Black & Tan 332iT

[Lserra]

Hi Bry5on, apologies for posting here, but my account is too new to send private messages. I have an E30 M3 with an S54, MSS54HP, genuine CSL 32500 software, Karbonius CSL airbox and stock cams, . I’m very interested in your Mullet Tune and would love OEM-like drivability. Would it suit an E30 swap, and is there another way I could contact you while I wait for private messaging access? Thank you, Lorenzo.

[bigjae46]

Sorry, I'll get the floor shipped out this week. Been busting my ass on a couple of things that have taken priority.

Just missing a case of Lone Star. I would have loved those mirror bases before I wrecked my ZHP doors to mount M3 mirrors.

Shiner!

[discoelk]

Just missing a case of Lone Star. I would have loved those mirror bases before I wrecked my ZHP doors to mount M3 mirrors.

[Bry5on]

Alright, here we go! George has given me notes (mostly on the AC - Texas and all) and managed to pack up the car with a stock muffler, section 2, pair of front doors, rear hatch and various tools and parts while still leaving the front two seats free and clear.


And after a nice wash it looks surprisingly good in the Texas sun/clouds


And last, after some fun back and forth with shippers, we got the car loaded up and it's now on its way back home. Thanks again to George, can't wait to put it through its paces once again!

[Bry5on]

I commend you for keeping it non M3 on the outside.

I bet it's fun as hell with slightly narrower tires!

The sleeper is really where it’s at. And honestly after the chassis stiffening there is practically almost too much grip already! But yes the narrow tires and high offset front wheels preserve all the nice steering feedback which keeps it really nice and responsive.

[heinzboehmer]

I bet it's fun as hell with slightly narrower tires!

And less tall! Free shorter diff ratio

[Sharocks]

I commend you for keeping it non M3 on the outside.

I bet it's fun as hell with slightly narrower tires!

[Bry5on]

Looks awesome. Are you still running only the outer RTAB limiters on the RTABs? Any issues there? Im guessing not.

Still running them and it’s still my favorite setup!

I knew your car was coming to George's shop at some point, didn't realize you were also coming with it. If I had known sooner I would have gladly come out and helped.

I have some details to finish up on the floor pan and should be ready to ship by this weekend.

It all came together pretty fast once I found a shipping truck and coordinated coverage back home. Wish I’d had more time to pick a date way up front and then we could have done this all a little more coordinated. I’m in Austin at least a few times a year for work so there will be other chances for sure!

[bigjae46]

I knew your car was coming to George's shop at some point, didn't realize you were also coming with it. If I had known sooner I would have gladly come out and helped.

I have some details to finish up on the floor pan and should be ready to ship by this weekend.

[0-60motorsports]

Looks awesome. Are you still running only the outer RTAB limiters on the RTABs? Any issues there? Im guessing not.

[heinzboehmer]

Good stuff! Amusing seeing "Heinz" sprinkled in the notes

[karter16]

Ha, it sure was! And if you'd believe it - the plan was to finish the hatch, doors and trunk floor too! There was just too much finish work on the carbon parts to be able to pull it off with the available time. And we also threw in all four window regulators and vapor barriers for fun, plus a few other smaller things.

Oh man!! yeah good call to take the time and do it right and good as well that you've proven out the approach. Amazing work as always.

[Bry5on]

Epic work! That's a lot to get done at once!

Ha, it sure was! And if you'd believe it - the plan was to finish the hatch, doors and trunk floor too! There was just too much finish work on the carbon parts to be able to pull it off with the available time. And we also threw in all four window regulators and vapor barriers for fun, plus a few other smaller things.

[karter16]

Epic work! That's a lot to get done at once!

[Bry5on]

Days 5 and 6 were thankfully more chill. Got the factory fresh vertical chrome shadow line trim installed in everything but the front doors (carbon doors will get those). Replaced the rear rear door glass trim using the excellent @malapane trick and boy what a nice subtle improvement. Also installed the hatch and trim, plugged sunroof drain holes, got the IR comfort windshield installed, bench flashed a mullet tune and George gave me a ride back to the airport so I can make the trip home. We’ll ship the car back to SD in the coming weeks and George has agreed to shake the car out with a very critical eye for me

Jobs waiting for me at home are installing a rain sensor prism (can’t get sedan/touring comfort windshield with rain/light sense), doing the bigjae46 trunk floor and M3 muffler, then attacking carbon trimming on the door and sending doors, hatch, mirrors out for paint before assembling everything. After fitting my stock hatch, we realized that the carbon one is the exact same shape 😅 so no issues there.

So far just a cruise since the windshield is setting but the cabin is definitely quieter without the sunroof!! Super pleasant result. Can’t wait to toss it into some corners now, and to get George’s longer term thoughts.

What a great trip, thank you George!!!


*wave goodbye*