What did you do to your car today?

e36mmm · 06-05-2018, 09:40 AM

Haha. Too good!

e36mmm · 06-08-2018, 08:24 AM

New battery for the e30 arrived. Replaced radiator on 335i. All cars are back home for a wash.. woot woot..

Mayuri Krab · 06-13-2018, 02:41 AM

Put one of my stock angel eye globe back on as one if my led ones died recently only after 1.5 years.

Now car looks like one of those cats with 2 different coloured eyes lol

Also found that one of my xeon back covers wasn't snapped on properly, gonna need to remove them whole wheel walls again this weekend to try and put it back.

Socket · 06-13-2018, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayuri Krab

Put one of my stock angel eye globe back on as one if my led ones died recently only after 1.5 years.

Now car looks like one of those cats with 2 different coloured eyes lol

Also found that one of my xeon back covers wasn't snapped on properly, gonna need to remove them whole wheel walls again this weekend to try and put it back.

Nice mate good luck with the fix

Coupes33 · 06-13-2018, 11:34 PM

Over the past week, I have removed the transmission and replaced the 3,000rpm stall torque converter with a refurbished stock torque converter. I also replaced the centre bearing in the tailshaft while it was out. Got it going today. Took it for a run and everything is working ok and the noise I had in the rear end is gone. Weather permitting, I will give it another run down the strip next Wednesday.

DR-JEKL · 06-14-2018, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

Over the past week, I have removed the transmission and replaced the 3,000rpm stall torque converter with a refurbished stock torque converter. I also replaced the centre bearing in the tailshaft while it was out. Got it going today. Took it for a run and everything is working ok and the noise I had in the rear end is gone. Weather permitting, I will give it another run down the strip next Wednesday.

Nice work Ken, good luck at the drags mate!!

Coupes33 · 06-15-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Nice work Ken, good luck at the drags mate!!

Thanks Shane. It feels a bit more responsive off the mark with the standard torque converter, so hopefully, that translate to better 60' times.

101Duck · 06-15-2018, 05:54 AM

Well.... I ran a 9. so I had a few options with my car.

I've taken the stupidest in my opinion haha.

So this week on, "hold my drink"

I ordered new weld wheels 18x7 fronts and 15x9 rears. will be a heap lighter than my current setup. Ordered two piece front rotors (alloy hat, lighter again), carbon sunroof delete panel, bride seat rails to suit the twin bride zeta3 FIA seats i've had collecting dust. Started fitting the air lift kit, and plotting out an aluminum exhaust.

Also with the help of ppm racing who manufacture my rods and pistons i use in all my N54 builds, I think I'll be getting some stage 3 cams and some valve springs, and possibly opening the ports up a little as well.

Basically, I'm not going to tub, 9", cage or chute my car. I'm going to cut the weight I don't need out while keeping it street registered and driven. And then I'm gonna try roll on deep into the 9's at different strips around aus.

With more power and less weight, an 8 second pass wont be off the table..

While still retaining aircon, bluetooth, full interior and electrics, no dash warning lights and rego.

Yeah, so I'm a moron.

Why can't i just be sensible like you guys.

101Duck · 06-15-2018, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

Thanks Shane. It feels a bit more responsive off the mark with the standard torque converter, so hopefully, that translate to better 60' times.

thanks for the beers, they were delicious!

NeT335 · 06-18-2018, 03:12 AM

Took it out of the garage, washed it, put it back in and covered it up

EDIT: I don't know why my pictures come out soo pixelated when I upload them here

e36mmm · 06-18-2018, 03:22 AM

Love the wheels Nick. Photoshoot end of the year bro phase 2 with Phil..

Aus335iguy · 06-18-2018, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NeT335

Took it out of the garage, washed it, put it back in and covered it up

EDIT: I don't know why my pictures come out soo pixelated when I upload them here

That looks sick. Bad pixels and all.

NeT335 · 06-18-2018, 03:52 AM

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Love the wheels Nick. Photoshoot end of the year bro phase 2 with Phil..

Yeah for sure we will organize another shoot when we all happy with how our cars look

Socket · 06-18-2018, 05:02 AM

Lookin nice Nic
Will look better rockin studs and race nuts

NeT335 · 06-18-2018, 05:20 AM

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Lookin nice Nic
Will look better rockin studs and race nuts

Thanks sock. Will try and come past this sometime this week to pick them up

Coupes33 · 06-18-2018, 09:42 PM

I have just completed a little project that I have been working on since the Winternationals. The AAFD fellows & girls at the Winternationals sell off the damaged conrods and pistons from their blown engines. I purchased a conrod for $10 and as I needed a clock in my study, I thought I would polish it up insert a clock and mount it on a piece of stained Tasmania Oak that was lying around the garage. This is the result.

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Aus335iguy · 06-18-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

I have just completed a little project that I have been working on since the Winternationals. The AAFD fellows & girls at the Winternationals sell off the damaged conrods and pistons from their blown engines. I purchased a conrod for $10 and as I needed a clock in my study, I thought I would polish it up insert a clock and mount it on a piece of stained Tasmania Oak that was lying around the garage. This is the result.

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You're 5 short though?

Coupes33 · 06-19-2018, 01:49 AM

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You're 5 short though?

Yes if only the N54 rods were this size. You would never break one.

e36mmm · 06-19-2018, 02:44 AM

Thats a nice clock!!

Mayuri Krab · 06-19-2018, 04:39 AM

Car suffered brain tumor on sunday night, r33 is back on active duty.

DR-JEKL · 06-19-2018, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

I have just completed a little project that I have been working on since the Winternationals. The AAFD fellows & girls at the Winternationals sell off the damaged conrods and pistons from their blown engines. I purchased a conrod for $10 and as I needed a clock in my study, I thought I would polish it up insert a clock and mount it on a piece of stained Tasmania Oak that was lying around the garage. This is the result.

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That looks sweet!!!

How long did it take to polish the rod??

Coupes33 · 06-19-2018, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

That looks sweet!!!

How long did it take to polish the rod??

It took about a day to sand out with 1200 grit paper all the machining lines and damage from the blow up and polish.

06-05-2018, 09:40 AM	#1101
e36mmm Major 189 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Haha. Too good!
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06-08-2018, 08:24 AM	#1102
e36mmm Major 189 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	New battery for the e30 arrived. Replaced radiator on 335i. All cars are back home for a wash.. woot woot..
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06-13-2018, 02:41 AM	#1103
Mayuri Krab The Cheap Arse Asian 47 Rep 585 Posts Drives: E90 335i & R33 Skyline GTS-T Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Put one of my stock angel eye globe back on as one if my led ones died recently only after 1.5 years. Now car looks like one of those cats with 2 different coloured eyes lol Also found that one of my xeon back covers wasn't snapped on properly, gonna need to remove them whole wheel walls again this weekend to try and put it back.
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06-13-2018, 11:34 PM	#1105
Coupes33 Major 374 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2006 335i, 2017 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	Over the past week, I have removed the transmission and replaced the 3,000rpm stall torque converter with a refurbished stock torque converter. I also replaced the centre bearing in the tailshaft while it was out. Got it going today. Took it for a run and everything is working ok and the noise I had in the rear end is gone. Weather permitting, I will give it another run down the strip next Wednesday.
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06-15-2018, 05:54 AM	#1108
101Duck Lieutenant 248 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Well.... I ran a 9. so I had a few options with my car. I've taken the stupidest in my opinion haha. So this week on, "hold my drink" I ordered new weld wheels 18x7 fronts and 15x9 rears. will be a heap lighter than my current setup. Ordered two piece front rotors (alloy hat, lighter again), carbon sunroof delete panel, bride seat rails to suit the twin bride zeta3 FIA seats i've had collecting dust. Started fitting the air lift kit, and plotting out an aluminum exhaust. Also with the help of ppm racing who manufacture my rods and pistons i use in all my N54 builds, I think I'll be getting some stage 3 cams and some valve springs, and possibly opening the ports up a little as well. Basically, I'm not going to tub, 9", cage or chute my car. I'm going to cut the weight I don't need out while keeping it street registered and driven. And then I'm gonna try roll on deep into the 9's at different strips around aus. With more power and less weight, an 8 second pass wont be off the table.. While still retaining aircon, bluetooth, full interior and electrics, no dash warning lights and rego. Yeah, so I'm a moron. Why can't i just be sensible like you guys.
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06-18-2018, 03:12 AM	#1110
NeT335 Major 157 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: e92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Took it out of the garage, washed it, put it back in and covered it up EDIT: I don't know why my pictures come out soo pixelated when I upload them here Attached Images
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06-18-2018, 03:22 AM	#1111
e36mmm Major 189 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Love the wheels Nick. Photoshoot end of the year bro phase 2 with Phil..
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06-18-2018, 05:02 AM	#1114
Socket Lieutenant General 4542 Rep 11,903 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Lookin nice Nic Will look better rockin studs and race nuts
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06-18-2018, 09:42 PM	#1116
Coupes33 Major 374 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2006 335i, 2017 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have just completed a little project that I have been working on since the Winternationals. The AAFD fellows & girls at the Winternationals sell off the damaged conrods and pistons from their blown engines. I purchased a conrod for $10 and as I needed a clock in my study, I thought I would polish it up insert a clock and mount it on a piece of stained Tasmania Oak that was lying around the garage. This is the result.
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06-19-2018, 04:39 AM	#1120
Mayuri Krab The Cheap Arse Asian 47 Rep 585 Posts Drives: E90 335i & R33 Skyline GTS-T Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Car suffered brain tumor on sunday night, r33 is back on active duty.
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