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  1. Stavros

    Stavros Active Member

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    You need something to take the weight of the turbo, not to brace the manifold.
     
    #81 Stavros, Feb 24, 2012
  2. R32 GTR

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    Noted, will ensure that gets added in as well, could easily utilise some bracing from the radiator protecter bar.
     
    #82 R32 GTR, Feb 24, 2012
  3. andeep

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    You gotta brace the turbo off something like the engine because the engine will move as it revs. So if you were to brace off the chassis, something would break as the engine/turbo twists and the bracing is holding it still.
     
    #83 andeep, Feb 24, 2012
  4. reeperR32

    reeperR32 Drift-Street-Imports

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    I like the oem look so when bonnets up you can't see why this thing is so fast lol
     
    #84 reeperR32, Feb 24, 2012
  5. R32 GTR

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    Just the big intercooler and wastegate + screamer pipe that will give it away.
     
    #85 R32 GTR, Feb 24, 2012
  6. bazpro

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    them wheels look awesome. totally transform the car.
    looks good on the old bbs wheels too
     
    #86 bazpro, Feb 25, 2012
  7. Dagger

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    all these old bimmer threads make me wish I'd bought one instead of my 46 now :( wheels look amazing too, what camber will you run?
     
    #87 Dagger, Feb 25, 2012
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    hows this beast coming along?

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    #88 DtheBUK, Mar 20, 2012
  9. R32 GTR

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    I'm away on holiday in India until the 6th April so updates will be slow. That being said there are some amazing mountain roads here :)
     
    #89 R32 GTR, Mar 20, 2012
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    Car's looking good sir !
     
    #90 CrapMK3, Mar 20, 2012
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    looks great on the bbs reps! what tyre sizes do you have on them?
     
    #91 4drmatt, Mar 20, 2012
  12. ic0n

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    Good luck with the turbo conversion mate, nice project, have a 328i myself.
     
    #92 ic0n, Mar 20, 2012
  13. R32 GTR

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    Cheers guys. Front tyres are 205 and rears are 235.

    The manifold built isn't allowing enough oil drain from the turbo so I've asked Gunni at GSTuning to build me one of his super special ones. Will update with pics once I receive them.
     
    #93 R32 GTR, Mar 21, 2012
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    Wicked car mate! :D
     
    #94 astone46jack, Mar 21, 2012
  15. R32 GTR

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    Whilst the manifold is still being built thought i would upload some pics of my new clutch. Its a work of art. Helix clutch with solid billet flywheel:-

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    Got a few other bits and pieces like new bumper and deep UCC splitter which i'll take pics of this weekend.
     
    #95 R32 GTR, Apr 20, 2012
  16. reeperR32

    reeperR32 Drift-Street-Imports

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    When are we gonna see this skIdding again vin????
     
    #96 reeperR32, Apr 20, 2012
  17. R32 GTR

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    When its finished mate, Gunni had a delay on pipes for the manifold so still waiting for that. Once thats complete the rest is pretty much bolt on.
     
    #97 R32 GTR, Apr 21, 2012
  18. LEX11S

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    rude motor you have there !
     
    #98 LEX11S, Apr 24, 2012
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    Right guys time for a bit of an update. After waiting since March for Gunni at GS Tuning to build the manifold it turns out he was only designing it. The design is now complete and it is being built by DI Racing, just spoke to Damien and he seems to be on the ball. Hopefully have the manifold back in a couple of weeks so we can get this thing finished.

    I reckon my GT86 will arrive before this gets finished. The challenge is on.
     
    #99 R32 GTR, Jun 25, 2012
  20. Stavros

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    In hindsight it mightve been easier/quicker to run a scavenge pump to stop any oil issues on that other fannymould, only about 200quid delivered for a decent one from the USA, but will be awesome once done either way.
     
    #100 Stavros, Jun 25, 2012
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