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Thread: First time swapper: E36 compact S52 swap "M3ti"

  1. #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by WPritchett View Post
    Are you referring to the set offered by Garagistic in comparison to ones like Powerflex where the hole is offset, and you have to adjust it with a splined wrench kind-of like a coilover shock wrench? That is good to know. I think I will go ahead and do that, since it would require me to drop the subframe again later down the road. Thanks.
    Yes, use the slotted mounting holes with weld in brackets. I got mine from Ireland, but looks like they sell the same ones as Garagistic now. I also recommend keeping the control arm bushings rubber. Use urethane for the subframe mount and the differential mount and up front. The rubber just seems to stay in place better.

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    Here is the one I used:

    Posi-lock
    http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/E30-...bkit-lock.html


  2. #27
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    Looking good! I just got a ti myself and am planning to swap it in time for summer..

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    I'll sell you e34 rear calipers, then all you need is new pads..

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    Quote Originally Posted by therealpbgamer View Post
    I'll sell you e34 rear calipers, then all you need is new pads..
    I appreciate it, but for now I'm going to pass on it. Project is moving real slow at the moment.

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    SO...................Its been quite some time since I last posted, but I've actually made some progress. Here is a long pictorial update. I've also reached the point where I will start to need some assistance with information and sourcing items. Hope you guys can help me out.




































































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    Here are a few of my questions/concerns.

    - I have deleted the A/C compressor and the power steering pump. Where can I get the proper sized belts that no longer need to go around those items.
    - I tried test fitting the rear subframe bushings from Condor w/12mm riser and it doesn't seem that the bolts are long enough to allow enough thread engagement on the bottom for the nut. Has anyone else had this issue? Is the Ti different from the E30 rear end when it comes to that subframe bolt hanging from the bottom?
    - I took the wiring harness from the same M3 that I took the motor from. The Ti does not have anything to connect to the center circular connection of those three that are all lined up next to the fuse panel. Is there anything special I need to do with that connector, or just leave it off? Is there some kind of adapter?
    - Should I connect the M3 guage cluster, or leave the Ti cluster in place?
    - any other tips or tricks with hooking up the wiring harness would be great. That's kind-of what I'm working on right now.
    - Also need to do a battery relocation kit to the truck. Any good ideas for doing that would be helpful as well.

    As always, any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  7. #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by WPritchett View Post
    ... Here is a long pictorial update.
    You're aware no one can see your pictures, right?

    You can upload your pictures directly to the forum, though I think you're limited to five images per-post.

    Tipsy
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  8. #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger View Post
    You're aware no one can see you're pictures, right?

    You can upload you're pictures directly to the forum, though I think you're limited to five images per-post.

    Tipsy
    Thanks, I was not aware. I guess that shows how long its been since I last updated. Let me try again.
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    more pictures

    Here's a few more pics
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    additional pics

    additional pics
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    more additional pics

    more additional pics
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    photos

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    This should make it a bit easier for everyone to view:































































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    photos more

    more

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    Thanks. how do i make that happen the first time?









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    Quote Originally Posted by WPritchett View Post
    Thanks. how do i make that happen the first time?
    After you upload the images, preview the post. Then, right-click each image and select "Open image in a new tab."

    After the images are each in a new tab, copy the individual image URL and post it with the image tags ([img]URL[/img])

    Tipsy

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    mores

    mores
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    testing

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    Winner!
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    Quote Originally Posted by WPritchett View Post
    Winner!

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