: __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
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