Author Topic: monty23psk (Read 140792 times)

monty23psk · « **Reply #45 on:** July 25, 2009, 09:06:04 PM »

Today I replaced my engine mounts on my m42. I decided to go with the e28 535 mounts since I didnt want to pay ~200 for the stock ones since I will be doing an engine swap hopefully in a 1.5 years. People say that there is a little more vibration with them, which I agree, but with my old ones being in bad condition, mostly passenger side, the upgrade is better. Also being my car is lowered it is already a little stiff, so it doenst bother me. Also there engine feels more together, with better throttle response and shifting. Adding better tranny mounts should make it better. Here are some pics. One thing for those doing it, you will need spacers or thick washers on the top of the mount as the studs are longer and the threads stop before it gets to the mount. Other thing is to cut off the tab and orient the mount 180 degrees. I had a hard time with the passenger side and the nut would not come off. All the heat and the old age seized the nut out. I had to remove the block extension to get the bushing out. Then had to dremel the nut out.

Here are the pics:

Driver stock mount:

Passenger side mount:

Removing ground cable:

Old passenger side after a easy twist:

Comapring new and old:

Underneath mounts, locking still needed to be remove with dremel:

New ones installed:

Passenger side with spacer:

Vladi · « **Reply #46 on:** July 26, 2009, 12:39:59 PM »

What's the part number for the fender cover? How much was it? Sweet!

monty23psk · « **Reply #47 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:10:48 PM »

Quote from: Vladi;75889

What's the part number for the fender cover? How much was it? Sweet!

I got it from Tisher (dealer) for $80. Part number is 81 22 9 400 299.

monty23psk · « **Reply #48 on:** July 28, 2009, 11:48:40 PM »

Today after work I continued to work on my car. The AKG m3 offset bushings were going in. I had bought a tool at a great discount price which help me remove the stock bushings. These stock bushings are about 3 years old as they were shot when I got the car from my sister. Also replace the control arms at that time.

What a difference these bushings make. Everything is tighter and the turning feels much better. Worth every penny when the stock ones are needed to be replaced. With my new engine mounts, the front of the car is so different.

I will be renting the tool out in the tool section of the e30 forums. If interested, let me know. Since these were the urethane ones, I was able to install them on the arm with just my strenghth and turning it a little.

Here are some pics:

Passenger side - rubber bushing:

Removing pass side with tool:

Like butter:

Back on with ATE plastilube to prevent squeaking - thanks Peerless

Driver side:

Removing driver side:

New one back one and lubed up:

monty23psk · « **Reply #49 on:** September 10, 2009, 10:32:57 PM »

Since I am going to start to work on my e28 m5, the euro plate bracket is falling apart. I bought a new one for the e30 and will use the plate in the meantime. The plate it self has a few blemishes, so perfect fit for e30. Only thing I noticed after installing is the new bracket has a white borders which I am not in favor of it. Will get a all black one and use this in the meantime. Here are the pics:

quiragestu · « **Reply #50 on:** September 23, 2009, 06:01:10 AM »

Interesting thought, i completely agree with your perspective

monty23psk · « **Reply #51 on:** September 23, 2009, 01:59:10 PM »

Well the new one came in. Much better. Got it from europeanplates.com. They also have cool plates and after I paint my car, will get a new one from them.

monty23psk · « **Reply #52 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:13:52 PM »

Last Monday, received my new acquisition, Mtech 1 rear spoiler. Only took 3 days to receive. Picked up Friday afternoon at my doorstep Monday morning from Europe, this past week. Paid real cheap compared to prices here in the US, $120 including shipping. Of course couldnt care on color since I will paint it eventually. So here is it installed. No rust on it. I want to sell the is spoiler to help to pay for this one. Rubber is gray but a good refresh should blacken it right up. Enough with details, here are pics....

It bolts right up. I already ordered the factory adhesive strips and nuts so that after the paint job, everything is nice an new. Now figuring out what to do with rear apron. Not sure what options are there, besides mtech1 and 2. Might go with mtech1.

fiftytakedowns · « **Reply #53 on:** October 26, 2009, 12:22:28 AM »

Looks good.
any performance mods in the future?

monty23psk · « **Reply #54 on:** October 26, 2009, 08:36:32 AM »

Thanks. Well after getting all the cosmetics and finishing the suspension upgrades, will start on engine. Might only do Mark D chip as I want to swap S52 in there. So dont want to spend more money on the engine when I need to save for swap.

dj91318is · « **Reply #55 on:** October 26, 2009, 12:33:37 PM »

Nice E30 U have Monty/Alex I was wondering where my monies was going. GL With your side Buss'

monty23psk · « **Reply #56 on:** October 26, 2009, 02:00:12 PM »

Thanks. Would have to sell about 1 million filters just to buy the s52 engine. I barely make a profit, just do it to help you guys and keep the account open so when my father and I need parts, we pay wholesale cost and save a couple bucks here and there. Need to open dealer account to do the samething. Just not enough time.

Plus I believe you need to sell yourself, thats why my car is an example of what I do, when it comes to the BMW community.

monty23psk · « **Reply #57 on:** November 05, 2009, 03:15:22 PM »

I just received my little shipment from Germany. OEM parts to reinstall mtech 1 spoiler. Included are new bolts, foam washers and plastic nuts. Also all the advesive tape from BMW. I will only install these items after I paint my care. I am working now on getting all the exterior items I need to paint it only once.

monty23psk · « **Reply #58 on:** November 06, 2009, 11:35:24 PM »

Got my new rear strut bar. Here is it by itself. Will install it it and when I paint my car, will paint it body color.

monty23psk · « **Reply #59 on:** November 08, 2009, 04:54:10 PM »

Today changed out a few filters and regular items. Also installed the rear strut bar from White325is. The bar makes it feel like the rear is all together and does not mess with 10" sub. Also adds some protection now for the rear amp. The magnet of the speaker as foam tape to cushion anything that hits it. I also sliced the carpet covers to allow the install of the bar and makes it easy to remove carpet side panels.

In the with the new:

Trunks without bar:

Closeup of one side mounted:

Trunk with bar installed:

Next is to get heat shrink tube to redo the factory radiator aux temp switch wiring.