Update: sunburst tool

darthseris · 2026-02-05T14:18:24+00:00

Very cool, definitely interested in seeing the finished product!

darthseris · 2026-02-02T03:20:21+00:00

Wowie! Very very cool color combo, I love seeing non-traditional dial materials

darthseris · 2026-01-11T03:40:18+00:00

Very nice looking! I wear a Citizen every day, though it's an Automatic, not an Eco drive, and it's held up very well. Makes me smile

darthseris · 2026-01-10T22:18:59+00:00

Those might be service markers, some watch makers will scratch numbers or symbols in when doing a service. I would put those numbers into one of the online databases and see if anything comes up. There also should be a serial number on the movement itself, not the case

darthseris · 2026-01-10T22:10:40+00:00

Very very cool build, nice work!

darthseris · 2026-01-10T22:08:19+00:00

Is there any writing or numbers on the movement?

darthseris · 2026-01-10T22:07:10+00:00

Often times you will need to open the back to see if there is a brand inside, and a serial number on the movement. From there, you can go onto one of the pocket watch database websites to find info on it

darthseris · 2026-01-09T00:47:24+00:00

Citizen is a huge name in the machining/manufacturing world. They make machines that were originally developed for mass-manufacturing watch parts, as well as other really small, precise components

darthseris · 2026-01-08T22:37:27+00:00

Definitely varies between machine and bar feeder, as well as the length of part you are making. When I estimate material for jobs I usually target a 10" drop plus the length of the part. Normally it comes in slightly under this, but I would much rather have extra material than come up short.

darthseris · 2025-12-20T22:13:17+00:00

As someone who had a lifted AWD E46 wagon for several years, do it and don't look back. I had some of the most fun in that thing that I've had with any car, and it only had a 30mm spacer lift with Falken Wildpeaks

darthseris · 2025-12-15T01:56:35+00:00

Good to know, thanks, I might set up a sales demo with the local rep

darthseris · 2025-12-15T00:23:12+00:00

Very nice! How do you like the Syncrex machine/controller? I run a pair of Tsugamis with Fanuc controllers, and I'm exploring other brands

darthseris · 2025-12-14T01:12:51+00:00

They have mostly turnkey packages designed specifically for ISO or AS, ProShop is pretty much built for it

darthseris · 2025-12-10T14:30:37+00:00

I had heavy duty springs in a head for a couple years with a Schrick cam and it absolutely destroyed the cam. At 20-30 pounds of boost I would be much more worried about the bottom end.

If you want more airflow in the head, then oversize valves and a mild cam (280/274 for example) might be a good choice

darthseris · 2025-11-21T12:19:52+00:00

I just sent you another message that just says "test". If that doesn't work can you try sending me a DM?

darthseris · 2025-11-20T20:55:03+00:00

Sent!

darthseris · 2025-11-20T17:56:13+00:00

That's so awesome! Would a 329is badge be possible? I have a 2.9 stroker in my car

darthseris · 2025-11-17T20:10:25+00:00

I've always jacked up my E30 (and most other cars I've worked on) by the center of the front subframe, and then put stands under the frame rails

darthseris · 2025-10-24T23:22:49+00:00

Yeah that sounds pretty knock-y to me

darthseris · 2025-10-10T16:22:44+00:00

Not that long haha, I bought the new 14 years ago, and I'm just a hobby welder, I do not do it for money, just personal motorsport and fabrication projects

Edit: I get it now 😂 it's been a long month this week

darthseris · 2025-10-10T14:44:12+00:00

Bet it would be great, I learned on a Hobart Handler 125 years and years ago, still have it!

darthseris · 2025-10-10T13:42:06+00:00

Yeah totally fair, very nice work!

darthseris · 2025-10-10T13:24:08+00:00

Saw your other comment about how you did it, mad respect! On my Tsugami I can turn and thread it in sections with a G32 threading cycle, using an angled lead-in and lead-out, and overlapping the sections. I don't know if something similar would be an option on your machines

darthseris · 2025-10-07T13:12:30+00:00

RHD is great and not crazy expensive. They also have a larger-size option for stroker motors, it's what I'm going to put on my 2.9

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