It's back . . . in BMW M Estoril Blue

Down under 311 · Post by **Down under 311** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:08 pm

god its almost worth sending our cars over there to get done... the last one i did (ghia) was 15k.... and my roadster 12 years ago.. 8k

looks very nice !!!!

Roman · Post by **Roman** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:12 pm

Two words..........Whoa!!!!

Oh, wait. That's only one! Phuck it, say it twice.

Garm · Post by **Garm** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:10 am

beautiful

sfdaugherty · Post by **sfdaugherty** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:24 am

I do owe you all an update with some pics. I've had the body back on the frame but will be removing it again in a couple weeks. Since this post:

Installed Wilwood front discs
Installed flat dash
Added some bling to the engine
Fuel tank mods done
Custom center console with two flat panel displays almost done
Installed Braille battery under package tray
Mazda RX-7 GSL diff with LSD and rear discs installed
Blue tinted windshield installed
VTO wheels fitted
Started install of the ISIS multiplex wiring system

Shannon

Post by **Dave_Pa** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:05 am

Excellent color choice Shannon! I love that color on the M coupe, and it looks fantastic on your roadster!
Dave

Post by **notoptoy** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:58 am

sfdaugherty wrote:I do owe you all an update with some pics. I've had the body back on the frame but will be removing it again in a couple weeks. Since this post:

Installed Wilwood front discs
Installed flat dash
Added some bling to the engine
Fuel tank mods done
Custom center console with two flat panel displays almost done
Installed Braille battery under package tray
Mazda RX-7 GSL diff with LSD and rear discs installed
Blue tinted windshield installed
VTO wheels fitted
Started install of the ISIS multiplex wiring system

Shannon

Wow, wow, wow. Yes, definitely need pictures of all the goodies!!

sfdaugherty · Post by **sfdaugherty** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:39 am

I'll need to take some more photos but here's a couple of pics of the installed rx-7 differential the VTO wheels.

The back is way too high . . . I definitely need some spacers.

Shannon

Garm · Post by **Garm** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:01 am

^ I thought you went with the composite springs? Is that how it sits with those on?

And what about the "blue tinted" windshield... you're such a tease!

sfdaugherty · Post by **sfdaugherty** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:22 am

I thought you went with the composite springs? Is that how it sits with those on?

I did buy some Volvo monoleafs springs but, since I have no patience, I put them on my 69 2000. Believe it or not, the ride height for both are almost identical. I may put the springs on the blue car or go with the fiberglass springs. Either way, I've got to lower BOTH cars.

As for the blue tinting, it's very hard to see and probably wouldn't be distinguishable in a photograph. It's a very light blue throughout the windshield. Since I'm tall and am using Miata seats, having one dark tinted band on the top was not an option since I'd constantly be looking through it.

Shannon

Alvin · Post by **Alvin** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:45 pm

droolingâ€¦
a taller sidewall might help fill the wheelwell better when you lower it too

need more pics please!

Roman · Post by **Roman** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:13 pm

Alvin wrote: a taller sidewall might help fill the wheelwell better when you lower it too

agreed

Post by **spl310** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:20 pm

I for one never understood the desire to have HUGE wheels with rubber bands for tires. I like a sidewall on a vintage car. Flame away all!

Post by **notoptoy** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:27 pm

No flaming here, I agree.

Roman · Post by **Roman** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:35 pm

spl310 wrote:I for one never understood the desire to have HUGE wheels with rubber bands for tires. I like a sidewall on a vintage car. Flame away all!

Leave it to Sid.

I was trying to be nice, but since you brought it up..........

I think the work on the car and the color is absolutely beautiful......the "escalade" look on the tires ruins it....Lowering it WONT help. Gotta get some different tires!

Of course it is easy for me to be critical, hell I don't even have a running roadster, much less one as nice as yours.

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