aim for negative budget. sell your rims and buy some diamond racing steelies (10" rims for around $70 a corner) I think you can sell the bmw head unit for about twice the cost of a basic head unit. replace the passenger seat with an eBay special and you are about there. spend the extra budget on making your beemer the ultimate mad max prop (or whatever you choose, mad Max might be the easiest).
Love this new series! just a helpful tip, if you soak the e-brake shoes in oil for a day and clean them with brake clean before reinstalling them it'll change the coefficient of friction of the pad material making them supper grabby and lock with less effort. Its a quick budget mod if your stuck with the factory e-brake.
great progress ! little trick I've learned with headlights this only works if they've yellowed if the clear is burned doesn't help as much but a quick wipe down with thinner get rid of the yellow haze make them clear again then a quick light sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper and a quick buff and they're good as new again I've liked this method because it doesn't remove much of the factory clear coat off the headlight !
I have an E46 and have a good understanding of this system, I have adjusted this dual cable system and it is rather tricky to get both rear drums to engage at the same time. By removing the handle, you have removed the mount used by the adjustment nuts and by doing so you have eliminated half of the adjustment abilities. Have you guys tested each rear wheel individually and set the rear shoe adjustments? Either you edited out a whole lot of fussing around with getting that to work correctly, you took a shot in the dark and somehow it is magically tuned, or there is a chance that it will not work as planned. Good luck guys.
I was just about to mention about the e-brake. It takes a lot more force to lock the rear with a cable than using a brake line system. I think its possible that the e-brake may of failed in more places later down the line. Good call using the OEM and adapting it :)
+Billy Donmecz With as many parts removed as there are, im sure the COG hasnt changed even after raising the spare tire. No hood, trunk, rear interior etc. not to mention this is a rally event and drift car thats already been lowered.
YOU FOOL. Chris FIx has a great process to renewing headlights that I would say gives near OEM clearness. It's really impressive. Anyways, you aint no fool, but hopefully calling you that got your attention
+Doctor Professor ehh i know there are different and better ways, i really wanted to try the $10 out of the box harbor freight method, since its all temporary anyways
+Doctor Professor umm i duno, im going to hang on to it for sure, probably rebuild the front a little better and keep it as a drift car for friends to borrow and stuff.
+Fearless Garage Media haha yeah thats for sure not the way to do it, i wish the brake lines fit to something at the autoparts store. We could have just "made it work" but with the nature of brake lines like they are and the whole losing brakes possibility, i didnt really wanna risk it.
Important to note with the Multimeter to always start high on the scale and dial it down if you get no readings, or you risk blowing the fuse inside it. I may or may not have blown more than one fuse in my multimeter at college...
Also, I've never really understood headlight restoration kits. I've found that just Meguiars Ultimate Compound works wonders on headlights, and you can do a lot of other stuff with it too.
The issue with the odd hydro e brake thread size, I've seen a guy take any tapered bolt that fits and then with a drill press, drilled a hole through the top of it and then ran the brake line through the bolt and then flared the line. I guess it's a little late but maybe next time. Cheers.
I couldn't tell but when you pulled the ebrake handle I didn't see the lines move much. you should mount the ends higher on the handle to get more travel off the cable extensions. you won't have to pull super far either.
+Jesse N Technically I didnt do the crashing. The girl hit me head on when i was driving straight! XD Anyways: I currently daily drive a MKV VW GTI when its raining, I ride my motorcycle when its nice out and have a 76' Corvette in the Garage for fun.
I think it would be cool if you made a triangle template of where the old mirrors were at, and make the cover piece out of sheet metal to cover the holes and then drill the two holes for the motorcycle mirrors.
Put the exhaust through where the rear bumper should be I saw it on a 240 and it looks amazing and you could probably do it with I stock exhaust with a bit extra piping
Restoring head lights? Easy! Grab some 320 wet sanding paper keep it wet go at the head light (horizontal motion) after you do that for about 7-10 minutes you get some abrasive compound put it on your head light take a budding wheel go at it and wipe it off! BAM good as new!
I got my Dont quit your day job mat the other day, thanks. I commented silly string NOS purge last video, I know it's "silly" but that's what you requested.
Hey Chris, been drifting a late model E36 for 4 years now, thought id give you some input. If you want to use the stock handbrake Jubilee clip a cut off piece of bmx handle bar to the lever with the handle removed. If you tighten the clip enough it will hold the release button down in the open position. Its all we used to use in the early days. You will stretch the cables really quick though! the e46 is twin rear brake lines. Have a look at this link it will tell you everything you need to know: www.trampdrift.co.uk/forum/topic/2322-fitting-a-hydraulic-hand-brake/ The unions you need are usually: 1x 3/8 UNF x 24TPI Male 3/16 Pipe Fitting 1x 7/16 UNF x 20 TPI Male 3/16 Pipe Fitting 2x 3/8 UNF x 24TPI T Piece 3 Way Fitting Your indicators shouldn't be on all the time, i think its because you might have the ground and possitive the wrong way around, though not 100% sure Anyway keep it up, hope this info helps!
Hey guys I don't want to be that guy but I would suggest you do something different with that spare. That 1/4" all thread is not going to hold that spare in an accident and then you have a 40lb tire flying into the cab. Put it back in the well space, bolt it down and just make a taller brace if you want to keep the brace. Not to mention putting the spare high just increases your COG.
Next time you do a headlight restore just get some 2000 grit sand paper and meguiars plastx. its the same deal as with the kits and costs about the same but you get so many more uses out of it. plus I think the plastx does a better job. The kits do a good job normally anyway but as the buffing compound comes off in the weather it will start to get a little dull again so having the plastx means you can just re buff it again. Just my opinion.
if the hydro has a wilwood master, than i think the fittings are AN fitting possibly a -3 size but im not sure. I have the same hydro for my e 30, just havent put it in yet. Cheers
+broccoli_assassin heres a link to an awesome thread i am using for my install, It gives you all the sizings for all the fittings you'll need. its on a e30 chassis but i think the size of the stock brake lines will be the same so its chill. www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=280589
Chris, the e46 parking brake internals are garbage. weak point for BMWs of that era. even with a good handle setup I really encourage you to purse the hydro idea more. shouldn't be too hard to find a MC which will work for you. or not... the cable is cheap and easy and already on, just don't be too sad if it breaks fast. you'll just have to learn to clutch kick ;)
You aren't gaining much with that spare tire relocation. That tire is very heavy and you will want it very low in the car to maintain a low roll center and CG. That bar in the back isn't doing much for structure, maybe if you linked the shock towers.
+B is for Build You could have used "Off" or a bug spray with DEET. I didn't believe it, but it restores the headlight much clearer than polishing. That's if it's an old crappy headlight you don't care about. It takes off some UV coating, so not great for super long term. None the less I've done this on a few beaters and headlights have been clear for over a year.
+@Yasoroku thats a good point, there was a ratcheting clamp thing there that we took off and planned on figuring out later. Its all going to be chucked out though and ill be building something much better.
+WatShmat yeah, this car has been riddled with cooling problems, we havent filmed much of it because its just been a nightmare and repetitive, i think we finally have it solved now though. Ill be doing a rally car sometime in the future, and ill be looking at doing a rear mount in that probably.
+Hasani Farquharson its right outside the shop, i daily the plan B, its still here, im never selling it, im waiting to get a fun motor for it and do an engine swap
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Lets give Eric some love for helping you out for this build!! Thanks Eric!
aim for negative budget. sell your rims and buy some diamond racing steelies (10" rims for around $70 a corner) I think you can sell the bmw head unit for about twice the cost of a basic head unit. replace the passenger seat with an eBay special and you are about there. spend the extra budget on making your beemer the ultimate mad max prop (or whatever you choose, mad Max might be the easiest).
its gonna be drift car after the event soo he cant make it too mad max
Love this new series! just a helpful tip, if you soak the e-brake shoes in oil for a day and clean them with brake clean before reinstalling them it'll change the coefficient of friction of the pad material making them supper grabby and lock with less effort. Its a quick budget mod if your stuck with the factory e-brake.
Why not mount the wheel in the trunk trophy truck style? Would have been cooler
+sethmo38 I agree, kinda like Mad Max rugged style too, since it would be on a car.
great progress ! little trick I've learned with headlights this only works if they've yellowed if the clear is burned doesn't help as much but a quick wipe down with thinner get rid of the yellow haze make them clear again then a quick light sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper and a quick buff and they're good as new again I've liked this method because it doesn't remove much of the factory clear coat off the headlight !
I have an E46 and have a good understanding of this system, I have adjusted this dual cable system and it is rather tricky to get both rear drums to engage at the same time. By removing the handle, you have removed the mount used by the adjustment nuts and by doing so you have eliminated half of the adjustment abilities.
Have you guys tested each rear wheel individually and set the rear shoe adjustments?
Either you edited out a whole lot of fussing around with getting that to work correctly, you took a shot in the dark and somehow it is magically tuned, or there is a chance that it will not work as planned. Good luck guys.
This is 'B is for build' so a shot in the dark would be correct procedure. :D
I was just about to mention about the e-brake. It takes a lot more force to lock the rear with a cable than using a brake line system. I think its possible that the e-brake may of failed in more places later down the line. Good call using the OEM and adapting it :)
anddd now the 3 day wait till the next episode. Was disappointed you didnt start the Lotus project but the e46 is keeping me well entertained so far!
I still remember when you were below 5k subs. Those where the days men. Time flies !
Heads up. The new spare tire placement is raising your center of gravity.
+Billy Donmecz Theyre probably not going to keep it in the boot when drifting i'd say
+Billy Donmecz With as many parts removed as there are, im sure the COG hasnt changed even after raising the spare tire. No hood, trunk, rear interior etc. not to mention this is a rally event and drift car thats already been lowered.
+Steven Kopf treat your car well and it'll treat you well ;)
one of the best car channels on youtube FACT
YOU FOOL. Chris FIx has a great process to renewing headlights that I would say gives near OEM clearness. It's really impressive. Anyways, you aint no fool, but hopefully calling you that got your attention
+Doctor Professor ehh i know there are different and better ways, i really wanted to try the $10 out of the box harbor freight method, since its all temporary anyways
B is for Build True. What are your plans for the car after you finish your race?
+Doctor Professor umm i duno, im going to hang on to it for sure, probably rebuild the front a little better and keep it as a drift car for friends to borrow and stuff.
The rear dash or parcel shelf is the names of the "speaker holder" depending on car age or location or even persons age.
l+James Godwin I've always heard it refered to as the rear deck when dealing with car audio. But "back speaker holder" sounds much better imo. Lol.
lmao that's not the direction I gave you! haha but that's an awesome take on the (Not So) hydro!
+Fearless Garage Media haha yeah thats for sure not the way to do it, i wish the brake lines fit to something at the autoparts store. We could have just "made it work" but with the nature of brake lines like they are and the whole losing brakes possibility, i didnt really wanna risk it.
Important to note with the Multimeter to always start high on the scale and dial it down if you get no readings, or you risk blowing the fuse inside it.
I may or may not have blown more than one fuse in my multimeter at college...
Also, I've never really understood headlight restoration kits. I've found that just Meguiars Ultimate Compound works wonders on headlights, and you can do a lot of other stuff with it too.
FWIW wetsanding from 600(if pretty bad) up to 2500 then rubbing compound then plastix polish will make the headlights absolutely perfect.
Call it the FRANKEN-BEEMER
+Jose Martinez Still Safer than a Motorcycle!
bimmer*
The Zomb-bimmer
The issue with the odd hydro e brake thread size, I've seen a guy take any tapered bolt that fits and then with a drill press, drilled a hole through the top of it and then ran the brake line through the bolt and then flared the line.
I guess it's a little late but maybe next time. Cheers.
post more on garage amino pls... loving the build and those e36 lights tho :0
+Coleman Reinhold i just got a new lotus part ill post on there
B is for Build yes, thank you :)
I couldn't tell but when you pulled the ebrake handle I didn't see the lines move much. you should mount the ends higher on the handle to get more travel off the cable extensions. you won't have to pull super far either.
Daaaamn Chris, back at it again with the black T's.
What car does Eric drive after crashing your current BRZ?
+Jesse N Technically I didnt do the crashing. The girl hit me head on when i was driving straight! XD Anyways: I currently daily drive a MKV VW GTI when its raining, I ride my motorcycle when its nice out and have a 76' Corvette in the Garage for fun.
+Eric Bailey Nice! euro for life
Eric Bailey Sick!
That area where you want to mount the tire is called the Parcel Shelf.
you should give it a big wing or just a spoiler (homemade) maybe
Would love to see a tubular steel front bumper fab from you guys. Hopefully stinger style as well. Reinforce that front end more
I just can't wait for the video of them in the race when the car is just falling apart while they are on the dirt roads lol
I think it would be cool if you made a triangle template of where the old mirrors were at, and make the cover piece out of sheet metal to cover the holes and then drill the two holes for the motorcycle mirrors.
They're going to end up knowing you down at the dmv as "that guy with all those beat up salvage cars"
Put the exhaust through where the rear bumper should be I saw it on a 240 and it looks amazing and you could probably do it with I stock exhaust with a bit extra piping
Restoring head lights? Easy! Grab some 320 wet sanding paper keep it wet go at the head light (horizontal motion) after you do that for about 7-10 minutes you get some abrasive compound put it on your head light take a budding wheel go at it and wipe it off! BAM good as new!
You should take of the glasses in the headlights!! Like some kind of homage to the older bimmers :D
Its called a parcel tray lovin the vids cheers for the good work
You could have drilled the hydro ebrake over and tapped it to a size you could use and then use a helicoil to go to a smaller size of you needed.
I got my Dont quit your day job mat the other day, thanks. I commented silly string NOS purge last video, I know it's "silly" but that's what you requested.
I like the rockets on the shirt, nice touch.
Chris sell the the rear quarter glass. it just unbolts. then put metal louvers in place of the glass!
Next time you Miss C&C try hitting up RDM on SE2nd St. behind the City Liquidators Sunday Evening.
Hey Chris, been drifting a late model E36 for 4 years now, thought id give you some input.
If you want to use the stock handbrake Jubilee clip a cut off piece of bmx handle bar to the lever with the handle removed. If you tighten the clip enough it will hold the release button down in the open position. Its all we used to use in the early days. You will stretch the cables really quick though!
the e46 is twin rear brake lines. Have a look at this link it will tell you everything you need to know:
www.trampdrift.co.uk/forum/topic/2322-fitting-a-hydraulic-hand-brake/
The unions you need are usually:
1x 3/8 UNF x 24TPI Male 3/16 Pipe Fitting
1x 7/16 UNF x 20 TPI Male 3/16 Pipe Fitting
2x 3/8 UNF x 24TPI T Piece 3 Way Fitting
Your indicators shouldn't be on all the time, i think its because you might have the ground and possitive the wrong way around, though not 100% sure
Anyway keep it up, hope this info helps!
So many engineering and craftsmanship fails, so little time.
Maybe you could make the exhust come out by the front fenders.
Hey guys I don't want to be that guy but I would suggest you do something different with that spare. That 1/4" all thread is not going to hold that spare in an accident and then you have a 40lb tire flying into the cab. Put it back in the well space, bolt it down and just make a taller brace if you want to keep the brace. Not to mention putting the spare high just increases your COG.
How do you find a local cars and coffee event? Just by googling or is there a centralized website?
Next time you do a headlight restore just get some 2000 grit sand paper and meguiars plastx. its the same deal as with the kits and costs about the same but you get so many more uses out of it. plus I think the plastx does a better job. The kits do a good job normally anyway but as the buffing compound comes off in the weather it will start to get a little dull again so having the plastx means you can just re buff it again. Just my opinion.
I agree. The meguiars kit took me literally 5 minutes to make my lights look brand new.
Last time i came this early, i never got a text back the next day
Needs a huge wing
Make brackets for the headlights?? Two words my friend - Zip, ties.
It would be cool if you took our the highbeams light for the left side and made a cold air intake out of it or something
"Lowered by BMW Motorsport" 😂😂
If you built a bracket off that support bar and put the tire out of the trunk that'd be sweet and more storage
E36 lights on a e46
+Andy I might hit ya up later when i properly rebuild this front end
jesus never noticed you are getting so much views now. Come allong way bro :D gratz
when are you going to do anger lotus episode. i see it lurking in the corner of the shop and want to know what's going on with it.
Could you use the hydraulic brake handle off a tandem car trailer and weld a longer handle on as a hydraulic E brake?
you should do fender mounted mirrors like a datsun/aston style
you could try and do the jdm style exhaust out the back. ( giant triple tip looking contraption ) hope you know what I mean lol
Nice vid Chris
if the hydro has a wilwood master, than i think the fittings are AN fitting possibly a -3 size but im not sure. I have the same hydro for my e 30, just havent put it in yet. Cheers
+broccoli_assassin heres a link to an awesome thread i am using for my install, It gives you all the sizings for all the fittings you'll need. its on a e30 chassis but i think the size of the stock brake lines will be the same so its chill. www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=280589
Guess it's better to have the e-brake let go in the garage than at the event, so there's the silver lining on that cloud!
u should also put a return spring for ur e brake
awesome videos, thank you!
Not convinced about the motorcycle mirrors looking awesome. Each to their own I guess...
You should sell the headlights and install a lightbar on the front or the roof!
could've at least tried to straighten that front bumper
+Jason A oh its not done yet
Two words, Drift Missile
I'm pretty sure the "speaker holder thingy" is a parcel shelf
Yasss finally
Yaaaasss this is my favorite series on BI4B so far!
+Gingium :D Didn't know you watched B is for Build! #bluecrewexeceptIdon'tevenownacarbutIhaveabluebikeandthisisareallylonghashtag
hi
When are you going to start posting more videos with the lotus evora!
bro, the stock ebrake is mounted to the dust shield.... its like 18 gauge steel... please reconsider going hydro.
Perfect timing :)👍🏼
So why did you not drill it out and tap it a size bigger with correct threads???
Chris, the e46 parking brake internals are garbage. weak point for BMWs of that era. even with a good handle setup I really encourage you to purse the hydro idea more. shouldn't be too hard to find a MC which will work for you. or not... the cable is cheap and easy and already on, just don't be too sad if it breaks fast. you'll just have to learn to clutch kick ;)
Best way is to take 1500 grit sand paper then 2000 Followed by 2500. Then 2 coats of clear coat. They will look brand new!
hay man live the build u can very cheaply get red of ur abs module and sell if for more budget
Exhaust out the hood? ;D Or even exhaust out the front near the front tires?
you should do a 7 series e65 build
You aren't gaining much with that spare tire relocation. That tire is very heavy and you will want it very low in the car to maintain a low roll center and CG. That bar in the back isn't doing much for structure, maybe if you linked the shock towers.
You guys couldve just put an enxtended pipe on the e-brake like chelsea denofa did on his 323 that he practices with.
You should sell those foglights. I believe they go for $80 each, used.
colgate tooth paste and a buffrr works well
Do a japan style exhaust. straight pipe it and leave long tubes poiting upwards out the back
Banjo bolt fitting is what that back fitting is
love your build tho
is eric the original brz owner?
Dudeee you shoulda gone old school and mounted the rear view mirrors on the front fenders like old nissan cars.
Are you following the Gumball 3000 rally?
Estonia! Cartoon! Whoop!
I saw on Chris fix that u could renew the headlight w/ toothpaste
+Basomga tube of toothpaste and all the sandpaper would be more than the $10 i spent on the kit.
That didn't look like more than 10, wow
+B is for Build You could have used "Off" or a bug spray with DEET. I didn't believe it, but it restores the headlight much clearer than polishing. That's if it's an old crappy headlight you don't care about. It takes off some UV coating, so not great for super long term. None the less I've done this on a few beaters and headlights have been clear for over a year.
I've always called it a rear deck lid.
it's called the package tray
why didnt you go to like a pick n save for mirrors and get them for 6 bucks
How are you going to park on a hill? That hydro don't lock ?
Leave it in gear? Run a seatbelt/bungee cord around it? Wouldn't be hard ;P
+@Yasoroku thats a good point, there was a ratcheting clamp thing there that we took off and planned on figuring out later. Its all going to be chucked out though and ill be building something much better.
3:03am and im watching b is for build #nosleepteam
what's aru doing about the frame
60 Bucks for E46 M3 mirrors - OMG!
I should have bought those :D
Did you have to ditch the rear mounted radiator?
+WatShmat yeah, this car has been riddled with cooling problems, we havent filmed much of it because its just been a nightmare and repetitive, i think we finally have it solved now though. Ill be doing a rally car sometime in the future, and ill be looking at doing a rear mount in that probably.
+B is for Build rally car????!? Awwwwwwyeaaaaaaaa
btw wheres the plan A?? seen the plan B on insta but no plan A.. did u sell it?
+Hasani Farquharson its right outside the shop, i daily the plan B, its still here, im never selling it, im waiting to get a fun motor for it and do an engine swap
+B is for Build so you didn't trade it for cook ware?
I tried welding today. That shit is hard
i love your videos
Wiring up the lights, don't mention turn signals. Source: BMW
You should live stream, or at least live tweet the Oregon 500 500
+Ryan Green ill probably just post a ton of pics on instagram. Its too hard to film and do live stuff at the same time.