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Old 06-24-2014, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by whitedevilWS6
Kind of a waste of time to mess with the headlights don't ya think? If you wanted people to see your nice work, I'd say in your case the tail lights need the attention
Haha very true, the tail lights will be replaced too they have seen better days. What do you guys think the flap on the wing should say?
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The lights are kinda throw back !
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Yellow square headlights, sounds perfect to me.
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Old 07-18-2014, 11:37 PM
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Yo what's the deal with the car? I'm about to buy a kit from E30LS1, so if you'd provide detail and lots of info and perspective...that'd be greeeaaaat.
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Going to run e28 hubs in e30 trailing arms and move the shock mount.

Haven't made much progress, 745i swapping my e28 so I can still have some fun while I build this car.

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Old 09-17-2014, 09:58 AM
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So it's been a while since I have bought anything for the car.
The 5 series is basically finished, just needs a few little things buttoned up.
Recently bought a 60mm JGS wastegate, S475 1.10 T6, and v bands.
Turbo is supposed to arrive tomorrow, and I will post how I plan to fit it then.
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Old 09-17-2014, 01:23 PM
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Single or twin turbo? I'm looking to do a ls swap in a bmw but still deciding which model to start with
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Originally Posted by THE VEIN
Single or twin turbo? I'm looking to do a ls swap in a bmw but still deciding which model to start with
Single s475 for now
Old 09-17-2014, 08:38 PM
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Boxy sleeper? Yes please! In for more pics
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S475 finally arrived, fits just like I wanted. Very very satisfied.
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Looks awesome man.
That snail looks massive, and fits like a glove.
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Looks awesome man.
That snail looks massive, and fits like a glove.
Thanks, wastegate will be underneath and dump out of the bumper too
Old 09-19-2014, 11:33 AM
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Wow. This looks awesome.
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that BM looks sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Can't wait to see how the manifolds and piping comes out
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So I ordered an MGW shifter, Monster clutches Lt-1sc w/ lightweight flywheel and a circuit soul shift ****. So far I've only received the shifter so here's that, very nice piece.
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Shaved the valve covers and installed power steering and alternator.
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And I'm contemplating cutting up the car instead of sticking cheap fender flares on it like everyone does.
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Looks like things are getting a little out of hand....in a good way! Subscribed
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Can't wait to see the turn out of this project
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Can't wait to see the turn out of this project
Thanks guys, fuel system is up next.

Clutch and flywheel just showed up from Monster. It's an LT1-SC twin disk, it uses a c7 pressure plate with monster's clutch disks and a lightweight billet flywheel. Rated for 1000whp, that should do the trick.

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Old 11-06-2014, 11:13 AM
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Fuel cell, dual 044s, fittings, and bunch of other parts all ready to go in. Installed the monster clutch/flywheel the other day and pulled my stock gas tank yesterday. I'm still waiting on a few things to fit the fuel system. Next is injectors and megasquirt.

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