My 335i M30 B3.5

[Tzantushka]

This is awesome work.

[rix313]

Most importantly it runs

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Awesome

[fixedwheelnut]

Most importantly it runs

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Awesome

This is awesome work.

Thank you both of you

[rix313]

I felt the anxiety just watching it let alone how you must have felt turning the key haha

[martauto]

Most importantly it runs

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Top draw mate and WHAT workmanship !!!!!!


Mart.

[fixedwheelnut]

Most importantly it runs

https://flickr.com/photos/fixedwheelnut ... otostream/

Top draw mate and WHAT workmanship !!!!!!


Mart.

Thank you very much, rough calculation is approx 600 hours so far this year of work on my days off shift

I felt the anxiety just watching it let alone how you must have felt turning the key haha

Ha, ha yes, turned it over three times checking the valve timing, turned it over on the key with plugs out to build u oil pressure, refitted the DME relay, hot wired the fuel pump to build up fuel pressure and then fired it up

[Cypriotgeeza]

Sounds amazing in that vid mate!

Makes me want to go for a spin in mine sod the salt on the roads

[RB2]

This is a lovely build. I've often thought about doing something similar with the headlights but not been brave enough yet

[fixedwheelnut]

This is a lovely build. I've often thought about doing something similar with the headlights but not been brave enough yet

Thank you, it is just being patient and a bit careful, especially with the heat gun separating the glass from the reflector

[fixedwheelnut]

What a build this is, I wish I could show mine the same attention as you have. The powder coating looks great by the way, did you use somewhere local?

Powder Coaters https://www.pppowdercoaters.co.uk/

[fixedwheelnut]

This is a lovely build. I've often thought about doing something similar with the headlights but not been brave enough yet

Fitted & working with the grilles back on. A few posts back shows how I cut the reflector to fit the Halo ring in.

Amazing work as always man!

Haven't been on here in a while and its nice to come back and see someone updating their build thread as they go, just like the good old days on here!

Can't wait to see the finished article and a meet up again soon

Cheers Eren definitely going to be a drive up to you when it's finished


Headlamp clean up and a bit of dremel action to fit in angel eye rings .

[martauto]

Now these look soooooooo cool

Nice one mate

Mart.

[tha881]

I never thought I would say this, but here it is, angel eyes that look perfectly at home on an e30. I love how it lights up the glass and shows off the pattern, great stuff

[fixedwheelnut]

A bit more progress and a few more set backs, found my heater valve leaking so I have got to search for my spare.
Fitted the remaining door panels after building my new drivers door lock and checking the electric windows.
Fitted a new tracker.
Fitted the rear carpet and seats and boot trims, one of which had to be modified to fit around the battery cable.

Seats in



and another exhaust note teaser

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fixedwhee ... otostream/

[Cypriotgeeza]

A bit more progress and a few more set backs, found my heater valve leaking so I have got to search for my spare.
Fitted the remaining door panels after building my new drivers door lock and checking the electric windows.
Fitted a new tracker.
Fitted the rear carpet and seats and boot trims, one of which had to be modified to fit around the battery cable.

Seats in



and another exhaust note teaser

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fixedwhee ... otostream/

That exhaust note is perfect

Wasn't there a fix for those leaking heater valves? Something to do with the right washers etc

[fixedwheelnut]

Finally ready for an MOT tomorrow, still got to replace a weeping heater valve but she moves and stops under her own steam

[Tzantushka]

Almost time for celebration!

[steve_k]

looking good, good luck with the mot.

[martauto]

Looks F*********g brilliant mate, absolute credit to you sir
Mart.

[fixedwheelnut]

Looks F*********g brilliant mate, absolute credit to you sir
Mart.

looking good, good luck with the mot.

Cheers all passed OK,

Now to sort the heater valve and refit the stereo.

[fixedwheelnut]

Sorted the running hot, bled the cooling system again this morning and got a bit more air out, plus an excuse for more pics

[fixedwheelnut]

A short reel from @bobby_shark_attack on instagram of my 335i E30 Touring
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co0G2SKI ... _copy_link

[fixedwheelnut]

Little set back after 200 miles I found a very small leak in the custom radiator, so I had a bit of work remodifying it all to refit the 535i radiator back in and move the fan to the front until I can get that repaired .



Of course that meant rearranging coolant hoses and moving the air flow meter over 10mm


I took the opportunity to cut the extra vent hole in the front panel to allow better air flow


Made a new bracket to relocate the cooling fan.


and of course it has now had a machine polish and ceramic coating to shine even more

[fixedwheelnut]

Also a preview of something in the pipeline, my M-Tech 2 tailgate spoiler had seen better days distorted by internal corrosion of the metal base frame , I did try a Lithuanian version but it was very poor quality and didn't fit properly as the lip was too big and fouled the roof, so I sanded my original back to shape and stripped all the paint off.

I have had it 3D scanned and a test print in PLA once I have soothed this out and get a good fit the plan is to use that to create a mould for a larger run in fibre glass or silicone.

[fixedwheelnut]

I attended the BMW Car Club Sussex / BMR Performance pre 2000 car show at Denbies Wine Estate last Sunday
My photos here ; https://www.flickr.com/photos/fixedwhee ... 0308313803

Here are some professional shots of my car from Kim Quartermain the first two and Matt Ford the second two

[Tzantushka]

Very nice.
No, very very nice.

[Cloggy Saint]

Also a preview of something in the pipeline, my M-Tech 2 tailgate spoiler had seen better days distorted by internal corrosion of the metal base frame , I did try a Lithuanian version but it was very poor quality and didn't fit properly as the lip was too big and fouled the roof, so I sanded my original back to shape and stripped all the paint off.

I have had it 3D scanned and a test print in PLA once I have soothed this out and get a good fit the plan is to use that to create a mould for a larger run in fibre glass or silicone.

About time someone did this, there's never been a decent aftermarket alternative to the oem spoiler, which even if you can find one are eye-wateringly expensive.

[fixedwheelnut]

Little update, the spoiler is ongoing, the mould is now done and awaiting first casting to test fit.

I managed to get some BBS lookalike alloys, which I had refurbed by Lepsons in Gillingham, Kent. with San Marino Blue centres to match the bodywork, which I think is going to work, they have come out really well.

I can highly recommend Lepsons work they do a really good job

Here they are before refurb sat next to the car.

After refurb with San Marino Blue centres

Lepsons
Unit 7-16, Business Park, Railway St, Gillingham ME7 1YQ
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: 01634 580582

[flybynite]

I managed to get some BBS lookalike alloys, which I had refurbed by Lepsons in Gillingham, Kent. with San Marino Blue centres to match the bodywork, which I think is going to work, they have come out really well.

I can highly recommend Lepsons work they do a really good job

That's interesting, I tried to get Lepsons to do my OEM BBS split rims but Lepsons would not do them, Having to take them a bit further afield when I get round to it.

They will still be getting the original Alpinas off my car when I get round to that also as I have seen a set done by them and they did well.

[fixedwheelnut]

I have heard that about splits from someone else, I know they used to do them, give them a ring and ask why.

Mine are fake splits, solid wheels, maybe that's what the difference is.

I managed to get some BBS lookalike alloys, which I had refurbed by Lepsons in Gillingham, Kent. with San Marino Blue centres to match the bodywork, which I think is going to work, they have come out really well.

I can highly recommend Lepsons work they do a really good job

That's interesting, I tried to get Lepsons to do my OEM BBS split rims but Lepsons would not do them, Having to take them a bit further afield when I get round to it.

They will still be getting the original Alpinas off my car when I get round to that also as I have seen a set done by them and they did well.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Little update, the spoiler is ongoing, the mould is now done and awaiting first casting to test fit.

I managed to get some BBS lookalike alloys, which I had refurbed by Lepsons in Gillingham, Kent. with San Marino Blue centres to match the bodywork, which I think is going to work, they have come out really well.

I can highly recommend Lepsons work they do a really good job

Here they are before refurb sat next to the car.
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After refurb with San Marino Blue centres
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Lepsons
Unit 7-16, Business Park, Railway St, Gillingham ME7 1YQ
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: 01634 580582

Looking good mate!
I'd love to get my wheels refurbed even though everyone says I should replace them Maybe one day we will meet up too mate lol

[fixedwheelnut]

Finally a bit more progress on the M-Tech 2 tailgate spoiler, picked up two finished prototypes from Nick at the printers, having had dissapointing results with Polyeurathane versions expanding and distorting once out of the mould, we have a fibreglass version and a rubber coated version, that fit well.
Two already off for painting to see how they turn out.
Hopefully I can get a few more done either in fibreglass or a rubber coated form, once we are confident with the finish.
Unlike the cheap Lithuanian copies these are moulded from an original, and fit properly so you can still open the tailgate.

[fixedwheelnut]

Finally got a fibreglass copy of my M-Tech 2 spoiler painted and fitted, very pleased.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Finishes it off perfectly mate!

Weather should soon improve and we can go out for a blast

[twenty]

Finally got a fibreglass copy of my M-Tech 2 spoiler painted and fitted, very pleased.

That spoiler looks amazing. Well done!