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Hello,

Has anyone used the FTE caliper kits? They don't come with the metal retaining rings and I threw mine away. Do I just not need them with this kit? If I do, anyone know where to get them?

Here's the Kit

http://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/34111103289-MFG33-V5422.aspx

Here's my calipers. Seems like a tight fit for the ring:

Any experience appreciated!

Thanks,

Ryan

Ok here's the finished product if anyone is interested 

and one of the engine mounted just for fun ?

Had a chance to make this today. 1/8" thick steel. Think this will get the job done?

-Ryan

Well looks like I'm reinforcing my engine mount! Funny thing is that totally overshadows my original question (I'll just use the mount I have). That's why I love forums... ask a question and end up down a whole different road. I did consider beefing up the engine mount prior to powder coating, but just kind of let it go not realizing how often they actually crack. Too bad I'll have to mess up the finish... oh well.

This should be a fun weekend though since I'll try to fabricate one myself. The IE one looks nice, but after all of your input I think I'll weld to the flange and box it.

Thanks for the help everyone!

-Ryan

This is BMW's replacement part. Has anyone installed one with these smaller tabs? Seems like there's  a lot of play. 

-Ryan

I'll take them. PM sent

Thanks,

Ryan

kbmb02 really helped me out on this one! new part installed and ready to finally move on. If anyone else is interested in this part, I emailed the BMW classic parts division in Germany and this was the response I received (translated to English):

"Thank you very much for your email.
 
We are pleased that you can contact us directly with your request and
Thank you for your confidence.
 
We are still looking for a new supplier in this part 5148 7450110.
Therefore there is unfortunately no date for the postproduction.
High pressure is applied to this case.
 
We hope this information could help you and look forward to your visit
Next visit to our BMW Classic Parts Shop.
 
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us by phone from Monday to Friday
From 8:00 am to 8:00 pm please contact us at the following number:
0800 60 70 700 (free of charge)."

15 hours ago, pklym said:

https://blunttech.com/products/5132661

Thanks for the help. Unfortunately they don't have them in stock. Most vendors that list the part on their site fill the order through BMW and BMW has had them back-ordered for quite a while.

-Ryan

Hello!

I really need one of these because it is holding up my entire build! Anyone have one that they don't need? I have no problem paying extra. 

Thanks,

Ryan

I'll take it

I'll take it 

Air dam sold. Transmission sold. 

Thanks,

Ryan

Suspension is sold. 

All pm's have been responded to. Air dam is pending. 

Hello!

i have some parts for sale. More will become available as time passes and I will keep this thread updated. Located in Tustin, CA 92780. Local pickup only for the time being. Everything pictured is for sale. Just shoot me a pm with any questions!

-E30 seats. Not in very good shape. Driver seat partially disassembled. $200

-Sport seats, in a 2002 for about 2 months so basically new. Go for $340 a piece, $500 for both https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sca-80-1100-51l

-Rims as discussed in this thread Help identify these rims, decent tires $500

-Trunk panels painted black $40

-center console pieces $50

-Plastic tank $20

-Aux fan $20

-Steering column cover $25

-Rear chrome bumper pieces, some blemishes $35 each

-Used guibo $15

-New FTE slave cylinder $40

-Used starter $25

-New tie rods, either for an e30 or e10, will update $25

-Sun visors in bad shae $10 each

- E brake parts $25 for all

-Powder coated clutch fork $25

-Brake booster support bracket powder coated $50

-Complete glove box $75

-Used 5spd clutch kit, est. 20k miles $110

-New Sachs throwout bearing, 4spd $60

-Basically new (100 miles) Beru ignition wires $45

-High beam stalk $25

-Cooling fans $5 each

-3 sets of seat belts, prices TBD

-Poor door sill trim 1972 $20

-Getrag 260 E30 5spd, cracked bellhousing $150

-passenger and driver rear vent Windows. $40 each

-used front suspension pieces $25

-Getrag 260 for e30, cracked bellhousing $150

After a long day of working on the car I became fatigued and stupid, which led me to breaking the top cover of my steering box. Anyone have an extra? 

Also, I'm searching for the firewall insulation pad. It has been on back order for a while now and it's holding up my build. 

Thanks,

Ryan

Here's some pics on the underside. The bar is still straight and hardware intact. 

Not sure if this is worth it to anyone, but I have this hood that I need gone with front end damage. Local pickup only in Tustin,CA 92780. 

Thanks

Ryan

Sorry I'm only selling locally. The carpet is decent and appears to be original. Also, I didn't mention it's a '71. 

Thanks,

Ryan

Hello!

I have this car for sale for parts or an extreme project. The car was in a front end collision. Many parts have already been removed, but there's still plenty left. The metal is pretty straight minus the front end obviously. $1100obo. Located in Tustin, ca 92780. Bring a tow truck or trailer as the car will be on dollies. 

-Ryan

Thanks for everyone's input! I agree that they seem to be a Japanese made rim. No idea on the date of manufacture so that doesn't help in my quest. I do like them so either way I'll keep them. 

-Ryan 

You have already done half the work. My vote is to drop the block and do the whole thing. You are already pouring time and effort into it might as well donut right. All you need is a cheap motorcycle lift!

2 hours ago, 02Coastie said:

Can't help you on the brand, but they're definitely from Japan if that helps. The JWL and VIA marks are government approval stamps, kind of like TÜV for Germany. I dig the rims though. They have an old school look but you'll be able to run a wider variety of modern rubber on them. Offset is probably flares-only (though being only a 6" rim you might get away with it on a stock car with some camber).

Good call. I did look up those symbols and came to the same conclusion. I actually picked these up from an '02 with coil overs and camber plates up front and adjustable springs in back. They seem to fit pretty well. 

I'm just trying to figure out if they are worth keeping, as I may put them on my e30. I just can't find anything on the actual manufacturer. 

Thanks,

Ryan

Hello! I'm trying to figure out what I have here. They look a lot like BBS et13's but are 15x6. Anyone seen these knockoffs or know who makes them? The only text on the rim is in pic two. Thanks for any help!

-Ryan