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Title: sumyungguy (more pictures added)
Post by: sumyungguy on March 03, 2007, 01:16:55 AM
More images and updates on newest pages!!!

The Name:
I use the username sumyungguy on all forums, it came from Wayne's World and just kinda stuck. My name is Brad and I am a freelance photographer under my own business ShutterFlick.com (http://www.shutterflick.com).


The Pic's: (only have Integra - present)
1994 Integra GSR
(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7777/10001357cz4.jpg)

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7159/10001407sn7.jpg)

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7627/10002807yn4.jpg)


1994 325i Sedan
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8030/img16712dz9.jpg)

(http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/281/img8904ew2.jpg)

1991 318is
This was the day after I bought it. (02-22-07)
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4861/img3970mj4.jpg)

(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1214/img3972no1.jpg)

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5131/img3982fx7.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 03, 2007, 02:24:43 AM
02-24-07

I clay bar and waxed the hood, roof, and trunk. Removed the dumb wind deflector for the sunroof. Put smoke LaminX (left over from my buddies kit) on my fogs.

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1004/img39902dq2.jpg)

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4991/img3998kj3.jpg)

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5365/img3991dz5.jpg)

e30 painting?? was bored Sunday night
(http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/5083/3996en8.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 03, 2007, 02:28:40 AM
02-26-07

I ordered some parts from BMAparts.. Patrick is the man..

New F&R Roundel's
New "is" Lip and clips
New OEM Leather Shift knob with the standard 5 pattern badge.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: asubimmer on March 03, 2007, 08:00:28 AM
Quote from: sumyungguy;20450
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5365/img3991dz5.jpg)
 
this pic is $$ :cool:
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on March 03, 2007, 11:08:58 PM
Sweet shots man!  Glad to see another East Bay member here at M42club.  Car looks clean, how you like it so far?

Oh yeah, what part of the East Bay you from?  I'm in Walnut Creek.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on March 03, 2007, 11:09:57 PM
The last pic is awesome (also your avatar). Did you edit it in PS?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 04, 2007, 12:19:14 AM
Quote from: asubimmer;20457
this pic is $$ :cool:

Thanks.. The sky didnt know if it wanted to rain or not but it sure did look cool.

Quote from: jpod999;20485
Sweet shots man!  Glad to see another East Bay member here at M42club.  Car looks clean, how you like it so far?

Oh yeah, what part of the East Bay you from?  I'm in Walnut Creek.

Thanks, I really like the car.. I wish I would have bought one a long time ago.
Im way out in Tracy, I put "far east bay" cause people don't usually know where Tracy, CA is..

Quote from: Eurospec;20486
The last pic is awesome (also your avatar). Did you edit it in PS?

Its a combination of Illustrator and Photoshop...
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 04, 2007, 01:00:20 AM
03-03-2007

Got around to take pictures of the installed lip, roundels, and shift knob..

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2814/img4002lw5.jpg)

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2001/img4001gj6.jpg)

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/9216/img4003fl3.jpg)

(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1994/img4004kh6.jpg)

I'm calling BMA on Monday to order my H&R Sport springs.. The car already has KYB GR-2's that are a few months old on it, if I don't like the ride I'll probably replace them with Koni yellow's. Is there a spring rate difference between the H&R's made for '84 and '91 318's, or is only the .05 drop the difference?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on March 04, 2007, 05:22:26 PM
Nice work, keep it up.

Did the is lip arrive in that color or did you paint it?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Tonyb on March 04, 2007, 11:46:11 PM
This is what it's all about! Keep chippin away, it looks good.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Nick_318is on March 05, 2007, 02:50:13 AM
the 318 is looking good and I like what you have done so far.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jajou318 on March 05, 2007, 08:28:01 AM
badass pics!,

I think the springs might be different but then again i've never tried em.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 05, 2007, 12:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eurospec;20543
Nice work, keep it up.

Did the is lip arrive in that color or did you paint it?

The lip came gray (primer), I painted it using the Duplicolor Trim Paint (green can) that you can get at Kragen/Checker..

Thanks for the compliments guys..
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 05, 2007, 03:48:28 PM
03-05-07

Ordered today:

H&R Sport springs ('84 318i spec) (modbargins.com only $230 shipped!)
LaminX full kit w/mixed colors (modbargins.com)
New Fog lens' (bmwlight.com)
Used Euro Hella Ellipsoid Smiley's (///M297 on e30tech)

stay tuned for the installed pictures..
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on March 05, 2007, 05:06:12 PM
Where'd you buy the iS lip?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 05, 2007, 05:52:11 PM
Quote from: jpod999;20622
Where'd you buy the iS lip?


Call BMA and ask for Patrick.. 818.240.1223
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on March 05, 2007, 11:42:53 PM
Quote from: sumyungguy;20632
Call BMA and ask for Patrick.. 818.240.1223


Ah so he'll give you good deals huh?  ;)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: shutter on March 09, 2007, 07:55:42 PM
Been away from the forum lately, cept for the "tech" parts when I can sneak a peak.  Anyways, killer pics man!
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: bimma_318iS on March 10, 2007, 06:39:33 PM
Quote
The Pic's: (only have Integra - present)
1994 Integra GSR
(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7777/10001357cz4.jpg)

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7159/10001407sn7.jpg)

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7627/10002807yn4.jpg)



That is one clean Integra. Wow. The best green one I have ever seen. I hate green integras but yours is wow.

Quote
1991 318is
This was the day after I bought it. (02-22-07)
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4861/img3970mj4.jpg)

(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1214/img3972no1.jpg)

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5131/img3982fx7.jpg)


Nice alpineweis.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 11, 2007, 04:01:58 PM
03-11-07

Installed the H&R Sport springs (29664) on Thursday and also test fit the ellipsoids.. I'm waiting for my LaminX and some replacement parts to arrive before installing the lights..

(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/3465/img4178lh5.jpg)

(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/538/img4175dv3.jpg)

(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/4589/imgmulti2nt2.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Tonyb on March 11, 2007, 08:57:38 PM
How does it handle with the new springs?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 11, 2007, 09:35:06 PM
Quote from: Tonyb;21034
How does it handle with the new springs?


A bit better than stock, and you can really tell the center of gravity is lower. Its really smooth on the freeway and longer trips. I'm planning on putting in Koni Yellows so I can adjust the dampening and stiffen it up when I want. Definitely good daily driver springs.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on March 14, 2007, 08:09:17 PM
Quote from: sumyungguy;21013
(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/4589/imgmulti2nt2.jpg)


Love this shot. Hi-res by any chance?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 14, 2007, 10:58:08 PM
Quote from: Eurospec;21325
Love this shot. Hi-res by any chance?


shure I have it with and with out the car (full city shot, bay bridge to golden gate).. how big do you want??? Im not at my house but I'll be there tomorrow to get them for ya..
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on March 16, 2007, 01:17:49 PM
Sending you my email addy via PM shortly :)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 23, 2007, 01:09:58 AM
Got my stuff in and finally got around to take pictures..

Euro ellipsoids
Fog rebuild
Laminx
Bulbs

enjoy

(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5677/img4489rw4.jpg)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1638/img4493nc1.jpg)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8175/img4496tv4.jpg)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4291/img4497ni9.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on March 23, 2007, 08:34:23 AM
Damn your car looks sick.  You need to come out here sometime and rep the M42's!!
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on March 23, 2007, 01:20:00 PM
Bimmerfest y'all... be there

Oh, and sumyungguy, don't forget to take some pics of my car ;)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on March 23, 2007, 05:32:40 PM
Quote from: jpod999;22058
Damn your car looks sick.  You need to come out here sometime and rep the M42's!!


Hit me up when theres meet, Im in Tracy so its not too bad.


Quote from: Eurospec;22075
Bimmerfest y'all... be there

Oh, and sumyungguy, don't forget to take some pics of my car ;)


Bimmerfest looks crazy Id really like to go, funds may limit me but Ill see what I can do. Are you going down with the big caravan?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: TechniquE30 on March 23, 2007, 07:22:48 PM
Love that last pic. Clean car.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on April 02, 2007, 06:40:53 PM
04-02-07

Won an auction for a real Dinan chip last night, Im going to try and get the car on the dyno for a before and after and also check the a/f.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: turbo_negro69 on April 02, 2007, 09:06:33 PM
Nice car, my sister lives out in Tracy. Loving the smoked fog lights!
I think we need to have a bay area meet before Bimmerfest (besides the baybimmerz meet).
I think you need a RyanG splitter for that IS lip.:D
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on April 03, 2007, 02:18:55 AM
I'm definitely down for a meet.. when? where?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on April 03, 2007, 02:56:46 PM
How far is Tracy from the bay?  Roughly that is...
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on April 03, 2007, 03:19:04 PM
Im only 25min from Pleasanton..
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on April 03, 2007, 06:57:55 PM
Oh snap, lets get something going over at baye30 then.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on April 04, 2007, 10:22:29 AM
Wish I lived over there....Indy, the "crossroads of America" seems to be almost E30-free except for me :(
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on April 10, 2007, 02:00:37 AM
04-09-07

Got a chance to get on the dyno today. I did two baselines then installed the Dinan chip and ran two runs. While only getting a few more peak wheel horsepower and torque, the mid range picked up in needed places and the air/fuel looks better pretty much 13:1 all the way across the board (the graph says 14 but -1 for cat). This was done on a Dynojet with a wideband at the tailpipe.

The power results are ok but on the road the power feels much smoother and the new revs are great, I'll admit I was discourage when I was on the dyno but the Kool-aid smile poked its head out on the drive home.

here's the data..
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5017/brads318jk3.png)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on April 10, 2007, 06:30:54 PM
Huh, I would have expected a bit more out of a chip. Any idea how the dinan compares to the MarkD?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on April 10, 2007, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: gearheadE30;23441
Huh, I would have expected a bit more out of a chip. Any idea how the dinan compares to the MarkD?

On the street this a noticeable difference in the power band and the attitude of the motor, I dont have any experience with the MarkD..
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: EducatedFool on April 10, 2007, 09:43:28 PM
From what I hear, the MarkD chip is the way to go. But I have no experience w/ any chip, so yeah...
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on April 10, 2007, 11:50:57 PM
You have an exhaust too?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on April 11, 2007, 02:56:03 AM
Quote from: jpod999;23483
You have an exhaust too?


not really, I just went to a muffler shop and had them but on a stock replacement with a resonator, its still all 2.25 piping.

Are these #'s low far a stock m42? I think my cat leaks so there might be some loss there and my plug wires are still the originals (savin up for the COP).. These make a claimed 140@130 at the crank stock so 121@112 at the wheels should be decent right?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Alpine003 on April 11, 2007, 11:47:22 AM
Quote from: sumyungguy;23375
04-09-07

Got a chance to get on the dyno today. I did two baselines then installed the Dinan chip and ran two runs. While only getting a few more peak wheel horsepower and torque, the mid range picked up in needed places and the air/fuel looks better pretty much 13:1 all the way across the board (the graph says 14 but -1 for cat). This was done on a Dynojet with a wideband at the tailpipe.

The power results are ok but on the road the power feels much smoother and the new revs are great, I'll admit I was discourage when I was on the dyno but the Kool-aid smile poked its head out on the drive home.

here's the data..
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5017/brads318jk3.png)


Interesting results. Far from the 10-15hp that is often claimed on these chips. If you are willing to go to the dyno again, I can loan you my MarkD 93 oct chip. But depending on results, I might never get it back. ;)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on April 11, 2007, 10:01:10 PM
Quote from: Alpine003;23523
Interesting results. Far from the 10-15hp that is often claimed on these chips. If you are willing to go to the dyno again, I can loan you my MarkD 93 oct chip. But depending on results, I might never get it back. ;)


I would be fine with that, I have two dyno's at my disposal. But the only problem is that I dont have 93 octane around here, and its kinda unfair to compare the Dinan 91 octane mild tune to the MarkD.. 10-15hp at the crank but not to the wheels, but there where some 10hp gains in the mid range.. Ill say it again the car feels better on the street.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on May 19, 2007, 12:28:06 AM
05-18-07

My boss bought a 318is from the auction to resell (really clean silver one with only 131k) and it had these wheels on it, talked him into trading my basketweaves for them. I dont know what make or model but I do know that they are 3 piece, center bore and offset seem to be e30 specific, look to be 7.5" wide cause that 215/50/15 fits pretty good, and the year stamp is 1987. They have been poorly refinished, the center cap is painted over (I left them off cause their really big) and have no size or offset stamps anywhere visible. Im going to take them back off and thoroughly clean them when I get back from vacation.

Anyone know what they are?? We where thinking old SSR's but I dont know..

Some quick snap shots I took, Ill do a proper shoot in a little while. I only did a quick run over with the alum. polish, after I spend some time on them they'll have some bling'n lips. I also plan on refinishing the centers in either black or silver.
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5473.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5474.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5475.jpg)

Dirty (not rust) but you can see the 3 pieces
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5476.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on May 19, 2007, 03:10:22 AM
Thanks to Ray Smoodiver on r3vlimited for bringing up Work Ewings, the answer has been found.

I found some siblings..

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/advan85/909adaac.jpg)

Well after some research it looks like Ewing was like a category that had many different styles, similar to the Work Equip lineup
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: dude8383 on May 19, 2007, 08:28:01 AM
Those look great!
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on May 19, 2007, 08:32:49 AM
Wow! I want some ;)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on May 19, 2007, 01:08:47 PM
Nice find.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on June 06, 2007, 01:25:23 AM
06-05-07

My f'ed Guibo -- The whole story (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2909)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5915.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5916.jpg)

some brand
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5919.jpg)

random bolts and nuts (16mm and 17mm)
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5920.jpg)

The garage..
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5903_.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5911_.jpg)


Parts List going in tomarrow..
Flex Disc- Guibo w/ new bolts and locking nuts
Guide Bushing for Drive Shaft (Centering Sleeve)
Center Bearing
Transmission Mounts
Water Pump
Thermostat (88 Degrees)
Thermostat Housing Gasket
Redline Water Wetter
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on June 07, 2007, 03:01:26 AM
06-06-07

Guibo Fixed!!

Dropped my pan, no bolts, but a little piece of something..
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5922_.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5932_.jpg)


None of the upper pan bolts were loose and I didnt find any other prices of junk in the pickup. Put a new gasket and thin layer of Honda Bond HT on the metal surfaces.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on June 07, 2007, 08:43:02 AM
Looks almost like part of the tensioner rail, but I didn't think that it broke down in chunks like that unless you put a new tensioner in it and did the "rev for 30 seconds" thing. If thats metal, might be a bit more of a problem....

What does the Honda Bond do?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on June 07, 2007, 12:38:03 PM
Yeah its metal, and I haven't done my tensioner yet. It really looks like it would be a piece of guide cause it had a little lip on one side.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5923_.jpg)


Honda Bond is just a non solid silicone gasket, its really good stuff and I use it on any sealing surface. Its like the orange stuff you can get at the parts store, but has better sealing properties and dries gray. I also use it on all the race cars at work.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: 91318isfoundation on June 08, 2007, 08:49:25 PM
dude im jealous nice car  where u get the yellow for the headlights
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on June 09, 2007, 06:19:09 AM
Quote from: 91318isfoundation;27434
dude im jealous nice car  where u get the yellow for the headlights


Thanks!

 Its a thick adhesive film by LaminX, comes in a few different colors.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on June 11, 2007, 04:23:49 AM
06-10-07

Got out in the hills and took some pictures today..

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6000.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6006.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6007.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6010.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6011.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6042.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6055.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6085.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6041.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on June 11, 2007, 12:15:15 PM
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6042.jpg)

That one is awesome.
Title: ::
Post by: sumyungguy on June 30, 2007, 07:10:23 PM
06-30-07

The stock stereo was getting kinda bland so I did a little refresher. A new Sony Xplod Specialty Series (cdxf605x) head unit and 5 1/4" Kenwood eXcelon's all around. Since I still had the stock stereo, I was the one that got to chop up the wiring. I spent the time and did a really nice install, solder and heat shrink everything all wrapped up looking nice. I am really happy with the sound, this deck lets you adjust the height of the highs so the fronts dont sound like there on the floor.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6259.jpg)

Since the new speakers stick out a little more the front kick panels wouldn't go over them, cut the holes and still screwed into the stock locations. I also had the space the hood release out a bit to clear.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6276.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6275.jpg)

Finally got the two new 215/50/15 Dunlop SP Sport 5000's to match the two newer ones that came on the wheels. I really like how the tires fit on these wheels.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6297.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6286.jpg)

I started collecting the parts for my brake refresh, Brembo Blanks and Pagid Sports. I still need to get some ATE Super Blue and Im debating on steel braided lines..

(was really bored playing with some new equipment)
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6250.jpg)
Title: Good Goo!
Post by: D. Clay on June 30, 2007, 09:24:13 PM
Quote from: sumyungguy;27328
Honda Bond is just a non solid silicone gasket, its really good stuff and I use it on any sealing surface. Its like the orange stuff you can get at the parts store, but has better sealing properties and dries gray. I also use it on all the race cars at work.
What kind of race cars do you work on?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 01, 2007, 01:20:15 AM
Quote from: D. Clay;28859
What kind of race cars do you work on?


Mostly Honda's and Lotus' (too many), but pretty much anything import. I'm getting away from wrenching all the time though, makes working on your own car no fun.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: g0dspeed on July 02, 2007, 09:00:25 PM
nice shots bro.... n nice car too!! luv those wheels!!
Title: ::
Post by: sumyungguy on July 14, 2007, 12:43:25 AM
07-13-07

Insalled new brakes and 15mm spacers all around..

Few quick pic's..
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7173.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7176.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7178.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on July 14, 2007, 04:50:52 PM
Looks so wide now, that's awesome.

BTW, what camera settings did you use on this pic?
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_6041.jpg)

I just bought a DSLR and am learning how to manipulate the lens and settings.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 14, 2007, 07:51:30 PM
EXIF:
Tv( Shutter Speed )
     1/50
Av( Aperture Value )
     2.8

You got pm..
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Alpine003 on July 14, 2007, 11:38:23 PM
What rear view mirror attachment is that? Broadway, Carmate, Razo?

Size? 270mm

Convex or Flat?

Lastly, does it show the full blind spots?

Was thinking of getting one but not sure if it will fit my maplight mirror or not.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on July 15, 2007, 11:59:52 AM
What size wheels are you running? I've been trying to figure out how well 215's would fit on 7-inch rims. Looks great, love the pics!
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 15, 2007, 03:17:24 PM
Quote from: Alpine003;29657
What rear view mirror attachment is that? Broadway, Carmate, Razo?

Size? 270mm

Convex or Flat?

Lastly, does it show the full blind spots?

Was thinking of getting one but not sure if it will fit my maplight mirror or not.


Broadway, this one is the 240mm Flat HID. I have a 270mm convex in my g/f's tC and that really shows the right blind spot. Been using them for the last 6 years, I dont think I'll ever own a car without one.


Quote from: gearheadE30;29667
What size wheels are you running? I've been trying to figure out how well 215's would fit on 7-inch rims. Looks great, love the pics!


They are Old (1987) 3 peice Work Ewings and they measure out 15x7.5 or 8. There is no size stamp on them, I measured it out and width was 8.375..
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Alpine003 on July 17, 2007, 12:47:22 PM
Thanks for the info. Does your 240mm allow you to see both blind spots?

I'm trying to find a nice FLAT wide mirror. The convex one distorts the rear view too much and makes it harder to spot the popo's trailing you. ;)

Also, does the 240mm version allow you to use your sun visors?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 17, 2007, 01:21:47 PM
Quote from: Alpine003;29814
Thanks for the info. Does your 240mm allow you to see both blind spots?

I'm trying to find a nice FLAT wide mirror. The convex one distorts the rear view too much and makes it harder to spot the popo's trailing you. ;)

Also, does the 240mm version allow you to use your sun visors?


The flat one doesnt give a much wider view but its much clearer and you can see way further. It does get in the way of the visors, not much on the drivers cause its angled towards you. Ive had a 240 convex, I like the flat more.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on July 17, 2007, 08:58:03 PM
I have a convex mirror that I got at Brookstone a couple of years back.  I hate driving cars without one now, so much less rear vision.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Alpine003 on July 18, 2007, 12:14:55 PM
Quote from: Alpine003;29814
Does your 240mm allow you to see both blind spots?


Yes/no?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 18, 2007, 04:20:35 PM
Its not wide so no. like I said before, its much clearer and you can see way further. The convex give the wide view and you can see both blinds, but you also see yourself.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 19, 2007, 05:21:30 AM
Testing out some stuff for my rig, still have a lot of work to do. Thought Id share the test shots...

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7460.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7477.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7474.jpg)
Title: Wow.
Post by: bimma_318iS on July 20, 2007, 02:22:04 AM
wow. some clean stuff.

your taste in mods is excellent.
your photography is excellent.
your stereo deck is the best match for the e30 interior yet.
your rims are baller plus they are rare. (rare, right?)
your integra is clean. (I have one too but I never moded it because it is my daily and I don't want it jacked)
I smell JDM flavor?

you inspire me.

ok. now back to ordering maintenance stuff for my e30 M42.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 20, 2007, 04:09:22 AM
Quote from: bimma_318iS;30001
wow. some clean stuff.

your taste in mods is excellent.
your photography is excellent.
your stereo deck is the best match for the e30 interior yet.
your rims are baller plus they are rare. (rare, right?)
your integra is clean. (I have one too but I never moded it because it is my daily and I don't want it jacked)
I smell JDM flavor?

you inspire me.

ok. now back to ordering maintenance stuff for my e30 M42.


Thanks for the compliments! Yeah these wheels are pretty rare.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 20, 2007, 04:10:04 AM
part II, more to come.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7531.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on July 20, 2007, 05:53:50 PM
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7532.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7529.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7524.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on July 20, 2007, 10:34:25 PM
Now that's cool!

Much better than the previous set.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on August 03, 2007, 10:52:53 PM
Nothing new with the car but I finally got some light stands, figured Id play around a bit.  :p

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_8233.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_8232.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on August 03, 2007, 11:41:30 PM
Freeze frame!
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Bill-B on August 04, 2007, 01:37:19 AM
Cool pics
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Eurospec on August 05, 2007, 12:57:26 AM
I suppose we'll be seeing nighttime pictures of you car soon :D Great shots! Keep it up man.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on August 05, 2007, 02:20:33 AM
Quote from: Eurospec;31064
I suppose we'll be seeing nighttime pictures of you car soon :D Great shots! Keep it up man.

 haha most likely... some day time rig shots too :cool:
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on August 21, 2007, 04:16:44 AM
Ive been so busy with the Tee shirts I haven't gotten a chance to take some pictures of the car. Went out to shoot my buddies Jetta (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_9485.jpg), ran out of time but managed to get this one...

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_9463.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on August 21, 2007, 11:26:51 AM
Giants huh?
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on August 21, 2007, 02:13:58 PM
ShutterFlick
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on August 21, 2007, 07:37:06 PM
Oh damn, that's a hella good logo.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Malaise on August 23, 2007, 04:05:51 PM
Quote from: sumyungguy;30004
part II, more to come.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_7531.jpg)



What a picture... superbe work man!
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on September 21, 2007, 05:18:29 AM
Haven't updated in a long time, partly cause I haven't gotten a chance to shoot my own car. Been too busy shooting other cars and working with clients.

Some randomes..
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_1200.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_1203.jpg)


Installed a new chain tensioner and it purrs like a liger now. :p
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on September 21, 2007, 04:58:17 PM
I don't have an eye for locations like you do.  At that location, I would have said "nah...that can't be good".  And then you shoot things like this.  Astounding.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on September 21, 2007, 07:48:15 PM
"Visualize and Attack"
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on September 21, 2007, 07:59:55 PM
dang, you've got some amazing skills. Some good desktop material right there :)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on September 22, 2007, 12:42:18 AM
Finally went out to take some shots of my car (actually more trying out different lighting and post process).

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_1235.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_1236.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_1258.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: pwforprez on September 22, 2007, 03:32:02 AM
damn what kind of camera do you use?
also what for lighting
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on September 22, 2007, 04:57:25 AM
I use a Canon 20d w/some nice lens', as for lighting its just 2 Canon Speedlights.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: turbo_negro69 on September 23, 2007, 12:56:17 PM
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_1236.jpg)
Now that's desktop material right there!
Man I already miss my E30...........
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Bill-B on September 24, 2007, 01:53:22 AM
Quote from: turbo_negro69;34253
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_1236.jpg)
Now that's desktop material right there!
Man I already miss my E30...........


more like sex
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on November 14, 2007, 01:54:05 AM
11-13-07

Welp.. Its been a couple months, I parted together a 4.10 LSD and it came out to be pretty cheap ($150 + I have an extra LSD diff I can sell). Ordered a z3 2.8L SSK so Im planning to put the diff in when that gets here.

(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1474/img2630zf4.jpg)

You can see in that pic that I have my Work's off the car and disasembled, rebuilding them and will most likely have them back on come spring time. I thinking about going to coilovers w/konis so I can stiffen the spring rates up a bit (actually a lot).

Is this the standard diff mount?
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/805/img2625um3.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on November 14, 2007, 08:45:57 PM
That looks like the M3/Z3 diff mount, which was solid as opposed to the stocker that had holes and looked basically like the original front control arm bushings, except bigger.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on November 14, 2007, 11:35:37 PM
Nice!  Now you are really going to go through tires.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on November 20, 2007, 08:32:25 PM
11-20-07
Ah.. well I found out the hard way what direction the thermostat is supposed to be installed while doing my water pump/thermostat. The previous installer put the last one in the wrong way, removal was pretty hard (was forced in backwards) and the o-ring was half way in, I honestly don't know how it held water before.  The unknowing me put it in the same way thinking the thermostat would pop in when bolting the thermostat housing in. Heard the pop, put most of the stuff back in and started throwing some water in. Few moments later water was flowing out of the housing, pulled it apart and found this...

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_4197.jpg)

Got a new housing and t-stat (damaged my new one) coming in tomorrow from pelican (their warehouse is in SF so my stuff comes next day). So others know its t-stat-> o-ring-> housing gasket-> housing.

I helicoiled a few of the stripped valve cover bolts and put new gaskets, also tried getting some of the dumb coating stuff off but gave up. Im gonna do an oil change, Redline the trans, possibly install the diff (got all of my gaskets to build it), and button up everything tomorrow.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_4203.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_4204.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_4208.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: jpod999 on November 21, 2007, 02:58:01 PM
Ouch, looks like no fun Brad.  Hey, I should go over to your house sometime and we can take off the throttle body heater and all those hoses under the intake sometime.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Kilawin on November 25, 2007, 11:29:59 AM
doh...damn that sucks.  is that why you havn't been at the yards lately.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on May 02, 2008, 04:26:38 AM
wow I havent post on here in a while...

03-22-08
Spent 6 hours clay bar and waxing my car today. Let the alpine shine :cool:...

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_0151-1.jpg)

removed the "318 is"
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_0152.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_0161.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_0171.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_0175.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_0186.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_0189.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on May 02, 2008, 04:28:40 AM
04-30-08
Pops came out to visit for a few days and spent the entire time going around the bay area showing him the "sights".. Took a lot of pictures of couse, but had to get some with the chariot in them. 8)

Some new additions... euro plate filler and smoked front turn signals

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2078/2454198800_53d13f20fb_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/2441898170_61a47a1ee5_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2441076707_7c781edb66_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2453372369_89e7651c59_o.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: swiss318is on May 02, 2008, 04:45:54 AM
very cool pics!!i think i have to polish my car too and go out for a ride...
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on May 05, 2008, 10:10:19 PM
05-05-08

Picked up a COP Kit (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5328) from rob_e30. Kit is well put together and comes with everything needed to install. As I said in his thread, I could have made the plate myself and put everything together for a little cheaper, but its nice to open up a box and have everything there and ready to go. Car runs much smoother now and throttle responce has improved dramitically, probly means my original plug wired where a little old :p. After more driving it seems to have fixed my funky idle isses as well.

I plan on making a cover of some sort and insulating the wires betterm

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5644.jpg)

made a small modification..
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5642.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5645.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5643.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: Kilawin on May 07, 2008, 05:37:20 PM
Nice...still need to clean mine up.  I still have the stock plug wires and coil box sitting in there.  I spend to much time changing rims. LOL

P.S. design your cover and I'll laser cut here at my job.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on May 15, 2008, 10:55:08 PM
05-15-08

Its starting to get hot and the vinyl sport seat is comfy but its just too hot.. Time for some cloth, we had a Recaro SE seat (I dont know what from) sittin at the shop so it was a no brainer. Gave my buddy $50 for the seat and spent $5.89 for some steel and went to work.

Brackets to adapt to the stock sliders.
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5647.jpg)

On the seat
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5648.jpg)

Seat installed.
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5650.jpg)

Configured to sit a little lower so I can wear a helmet comfortably in the car, and a very good position for me. Im now looking for passenger options and possibly selling my uber clean sport seats.
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on May 26, 2008, 06:36:36 PM
nice. I've been away for awhile as well, but I havn't done anything like you have ;)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on May 28, 2008, 12:09:03 AM
05-20-08

Medium case 4.10 LSD installed. Big thanks to Kilawin/oo=00=oo for the pick-n-pull tip.
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/01_Brad_LSD.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/03_Brad_LSD.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/06_Brad_LSD.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: EN318isPDX on May 28, 2008, 04:05:09 AM
Those look basically identical. So thats just a straight swap? Very nice work
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: sumyungguy on June 18, 2008, 12:07:40 AM
06-17-08

Was at Thunderhill Race Park in Willows, CA to cover a private track day and ended up getting some free track time (30min). Thankfully someone there had an idea how to work my camera and took some shots of me out on the track. Car did great, made me want stiffer suspension even more.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5971.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5980.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5982.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa76/shutterflick/IMG_5988-1.jpg)
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: gearheadE30 on July 05, 2008, 08:59:26 PM
Oh the joys of track time ;). I'm picking up a set of GC coilovers for the same reason. You can get the kit for $400 with custom springs, if you have good shocks. I'm too poor to get anything else with it :(. What suspension are you running now?

BTW the filler plate really helps the look of the back end, but I'm still not sure about the french yellow lights...
Title: sumyungguy
Post by: bondos on June 02, 2009, 09:56:21 AM
awsome pics man!!!!!!!!!!!! this front yellow lamps look perfect wiht white ^_^