Are you Iain's nephew? If so, I'm so sorry for you. If no, never mind. Regardless, carry on

I haven't checked yet. I'm scared.cek wrote:What's the sheet metal look like under the pedals?
Dsmith you win. I ended up buying angle attachment for drill and it worked. That pin is hardened steel and not easy to drill. What a pain in the neck, but out it came.dsmith wrote:Looks like someone jammed in a roll pin. I have only seen the solid dowel pin. Euro and US cars.
Maybe a 90 degree drill and a short drill bit?
I did both. Installed new lights and turned them on.cek wrote:Did you install new lights or just turn them on?![]()
Thanks for the heads up. Getting the transmission services is high on the priority list. I have been procrastinating because taking transmission apart (putting back together) is above my pay grade and paying someone to do it isn't cheap. Then again, trans overhaul is cheaper than its market value.LeiseyJr wrote:Cool Car! Good Read! That metal piece is concerning and 90% sure that is part of a bearing. I would take the trans apart or get a spare. I'm assuming yours doesn't have a lot of life yet. I've blown one up that was poorly maintained with similar amounts of metal. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if it starts rattling at idle don't ignore it like me and ruin a good trans that can be saved.
My rev matching is far from perfect, but there is something more to it. I am pretty sure there is something wrong internally with the transmission. I really have to pull my finger out and get the transmission rebuilt.LeiseyJr wrote:Your box needs a rebuild or your rev matching needs work. My dogleg is fantastic under track conditions. Its not as crisp as the newer transmission but it always shifts. E36 is a a much better platform then an E28. It’s what I shouldve built, but E28 is still a blast, a lot more entertaining to drive.
I have not decided yet. One part of me wants to keep it stock, the way it was engineered back in the eighties. But I might add stiffer springs and stronger sway bars one day.Bonsaibacker wrote:Great pictures!
Sounds like fun and frustration. Curious if you are going to make any adjustments to the M535 after getting to know it better?