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Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:33 pm
by murran
kind of. i used the arm (leaving the rubber bush in it) and cast a bush in it to fill the void in it and sit on the big washer on that side. so its now part rubber and part poly. also removed the other old arm on the other side and did the same to that too.
wheres a pic, ive got one on the camera.......ah yes......
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:08 pm
by nas80
did it make a big difference then dude? I often wondered about this bush cos the stock one isnt really strong.
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:07 pm
by murran
deffo feels better.
its wierd, its always felt like the wheels moved back in the arches on that first touch of the brakes. doesnt do that now.
general driving just feels like its a bit more precise.
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:07 pm
by murran
got a new welder! a clarke 150 te turbo!
thought id break myeslf in easy, so i remade the drivers bucket seat frame to lower the seat cus its too high now the cage is in and i keep banging my head. it feels much better to drive, being sat lower, but the steering wheel was then too high!
so after work ive drilled and chiseled the twist off security bolts out that hold the column to the dash cross member. ive fitted some longer bolts and put two spacers inbetween to lower it. feels prefect! might think about shortening the gear stick by an inch too i think?? hmmm. 8 ball gear knob?
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:30 pm
by DrGonzoPOW
How about a skull with flashing red eyes ?
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:33 pm
by murran
dont think so dude!
ive been a welding today. repaired the dint in my sill.
welds need a grind up tomorrow then i'll welly some filler in it.
other holes on my radar include.
look out holes im a coming!
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:59 pm
by Danny043
Oooh, keeps you busy! Good job on the sills, keep those pics coming
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:18 am
by drjim
I found the spare tips and shrouds I had for my old (now Gonzo's) welder. Now you've started patching your car they will come in handy - free to anyone who turns up at my unit next Friday!
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:12 pm
by murran
well had to do some family stuff today. but got on with it about 5ish. grindered the welds down and whacked some filler on it. rubbed it down, splashed some paint on it..... im quite impressed with the results. tho im hoping no-one reports me to the bodywork police! lol.
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:36 am
by murran
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:41 am
by e21-Mark
There's way too much solid metal in your car!
Looks much better now. I'm hoping this means you'll be keeping it and have stopped thinking about 5's and 6's?
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:46 pm
by DrGonzoPOW
Top notch repairs there mate
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 6:11 pm
by murran
finished the bit on the sill, inner bit was holed on the inner box section bit aswell, but its all repaired now.
just need to stick a bit of filler in it.
guna post a pic up later.
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 2:18 am
by murran
done that bit! (to the best of my ability anyway.)
on to the other bits another weekend!
in other news...... ive picked up some camber bolts for the front lower arm mountings. guna be widening the front track and adding a touch of camber.
Re: murrans 325i.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 12:24 am
by MRE21
That's looking really good Murran! What will you do with the paint work on the rear quarter? Will you blend it in yourself? or a full respray?
