The Denali has been averaging a bit over 15mpg (6.2 )
Towing with the Mule (with a windshield adding a bunch of drag) that drops it quite a bit.

 

The eagle has landed.

lol

 

In the garage, topping up the battery since I had it draining on the markers for 3+ hours.

 

First installed mod on the BMW.

 

Second mod arrived.

 

S0000000000

Seller signed the new owner line, crossed it out & initiated. AZ says it's now void as it has been "altered" He is moving to Minnesota & not responding to texts.

I created a case with the CA. DMV, at least he filed the release of responsibility so they have me as the new owner. Now I get to fill out forms, wait for them to respond & eventually mail the documents I have, 2-6 weeks I'll have a shiny new CA title in my name I can use to transfer & register, hope it is less than 90 days so I don't need a new smog.

On the bright side, it has '24 tags & the plate has not been killed so I can drive it (insured it starting 10/13 before I left to get it)

 

Second mod installed.

Took longer to activate the XM radio than make the harness & install.

 

I HATE title mistakes...and I could have told that guy that an initial and a scratch out wasn't gonna cut it.
Oh well...sounds like you know how to address it.
Looking forward to the upgrades!

 

Yup, it sucks but could be worse. He did file the release of responsibility with my info.

Manifold kit than makes it "easy" to swap


Status of the case, I needed to put 9a in a blank spot & they have not uploaded the "missing" form I sent day 1

 

Fuckin' Cali

 

Got black seats without the rails/motors. Swap is a workout, only did the passenger & I'm wiped.
.

 

Driver seat is ready to go in, waiting to be able to vacuum, wife is asleep.







This fell out of the base.


This was under the seat, 2008 Shell receipt 2.799 for gas



An hour later.....

& DONE!

 

A few more things came in.

 

Window regulator was a mess, ground at the top. I replaced it today, was quite the adventure. PO JB welded the door pull in at the top mount where the mirror switch is. Getting it apart was no fun. Ordered a 225 "repaired" replacement. WHY THE FUCK are they 800 from BMW?????

Made an interim pull from a flashlight case I never used.



Front & rear shock mounts, ICV hose & intake boot came.

 

I meant the regulator grinded at the top.

Restored the white marker lights, rinsed three cars, cleaned pigeon poop off the roof. Burnt.

 

Ordered a refurbished black driver door pull for 225 & dyed the passenger black.




535 steering wheel doesn't fit. gaaaaaa

 

You are making short work of this!
Love it!
I hope that black seat isn't pregnant now.

 

Rear compartment cover came, I like it.

 

First suspension mod, urethane lower control are mount.

I have done Treehouse lolipops on 3 e30s easy peasy. The Z wanted to kill me.

Off was a real bitch, ok, they have been there since '97 but on should be a no brainer, lining up the holes was an adventure!

OLD:


New:

 

The belly looks pretty clean! nice find for sure! Enjoy the car, you’re certainly getting to spend a lot of time with her

 

The car is very clean. It's shocking.

lol

 

White bumper marker came, waiting for the fender marker.




Door pull came, waiting for a new mirror switch, the old one works sporadically.

 

Ordered 4 17" M3 ultralight wheels (12lbs) & 4 Pilot sports.

 

12 pounds?
I literally took a heavier shit earlier today.
That's amazing.

 

This is 2

 

Second wheel, tires & Koni shocks came (not unboxing until I get the springs, supposedly tomorrow)


I dropped the OEM airbox & broke a mount, looking for a CAI, made a temp HAI.

 

Ordered this:

https://www.racdyn-usa.com/PROD/142+52+36+103.html

 

Mobile mounting is happening!

 

Wheels & tires on, quick cruise, car feels amazing, can't wait to get the Konis & H&R springs on!

 

I wasn't sure about those wheels when you first posted but they look really good on there.

 

I thought they'd be good but it's better than I expected. I really like it alot!

Thanks!

 

Got this badge when I renewed my BMWCCA membership.

Also got this:

 

Center caps came, packaging is pretty impressive.

 

that does look damn good...and SO light.

 

Installed an auto dim/Homelink from a modern BMW.

 

Your mods are so funny.
Is this eating up all your time now that the SUV is done?
That on the chopping block?
I've seen your pattern!

 

I worked on the tree Monday, I will be buried in it. This is what I wanted (and to keep the Tundra) when I got the 86. This time I did it right. I cheap car with a reasonable motor that is fun to drive (I wanted an '08 SC Miata when I got the 86)

Speaking of MOAR power......


Ordered aggressive M3 cams, need to find a mechanic to install them, VANOS timing is way outside my comfort zone.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155225790312

 

I went to assemble the struts to install the new suspension & don't have the boots or bump stops, First Konis, didn't know they weren't included.






The Racing Dynamics CAI came, missing hardware & the boot to connect it to the MAF is way too small. I contacted them & Frankensteined it.

 

Cams are going back to the seller. After 3 days of being sent to another shop & getting back to the first one, I found a shop willing (for 150/hr x8) to do the job, then I asked about the scoring, first they said none is ok, then maybe depending on how bad it is. Between the cost & possibility it will be a mess I called FedEx, requested they return to sender & created a return on eBay, seller isn't happy.

For almost 2500, I'm 1/2 way to a new SC for MAYBE 20hp, NO!

 

Did the brake boot after I found I can get handles like the one I have for 40 or a new one for 120, I conditioned mine.