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GSXRJJordan · 07-29-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctnewman

I feel the same way. His build is definitely of a higher caliber than mine though, but it gets no attention.

Mine just has the wow factor.

Agreed.

How about that BMW 330ci that got linked in the Cavalier thread?

That build just ate an hour of my day.

ctnewman · 07-31-2009, 01:08 PM

More shots of the outside. It's even more yellow than it appears in photos. Very odd color indeed. 4/6 windows are in. As is BLACKED OUT TRIM

PHAT AZZ... (the apron has some black on it at a weird angle so it looks crooked, but it all gets covered by the rear valence) Also got the trunk latch and tails installed. Looks like a fox notch hahah.

A shot of the CHROME BILLET WINDOW CRANK$$$ installed (23 bucks from summit)

And FINALLY got a set of these. SOOOO much better than a crescent wrench with electrical tape on it.

Devil Man · 07-31-2009, 02:01 PM

lol sti mats.... and im lost on the wrenches? but they look sweet

Def · 07-31-2009, 02:10 PM

They are AN wrenches. They have reliefs on each corner so you don't scratch up your AN hose ends.

ctnewman · 07-31-2009, 03:50 PM

Yup, work fucking sweet too!

GSXRJJordan · 07-31-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Def

They are AN wrenches. They have reliefs on each corner so you don't scratch up your AN hose ends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctnewman

Yup, work fucking sweet too!

... and they're small enough to fit in most places, while limiting the torque you put on the hose ends. I've seen soooo many people overtorque their AN fittings... That set run you about $100?

WagDatto · 07-31-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

... and they're small enough to fit in most places, while limiting the torque you put on the hose ends. I've seen soooo many people overtorque their AN fittings... That set run you about $100?

Yeah, it's sad seeing the shape most people's AN fittings are in! There's not a LOT of torque needed for a proper seal, and most times, more torque creates problems! Please, anybody reading this thinking "Man, I'm TOTALLY blowing some money on sweet fittings for MY car!" LEARN TO USE THEM PROPERLY!!

These wrenches are pricey, but that cost will come back to eat your face when you're replacing fittings! Also, read about the proper way to use them! NO teflon tape!!

Back to business, I can't wait to see this thing roaring down some straights on youtube/vimeo, and blowing the doors off people while simultaneously breaking necks...

Devil Man · 07-31-2009, 09:13 PM

i see. i have not gotten into AN fittings yet i have tried to study them some but unfortunaly for me i live in a small town so i cant find a local car place if you will to just go check them out and see what i need. maybe i should just order some from summit and just figure it out. lol

GSXRJJordan · 07-31-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devil Man

i see. i have not gotten into AN fittings yet i have tried to study them some but unfortunaly for me i live in a small town so i cant find a local car place if you will to just go check them out and see what i need. maybe i should just order some from summit and just figure it out. lol

Not to threadjack too much, but whatever purpose you're thinking about using aircraft lines/fittings on, has been done before. Google is your friend. As far as sizes, it's all based on what size pipe/hose you're starting with, and you can usually stick with OEM size (or 1/16" bigger) for everything.

ctnewman · 08-04-2009, 08:32 PM

Added a line clamp for the oil feed line and installed the EGT fitting into the manifold. The schedule 10 should be thick enough to not weld a bung on there, time will tell.

Powdercoated coolant pipes installed, you can also see where I am going to weld the BOV flange on.

Steph's baffled catch can installed. You can kinda see how the lines route now. One more line comes from the bottom of the catch can to the exhaust scavenger, which will be after the WG return and flex section.

A shot of the line feeding the catch can and also notice the brake booster check valve installed in-line.

Rear PACKAGE TRAY dyed black and installed. Instead of factory mounting I simply chose to use 2 stainless self-tapping screws in the front and clips in the back.

Lastly for tonight: Back Glass.

timtiminy · 08-04-2009, 09:04 PM

badass/ love the build

ctnewman · 08-05-2009, 10:32 AM

My first TIG welds...

I've never TIG welded before, and I really needed to learn, so i tried today on my lunch break.

Practice 1:

Practice 2:

Then I thought I was competent enough to weld a mounting bung to my new catch can. It was a good thing to start on because you can't really see it, but it came out OK for a first try:

I'm not trying to brag about my welds, because they're not great, but I think for a first try, they're alright.

KoukiMonsta · 08-05-2009, 10:46 AM

u are the fuking man
best build EVAR

96Turbo · 08-05-2009, 11:14 AM

those tigs are 10x better than the ones on my intercooler pipes that i had done "professionally". in other words... i paid some jackass high school dropout who spent 2 years at tech school learning how to weld to do them, and they look like crap. probably leak too...

keep up the good work. shouldn't be too much longer now!!!

ctnewman · 08-05-2009, 11:17 AM

Thanks for all the positive support.

And some of the criticisms as well (as long as they're well thought out)

Ben G · 08-05-2009, 12:53 PM

this is a nice build, are you leaving the speakers in since you stripped the rest of the car?

ctnewman · 08-05-2009, 01:24 PM

The speakers aren't in there, just the covers. Better than big holes I guess.

bardabe · 08-05-2009, 03:05 PM

Looks good man, Welding is lIke Driving, the only thing that will make you better is seat time. Keep it up

ctnewman · 08-09-2009, 12:17 PM

Just scooped up this, and the interface to communicate directly with AEM:

Products » Display products » DASH2 - Racing - Race Technology Ltd - Automotive Technical Excellence

And a fuel sender from summit. (Oh yeah and a 2.75 cent fitting that's backordered until october, LOL)

Left my camera at work, but got the following done today:

Wiper motor installed
Cowl grill installed
Radiator fan installed
Wideband O2 Bung welded on
Exhaust hanger welded onto rear of downpipe, bolts to head. Very sturdy.

My shit is near OEM.

My firewall closeoff needs to be remade, though. It doesn't fit that well, but it's going to look pretty slick.

GSXRJJordan · 08-09-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctnewman

...And a fuel sender from summit. (Oh yeah and a 2.75 cent fitting that's backordered until october, LOL)...

Nice dash.

Nice free shipping from Summit lol.

ctnewman · 08-10-2009, 10:21 PM

First thing I did was install the fuel tank level sending unit. Pretty straightforward.

Radiator fan installed:

Wideband bung welded on:

Spiffy downpipe bracing to motor:

Lastly, and most awesomely, I made this closeoff out of laser cut aluminum and pre-preg carbon fiber.

Devil Man · 08-10-2009, 10:42 PM

its to bad you couldnt just dump those terribad exhaust fumes right out your fender.... that would have been interesting to see. either way looking great.

oh and i guess im blind cause i dont see the o2 bung.

ctnewman · 08-10-2009, 10:45 PM

haha, just look for the silhouette of the O2 sensor itself.

wikun · 08-10-2009, 11:16 PM

this thread is jizz.

chitownguy · 08-10-2009, 11:51 PM

Ah so this is where this thread is. Car's looking good put's so many other e30s to shame.

btw, I'm the guy that asked you if you were on Zilvia on one of the bmw forums.

bardabe · 08-11-2009, 12:34 AM

great work, keep it up.

ctnewman · 08-11-2009, 07:38 AM

Just tried a quick part on our new 3d printer:

It's actually hollow.

ctnewman · 08-11-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goi-turbo

Large work was conducted above a machine, turbine very good! Successes in future!

To many on Rb26 liked to put here such turbines!
1000hp!!!!
HKS

This is probably the best comment I have ever received in any of my build threads.

Devil Man · 08-11-2009, 07:42 PM

holy crap i dont know how i missed the o2 sensor in that pic. and you know in the animes how they just fall over when they see something... i just did that looking at that 3d mold... and its hollow.. i mean come on.. now your just showing off lol. looks really good though.

ctnewman · 08-13-2009, 06:59 AM

So I tried putting on my momo hub, then quickrelease, then sparco wheel.

It just was too long, so........

This is what the momo hub looked like before:

That raised part is for crash protection so your chest doesn't get pierced by the steering shaft. In a caged, harnessed car, this is less of a big deal. So...

Cut of the tabs with an angle grinder and thew it in the mill:

A shot of the completed facing:

Then I drilled and tapped 6 holes and test fit the wheel onto the hub (the bolt pattern of the wheel is the same as the quick release, and it came out perfect)

The wheel is installed on my car right now, but no pics of that...

07-31-2009, 01:08 PM	#752
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	More shots of the outside. It's even more yellow than it appears in photos. Very odd color indeed. 4/6 windows are in. As is BLACKED OUT TRIM PHAT AZZ... (the apron has some black on it at a weird angle so it looks crooked, but it all gets covered by the rear valence) Also got the trunk latch and tails installed. Looks like a fox notch hahah. A shot of the CHROME BILLET WINDOW CRANK$$$ installed (23 bucks from summit) And FINALLY got a set of these. SOOOO much better than a crescent wrench with electrical tape on it. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

07-31-2009, 02:10 PM	#754
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	They are AN wrenches. They have reliefs on each corner so you don't scratch up your AN hose ends. __________________ S13 Hatch - Goes around tracks quickly DEFSPORT

07-31-2009, 03:50 PM	#755
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yup, work fucking sweet too! __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-04-2009, 08:32 PM	#760
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Added a line clamp for the oil feed line and installed the EGT fitting into the manifold. The schedule 10 should be thick enough to not weld a bung on there, time will tell. Powdercoated coolant pipes installed, you can also see where I am going to weld the BOV flange on. Steph's baffled catch can installed. You can kinda see how the lines route now. One more line comes from the bottom of the catch can to the exhaust scavenger, which will be after the WG return and flex section. A shot of the line feeding the catch can and also notice the brake booster check valve installed in-line. Rear *PACKAGE TRAY* dyed black and installed. Instead of factory mounting I simply chose to use 2 stainless self-tapping screws in the front and clips in the back. Lastly for tonight: Back Glass. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-05-2009, 10:32 AM	#762
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My first TIG welds... I've never TIG welded before, and I really needed to learn, so i tried today on my lunch break. Practice 1: Practice 2: Then I thought I was competent enough to weld a mounting bung to my new catch can. It was a good thing to start on because you can't really see it, but it came out OK for a first try: I'm not trying to brag about my welds, because they're not great, but I think for a first try, they're alright. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-04-2009, 09:04 PM	#761
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	badass/ love the build

08-05-2009, 10:46 AM	#763
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	u are the fuking man best build EVAR

08-05-2009, 11:14 AM	#764
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	those tigs are 10x better than the ones on my intercooler pipes that i had done "professionally". in other words... i paid some jackass high school dropout who spent 2 years at tech school learning how to weld to do them, and they look like crap. probably leak too... keep up the good work. shouldn't be too much longer now!!!

08-05-2009, 11:17 AM	#765
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the positive support. And some of the criticisms as well (as long as they're well thought out) __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-05-2009, 12:53 PM	#766
Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	this is a nice build, are you leaving the speakers in since you stripped the rest of the car?

08-05-2009, 01:24 PM	#767
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The speakers aren't in there, just the covers. Better than big holes I guess. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-05-2009, 03:05 PM	#768
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Looks good man, Welding is lIke Driving, the only thing that will make you better is seat time. Keep it up __________________ Review Thread

08-09-2009, 12:17 PM	#769
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just scooped up this, and the interface to communicate directly with AEM: Products » Display products » DASH2 - Racing - Race Technology Ltd - Automotive Technical Excellence And a fuel sender from summit. (Oh yeah and a 2.75 cent fitting that's backordered until october, LOL) Left my camera at work, but got the following done today: Wiper motor installed Cowl grill installed Radiator fan installed Wideband O2 Bung welded on Exhaust hanger welded onto rear of downpipe, bolts to head. Very sturdy. My shit is near OEM. My firewall closeoff needs to be remade, though. It doesn't fit that well, but it's going to look pretty slick. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-10-2009, 10:21 PM	#771
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First thing I did was install the fuel tank level sending unit. Pretty straightforward. Radiator fan installed: Wideband bung welded on: Spiffy downpipe bracing to motor: Lastly, and most awesomely, I made this closeoff out of laser cut aluminum and pre-preg carbon fiber. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#773
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha, just look for the silhouette of the O2 sensor itself. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-10-2009, 11:16 PM	#774
wikun Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alhambra Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	this thread is jizz.

08-10-2009, 11:51 PM	#775
chitownguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Age: 36 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ah so this is where this thread is. Car's looking good put's so many other e30s to shame. btw, I'm the guy that asked you if you were on Zilvia on one of the bmw forums. __________________ ShakotanOscar.blogspot.com

08-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#776
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	great work, keep it up.

08-11-2009, 07:38 AM	#777
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just tried a quick part on our new 3d printer: It's actually hollow. __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html

08-13-2009, 06:59 AM	#780
ctnewman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Age: 43 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So I tried putting on my momo hub, then quickrelease, then sparco wheel. It just was too long, so........ This is what the momo hub looked like before: That raised part is for crash protection so your chest doesn't get pierced by the steering shaft. In a caged, harnessed car, this is less of a big deal. So... Cut of the tabs with an angle grinder and thew it in the mill: A shot of the completed facing: Then I drilled and tapped 6 holes and test fit the wheel onto the hub (the bolt pattern of the wheel is the same as the quick release, and it came out perfect) The wheel is installed on my car right now, but no pics of that... __________________ RB26DETT BMW E30 BUILD: onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html