It's been a while since an update on the car was done and after the work done this weekend - I think it deserve a few pics.
Firstly I had the 360 deg of death key problem commonly found on the E36. Then it stopped turning and got stuck in IGN 1 position. Most frustrating.
Freerider offered his brains and skills to attempt to fix this issue on Saturday morning.
After stripping the steering column to gain access to the wires and shit (now you see why I needed help) we removed the little red thingie at the back and connected a strip connector to it.
We used an old center console unit to fit the switches and push start.
Plenty of tag team reaming to ensure a snug fit... 1 broken vice, nearly losing a finger and a few minutes of hysterical laughter we managed to fit the ACC and IGN switches.
Here is an action shot of Freerider going in for the kill.
Not even a stumble the car starts. The ews is still active so I can insert the key, flick ze sweetchez and hey presto she starts. Then I can remove the key and she still runs. Flick ze Sweetchez off and try with out the key and it's a no go. So I still have security on the car. BIG PLUS POINT.
Don - without your electric wires and shit know how - I would have been lost or minus a finger or two. Thank you for the help.
So we decide that after the F1 on sunday we could quickly change the diff to the 3.46 Freerider had also organised for me.
Firstly.. do not attempt this job if you are doing by yourself and want to be done in 1 day. Cos it's a MISSION.
Firstly remove old Diff:
Then fit new diff with fresh diff oil.
Me tightening the +-20 different nuts and bolts. Thankfully Freerider was operating the handbrake otherwise it would have taken for EVER to do.
Showing off the dirty hands- next time Gloves... Hold on I hope there wont be a next time. Unless the LSD arrives soon
Added some stickers...
And I took her for a spin. Got her warmed up and gave her a little bit of stick down the back road - WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Im not joking when I say this: With the Decat, the serious diet plan she was on and the new diff - VERY near E36 M3 acceleration. :rollsmile:
Super happy and cant wait till the track day this weekend.
Once again.. Freerider - You are a legend! Thanx bro. Lunch wasnt half bad either
Grant, Justin, Mike - Your wise cracks and comments helped keep me smiling as I fought trying to line up bolts, drop diffs and dig grease and 20yr + old dirt out my eyes ;-)
And as for the lithium grease sprayed down my crack while fitting something in the car... Revenge is SO SO Sweet. Never forget that Don.
