BMW E30 Front Subframe & Steering Rack Restoration | BMW E30 325i Sport Restoration S1 E2

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In episode 2 of the BMW E30 restoration, I restore the front subframe and steering rack along with a few things attached to them.

I started by removing the main pieces from the car and dismantling them further on the bench. Some parts were quite the task. I then degreased everything in preparation for blasting. As mentioned in the video, I will soon be able to film this process. Once blasted, I set about cleaning up the subframe and welding up a small opening created by excessive rust. As the sway bar didn't do well in the blaster I decided to paint strip and sand it down manually.

Once the main pieces were cleaned of any dirt, rust or paint. I covered them in Jenolites rust converter to ensure any rust left over would be removed and converted ready for paint. I then etched, primed, sanded, colored and lacquered them. Whilst I was waiting for those to dry, I made a start on the nuts and bolts. These can be surprisingly expensive to replace from BMW, so I feel taking the time to restore them is worth it.

I then had to wait 48 hours for the passivate to dry. In that time I cleaned up the steering rack, repainted the tie rods, repacked the ball joints and rack with grease and reattached the rubbers. I had to buy new control arms, drop links, bushings and bushing mounts as these parts are cheap enough to replace. It was then a matter of reattaching all of the parts to the car just for time being until they come off again for chassis blasting.

That about wraps this one up, stay tuned for the next episode. I'm not doing this series in any particular order so you never know what's next.

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Tools & equpitment used:
Quartz Lacquer - https://goo.gl/8PTVKM
Base Coat Paint - https://goo.gl/mWhufG
Rust Remover - https://goo.gl/13gopW
Moldex Full Face Mask - https://goo.gl/NNYGrv
FGL 5 Spray gun - https://goo.gl/Acg5rd
A.N.I. R150-T Mini Spray gun - https://goo.gl/cHTJS2
Colad Washable Overalls - https://goo.gl/3Css9E
Colad Mixing Cups - https://goo.gl/8DYmE8
Colad TurboMix Sticks - https://goo.gl/cYZfks
Colad Synthetic Paint Strainers - https://goo.gl/H79ZgL
Steel wire bits - http://geni.us/keyaD
Rotary Tool - http://geni.us/HGed
Concentrate Degreaser - http://geni.us/yUn9
Mannesmann Socket Set - http://geni.us/HCDZ

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- Disclaimer: I am no professional. I am completely self-taught and would appreciate any feedback, advice or constructive criticism.

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