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....and so it begins, project Turtle Farts.

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  • timmerT
    timmerT
    timmer
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    #87

    SteelBlue said:

    I think BBS mesh wheels would be an improvement. Car looks great.

    What color is it? Zinno?

     I’ll take a pic with the BBS wheel and take it to a vote!

    Yep, Zinno... although the respray is a touch darker

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    • timmerT
      timmerT
      timmer
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      #88

      Comparison photos, 17” Konig vs 16” BBS.... what does everyone think? 

      I think if I had shadowline trim, the Konig’s would look better...

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      • SteelBlueS
        SteelBlueS
        SteelBlue
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        BBS by a mile. LMs have been my long standing favorite aftermarket wheel since NFS Underground.

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        • PartiallypurpleP
          PartiallypurpleP
          Partiallypurple
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          #90

          The LM's look great.

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          • suspencefulS
            suspencefulS
            suspenceful
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            #91

            LM's hands down.

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
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              #92

              LMs

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              • RekpointR
                RekpointR
                Rekpoint
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                #93

                LAMAS

                lms

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                • timmerT
                  timmerT
                  timmer
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                  #94

                  Winter update!  Is it spring yet??

                  Thanks to @KaiserRolls for hooking me up and giving me a project to help pass the time!  This should help bring the old girl to the next level!  

                  Once I tear into her, I’ll post some pics of the 35 year old suspension parts coming out...0F39A50F-1331-4C4E-8D97-A46312E66181.jpeg

                  -Timmer

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                  • KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRolls
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                    It was nice meeting you! 
                     

                    I really wanted to see your E70 ice race haha

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
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                      #96

                      I didn't realize this s52 was modified the way it was, and I'm glad to see someone else with a high power s52! 

                      The cams really do come on around 3500-4k, I've had people ask if it's turbocharged haha. 

                      New suspension should be awesome!

                      ...

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                      • timmerT
                        timmerT
                        timmer
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                        #97

                        Almost spring update!   Took advantage of the warm weather this weekend and tackled the suspension upgrade...

                        Fortune Auto coilovers (thanks @KaiserRolls), new control arms, lollipops, poly bushings, and end links.  Should be a huge improvement over the 35 year old suspension bits.  
                         

                        Unfortunately, my original Racing Dynamics strut bar doesn’t fit because the adjustment knob on the coilovers hits the center support.  I’ll put it on the wife’s convertible, and figure out which one to purchase for my car.

                        Hopefully this weather will continue and I’ll get her on the road soon!

                        - Timmer 

                         

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                        • timmerT
                          timmerT
                          timmer
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #98

                          Winter maintenance time!!!

                          With supply chain issues, product delays, and other blah blah blah, I thought it is best to send the coilovers out for a refresh early to be sure they are ready by spring.

                          Huge shout-out to Fortune Auto for a quick and thorough refresh!  I sent the coilovers out on November 17 for new seals, oil, and an overall evaluation.

                          I already got them back and not only did the clean them up and overhaul them, the upgraded the springs to Swift springs, added the newer style  locking adjustment collars, new radial bearings, and replaced all the hardware! 😳😳

                          At first I wondered if they sent the wrong ones back, but the paint transfer from my red calipers was there, lol

                          Anyone looking at suspension, I don’t think I can say enough about Fortune auto… I even got a phone call today to make sure they were delivered in good condition and talk about any concerns they found during the overhaul.

                          Have a great Christmas all!

                          -Tim

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                          • timmerT
                            timmerT
                            timmer
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                            #99

                            A little treat arrived today....😉. Still a lot of work to get in before the VintagePXL20220301212328466.jpg

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                            • timmerT
                              timmerT
                              timmer
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #100

                              New seats are in!   First impression is good... I really like the driving position and comfort, but I wouldn't want to be any taller with these....It would be hard to fit with a helmet on.

                              I personally think they look fantastic, definitely fit the period look.  

                              Would recommend if you're less than six foot tall!

                              - Timmer

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
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                                Those look right at home

                                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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