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Round 3....another M3 build
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Ready for the most exciting update yet?
I got a new windshield which only took me like a year. It cracked one day when I jacked the car oddly.
windshield by minthinrich, on Flickr
Also over the weekend got my new rack installed. Wasnt too bad to do but I need to pull it back out and re-center it cuz of course I had to mess that up. Everything went back together relatively easy which was nice. Glad I didnt loose any hardware needed when I pulled the whole power steering system out of the car. Ideally I will get all new lines, but nothing is leaking that I can see. Still not happy with the feel, but I think it might be something in the steering shaft where the bearings are that its rusty or something. I really need to drive another one to see how it feels.
steering rack 2 by minthinrich, on Flickr
steering rack 1 by minthinrich, on Flickr
Also completely forgot I have had the car a year now...I am only 4 days late . Came a long way in 1 year I would say.
CLEAN 2 by minthinrich, on Flickr
bmw1 by minthinrich, on Flickr
Next up is a vanos rebuild tho, since I still have a code for the actuator which I have replaced. I am thinking its stuck and not working properly or out of time.My super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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Drove it on saturday a little, I always laugh how small I look in the car.
outside 2 by minthinrich, on Flickr
outside 1 by minthinrich, on Flickr
Rebuilt vanos comes today and tools and such comes tomorrow I think. Not excited to redo it, but I think that will cure my one CEL that I constantly have. PO said it was done, but he could not provide any receipt of this happening or he actually did it and the timing is slightly off.My super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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My super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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Did the vanos over the weekend....kept asking myself why I didnt just order some cams as well.
VANOS by minthinrich, on Flickr
Still have a missfire on cylinder #4. Plugs will go in tonight. I am at a crossroads however...thinking about future plans since the car just sits anyway....Last edited by hinrichs; 05-07-2018, 12:31 PM.My super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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Finally its running right, and I finally got 5th gear to work. I never adjusted the stops on the shifter. Little bag is my "glove box" hah
interior1 by minthinrich, on Flickr
Wanted to try this idea out, prolly redo the hood since I made it a little small. When I measured it seemed to make more sense to keep it in the hood lines.
zima 2 by minthinrich, on Flickr
zima 1 by minthinrich, on FlickrMy super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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Nothing really new to update other than I pulled the Zima off....and stopped driving it again due to steering issues. When its hot outside it steers like crap again, and I have a nasty shimmy that I havent been able to figure out yet. Loosing interest in the car once again since I got rid of my jeep and have a new super reliable daily. One of the local hill climbs is this weekend tho which maybe will get me wanting to actually race it...if I can get it to drive better. Also picked up a boat so the bmw is more house art than anything sitting out front.
sierra boat by minthinrich, on FlickrLast edited by hinrichs; 06-21-2018, 08:19 AM.My super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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Originally posted by MikeyRa View PostAre you using the factory power steering reservoir?
Originally posted by micmicmotorbike View PostGreat build. I'm buildiing my e36 M3 as well for track and weekend duty. I usually run w PCA guys in the tri state area. Usually NJMC, Poconos, Lime Rock, and Watkins and NY Safety occasionally.
Maybe i'll see u around.
BTW what front lips are those?
Originally posted by Miroteknik View Postlooks good dudeLast edited by hinrichs; 06-21-2018, 10:05 AM.My super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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I will try and check those out. I know when I had the rack out I didnt really notice anything that looked bent or damaged. Also the steering guibo looked fine.My super boring build http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...other-M3-buildInsta Mintyhinrichs
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