MCShred "Build" Thread

[carscatscoffee15]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

I love this photo...everything about this car is beautiful. I scored me some side skirts finally...took me forever to find them. Now I just have to decide on what front and rear bumper I want.

which ones did you end up getting!?

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by carscatscoffee15

which ones did you end up getting!?

Ended up scoring one of the last set of OEM Performance Tii skirts for the 128i in the country I think.

Took me months to find them, and I was getting to a point where I didn't think I would ever get a pair.

I had already resolved myself that if I couldn't get them, I would have probably went with Reiger as they had the ones that looked most similar.

I've got pics of the OEM Tii and Reiger ones up somewhere in the threads for comparison purposes when someone asked me about them.

[MCShred]

Just got the rear fenders rolled slightly near where the rear bumper meets the rear quarter panel. The slight rubbing issue is now completely eliminated and I'm finally able to push the car to the limits in the corners... I'm speechless how much of a difference the current suspension setup feels compared to the stock suspension, it's time to hit some local auto-x and some track days at Summit Point and VIR!!!

[chris82]

Nice car and build. Very well done. Performance aero looks so good on this car!

[chris_flies]

Looking at your car made me $600 poorer. I have a BMW Performance bumper coming my way now

[smeard]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

Looking at your car made me $600 poorer. I have a BMW Performance bumper coming my way now

I love the look of the Perf bumper, but couldn't justify price of it. If i had non m sport bumper, I would spring for it. But, I just bought a running car for $400 so no "big" purchases for now

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by smeard

I love the look of the Perf bumper, but couldn't justify price of it. If i had non m sport bumper, I would spring for it. But, I just bought a running car for $400 so no "big" purchases for now

All I see in this picture is a Lemons race car.

[MCShred]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

Looking at your car made me $600 poorer. I have a BMW Performance bumper coming my way now

Where did you find one!?

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by MCShred

Where did you find one!?

ECS tuning had one for ~20% off ($400).

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

ECS tuning had one for ~20% off ($400).

I need to find me a "plain jane" one as I don't have any options either. I hadn't been looking for them as I figured it would be about impossible to locate one.

I did find a set of the Tii side skirts as I wanted...just hadn't pulled the trigger on a front bumper yet.

[Thunderguts]

Originally Posted by smeard

I just bought a running car for $400 so no "big" purchases for now

A guy in my neighborhood has an original early 90s SE-R that's been sitting in his driveway unmoved for years. The body is 100% straight with some paint fade. I keep thinking I should knock on his door and make an offer. Back in the day, the SE-R was the shit. I just wish it was RWD.

[chris82]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

ECS tuning had one for ~20% off ($400).

did that include all the hardware for install?

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by chris82

did that include all the hardware for install?

Unfortunately not. I had to find all the extra bits myself (a difficult task, I might add), they were an extra $400-500 on top of the bumper cover.

[markslc1]

Originally Posted by Thunderguts

A guy in my neighborhood has an original early 90s SE-R that's been sitting in his driveway unmoved for years. The body is 100% straight with some paint fade. I keep thinking I should knock on his door and make an offer. Back in the day, the SE-R was the shit. I just wish it was RWD.

Originally Posted by Thunderguts

A guy in my neighborhood has an original early 90s SE-R that's been sitting in his driveway unmoved for years. The body is 100% straight with some paint fade. I keep thinking I should knock on his door and make an offer. Back in the day, the SE-R was the shit. I just wish it was RWD.

I owned two SE-R's back in the day. Awesome little cars for the money. Took my modded car to my first bmw track day and set my sights on an M3 after that. Nissan lost its way after that. I'd defiantly knock on the door and check it out though.

[Thunderguts]

Originally Posted by markslc1

I owned two SE-R's back in the day. Awesome little cars for the money. Took my modded car to my first bmw track day and set my sights on an M3 after that. Nissan lost its way after that. I'd defiantly knock on the door and check it out though.

I doubt they'll ever reach 510 cult status, but the first SE-R will definitely turn a few heads in nice condition. I'd bet that a pristine low-mileage example would fetch $20k+ on BAT.

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by markslc1

I owned two SE-R's back in the day. Awesome little cars for the money. Took my modded car to my first bmw track day and set my sights on an M3 after that. Nissan lost its way after that. I'd defiantly knock on the door and check it out though.

My Little brother has a built rallycross spec SE-r. Cage, seats, suspension, tires. So much fun.

[MCShred]

Some pictures from last weekend driving to Ocean City!!! Gearing up to track-prep the car with a roll bar/cage, Recaro PP's, and some Apex 17" square setup on the way!

[robblr]

I effing love this build. So tastefully done. I'm going to have a hard time not ripping your look off completely on my Space Gray 128i.

[MCShred]

Originally Posted by robblr

I effing love this build. So tastefully done. I'm going to have a hard time not ripping your look off completely on my Space Gray 128i.

I appreciate it LOL! I'm just getting started too

[andrey_gta]

Originally Posted by MCShred

Small Update: AKG Motor Mounts and Transmission Mounts installed along with the non-locking RTD shifter... loving this setup, going to get a nice Alcantara panel made later this week to replace the boot

Does RTD make a DSSR connector for n52? I didnt see it on their websites.

And sorry if this been asked - did you notices any changes in vibrations or noise with AKG motor mount and the solid transission mounts

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Does RTD make a DSSR connector for n52? I didnt see it on their websites.

And sorry if this been asked - did you notices any changes in vibrations or noise with AKG motor mount and the solid transission mounts

I have E46 M3 transmission mounts and AKG motor mounts. The trans mounts added a little bit of gear noise, but only a hair, and some clutch chatter at idle. Definitely shifts more consistently in the bends. The motor mounts, however, added a considerable amount of NVH, especially at idle. They did improve steering response, added some good mechanical noises, and made the whole drivetrain far more precise and confidence-inspiring.

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

I have E46 M3 transmission mounts and AKG motor mounts. The trans mounts added a little bit of gear noise, but only a hair, and some clutch chatter at idle. Definitely shifts more consistently in the bends. The motor mounts, however, added a considerable amount of NVH, especially at idle. They did improve steering response, added some good mechanical noises, and made the whole drivetrain far more precise and confidence-inspiring.

Any idea why steering response would be affected by motor mounts?