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[1981320i]

Thank you for the heads up sicstang03. Im currently just getting my parts together waiting for my friends shop to be build with some lifts for easier access. Please let us know if your people are making the cast versions as soon as possible.

[SicStang03]

It may be a bit. Just let George know that the regular 90* bend won't work. I have already told them but I know though don't have an e23 chassis to test fit so I'm not sure if they are selling you a newer design.

[1981320i]

Ya well he said they were still 1-2 months away from having them made

[1981320i]

finally got around to installing my Podi boost gauge,

The car used to have adjustable headlights but when it got federalized they were removed. The controller however was left in place with a neat little drop down holder. Just had to dremel out the plastic to make the gauge fit. I still need to make a cover piece for the face so it looks more finished.
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From the drivers seat:

[BIMMERBOYZ]

That is slick.

[SicStang03]

Nice! I wish my car had that drop down. I have my wideband just sitting free by the a-pillar while I figure out how I'm going to mount it.

[1981320i]

friend of mine pulled this up for me:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1549180/BCB/...ts/8483457.pdf

English translation is not the best but you get the idea. The spoiler was factory as i figured.

[Hit Man X]

That last option is for floor mats

[1981320i]

car is regretfully for sale, however its more of a feeler ad, if anyone comes up with the cash i would be reluctant but happy to sell it to another enthusiast,

new picture:


Not sure if anyone on here is going to the leavenworth cruise but i'll be there so feel free to come say hi!

[espoe]

PM me with the details if you would. I could be interested although I already have a few. Looking for one that is more ready to use. thanks

[1981320i]

havnt posted in awhile, car is listed but if i dont get any offers within the month she'll be going back in the garage. My euro grills and lights are finally here, just need to install them and picking up a 3.73lsd on the 29th. going to take apart the intake mani off and valve cover and get them powdercoated satin black. will update with pictures once completed!

[Hit Man X]

Do not be scared of the intake plenum R&R, I just did this on my black 745i.

Remove the starter and it will be FAR easier to do the intake. Once starter is out, remove the lower support (10mm and 13mm) then you can reach every bolt minus the lower on the No 1 port. Easiest is to pull thermostat housing, but with some swearing you can do it. Use new gaskets!

Remember you have to pull the fuel rail in order to remove the top six bolts. Perfect time to have them professionally cleaned.

Install studs in the block to reinstall the starter, I would go as far as to use the B35 starter... I did, a breeze to install!

Since the valve cover is off, check the valve lash and be sure you have at least the updated camshaft oiler bolts. I would go all the way to using drilled ones that accept safety wire.

[1981320i]

well i decided to keep it haha
heres some pictures from the summer bmw concours:



took apart a bit of the motor to get powdercoated/anodized after dropping 2 pintle caps in while trying to remove injectors F*&*

dropping the parts off soon i hope

dropped the rear end in prep for new 3.91lsd


getting wheels within a month

cheers!

[Hit Man X]

LOL those pintles suck. I would rather not play Russian Roulette with one of those damaging something either.

http://bmwturbos.scottiesharpe.com/t...?TOPIC_ID=5852

The job is not that hard, just time consuming.

[1981320i]

update:

test fit haha


also picked up a e28 large case m5 3.91lsd for it

[ltflint]

Nice. 17 or 18 on the Style 5's?

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[1981320i]

Nice. 17 or 18 on the Style 5's?

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18" staggered, which i believe is 8s/9s?

[Hit Man X]

Yay for new diff, I have a lead on the same. Going to pay for it today... hopefully it arrives safely. I had one disappear in the mail and another where the seller never got back to me.



Now I am stuck dealing with FedUp as they lost my odo gears and I really do not want to reinstall my gauge cluster twice.

[SicStang03]

Nice! I just sold a set of 18" style 5s... kinda wish I had held onto them.

[ltflint]

Man, I did too. I picked up a set a while back when ECS had the sale. Just had way too many wheels and sold the 18's. if I'd had my 745i, I might have kept them!

[1981320i]

slowly but surely! haha, should be ready to fire in the next couple weeks



rear end all installed just need to add fluid, couple once overs and car will be ready to hit the road!

[Hit Man X]

Chop, chop!

[1981320i]

Its aliiive! Couple things left to do before getting it insured but driving it around the block was fantastic! Highly recommend the 3.91lsd if you can get ahold of one

[Hit Man X]

Yah Kent, told you that the diff upgrade would be intense. I am still amazed so many 745i are still around with the 2.93:1... sure it is great for The Texas Mile or Zee Autobahn, but when my speed limit tops around 70mph, it really is of no use to me.

Time to order up a chip from Jarmo then squeeze a bit more from that K27. I found a PILE of old money orders I need to reissue, then I am going to have to order a modified K27 from Todd at TCD. I figure that is now found money and I will like finding power over 4800rpm on my M106!

[CMG]

How much is the TCD turbo and how is it modified?