Project Frankenstein. . { 320i auto to 335i manual }

[leeparkes]

Lmao


Id be tempted to go all reds on the rear too like this

[jimbom30cab]

top work mate, I did the same as you with those rad mounts

enjoy !!

[Cypriotgeeza]

Lmao


Id be tempted to go all reds on the rear too like this

Im considering it tbh lee! He said he'd even do them for me if i wanted but im going to leave it for now..will give me something to mess about with in the future

Imy: His name is abraham..did you sell them on ebay cos i think he said he got them from there but i cant remember..

Jim: Thanx mate!

I thought the frankenstein "its alive" Video was fitting for the occasion lol

[Cypriotgeeza]

Ok proper update time peeps!

Started off the day by properly securing the fan and hooking the wiring up (just to see if its all good Im still planning to run this using a temp switch/relay)









i then got to plumbing it in and Jim you was right about needing the e28/e34 pipes..mine were coming up short as they were made to fit for the M20 rad!
So i done a bit of a temp fix and used a bit of pipe i had lying around untill i can source some pipes..No leaks so im happy for now!











I then started replacing some of the old and knackered rubber








and sorted out the Cowboy wiring!



I then got to sorting out the interior



Changed the emblem on the Gearknob as i had it lying around..Planning to get another Storm motorwerks knob from my old boss as i loved the feeling of it!




I also took your advise Lee n Rav and got myself some of the good stuff


I will be sorting the borbets out with it soon aswell

Then the moment of truth came peeps! Only problem is its blowing from the downpipe as one of the pipes didnt sit 100%..its either that or the centre section sleeving into the downpipes themselves..i will get underneath in the next couple of days and sort it

(vid is taking ages to upload so ill do it tomorrow!)

[Rav335uk]

All reds.

[Cypriotgeeza]

All reds.

you ever been stopped by the old bill for the indicators?

[Rav335uk]

Nope.

[Cypriotgeeza]

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There you go peeps! Happy is not even the word for how i feel right now!

[Rav335uk]

Yea,,...... not seeing anything.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Yea same here..going to have a look on my pc when i get in!

[leeparkes]

All reds.

you ever been stopped by the old bill for the indicators?

Im all reds too....



Police couldnt keep up with me

[jimbom30cab]

nice job, i dis the same pipe extension at the top and put 2 clips eigher side for extra security. for the lower pipe i used the e28 lower pipe which fitted perfectly as wasn't expensive from the dealers

looks fab, you've been working well hard on that

bet you can't wait for the first spin

they are a little tricky to bleed but i've never had a problem doing these:

lift the expansion bottle as high as you can when filling. i attach to the bonnet rollers with a bungie and prop the bonnet open with some wood.

take out a sensor blank and fill also at the top of the sensor manifold, slowly with a funnel ( i used a Chinese take away tin pinched at the corner)

drill a 5 to 8 mm hole in the top of the thermostat so you can let the air escape when the stat is open. i did 8mm on the last one and it does take a little longer to get up to temp but bled perfect first time

have fun

[Cypriotgeeza]

Cheers Jim, i bled it no problem last time when i did the headgasket on it so shouldnt be too bad..

Vid is up and running now peeps!

So the general consensus is i should do the indicators red?

Ill prob leave them factory for now and get another set if i wanted to them..i kind of like the old school look

[Rav335uk]

Video still not working, comes up as "Private"!

[Cypriotgeeza]

Now? lol Refresh then try again..

Its built up so much like its actually anything worth watching! lol

[Cypriotgeeza]

P.s im thinking of what springs to get for the front what does everyone recommend?

Im thinking a 40mm drop?

Whats everyones set up?

[jimbom30cab]

I am using standard 325i springs, the extra weight drops the car by about 30 to 40mm i think. Works well for me but you'd want something much stiffer.

[Cypriotgeeza]

I am using standard 325i springs, the extra weight drops the car by about 30 to 40mm i think. Works well for me but you'd want something much stiffer.

I just need something higher as its way too low on the front for my liking

[ImysE30]

Congrats mate, well done on the start up

I used an E28 hose pipe for the bottom pipe, you can still get it from BMW and not that expensive as Jim said.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Congrats mate, well done on the start up

I used an E28 hose pipe for the bottom pipe, you can still get it from BMW and not that expensive as Jim said.

I will enquire into this..does it matter what year E28 it is?

Any ideas on the top hose as the metal pipe is only meant as a temporary fix lol

[jimbom30cab]

here is mine with standard 325i springs, actually the drop is a lot less than 30mm, probably only about 10mm. The good thing about them is they are cheap !!

[ImysE30]

Congrats mate, well done on the start up

I used an E28 hose pipe for the bottom pipe, you can still get it from BMW and not that expensive as Jim said.

I will enquire into this..does it matter what year E28 it is?

Any ideas on the top hose as the metal pipe is only meant as a temporary fix lol

You want one from the M535i assuming your rad is from the same model?

I'm not sure about the top rad, can have a look at mine for you.

[ImysE30]

Here's the part number for the hose and clamp:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ottom+hose

[Cypriotgeeza]

here is mine with standard 325i springs, actually the drop is a lot less than 30mm, probably only about 10mm. The good thing about them is they are cheap !!

Not bad

i do want a bit of a drop just not a "sump cracker" type of drop lol

[Cypriotgeeza]

Thanx Imy! Going to ask at work tomorrow and see how much it is now!

Yea if you could let me know about the top hose id appreciate it mate!

[leeparkes]

P.s im thinking of what springs to get for the front what does everyone recommend?

You need some springs off one of these.




No seriously, this is M30 on H&R 60/40 springs.





I do have a pic somewhere on Eibach 40mm somewhere, ill try and find it.

[Rav335uk]

Mine is on Mtech springs, front and rear, and Gaz adjustable shocks.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Thanx guys!!

Im planning to go down the coilover/ adjustable shock route one day just not right now.. need a set of front springs so i can drive it without worrying about cracking the sump with every dip in the road lol

[Rav335uk]

That's why I run what I have.
no more worrying about the sump.
Make sure you uprate the rear mounts to E46 cab ones.

[Cypriotgeeza]

That's why I run what I have.
no more worrying about the sump.
Make sure you uprate the rear mounts to E46 cab ones.

Yea i did this to my old 318is and i could feel it being a bit stiffer in the corners..need to start all over again with the bushes etc

[leeparkes]

Ive never had an issue with sumps, the valance gets it first lol

[Rav335uk]

True.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Neither of you live in london! Theres speed humps down here that would rival the alps for height!

[Rav335uk]

I have a few of those where I live, too.

[Cypriotgeeza]

I have a few of those where I live, too.

I had a go at the council guy who came round when election time came around and his response "its to deter speeding..i was like now they are just sticking to the main road you going to put speed humps there too?!" Then he said my car is too low which i then politely told him to shove his vote where the sun dont shine! Lol