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Method · 03-18-2008, 10:47 AM

I have a few questions:
How did you connect the Skyline tranny with the BMW's diff?Did the BMW had a LSD or did you have to mount one?Do you have pictures of that?
The RB 25 tranny is smaller than the RB 26 's or does it have the same dimensions? (Because the RB 26 tranny seems huge for the tiny E 30)
Thanks

newman · 03-18-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Method

I have a few questions:
How did you connect the Skyline tranny with the BMW's diff?Did the BMW had a LSD or did you have to mount one?Do you have pictures of that?
The RB 25 tranny is smaller than the RB 26 's or does it have the same dimensions? (Because the RB 26 tranny seems huge for the tiny E 30)
Thanks

I still have not made the driveshaft, but all you really do is weld the U joint that bolts to the GTR transmission to a tube that in turn welds to the e30 dif.

the differential in the car is an M3 4.11 LSD

the rb25 trans is a little bit smaller, but not a LOT. Only the rear section on the two is different.

PHIL2 · 03-18-2008, 12:58 PM

This thing is going to be retarded

newman · 03-20-2008, 05:43 AM

Updated! (i know it goes back to page 06 when you click next. that's because the link says 60, but since it corrects errors, it goes to 06 instead)

http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/Newman/...e30gtr_59.html

newman · 03-24-2008, 05:47 AM

http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/Newman/...e30gtr_60.html

updates...

newman · 04-04-2008, 07:56 AM

checking trans/seat fitment. LOL...

http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/Newman/...e30gtr_61.html

Method · 05-08-2008, 11:29 AM

More updates please?

SpecRaceM5 · 09-09-2008, 07:59 PM

Are you still working on this?

SUB-ZERO · 11-04-2008, 05:47 PM

updates please?

Aedo · 11-12-2008, 06:48 AM

Hey Newman - how's the project going? (Link not working btw)

PS: Good luck with the sale of your RR!

newman · 11-12-2008, 08:06 AM

Sorry, i'm still effing around with some other stuff.

Side note, I think I might be buying an exigeS

Aedo · 11-12-2008, 07:30 PM

No need to apologise

Look forward to seeing what you think of the Exige S! (and of course interested to see your finished BMW!!)

Cheapracer · 11-22-2008, 04:32 AM

I just had to be part of a 46,000+ people thread, I'm not proud!

Hmm, feels warm and friendly :-)

newman · 02-14-2009, 04:54 PM

just dropped the car off at the paint booth!

AnsisK · 02-14-2009, 05:45 PM

What colour? I've seen some really impressive unexpected colours on e30s that make them downright pop.

newman · 02-14-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnsisK

What colour? I've seen some really impressive unexpected colours on e30s that make them downright pop.

urban green. it's kind of a pukey green, if you look in the blog, there should be a pic.

newman · 05-03-2009, 05:52 PM

Big thanks to brian b and andy w for helping out:

LOVE THE COLOR

Painted the cage flat black:

Masked it off:

Set up a lil booth:

Sprayed the engine bay and the visible interior components... Going to do the jams later this week.

newman · 05-14-2009, 06:18 AM

E30GTR-PAINTING ENGINE BAY

and

E30GTR-INTERIOR PAINTING

newman · 05-21-2009, 06:00 AM

More stuff happened:

E30GTR-SUSPENSION INSTALL: PART 1

E30GTR-SUSPENSION INSTALL: PART 2

E30GTR-SUSPENSION INSTALL: PART 3

newman · 05-22-2009, 07:16 AM

E30GTR-BRAKES ORDERED

E30GTR-WHEEL FITMENT, TIRES ORDERED

03-18-2008, 10:47 AM	#141 (permalink)
Method Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	I have a few questions: How did you connect the Skyline tranny with the BMW's diff?Did the BMW had a LSD or did you have to mount one?Do you have pictures of that? The RB 25 tranny is smaller than the RB 26 's or does it have the same dimensions? (Because the RB 26 tranny seems huge for the tiny E 30) Thanks Last edited by Method : 03-18-2008 at 10:56 AM.

03-18-2008, 12:58 PM	#143 (permalink)
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03-20-2008, 05:43 AM	#144 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Updated! (i know it goes back to page 06 when you click next. that's because the link says 60, but since it corrects errors, it goes to 06 instead) http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/Newman/...e30gtr_59.html __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

03-24-2008, 05:47 AM	#145 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/Newman/...e30gtr_60.html updates... __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

04-04-2008, 07:56 AM	#146 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	checking trans/seat fitment. LOL... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/Newman/...e30gtr_61.html __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

05-08-2008, 11:29 AM	#147 (permalink)
Method Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	More updates please?

09-09-2008, 07:59 PM	#148 (permalink)
SpecRaceM5 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 201	Are you still working on this? __________________ Brian Eyerman Spyder1

11-04-2008, 05:47 PM	#149 (permalink)
SUB-ZERO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	updates please?

11-12-2008, 06:48 AM	#150 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,575 Images: 88	Hey Newman - how's the project going? (Link not working btw) PS: Good luck with the sale of your RR!

11-12-2008, 08:06 AM	#151 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Sorry, i'm still effing around with some other stuff. Side note, I think I might be buying an exigeS __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

11-12-2008, 07:30 PM	#152 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,575 Images: 88	No need to apologise Look forward to seeing what you think of the Exige S! (and of course interested to see your finished BMW!!)

11-22-2008, 04:32 AM	#153 (permalink)
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02-14-2009, 04:54 PM	#154 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	just dropped the car off at the paint booth! __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

02-14-2009, 05:45 PM	#155 (permalink)
AnsisK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,457	What colour? I've seen some really impressive unexpected colours on e30s that make them downright pop. __________________ Cut me I'd bleed Lotus. -Gordon Murray Quiet Noises

05-03-2009, 05:52 PM	#157 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	Big thanks to brian b and andy w for helping out: LOVE THE COLOR Painted the cage flat black: Masked it off: Set up a lil booth: Sprayed the engine bay and the visible interior components... Going to do the jams later this week. __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

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05-14-2009, 06:18 AM	#158 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	E30GTR-PAINTING ENGINE BAY and E30GTR-INTERIOR PAINTING __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

05-21-2009, 06:00 AM	#159 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	More stuff happened: E30GTR-SUSPENSION INSTALL: PART 1 E30GTR-SUSPENSION INSTALL: PART 2 E30GTR-SUSPENSION INSTALL: PART 3 __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman Last edited by newman : 05-22-2009 at 07:18 AM.

05-22-2009, 07:16 AM	#160 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	E30GTR-BRAKES ORDERED E30GTR-WHEEL FITMENT, TIRES ORDERED __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman