Just another e30 build overview...

[FunfGang]

Here we go...

What was currently installed on the car when I bought it almost a year ago:

Engine:
-Dinan 93 octane chip
-Full magnaflow exhaust w/ highflow cat
-Ram Air Intake

Chassis:
-Masson Strut bar
-Front and rear anti-roll bars
-Bilstein shocks
-H&R sport springs(189lbs/ in. all around)
Interior:
-AutoMeter tach
-Corbeau SG1 seats(mismatched for the ultimate style)
-Schroth harness's
-Ugly plaid shift and hand brake boot

Exterior/ Wheels & Tires:
-Borbet Type C's(16x7.5)
-Toyo Extenza's(205/50R16)
-Hella fog's
-Number sticker
-Huge dent from a tree





After a couple weeks of doing nothing, finally ripped the interior out and got some new suspension! Ground Control coilover conversion kit, adj. ride height(400lbs/in. front, 700lbs/in. rear).


Front:

Rear:


Next stop! took the bumpstops out of the front shocks, and and took the height adj off the front(lowered the front another 1/2 inch):






Then finally got my new wheels and tires on after a night of grinding the calipers, rolling the fenders and countless test fits(pics are from today though):









Horrible, huh?

Well since then I got my front struts shortened, installed adjustable Koni shocks all around, gutted the rest of the interior, rolled an pulled fenders, painted engine bits purple, repainted new rear bumper after drift crash and lots of other things I can't think of:







Then I did some more stuff...

Painted rear spoiler black:



Made ghetto-ass speaker box, complete with sub and amp:




Did some trendy shit with my console delete panel:


New (free)steering wheel:


Took these:


To finally make room in the fender wells:



Still rubs(oh well)...



Said bumper:


And took the Hella's off again:


They'll be more progress soon. So keep posted. Or don't. I'd feel quite special if some people left nice messages here, I'll probably cry If people don't think my car isn't trendy

Thanks!

[Ifield]

Looks good dude, not sure about that tacho though lol. Shakotans look awesome! Was it much of a hassle to paint your spoiler? Did you take it off to do so? Mine's colourmatched dshwarz but it's so faded it looks like hell

Also what's the story with the dozens of Mazdas?!

[FunfGang]

Looks good dude, not sure about that tacho though lol. Shakotans look awesome! Was it much of a hassle to paint your spoiler? Did you take it off to do so? Mine's colourmatched dshwarz but it's so faded it looks like hell

Also what's the story with the dozens of Mazdas?!

Thanks! And yeah, tach was put on there by the PO. And wasn't hard at all, just when you're taking it off/ putting it back on be careful not to drop the bolts down into the trunk. Also, make sure you sand it down REALLY well before painting and priming, especially if its badly cracked.

And its an old parking garage that a local Mazda dealership uses as storage haha.

[FunfGang]

A few drift/ auto-x pics...




and why not...

[DannyE32]

pic of th engine bay

[Anonymoose]

That sub/tool box idea rules. Looking good mang

[D&W]

nice, like the progression!

[MaxBell]

I feel like some time needs to be spent on that qtr panel dent. Nice stance though.

[FunfGang]

pic of th engine bay

That sub/tool box idea rules. Looking good mang

nice, like the progression!

Thanks!

I feel like some time needs to be spent on that qtr panel dent. Nice stance though.

Thanks man, Its getting pulled out over winter.

Small update:

Got a few parts for the swap this past weekend; brake booster, engine side of the wiring adapter and a second projector which I no longer am planning on using, so I have a set if anybody is interested. As of right now, I still need to order brake lines, find a transmission(help anyone?) and a driveshaft. My friend is graciously giving me his old diff so thats taken off of the to-buy list. Also on order are some quick release latches for the hood( http://www.quik-latch.com/quik-latch-mini-latch.html )







And for kicks:



Driven hard:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtbman/...in/photostream

[ChristopherJason]

Looking Good !! change more parts in the engine bay to purple and it would be crazy

[hinrichs]

great start, cant wait to see more progress

[FunfGang]

Looking Good !! change more parts in the engine bay to purple and it would be crazy

Thanks! Im assuming I forgot to mention the swap here? Haha.

Im swapping in an m62b44 over the winter, as well as having a cage built and plenty of other things to keep me busy.

[FunfGang]

So a bit of a change, a different engine is going in. Hint, its 3.2L larger than the current one...



As she sits:


From:


to




And incase I forget:


And for fun(I miss her already)...

[Anthony B]

Love it

what wheels is it currently sitting on? Im awaiting updates with the new engine

[FunfGang]

Thank you sir! They're Rota Shakotans, reps of Hayshi Streets.

About the engine, I just order the mount conversions, polly engine mounts and various other bits and bobs for the motor.