Overhauling the Chassis, Page 1
The Story:
After purchasing the second 318iS and cleaning up the interior/exterior, it was time to put on some of the modifications that I saved form the wrecked car. It would also be a prime opportunity to inspect the chassis up close for rust and cracks in the crossmembers. The work was spread out over a winter break (aaah, college life...I miss big breaks!). It took me a good 8 days to do this just because I worked slowly and carefully to make sure everything was done properly. Here is a breakdown of all the things I did during the process:
Engine/Exhaust/Driveline
Jim Conforti Chip
S50 Fuel Injectors
M20 Flywheel & Clutch
M30 Engine Mounts
Complete Timing Case Rebuild
New Thermostat
Cleaning & Painting Engine Components
New Transmission Mounts
RedLine Transmission Fluid
New Guibo & CSB
RedLine Power Steering Fluid
Polyurethane Differential Mount
SuperSprint Cat-Back Exhaust
New Exhaust Gaskets
Front Suspension
H&R Sport Springs
Bilstein Sport Gas Shocks
+.5deg Camber Corrective Shock Mounts
Suspension Techniques 22mm Anti-Sway Bar
Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings (CAB's)
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Zimmerman Cross-Drilled Brake Rotors
Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads
Rear Suspension
H&R Sport Springs
Bilstein Sport Gas Shocks
Suspension Techniques 19mm Anti-Sway Bar
Ground Control Aluminum/Polyurethane Shock Mounts
Polyurethane Subframe Mounts
Polyurethane Trailing Arm Bushings
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Zimmerman Cross-Drilled Brake Rotors
Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads
Solid Caliper Carrier Bushings
New Wheel Bearings
RedLine Differential Fluid
Custom Sway-to-Trailing Arm Reinforcement Plates
Custom Sway-to-Chassis Reinforcement Plates
Other
ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid
Euro-Spec Ellipsoidal Headlights
Innovate Motorsports LC-1 Wide-Band O2 Sensor System
Corbeau 4-Point Harnesses (For AutoX)