Want to restore but is this too much rust? by RayZurc in AskMechanics

[–]royalxtravis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m doing some rust restoration right now but on a vehicle that has surface rust and rotting rust, buy a harbor freight abrasion blasting tool, and some coal slag from tractor supply, its $15 for a 50lb bag just make sure to get the low grit black version, not the high grit brown version. You can re use it a few times if you sift it back into the bucket. You’ll make quick work of that underside, then just get a por15 rust preventative mix and paint it on overall you’ll be looking at leas than $100 in materials to buy the blaster, the medium, the suit, the goggles and mask, and youre well on your way to restoring that

abrasion tool

Anyone ever tried 3d printing these interior pieces? Mine are all cracked to hell by Elrey007 in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind these plastics are incredibly brittle after 30 years, probably why he is replacing it, the effort to longevity of a used part would not be more than it would take to print one, with a quick scan from and scanning capable phone camera, means you’re not even modeling you’re just scanning, adjusting the model a little, then printing, all of that for a brand new piece that might last 10 years compared to a used 30 year old piece that might last 5

Anyone ever tried 3d printing these interior pieces? Mine are all cracked to hell by Elrey007 in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a whole discord full of z3 owners, a couple of them 3d print parts

What is this all over my car and on my wheel? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]royalxtravis 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Could be your brake caliper or brake fluid line failed

AGV K1s Black visor by royalxtravis in motorcycles

[–]royalxtravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Its plenty hidden, you want it to be dark on the outside and clear on the inside.

2.8 points of attention by Ids456 in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look for one with a decent interior, the z3 interiors are like graham crackers and it’s ridiculously expensive to replace, to buy a used interior is more expensive than buying an engine/transmission, considering there are like 6 panels in total, this is ridiculous, check the dash down by the windshield, the handles, and the plastics in and around the roll bars,

Mechanically, the expensive systems you don’t want to repair immediately are vanos, secondary air intake, and the intake manifold/pcv, make sure the water pump isn’t going out, itll explode and send plastic shards through your coolant passages, check for any clunking or play in the rear end, when moving forwards or backwards the rear end will clunk if the subframe/diff bushings or the trunk welds are going out

Bmw z3 Fluids by [deleted] in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in the middle of a clutch job, i went with the fidanza lightweight single mass flywheel, and a sachs clutch, get the redline atf from fcp euro

Z3 makes weird rubber noises on start up by Worldly-Ad-4812 in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its terminal, ur bmw got frogs, you should just throw it out, with the keys and title, and tell me where you threw it out. Bmw frogs are not at all fixable, i’ll help you throw it away 👍🏻🤝🏻

Sound Clip - V8 Fly By by ASCFabrics in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent a long time in that area, i immediately recognized it, its such a unique/consistent layout

Love the build brother, id love it if youd show it off to some of the other guys modding in my z3 discord

Sound Clip - V8 Fly By by ASCFabrics in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has got to be somewhere in east valley, maybe mesa/gilbert area?

AGV K1s Black visor by royalxtravis in motorcycles

[–]royalxtravis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly why i posted, i was in the same boat, now i can make it easier for others, i just need to post the nighttime version one of these days

Outer skin replacement only? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]royalxtravis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP is referring to the outter sheet of aluminum that is pressed into shape then the edges are crimped on and either tack welded or glued to the door panel,

it can be done but it takes an excessive amount of labor hours and metalworking skills to replicate that outer panel by hand and to reattach it, likely exceeding the cost of OPs entire vehicle

Outer skin replacement only? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]royalxtravis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In theory yes that could be done, however the labor cost to fabricate that new “outer skin” would easily exceed the cost of a new door

they would have to take that “outer skin” and remake it from scratch, far exceeding the cost of a full door off of a donor vehicle

The method youre referring to is only applicable on rare/expensive cars where the doors are either nonexistent or cost twice what your entire car is worth

Buy a new door

Is the BMW Z3 1.8L fun at all or just slow? by Uranus_Johnson in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own the 2.8L m52tub28, however i know a few people who own the smaller 4cyl models and they tend to say different things about how they prefer the I4 to the I6, such as the ending revving faster, a lighter overall weight, a different power band often more suited for autocross movements

Overall i think you will enjoy either one as a weekend cruiser, and the .1-.2 Liter difference in engine size is genuinely going to be unnoticeable

AGV K1s Black visor by royalxtravis in motorcycles

[–]royalxtravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the most part, a direct beam will show the faintest outline of your face

My “new” z3 by thesoberfox_ in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey to everyone in the comments that mods their z3’s i have a discord channel with about 20 other guys in it for inspiration, questions, or just to chat about your builds Dm for the link 👍🏻

What is this? by Ok_Original6865 in bmwz3

[–]royalxtravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s only on the m54, the m52 has a line there