Bronzit E30 Project

[Leeroy]

For the last week and a half I have been spending hours on end getting this bronzit project going. First thing I did when I got back from Alabama was put it in the air to see what needed to be fixed. Boy did that car need work, the whole rear end basically needed to be replaced.... So I got those wrenches turning. I have done the following so far:
-Changed oil and oil filter
-Cleaned throttle body and MAF sensor
-Ran Z max
-Switched rear Control arms
-Switched Diff to a 3.73 LSD
-Switched axles
-Switched rear Calipers and brake pads
-Changed sway bar links
- Put suspension on rear struts and springs and front strut
-Switched front brake calipers and pads
-Bleed brakes and clutch
-Switched taillights
-Switched HIDS and Ellipsoids
-Switched passenger door power window regulator
Finishing up interior tomorrow...I have had one heck of a week, but I have to say there's nothing better than staying up till late hours in the morning working on an E30. :mf_dribble:
Also the alpine is now R.I.P....

Enough with the tease here's some pics:

Gota start somewhere
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject002.jpg

The guy even was nice enough to throw in some slicks http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject004.jpg
M tech steering wheel FTW
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject006.jpg
She was dirty..http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject008.jpg
This is where the fun begins!
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject030.jpg
Right Before Alpine was gutted....:crying::crying:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject037.jpg
After suspension was gutted.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject045.jpg

[Leeroy]

LSD
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject019.jpg
Tail lights
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject024.jpg
:crying:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject029.jpg
Bronzit's under carriage
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject034.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject033.jpg
Late night...
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject042.jpg
Sweet Dreams hehe.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject043.jpg
Alpine's undercarriage before I took control arms off.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject023.jpg
Alpine getting stripped.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject014.jpg

[Leeroy]

Let's fast forward to after I got suspension on and rolling.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject048.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject049.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject050.jpg
It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. I miss my Alpine dearly but the bronzit is my new project. I know the pics suck I'll try and get some better ones after I finish up interior. Hopefully the bronzit will treat me as good as the alpine, cause I sure did put more work into that bronzit than the alpine lol.

P.S- Sorry for any spelling errors in a bit of a hurry

[Philip]

Thats a perty bronzit ya got there.

[dinanm3atl]

Nice work man!

We need to do a Valve Adjustment and timing belt and swap the front control arms, lollipops and tie rod assemblies :)

[dinanm3atl]

Again Blake, I want to say damn good job. I remember working on cars for money and then for pleasure and you did some good work here man!

Congrats! I told you it would turn out good in the end.

Can't wait for the rally.

Now let's get those basketweaves painted black, some new tires on them!

[bimmergirrl]

wow. looks great so far!

[BigBumperNick]

Im glad I could help the other day...it was totally worth it, or will be when I get lights working heh.

[Leeroy]

Some more random Pics of the swap.http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject021.jpghttp://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject022.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject022.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject015.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject009.jpg

[dinanm3atl]

Now you can sell some parts to pay for mods :)

Keep the motor though. I would.

[atl530i]

Very nice job.

[dinanm3atl]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject022.jpg


There is a sub 5,000mi fresh head under there :)

[88e28]

What are you doing with the Alpine?

[dinanm3atl]

What are you doing with the Alpine?

Stripping all the good stuff and then dropping it off at pull a part?

roflmao

[Leeroy]

Im glad I could help the other day...it was totally worth it, or will be when I get lights working heh.
Haha thanks again nick ;)
wow. looks great so far!
Thank you, It's a work in progress.

Again Blake, I want to say damn good job. I remember working on cars for money and then for pleasure and you did some good work here man!

Congrats! I told you it would turn out good in the end.

Can't wait for the rally.

Now let's get those basketweaves painted black, some new tires on them!

Thanks man, I couldn't have even gotten her without your help on the epic journey to Alabama. I loved working on her, and it paid off at the end I learned a lot and she drives great. We are gonna rip up the dragon. We need to get them painted as soon as I get some new shoes. Thanks Again Halston

Nice work man!

We need to do a Valve Adjustment and timing belt and swap the front control arms, lollipops and tie rod assemblies
Sounds like a plan =) Its gonna be a sick bronzit.
Thats a perty bronzit ya got there.
Thanks Phillip, Now when are we getting you one???

[88e28]

Stripping? For Sale?

[atl530i]

That engine looks pretty fresh. Why not swap it.

[Philip]

Thanks Phillip, Now when are we getting you one???

My eyes are peeled dude. I'm just waiting until I stumble on a nice e30 in the sub $2500 range.

[dinanm3atl]

That engine looks pretty fresh. Why not swap it.

It is fresh. Very Fresh :) The Alpine's M20 was one of the fastest revving and strongest ones I have driven personally. About 10-15 cars, so not a large sampling.

Not swapping yet as why swap out a working m20 to another m20 when you could turbo a fresh/strong m20 on a stand and then swap it ;)


Oops I think I said too much. Sorry Blake.

:shifty

Ask Blake what is for sale.

[nakedandvulnerable]

i'll take the non rolling chassis.... i can bring it back to life with the parts i have lieing around :D

[atl530i]

i'll take the non rolling chassis.... i can bring it back to life with the parts i have lieing around :D

That's funny. Proof is in the stuff thread.

[dinanm3atl]

With a busted ass rear quarter :)

[Leeroy]

Now you can sell some parts to pay for mods :)

Keep the motor though. I would.

I definitely am that motor in the alpine is very nice.
It is fresh. Very Fresh The Alpine's M20 was one of the fastest revving and strongest ones I have driven personally. About 10-15 cars, so not a large sampling.

Not swapping yet as why swap out a working m20 to another m20 when you could turbo a fresh/strong m20 on a stand and then swap it


Oops I think I said too much. Sorry Blake.

:shifty

Ask Blake what is for sale.
hehe my lips are sealed

i'll take the non rolling chassis.... i can bring it back to life with the parts i have lieing around
Hey man, it aint nothing the "Ding King" can't fix. The chasis is not bent, I drove it around like that. I felt a little Gankster, but she drove like nothing had happened.

[Leeroy]

My eyes are peeled dude. I'm just waiting until I stumble on a nice e30 in the sub $2500 range.
I'll keep lookin for ya too

Stripping? For Sale?
Parts or non-rolling chassis as of right now is for sale :w00t:

[Mitch]

Dude awesome car and awesome post!! :wave:

[EnderM3]

sweet, looks like a fun day!

[stevie30]

Car looks great. You are becoming a real wrencher. I can't wait to see the car at the Southeast Fall Rally.

[Leeroy]

Dude awesome car and awesome post!! :wave:
I appreciate it, she's coming along a lot nicer than I thought she would. I had a blast working on the project too.

sweet, looks like a fun day!
Ya it was an awesome day.

Car looks great. You are becoming a real wrencher. I can't wait to see the car at the Southeast Fall Rally.
Thank you Steve, I'm trying my best and learning a long the way. She will be there at the rally. I can't wait to finally drive her on the tail. Its gonna be a blast :steeringwheel:.

[88e28]

Whats the Southeast Fall Rally?

[nakedandvulnerable]

non-rolling chassis as of right now is for sale :w00t:


$50 :D

[e30bmw]

Looks very nice.

[Leeroy]

Update: Started working on switching interior today. Having some problems with the Gauge cluster not working.. so that is a project within itself. I took some more pictures of the process and thought I would post for you guys.
So here's interior pics and some other shots:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject075.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject071.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject073.jpg
Bronzit Stripping
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject057.jpg
Black door panel
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject058.jpg
Seats :mf_dribble:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject065.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject068.jpg
Original Parts of bronzit
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject066.jpg

[Leeroy]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject069.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject067.jpg
Old 3.73 Open Diff from Alpine
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject070.jpg\
Also had to switch window regulator last night, took me awhile but I finally fixed the passenger window.

[dinanm3atl]

Swap that shifter! Ken and I made that BADASS custom z4 2.5 shifter. Best shifter in any BMW I have ever driven.

Pull A Part Sunday?

[stevie30]

Whats the Southeast Fall Rally? It's a gathering of mostly e30s at Roan Mtn. State Park in upper east Tennessee; October 16-17-18-19. Camping, 2 days of driving twisties, campfires (Halston makes bonfires), and fellowship. Who knows, I might even take my guitar for some country/rap music. For more info Google "Official Fall 2008 Southeast BMW Rally". Other cars are welcome; 2002s, e36s e46s, Z3s, Z4s, Isettas, etc. If it has a roundel, bring it.

[dinanm3atl]

Steve is just joking...

Ok well yes I love fire...

I AM SORRY. It is not a crime to make a campfire that just BARELY fits into the fire pit.

Last time there was an e28 that just tore it up dirty even with an auto...


Enjoy :)

Video 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhcERFyb7FQ

Video 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjMOiXjEiRo

Video 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srAPpd_ai4c



On a side note... Who's really clean Alpine E30 325i coupe is that?

On another side note I heard blake is bringing a ringer for the driver seat in the bronzit...

[Leeroy]

Swap that shifter! Ken and I made that BADASS custom z4 2.5 shifter. Best shifter in any BMW I have ever driven.

Pull A Part Sunday?

I will just gota figure out if i need to drop the drive shaft in order to get it out....

On a side note... Who's really clean Alpine E30 325i coupe is that?

On another side note I heard blake is bringing a ringer for the driver seat in the bronzit...
Ya man, I hear that dude is a race car driver. He's even gonna make a couple runs.

[Leeroy]

It's a gathering of mostly e30s at Roan Mtn. State Park in upper east Tennessee; October 16-17-18-19. Camping, 2 days of driving twisties, campfires (Halston makes bonfires), and fellowship. Who knows, I might even take my guitar for some country/rap music. For more info Google "Official Fall 2008 Southeast BMW Rally". Other cars are welcome; 2002s, e36s e46s, Z3s, Z4s, Isettas, etc. If it has a roundel, bring it.

Ya remember when he stated burning the pressure treated wood.... Smelt so bad :nono:

[dinanm3atl]

Ya remember when he stated burning the pressure treated wood.... Smelt so bad :nono:

That was YOU!!!

[Leeroy]

That was YOU!!!

IDK what you are talking about... :jesusico:

[dinanm3atl]

IDK what you are talking about... :jesusico:

Yes you do! You know exactly what I am talking about.

[BigBumperNick]

Yes you do! You know exactly what I am talking about.

Blake you totally burnt that. Every other person came up to us and said stop but noooo you had to throw more in lol. Just joking, I happened to supply it.

[Philip]

We have a Jesus smiley? I had no idea! lol

:chris: AAAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH

[dinanm3atl]

Blake you totally burnt that. Every other person came up to us and said stop but noooo you had to throw more in lol. Just joking, I happened to supply it.

I hate you 2.

[nakedandvulnerable]

you dont have to drop the driveshaft to get to the shifter. just unbolt the rear tranny mounts and you can get to the good bits nice and easy.... now just have fun with the "bitch" clip on the trans....

[Philip]

you dont have to drop the driveshaft to get to the shifter. just unbolt the rear tranny mounts and you can get to the good bits nice and easy.... now just have fun with the "bitch" clip on the trans....

I've done it 3 times without dropping the driveshaft or the rear tranny mounts. Just gotta have skinny arms and know what you're feeling for (because you damn sure can't see what you're doing)

[Leeroy]

you dont have to drop the driveshaft to get to the shifter. just unbolt the rear tranny mounts and you can get to the good bits nice and easy.... now just have fun with the "bitch" clip on the trans....

Sweet, Ill give it a shot. Is the "bitch" clip really that hard to get out and is it even harder to get in?(I set you up for a good one Phillip...) Thanks for the help.
Hopefully I can get the custom fabed M coupe shifter out with no problems.
I've done it 3 times without dropping the driveshaft or the rear tranny mounts. Just gotta have skinny arms and know what you're feeling for (because you damn sure can't see what you're doing)
Hopefully I can figure out what I'm feeling for. :smoke:
Thanks for all the input.

[Leeroy]

I've been working on the interior and have gotten most of it done. Here some pics of the progress and I should have more to come after today. I put in the black seats and panels. I have black floor mats I am going to be putting in and that Tan back seat will soon be switched out with a black one or painted.
Thanks Guys

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject077.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject079.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject080.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/Nismo94/BronzitProject081.jpg

[dinanm3atl]

That is HOT!!!

[Euro320iRacer]

I need a RPM gauge. You got one working?

[dinanm3atl]

He has a 2nd working gauge cluster I believe but if only your tach is bad then I doubt it is the cluster.

[Euro320iRacer]

He has a 2nd working gauge cluster I believe but if only your tach is bad then I doubt it is the cluster.

All my gauges work except the RPM. Its my tach that need to be replaced. I really dont want to get the whole gauge cluster.

[e30bmw]

I have a spare tach. Might be a bit of a drive though.

[dinanm3atl]

All my gauges work except the RPM. Its my tach that need to be replaced. I really dont want to get the whole gauge cluster.

It could be but a rare failure for just the tach itself to go out.

[Euro320iRacer]

My guess is, the tach went out.

[nakedandvulnerable]

i've gone through 3 tachos... they just die :(

just has gone though one so far.... they are easy enough to just swap out though

[dinanm3atl]

Weird.

Haven't seen that too often.

[Leeroy]

I need a RPM gauge. You got one working?

I have an Gauge cluster in working order.

[tn325i]

Bronzit is LOOKIN GOOD ! You should be ready in time for the rally fairly easy...

See Ya there !

Those old vids you posted had my Delphin E30 in them...Sob......I miss that one!

[dinanm3atl]

We gotta do a motor swap I think. Something has reared it's head and it kinda runs kind of rough. Something in the ignition system.

[88e28]

The Engine in the Alpine e30 Looks Sweet.

[dinanm3atl]

As I said before, the m20 in the alpine was one of the quickest e30's I have ever driven.

[88e28]

Blake told us that today. The swap is a must...

[stevie30]

Plenty of time for an engine swap before the rally. Get that car in tip-top shape.

[Euro320iRacer]

Hey LeeRoy, do you have a working turn signal relay as well?

[Leeroy]

Bronzit is LOOKIN GOOD ! You should be ready in time for the rally fairly easy...

See Ya there !

Those old vids you posted had my Delphin E30 in them...Sob......I miss that one!

Thanks Man, She should be ready in time to rip up the roads. Ya, you had a great looking e30.

We gotta do a motor swap I think. Something has reared it's head and it kinda runs kind of rough. Something in the ignition system.
Ya, I mean it wasn't that bad. We totally beat that nissan Sentra haha.
But I am really leaning towards the engine swap. I'm going to find out tomorrow whether or not I can do anything with the engine in the bronzit.

As I said before, the m20 in the alpine was one of the quickest e30's I have ever driven.
It was crazy fast. Everyone that owned an e30 and drove with me in that car couldn't believe an m20 could be that quick.

The Engine in the Alpine e30 Looks Sweet.
Thank you Wayne, I tried to keep her running in good condition. If only I could have dodged that ditch. :no:

Plenty of time for an engine swap before the rally. Get that car in tip-top shape.
Don't worry, I'll be there with a well working e30. I can't miss the insane roads of the "tail".
Hey LeeRoy, do you have a working turn signal relay as well?
I'm not sure I'll check for one tomorrow and let you know.

[dinanm3atl]

It is a bad coil and maybe bad cam sensor :)

Fix it where it sits and drive home :)

[Leeroy]

It is a bad coil and maybe bad cam sensor :)

Fix it where it sits and drive home :)

If it hasn't been broken into when I get back to it tomorrow. I left it at a gas station in Compton.

[dinanm3atl]

If it hasn't been broken into when I get back to it tomorrow. I left it at a gas station in Compton.

Compton is not between Alpharetta and Winder.

[Leeroy]

Compton is not between Alpharetta and Winder.

Hehe riiiigggghhht....

[dinanm3atl]

Damn bronzit

[Leeroy]

Damn bronzit

Ya, It ran like a bat outa Hades! Then all the sudden went to poop! WTF:no:

[hunterd557]

LEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYY


MMMMMMJEEEEEEEEENNNNNNKKKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINN NNNNNNNSSSSSSSSS!


ROFLMFAO!

-Dave

[BigBumperNick]

Blake we need to do some new shoots and get recent pics of the Bronzits. Here's a trailer heh, old times *inside joke*

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/spiffy8jimbo/1216081547a.jpg

[Leeroy]

Blake we need to do some new shoots and get recent pics of the Bronzits. Here's a trailer heh, old times *inside joke*

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/spiffy8jimbo/1216081547a.jpg

Hahaha, Ya I totally got pwned that day.

[dinanm3atl]

roflmao

Loser.

[BigBumperNick]

roflmao

Loser.

F*** off Halston hehe.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/spiffy8jimbo/May72008025.jpg

[e30bmw]

Hahaha, Ya I totally got pwned that day.

What happened?

[dinanm3atl]

WTF Nick.

You wanna throw down?

[BigBumperNick]

What happened?
His car died, it's the car he bought from Halston.


WTF Nick.

You wanna throw down?
Haha, back off brah I have bear mace.

[e30bmw]

His car died, it's the car he bought from Halston.

What's up with the Freshman thing?

[dinanm3atl]

I have nothing of the sort.

Battery never died on me. Kind of funny. Blake said he wouldn't wreck it either...

:mf_popcorn:

[e30bmw]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I've never had a battery die on me, just my transmission.

Although when I was doing Meals on Wheels with my buddy in his E46, his alternator crapped out. We had to jump it twice to get it out of this old ladies driveway so we could tow it away. Fun times.

[BigBumperNick]

What's up with the Freshman thing?

Blake was a freshman last year and he hung out with everyone older than him so we called him Freshman, all in fun of course lol.

[dinanm3atl]

Blake was a freshman last year and he hung out with everyone older than him so we called him Freshman, all in fun of course lol.

Then that time we made him lather in baby oil and try to wrestle that pig...

SQUEEL LIKE PIGGY!!!

[BigBumperNick]

Then that time we made him lather in baby oil and try to wrestle that pig...

SQUEEL LIKE PIGGY!!!

Haha we left him out in the woods with no clothes and started playing the banjo form where he couldn't see us roflroflrofl.

[dinanm3atl]

Haha we left him out in the woods with no clothes and started playing the banjo form where he couldn't see us roflroflrofl.

This gives me idea for e30 rally.

Awesome.

[BigBumperNick]

This gives me idea for e30 rally.

Awesome.

Just PM I'll keep it on the DL. When is the rally exactly?

[e30bmw]

Then that time we made him lather in baby oil and try to wrestle that pig...

SQUEEL LIKE PIGGY!!!

Haha we left him out in the woods with no clothes and started playing the banjo form where he couldn't see us roflroflrofl.

Georgia people are weird....:blink:

[BigBumperNick]

Georgia people are weird....:blink:

Ever seen Deliverance?

[dinanm3atl]

Just PM I'll keep it on the DL. When is the rally exactly?

I told you already.

First weekend of june.