Author: jrhone

Here is the new strut tubes and springs waiting for the Bilstein Sport strut inserts……They will go in this weekend along with the BBS Wheels. So if all goes well…..the engine will be going in next week!  

As I found out last month my strut on the driveres side is bent causing the new wheels to rub. There are 2 fixes…get a spacer on that wheel and push it away from the strut….causing it to possibly rib the fender…or replace the strut … Continue readingFront Suspension

While I was waiting to install the engine, I thought I would start to clean things up a bit. I picked up a set if Ireland Engineering Step Headers that should really liven p the car a bit. They are in very good condition, just … Continue readingPainted Headers

This week has gone by without too much work. I am waiting for the shop to become available for the engine swap. Its about a week from going in and about 2 weeks from being done….So I decided to do some little stuff this week. … Continue readingDash Lights fixed…….

The car goes to the shop for engine installation this week. At the same time I was planning on putting new springs and shocks on the car. So I decided on my day off to slap those BBS wheels on so when it returned it … Continue readingFirst Chink in The Armor……

Last Week was kinda busy and this one is no exception. Its picking up right where tings left off. So thanks to my buddy Le, I now have a strong motor to put in Ol’ Blue. 283 Cam, 9.5:1 pistons, Tii Mechanical Advance Distributor and … Continue readingNew Engine….

This week was a busy one….I have been setting up the purchase of a long block for a few weeks and it looks like its just about ready to happen. Also I picked up a set of FIVE BMW E30 BBS 14” rims. They have … Continue readingRims!!!!!!!

Not much going on in 2002 land for me this week. I did find out that the engine needs a timing chain, the clutch is slipping far more regularly and will need replacing VERY soon, and the rings are bad causing smoking on downshifts and … Continue readingNew Seats

Took the car to a good shop…Black Forest BMW….they know 2002’s. I tell the guy my problem about revving past 4k RPM. He says…hmm…lets look at the carb, and instantly realizes the 2nd stage of the carb is not fully opening…..Which means I have been … Continue readingCarb & Compression Test

Today I fixed those high beams! While examining the wiring under the hood, I ran across a VERY old and crusty relay…..when I hit the high beams, it made a LOUD noise…..hmm….maybe the relay isnt working…..tapped it a few times and BAM! High bieams started … Continue readingHigh Beams