Slow Progress.. Bimmerfest 2016 prep!

OK, so I have been now daily driving the car and I have to say its a blast! I have since my last post added quite a few goodies, including, new painted front bumper, Motion Motorsport underpanel, Hard Motorsport Front Tow hook, E34 Steering Knuckle, Dr. Vanos Stg2 kit, Vader passenger seat, OMP 4 point Harness, and Finally tinted the windshield. Its been quite an adventure but plenty more to come, Next on my list will be alignment, Tune, Brass Clutch Pedal Bushings, Rear Subframe Reinforcement, and Headers. Enjoy!!

                                                Windshield Tinted

                                     Vaders & OMP Harness Installed

                                               E34 Steering Knuckle

                                       AKG Brass Clutch Pedal Bushings

Long time Coming! Here come the Updates

OK, so I have finally been paying more attention to good old Bianca. Its been a long journey with this old Gal, but she only gets stronger every time. This time around, I replaced all of the front end suspension, added a new vader seat, reinforced the Front subframe, and now currently working on the rear end of the car by adding reinforcement plates and AKG Rear Trailing Arm Bushings. Definitely didn't come easy and was a pain in the ass to fit everything but it has come along quite well and progress was made. Anyway, on to the pics!!!

                                RTAB Pocket surface cleaned up ready for weld thru primer

                                Front End Suspension all buttoned up

                             
           All new tie Rods, Sway links, and Meyle HD control arms w/ Bimmerworld TRACKCABS

                               New Vader seat restitched and installed

                                AKG RTABS Installed

                                AKG Front Subframe Reinforcement plates installed

                                Welded and Reinforced

Slowly, but surely making progress..My build Pics!!!

OK, so I have made some great progress as I want to make this car stronger and more durable for track purposes so I started a bottom end tear down, not too crazy, just the oil pump shaft changed (compliments of Achilles Motorsports) new Oil pan gasket, cleaned and painted oil pan, new Meyle HD control arms and sway links, Bimmerworld track cabs, Tinted Headlights, new Lubro moly oil and Meyle filter, and soon to come reinforced front subframe with a fresh powdercoat, new reupholstered Vader seats and freshly painted cab interior floorboard. Trying to make as much progress as possible so I can begin to tear down the rear end for durability. On to the pics!!

    Tinted Headlights and engine bar hoist

Oil pump with Achilles Motorsport Chromoly shaft installed ready to be put back in

Oil Pan Cleaned up ready for install

Meyle HD control arms with Bimmerworld Track Cab Bushings

Meyle HD Sway links cleaned and painted brackets

Well deserved update.. Track Prep and new wheels!

OK, I know its been a looooong time since I have updated this post, however there has been some big changes going on with Bianca. I have lots of little quirks to figure out still tuning wise, however, she's coming together slowly, but surely. I have upgraded quite a few things since my last post so I will post the updates and photos of the following. New wheels, wheel stud conversion, window tint, and intake boot. Hope you all enjoy!


                                                      side view

  

rear

engine bay

 rear window

side windows

Heater Core Removal

Wow this was such a pain in the ass!! Tearing down the dash and accessories wasn't so bad, but the heater core itself was indeed a hassle. It literally took me about 4 hours total I would say on and off. However, I have accomplished such a feat and created a "block off" plate for the huge hole where the core once was and wire tuck. Now on to the plumbing, I have more to do still and a few parts to order, however this was its current state as of last night. I was contemplating on painting the dash a solid black however I like the two tone feel it has. I anticipate a weigh in and track run soon so this is going to be fun once I get everything in order. Interior will be finished in its "street form" until I can afford new seats and belts.

OK, So after reading a bunch of different write-ups and reviews on how to plumb the heater core lines I have decided to "loop" the cooling system, and it seems to work. Here's what I ended up doing:

It was fairly simple, just used a PCV Elbow valve and used some of the existing clamps I had and Viola! Now I have a small air leak that's bugging me ugh! Always something, Oh well, That's all for now, thanks for tuning in!!

Minor Update...

I have done a few adjustments to the car lately, I had a misfire on cylinder 2, but problem was solved, just a dirty plug thank god. I did quite a bit of weight reduction in the doors and took off all of the brake dust shields for a brake duct upgrade. Here is a few photos of what I have done, Plenty more to come. Plans for it will be paint and headers for a full N/A setup. Will have videos and photos of the setup with a dyno run I'm hoping. Anyway, on to the photos, enjoy!!!

Finally, She's back! My E36 Test Drive

OK I know its been awhile, but I finally got my car from Oceanside Motorsports and I'm loving it! Feels like a whole new car all together, Still a work in progress, just working out a few bugs and wiring gremlins, but almost have them wrapped up then its off for cage and paint Whoohoo!!

Enjoy the video!

Cheers!

So This weekend I got to Work!! (Progress Report 9/5/11)

So, it has been awhile since I updated my blog and I finally got a chance to work on my car over the weekend. It was quite a challenge since I didn't quite have a vehicle to maneuver around with, but as always I have to make due with what I have. So here are a few updates. Nothing too crazy, just a a Pedal grip change and got some lug bolts added then towed in the shop for a tune. Big Thanks to the guys at Oceanside Motorsports for helping me with my project, couldn't do it with out their support. Enjoy!


                                           BEFORE...

AFTER!

READY TO GO!

WAITING FOR THE TOW!

That's it for now, I should have a video soon of a few pulls. I can't wait since I am prepping this car for the track at Chuckawalla Raceway in Palm Springs, CA. Big Race day comes up October 2nd, Watch out here I come!! Be sure to come down and check the festivities. Thanks for looking and stay tuned!!

Happy Motoring!!

**UPDATE!** More Work in Progress!!

Ok, I know its been awhile since I posted however I have been parts collecting as usual, and the "grocery List" just seems to be getting bigger! Haha! Anywho, I have a few shots of the latest progress and what I have in store for her. On to the Pics!!! (P.S. When in Doubt use your trusty Hammer!! LOL!)

BORLA Exhaust W/ New Tips!

E36 M3 Rear Trailing Arms

OK so it has been awhile since I have posted some new information on the build sorry everyone. With the Holidays fast approaching it has been quite hectic. Anyway, I just finished these Rear Trailing arms, Powder coated, Upgraded, Discs, and M3 Calipers to clean up the rear a bit. Unfortunately, it was raining this weekend so this prevented me from installing them. It's OK, it turns out I need a new Axle to finish the job then I'm off to tuning the ECU and bleeding the clutch and she should be good as new. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted. Stay tuned and Happy Holidays!

More Progress... Check it out!

Ok so I was bored this weekend and decided to work on the car some more. I came across a few snags like needing a Collar nut to complete my rear arm assembly, More on that later in future posts ;) . I was however able to finish the Calipers and my engine cover. Here are a few shots of the progress let me know what you guys think!

Plenty More to come, Oh and the Lime green paint was a custom color I whipped up at the local Automotive Paint supply store called Chrysler Lime haha. See you soon More work for "Bianca" Soon.

Project Bianca Build Part 1

Hey everyone, So I have been itching to post something good so I figured why not start with what I've done so Far. I just started rebuilding the rear end of the car and just Finished the Brakes. Here is the pic of the completed calipers:

I also just about finished the interior as well just need to give it a good cleaning and a new armrest. Check it out!

Ok So there's a few teaser shots now here's the Spoiled car of mine, My Beloved E36:

This is just the beginning of this on going project obsession of mine, Should be working on it this weekend so I will definitely have some new updates. I hope you enjoyed this post as there will be plenty more where that came from ;) Thanks for looking!

Cheers!

Pat