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I've got mine available, although this reminds me that @TankGirl asked me about them recently Let me ask her if she's still wanting them first and I'll come back to you

So you're saying I should do my own engine swap despite not having any knowledge on the subject...sounds like a genius plan

I feel an update is needed. Progress has been slow recently which has lead me to realise that I've been giving Nev a little bit too much of an easy ride and have put some pressure on him to get things finished Whilst his work is absolutely top notch and he's a lovely guy, he's unfortunately a victim of his own success and has little projects popping up all the time which means he gets distracted from his larger projects like mine. Whilst I completely understand that he has to do these little bits to make money and keep his good reputation, I've made it clear that he needs to prioritise. We agreed that he will make a list of what is left to do and also give me a deadline that he is comfortable with, which has been set for the end of October. If this deadline is missed, I have made it clear that I'll no longer be able to recommend his services and may even have to go as far as removing credit from him when it comes to the numerous magazine features which are lined up. He's recognised this and we're finally making some good progress again - fingers crossed for end of October! One minor setback has been that we're using a 6 speed box from an E90 BMW instead of the typical 5 speed from an E46. Whilst the casing is almost identical, we've recently found that the flywheel is 10mm short of the clutch...10 sodding millimetres! So we need to jig up a new adapter plate linking the box and engine together, just 10mm thinner than before. Not a massive issue but still a small set back Wiring is basically all done, so we're hoping to finally start the engine and commence testing in the next week or so

Everything on my car has been done myself, apart from this engine swap

Oooooh burrrrrnnn

I'm famous. I'll take that

Trying to do @TTR's suspension and the sodding drop link bastards aren't playing ball! Any tips?

It's a mixture of the allen key part being made of cheese and the actual thread for the nut is so rough! Angle grinder did it's job and new drop links in place

Angle grinder has been purchased...

I need to invest in one...

I'm only down the road in Worcester Park, maybe see you around!

Paul I have these on my car. Front lip just screws into the bumper I used Tiger Seal for the skirts and they're starting to come apart after nearly 2 years so I'll be getting a new set and using the screws provided with some form of sealant around the holes

You'll need an oil sandwich plate like this which fits under the oil filter http://www.fensport.co.uk/Parts/Model_108/Category_16/4696 Then obviously a suitable gauge. Everyone has their preferences, I went for EVO gauges as they give a nice clear digital LED readout. I've got oil temp, pressure and boost on the passenger side with inlet temps in a separate pod on the drivers side

Save me one please James, I'll order one next week

Give me Scarlett Johansen...I might consider letting go of the 86

Bump

Correct

Sure, beers are good with me

Sure I've got mine somewhere

Hopefully not involving them?

Also interested to know...

Wow that's the UNRESONATED version! I can't imagine how loud that is! Mine's resonated and that was on the limit of noise for me

This. Every single garage I've ever been to has this disclaimer clearly posted somewhere

As above, check your wheel nuts ASAP after any mechanical work being carried out. It's one of the reasons I carry my breaker bar in my car at all times Wheel nuts can come undone very easily, and yes it's more than likely that they just whizzed them on with the gun and forgot to tighten with a torque bar, but it's your responsibility to check in my opinion. I've learned the hard way when I was test fitting wheels on a car years ago, thought I'd done everything back up and had the wheel fall off on my just a mile down the road Whenever the wheels are taken off, check them yourself ASAP