monty23psk

[monty23psk]

Hey guys, I recently joined and started to get more involved in all the e30 forums. Just finally got a pic uploaded, not the best but more things to come.

Let me list so far what it has, and eventually will add pics to back it up.

Fresh top end rebuild with all gaskets and hoses replaced Jan '07.
Add H&R Sports and Bilstein Sports over winter break.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03537.jpg

[ApocolypseAutoEngineering]

Welcome to the forums. And your from Miami, thats home.

[hoevesruperd]

welcome here fellow brilliantrot-er!

[PartsCar]

it looks like you have a better car to start off with than mine.
if i see you around town, ill holler.

[monty23psk]

Here is another upgrade I did recently. I have the all stainless steel shift know from UUC, RK5, which by the way their customer service is excellent as I received 2 damaged knobs in the mail before this one, and they retuned it every time no questions ask and paid for shipping both ways. I then added a micro suede boot with silver stiching to match. With te flash the boot looks lighter but its actually as black as the carpet mats. I have the matching ebrake but waiting for the boot to get rid of the rubber bellow. Will post pics once installed.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03548.jpg

[RedHoodRidah]

Buff that thing and just watch it bling!!!

[monty23psk]

will try but its so faded actually looks pink sometimes.

[CePa318IS]

when i first saw it I thought it was pink

[monty23psk]

yes is the barbie edition....lol its actually a decent red, its just more faded on the hood, trunk and roof. After I finish the interior, I will start to work on the outside and then paint it. My goal is by the end of this year.

[monty23psk]

just waxed the car today with zaino bros kit, started with clay, then z5, z2, z6.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03584.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03586.jpg

[monty23psk]

I just installed Dynomat on the rear deck shelf. Have a 10" free air under the deck in the trunk. I guess over time, things started to vibrate just a little. The car sounds great inside and barely noticeable outside with my current setup, so I don't need to add this to the whole trunk. Just added this little amount of insulation to the shelf. So now that I am doing the interior, I will get some fabric to redo my shelf.

here are some pics:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03629.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03631.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03632.jpg

[monty23psk]

after many recommendations, I received my next project in the mail. Hope to start on it within the next week. Mine are currently shot. Then only need motor mounts and all bushings have been replaced in the last 2 years.

Powerflex Trailing Arm Bushings. And I must say, the best packaging for a product I have seen in a long time.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03639.jpg

[monty23psk]

Well after the hard time trying to manually press in the new bushings, I had a shop press them in. What a difference. Only drove it home from the warehouse when I installed them and it was raining so, not sure if they are noisy, but believe they were quiet. But what a difference. Rear feels tighter as I already upgraded the subrame bushing. After I finish the front brake rebuild, I will order the powerflex subframe bushing so it can be event tighter.

Here is a pic of them installed....
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03664.jpg

[Febi Guibo]

props on replacing every bit of rubber underneath the car... way to go man!

[monty23psk]

yeah, what a difference with all new rubber (or urethane). Going to install e30 M3 master brake cylinder and then rebuild front calipers and add the stainless brake lines. Did this to the rears about 4 months ago. Then brakes will be back in the good category. Soon after will be to replace cv joint boots as one tore and 3 other are cracking. We replace hubs and bearings will in there.

[dude8383]

Boy am I glad you waxed it!!!

Looking really good man, keep up the good work :)

[monty23psk]

thanks, and the one your are building is going to scream. Hope to be there in the next 2 years as I need to start on my e28 m5. Been 3 yrs without me touching it.

[Cobra Jet]

The progress looks great! I've used Zaino products before and have also experienced excellent results w/ their products - very simple and easy to use plus no residue is left on the body panels, even when it's humid outside... :)

Just curious - how much was the urethane kit for replacing the chassis/suspension bushings? Did the kit come with every piece needed to upgrade all of the factory rubber to urethane, or do you still need to purchase more pieces?

[dude8383]

thanks, and the one your are building is going to scream. Hope to be there in the next 2 years as I need to start on my e28 m5. Been 3 yrs without me touching it.

thank you sir!

[monty23psk]

Well the kit was just for the trailing arm. They do have other pieces but its sold separate. www.powerflexusa.com if you want to check it out. Order from Carr industries as they has a tax rebate discount now. Not sure for how long. Not much but it was nice.

With urethane, everything should just slide in by hand. In my case it didn't so I had to pay a shop. Took it to a BMW shop as rather they do it than a local mechanic with a press. So paid one hour labor, $87 instead of $40. But it came out nice. If you do the rear end all together, it would be easier.

Will be doing the subframe before the end of the summer. I replaced with oem bushings last year and still have small clunk. I have the bushing removal tool that I bought, so its easy to remove and in case I need it for install. I will then start to rent the tool.

But yesterday I took a green light left turn and the car was solid. I still need to upgrade sway bars, but have new links, shocks and springs. Also now TA bushings. Also I can't hear a difference in the urethane.

[Asserti]

Nice! Another upgrade I still need to do :)

I heard about the urethane bushes that they tend to settle a bit after a while, becomming hollow?

[monty23psk]

Haven't heard that. I have heard that if the wrong grease it uses, the urethane will tend to decompose.

[monty23psk]

Well while out of town, got my next part in. e30 m3 brake master cylinder. I had already ordered the 12mm to 10mm pipe about 6 months ago. I will also rebuild the front calipers, with new seals. Will also paint them black. I already rebuilt, and painted the rears about 8 months ago. Just was waiting for the brake cylinder to do the front. Will also finish the install of UUC stainless steel lines.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/monty23psk/318is/DSC03680.jpg

[monty23psk]

Hey everyone, have been laying low because of to much work but here is an update. Fixed some surface rust in my trunk. Still need to do 2 small patches by the top of the rear light under the trunk seal. Also need to have the shop that balance my tires fix one of my rims, my center cap does not lock. Going back tomorrow to see what they can do, if not looking for another 14" basketweave. My spare needs to replace a bent rim. Here is the link of the work in the trunk from the electrical sub-forum:

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5965