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  • RekpointR
    RekpointR
    Rekpoint
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    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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    • B
      B
      B C
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      m42b32 said:

      Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance!

      I know what needs to be done, but I have never actually used WinFKP so between the 3 of is im sure some kind of tune file will end up on some module

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      • Bassboy3313B
        Bassboy3313B
        Bassboy3313
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        #7

        m42b32 said:

        Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance!

        Rad, thanks! Yeah that will be the interesting part for sure. I know Brian has been looking this part up a lot too.

        CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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        • Bassboy3313B
          Bassboy3313B
          Bassboy3313
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          Parts to refresh some things on the B30 have been ordered. Currently prepping the engine/trans while I wait.

          CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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          • Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313
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            Tear down started. Rear main seal replaced, engine put on stand, ps pump removed, ac compressor removed, intake manifold removed, front diff and axle carrier removed, oil pan removed. 

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            Next up is crank pulley removal to replace all timing components. Also remove as many brackets, housings, mounts, etc to get blasted and painted.

            CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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            • B
              B
              B C
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              #10

              Good time to tack weld the oil pump nut!

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              • Bassboy3313B
                Bassboy3313B
                Bassboy3313
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                #11

                B C said:

                Good time to tack weld the oil pump nut!

                Yes!

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                • i_love_carsI
                  i_love_carsI
                  i_love_cars
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                  I remember when I did a manual conversion on my E46 325xi touring. It will definitely be worth it when you're done. It's ridiculous how much more eager the car is to rev with the manual.

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                  2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
                  2007 Z4MR 
                  2003 E39 M5
                  2002 E46 M3
                  2021 X5 40i

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                  • Bassboy3313B
                    Bassboy3313B
                    Bassboy3313
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                    #13

                    So it begins.....

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                    • YoungCRY
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                      YoungCR
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                      Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage?

                      Chris Young
                      BMWCCA #458972
                      1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
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                        YoungCR said:

                        Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage?

                        Ya, it's right there in the picture ;)  Attached to a propane tank.

                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                        • Bassboy3313B
                          Bassboy3313B
                          Bassboy3313
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                          YoungCR said:

                          Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage?

                          jc43089 said:

                          Ya, it's right there in the picture ;)  Attached to a propane tank.

                          Haha yes it is. Didnt get around to installing a central heater with thermostat yet, so the ole propane tank mounted heater will do for now. works relatively nice if close by.

                          CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                          • Bassboy3313B
                            Bassboy3313B
                            Bassboy3313
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                            Well, plans have changed and the swap is being pushed off till spring/summer 2021. A lot going on with work and life in general, that adding the stress of finishing a swap in a single week on my winter daily driver would suck. And thats if everything goes extremely smooth, which we all know never happens. Ha!

                            To be continued....

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                            • B
                              B
                              B C
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                              Uno Reverse!

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
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                                #19

                                Good plan 👍

                                Chris Young
                                BMWCCA #458972
                                1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                • Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313
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                                  And so it begins .... again!

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                                  CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                                  • patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1
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                                    Sweet!  We're going rear engine clownshoe like the Renault Clio v6!?  I'm in.

                                    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                    95 325is *sold*
                                    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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                                    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                    • Bassboy3313B
                                      Bassboy3313B
                                      Bassboy3313
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                                      Couples hours this morning in the toasty garage. Good start I'd say. 

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                                      CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                                      • Bassboy3313B
                                        Bassboy3313B
                                        Bassboy3313
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                                        Auto shifter out.

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                                        Pedal assembly out.

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                                        Car on jack stands. Gotta raise front a hair more.

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                                        CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                                        • patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1
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                                          That looks like an X5 from that angle and with that wheel gap.

                                          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                          95 325is *sold*
                                          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                          BMWCCA #473306

                                          Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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