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ctnewman · 05-07-2009, 10:17 PM

Rhino-lined the floor... looks ILL

ctnewman · 05-14-2009, 07:19 AM

Updated the site, but no new info...

E30GTR-PAINTING ENGINE BAY

AND

E30GTR-INTERIOR PAINTING

PoorMans180SX · 05-14-2009, 07:36 PM

I totally forgot about this thread. Glad to see you're still going!

Subscribed.

ctnewman · 05-14-2009, 10:29 PM

Installed Poly control arm bushings (HUGE PAIN) and installed the front subframe, Ireland engineering swaybar + links, and steering rack.

ctnewman · 05-16-2009, 06:59 PM

Assembled the rear subframe. Pressing in the new poly bushings wasn't too difficult, all the parts were nicely powder coated...

That in itself created a little bit of a problem. A long time ago I had the rear subframe powdercoated. Then I remembered that I had purchased the Ireland Engineering camber kit.

This was a weld on kit with eccentric bolts that you rotate to change camber (inside bushing) and toe (outside bushing). Since I had to weld on the subframe and powdercoat again, I had to strip off all the old powdercoat. That was NOT easy. 3 trips through the automatic blaster, a belt sander, hand sanding and manual blasting later, I was able to weld and re-coat the part.

Welding the parts on was pretty easy, I had to do some extra fabricating, though, because the camber adjusters weren't all that well designed.

Here is a shot of the subframe assembled:

And a close-up of the camber adjusters. Basically the channel portion that the eccentric bolt rides in welds onto the subframe, then you slot the existing holes. Turning the bolt allows the bushing to ride up and down (foreground, camber) and forward and backward (background, toe)

Then I painted the rear dif. It took so fucking long to clean it... Like 4 hours. Just adding to the rainbow of colors! I used duplicolor 500 degree engine block paint to the dif. I used the some very aggressive stripper/degreaser to clean it.

A few shots of that:

Next, I installed the Ireland Engineering rear swaybar. The factory swaybar uses only one bolt and a tab to hold it on. The Ireland mounts use that one bolt, and then require the drilling of 2 more holes into the trunk then a backing plate. Much much stronger.

I didn't install the end links yet, because I'm not sure if their going to be in the way while installing the dif.

While the paint was drying I installed the subframe... alone. Kind of a pain in the ass to do alone, but it's done.

I was worried that the subframe was going to be slightly warped from the automatic blaster, but it fit in fine. Finally something going right! I really need to re-spray the wheel wells.

Tomorrow I am probably going to rhinoliner the trunk and clean the transmission for installation...

allntrlundrgrnd · 05-16-2009, 07:09 PM

damn never saw this build, very interesting. nice work nontheless!

scribe'd

opponheimer · 05-16-2009, 09:58 PM

your colors are the colors of ireland! (cept no white yet)

(and minus the black and blue)

blueshark123 · 05-16-2009, 10:11 PM

sick work man two thumbs up

ctnewman · 05-18-2009, 10:37 PM

installed rear wheel bearings tonight...

I just looked at page one of this thread and my head nearly exploded... anyway, hope to have this driving this year...

bardabe · 05-19-2009, 02:06 PM

why'd your head nearly explode? lol

ctnewman · 05-19-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardabe

why'd your head nearly explode? lol

There were a few highlights:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctnewman

The idea is to build this car, paint it, toss on some fender flares and wide rotas, then drive it to the carlisle car show and toss a FS sign on it. I got the motor for a little over 3000 bucks, so i don't think i can't make profit on the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctnewman

This is my tentative plan for construction:

Strip Body
Mount Engine
Build Exhaust and IC plumbing
New brake booster or remote mount
Build/buy driveshaft
Remove engine and all components. Strip to roller.
Shave firewall and enginebay.
Body work, paint, wheels
Paint engine covers, replace timing belt, thermostat and water pump
Reinstall engine and all plumbing
Rewire front half of car. Gauges?
Install race buckets. Possible bolt in cage.
Tune.

ctnewman · 05-20-2009, 11:43 PM

So here's what I did the past couple of days:

Installed new front hubs, ireland engineering stage 3 springs, bilstein sport struts and new OEM strut mounts. Everything is tight and new.

Also did the rear wheel bearings, with new OEM backing plate (required to hold the ebrake components)

Then I por15'd the trunk area. I am going to put rhinoliner over the top of this when it's dry. I like the protection that POR15 gives, but like the finish of the rhinoliner. So this is the best of both worlds.

I am going to paint the cage some zany color, only in the trunk. Thoughts?

Once that is all done, I'll install these new bilstein shock setups (with new upper mounts), along with ireland springs and M3 perches.

Next I snapped some pics of some of the parts I have laying around for this thing:

FPR, fuel filter, catch can, fittings for 044 pump, injectors, water pump, AEM serial gauge, AEM EMS, Tial 35mm WG and tial 50MM BOV.

And some more stuff:

Momo 300mm wheel, turbo timer (for ricers, prob won't install), 4 greddy warning gauges (I think I have 2 more somehere), AEM UEGO controller, Corbeau Harnesses (rest of harness not pictured)

Lastly, took some long overdue pics of my wheels. The FIT, thank god... Checked em out today... I'll need t buy rubber soon.

ctnewman · 05-21-2009, 07:43 PM

Threw the wheels on to see what tires would fit. These tires are going to be REALLY close... I don't have the fender here, so I had to kind of wing it, but I ordered the narrower of the two that I thought would fit. They're pretty cheap, so I can always upsize...

This is what I got...

steve shadows · 05-21-2009, 07:44 PM

Very cool build !

hopeless.s13 · 05-21-2009, 08:28 PM

damn this is going to turn out way nice.

opponheimer · 05-22-2009, 05:52 AM

Man, you should not use that eBay catch can.... build your own!!

ctnewman · 05-22-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opponheimer

Man, you should not use that eBay catch can.... build your own!!

Haha, I bought it when my subaru had a cracked piston and it was blowing tons and tons of oil out of the PCV valve. Lol. IDK If i will put it on or not...

gsxr141 · 05-22-2009, 07:41 AM

please finish the car so i can have a new background for my computer.

ctnewman · 05-22-2009, 07:48 AM

Oh yeah, also forgot to mention that I scooped up a set of these for the front and rear:

ctnewman · 05-27-2009, 06:31 AM

Tire porn:

ctnewman · 05-28-2009, 12:51 PM

Well the build is getting even more epic...

I pulled the head off to check the bores.

They're fucked up.

Ordered:
Wiseco 87mm Pistons
Eagle Rods
N1 Oil Pump
Jun Oil Pump Drive Collar
Cometic 87mm Head gasket
OEM Gasket kit
ARP head studs

Goddamnit.

Neejay · 05-28-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctnewman

Well the build is getting even more epic...

I pulled the head off to check the bores.

They're fucked up.

Ordered:
Wiseco 87mm Pistons
Eagle Rods
N1 Oil Pump
Jun Oil Pump Drive Collar
Cometic 87mm Head gasket
OEM Gasket kit
ARP head studs

Goddamnit.

Sorry to hear that man. Wouldn't be an RB if shit didn't go wrong.

Ask me how I know.

ctnewman · 05-28-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neejay

Sorry to hear that man. Wouldn't be an RB if shit didn't go wrong.

Ask me how I know.

Heh, I guess.

My old RB240 wound up being a similar clusterfuck.

GSXRJJordan · 05-28-2009, 01:11 PM

Lol damn Newman... that's wild. Money pit to the maxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

You're going to drive this car, and love it. Know how I know? Because if you don't absolutely love it, or get a huuuuuge offer on it the first week, you'll probably off yourself lol - and that's just not right.

ctnewman · 05-28-2009, 01:14 PM

Well it fucking better be awesome.

Bushido · 05-28-2009, 02:30 PM

i like this build.

but i'm not so sure about your choice in color scheme...

ctnewman · 05-28-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bushido

but i'm not so sure about your choice in color scheme...

Everyone keeps saying that. You guys have no vision!

From the outside it will be green and black with gold wheels. If the hood is open, you'll see one more color, purple.

The rainbow of other colors is all hidden. Sheesh.

landins13 · 05-28-2009, 02:36 PM

dude i love that im not the only one who likes to have wide tires to match my wheels. 205 on an 11.5 width wheel is a freaking waste of wheel.

thanks for doing it right

ctnewman · 05-28-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landins13

dude i love that im not the only one who likes to have wide tires to match my wheels. 205 on an 11.5 width wheel is a freaking waste of wheel.

thanks for doing it right

Fuck yeah.

Stretched tires are for fggts.

bardabe · 05-28-2009, 02:38 PM

I LIKE THE BUILD NEWMAN! haha, shit wish i was balling out of control to build something like that. I'd prolly do something really stupid, lol

05-07-2009, 10:17 PM	#601
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rhino-lined the floor... looks ILL __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-14-2009, 07:19 AM	#602
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Updated the site, but no new info... E30GTR-PAINTING ENGINE BAY AND E30GTR-INTERIOR PAINTING __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-14-2009, 07:36 PM	#603
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I totally forgot about this thread. Glad to see you're still going! Subscribed. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

05-14-2009, 10:29 PM	#604
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Installed Poly control arm bushings (HUGE PAIN) and installed the front subframe, Ireland engineering swaybar + links, and steering rack. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-16-2009, 06:59 PM	#605
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Assembled the rear subframe. Pressing in the new poly bushings wasn't too difficult, all the parts were nicely powder coated... That in itself created a little bit of a problem. A long time ago I had the rear subframe powdercoated. Then I remembered that I had purchased the Ireland Engineering camber kit. This was a weld on kit with eccentric bolts that you rotate to change camber (inside bushing) and toe (outside bushing). Since I had to weld on the subframe and powdercoat again, I had to strip off all the old powdercoat. That was NOT easy. 3 trips through the automatic blaster, a belt sander, hand sanding and manual blasting later, I was able to weld and re-coat the part. Welding the parts on was pretty easy, I had to do some extra fabricating, though, because the camber adjusters weren't all that well designed. Here is a shot of the subframe assembled: And a close-up of the camber adjusters. Basically the channel portion that the eccentric bolt rides in welds onto the subframe, then you slot the existing holes. Turning the bolt allows the bushing to ride up and down (foreground, camber) and forward and backward (background, toe) Then I painted the rear dif. It took so fucking long to clean it... Like 4 hours. Just adding to the rainbow of colors! I used duplicolor 500 degree engine block paint to the dif. I used the some very aggressive stripper/degreaser to clean it. A few shots of that: Next, I installed the Ireland Engineering rear swaybar. The factory swaybar uses only one bolt and a tab to hold it on. The Ireland mounts use that one bolt, and then require the drilling of 2 more holes into the trunk then a backing plate. Much much stronger. I didn't install the end links yet, because I'm not sure if their going to be in the way while installing the dif. While the paint was drying I installed the subframe... alone. Kind of a pain in the ass to do alone, but it's done. I was worried that the subframe was going to be slightly warped from the automatic blaster, but it fit in fine. Finally something going right! I really need to re-spray the wheel wells. Tomorrow I am probably going to rhinoliner the trunk and clean the transmission for installation... __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-16-2009, 07:09 PM	#606
allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,483 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	damn never saw this build, very interesting. nice work nontheless! scribe'd __________________ https://www.instagram.com/kook_180sx

05-16-2009, 09:58 PM	#607
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	your colors are the colors of ireland! (cept no white yet) (and minus the black and blue) __________________ SR20 & RB20/25/26 in s13/s14 Wiring from $125 to $200.. Best prices EVER.

05-16-2009, 10:11 PM	#608
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	sick work man two thumbs up

05-18-2009, 10:37 PM	#609
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	installed rear wheel bearings tonight... I just looked at page one of this thread and my head nearly exploded... anyway, hope to have this driving this year... __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-19-2009, 02:06 PM	#610
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	why'd your head nearly explode? lol __________________ Review Thread

05-20-2009, 11:43 PM	#612
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So here's what I did the past couple of days: Installed new front hubs, ireland engineering stage 3 springs, bilstein sport struts and new OEM strut mounts. Everything is tight and new. Also did the rear wheel bearings, with new OEM backing plate (required to hold the ebrake components) Then I por15'd the trunk area. I am going to put rhinoliner over the top of this when it's dry. I like the protection that POR15 gives, but like the finish of the rhinoliner. So this is the best of both worlds. I am going to paint the cage some zany color, only in the trunk. Thoughts? Once that is all done, I'll install these new bilstein shock setups (with new upper mounts), along with ireland springs and M3 perches. Next I snapped some pics of some of the parts I have laying around for this thing: FPR, fuel filter, catch can, fittings for 044 pump, injectors, water pump, AEM serial gauge, AEM EMS, Tial 35mm WG and tial 50MM BOV. And some more stuff: Momo 300mm wheel, turbo timer (for ricers, prob won't install), 4 greddy warning gauges (I think I have 2 more somehere), AEM UEGO controller, Corbeau Harnesses (rest of harness not pictured) Lastly, took some long overdue pics of my wheels. The FIT, thank god... Checked em out today... I'll need t buy rubber soon. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-21-2009, 07:43 PM	#613
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Threw the wheels on to see what tires would fit. These tires are going to be REALLY close... I don't have the fender here, so I had to kind of wing it, but I ordered the narrower of the two that I thought would fit. They're pretty cheap, so I can always upsize... This is what I got... __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-21-2009, 07:44 PM	#614
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Very cool build ! __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

05-21-2009, 08:28 PM	#615
hopeless.s13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO! Age: 36 Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	damn this is going to turn out way nice.

05-22-2009, 05:52 AM	#616
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Man, you should not use that eBay catch can.... build your own!! __________________ SR20 & RB20/25/26 in s13/s14 Wiring from $125 to $200.. Best prices EVER.

05-22-2009, 07:41 AM	#618
gsxr141 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	please finish the car so i can have a new background for my computer.

05-22-2009, 07:48 AM	#619
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh yeah, also forgot to mention that I scooped up a set of these for the front and rear: __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-27-2009, 06:31 AM	#620
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tire porn: __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-28-2009, 12:51 PM	#621
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well the build is getting even more epic... I pulled the head off to check the bores. They're fucked up. Ordered: Wiseco 87mm Pistons Eagle Rods N1 Oil Pump Jun Oil Pump Drive Collar Cometic 87mm Head gasket OEM Gasket kit ARP head studs Goddamnit. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-28-2009, 01:11 PM	#624
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Lol damn Newman... that's wild. Money pit to the maxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. You're going to drive this car, and love it. Know how I know? Because if you don't absolutely love it, or get a huuuuuge offer on it the first week, you'll probably off yourself lol - and that's just not right. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

05-28-2009, 01:14 PM	#625
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well it fucking better be awesome. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

05-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#626
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i like this build. but i'm not so sure about your choice in color scheme... __________________

05-28-2009, 02:36 PM	#628
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	dude i love that im not the only one who likes to have wide tires to match my wheels. 205 on an 11.5 width wheel is a freaking waste of wheel. thanks for doing it right __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

05-28-2009, 02:38 PM	#630
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I LIKE THE BUILD NEWMAN! haha, shit wish i was balling out of control to build something like that. I'd prolly do something really stupid, lol __________________ Review Thread