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Old 11-03-2020, 11:47 AM   #1731
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How many years did you own the E46? 13 or something?
Over 14
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Old 11-07-2020, 07:55 PM   #1732
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Finally got a properly sized spare installed for the 4runner.
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Old 12-07-2020, 07:55 PM   #1733
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Pic of the engine today.

IT RUNS!!!!!!

Lol
Doesn't drive yet, but progress.

Ran pretty good too - considering the motor was built almost three years ago.
So far. Looks great

Will have more info later.
I'm at the airport right now heading back north.
It is such a ghost town here..... really spooky.
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Old 12-10-2020, 09:43 PM   #1734
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Pic of the engine today.

IT RUNS!!!!!!
Is that a collection of copper plumbing fittings making a U bend up at the top middle of the picture?
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Old 12-10-2020, 10:59 PM   #1735
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LOVE riding this !!
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Old 12-10-2020, 11:09 PM   #1736
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LOVE riding this !!
That does look super fun, as does the hang glider behind it. That is something on my bucket list. I doubt I'll ever do it, but I love the idea of it.
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Old 12-10-2020, 11:51 PM   #1737
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Is that a collection of copper plumbing fittings making a U bend up at the top middle of the picture?
LOL
Yep - it is... a good eye!!!

That is a heater bypass they have for the M30/M90 that they use when the heater core is not installed.

The heater core and the rest of that stuff will be installed next week - I hope...
But for getting it going, they use that scabbed together plumbing to complete the coolant circuit.

From there - Looking good for making progress.
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Old 12-11-2020, 10:35 PM   #1738
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That does look super fun, as does the hang glider behind it. That is something on my bucket list. I doubt I'll ever do it, but I love the idea of it.
Yeah, that Spyder is a hoot to ride. I found a Spyder group that goes on rides on weekends. The majority of them are retired, LOL. But still, it's fun riding around here because of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

The hang glider deal, I can relate. We were there waiting of a couple of guys to ride the wind, but it was awfully gusty. When riding my Harley, I trust that my equipment AND skill will get me through the day in one piece.

Hang gliding, however, takes that to a WHOLE other level. As shown in the above pic, it's a sheer drop off once you step over that guard rail.

In the background are some trails of Slide Mountain, part of the Mt. Rose Ski Resort, where I and many of my powderhound friends carve turns with our skis or snowboards. One of our favorite things to do up there is tailgate. It's really nice skiing straight down to our cars, unclip our skis/snowboards, sit on our lawn chairs and have a few coldies and burgers off the grill while soaking up the warm, winter sun. Slope side parking, baby !!

Man, I LOVE living out here……
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Old 12-21-2020, 05:15 PM   #1739
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Lovin' it. I see I'm not the only one with a crush for orange.
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