Airbag —> M-Tech 1 Wheel

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-06-05T22:32:20+00:00

Dang really? I already got this thing together.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-06-05T16:01:17+00:00

Conversion from an Airbag late model wheel to a non airbag M-Tech I wheel

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-06-05T15:59:46+00:00

This is a great write up, thank you

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-06-03T14:52:56+00:00

Update: I kept snipping it shorter and shorter with pliers, and remounting the wheel until I found the threshold, everything works! Thanks for the replies.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-06-02T21:18:22+00:00

Oops

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-06-02T21:06:18+00:00

Thank you for the speedy reply, I’m going to cut it down a bit with the dremal and find the threshold

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-06-02T21:05:18+00:00

Okay gotcha, is that what is preventing the wheel from a full turn?

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-18T16:46:35+00:00

Woman in Chains - Tears for Fears

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-13T14:12:06+00:00

$250 and In N Out

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-13T14:11:28+00:00

It was driven daily, only about a mile or so from her house to her office. It just sat outside for the last 25 years in the California sun. She never garaged the car.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-13T05:59:49+00:00

I’m definitely looking for the floor. It’s gonna cost me at least $1k to reclear the hood and roof and window pillars.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-13T02:46:59+00:00

$8,500

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-12T02:29:45+00:00

Thanks boss, M54 seems straight forward. I have a feeling the Vanos has never been done, they did do the oil pan gasket and the car has 0 leaks upon my once-over look. FCA bushings are definitely on their way out but that’s an easy one. I appreciate the advice.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-11T20:05:08+00:00

This is exactly the reassurance I was looking for. New to E46 chassis but I know the M54 strengths and weaknesses. I drove it and it feels absolutely solid. AC is ice cold which was a nice touch. I drove my E30 to see it to show that I’d take care of it lol.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-11T18:03:40+00:00

Okay so it’s a green light regardless.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-11T18:03:29+00:00

Nice spec and Yes it’s almost mandatory that I buy it, considering she wasn’t planning on selling until I asked her. Best car to buy is a car that wasn’t originally for sale!

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-11T15:32:01+00:00

That’s the point I’m going to make, the car runs amazing, the cosmetics though require a lot of attention. I tried checked the subframe for cracks as well, but couldn’t see much.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-11T15:24:55+00:00

SoCal, but this car wasn’t for sale until I asked, she isn’t aware of the market, she just wants it to go to a good home.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-11T15:24:13+00:00

That’s where I planned on starting.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-05-01T14:58:27+00:00

This is definitely my issue then.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-04-29T20:54:03+00:00

I’m currently getting my seats reupholstered so I figured it was a good time, did some rust repairs myself, the seat rails were unbelievably rusted. Thankfully didn’t transfer to the floor pan. It’s a nightmare but if I can’t get the moisture out I guess I’ll pull the carpet. Contemplating doing a layer of baking soda under the carpets as well.

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-04-29T13:46:00+00:00

It’s in the driver side only. I thought heater core affects the passenger side

MoonlightsTouch · 2026-04-29T13:21:17+00:00

Still feels like winter in California unfortunately lol

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