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  • DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFoot
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    So rough idle was due to a bad serpentine belt.  A new belt, fan and fan clutch later I was back on the road!

    Mike installed new control arms, poly lollipops, new inner & outer tierods, power steering line, new steering wheel, wired up heated seats, new head light adjuster & mount and getting an alignment tomorrow.  

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         @DrLeadFoot

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    • RekpointR
      RekpointR
      Rekpoint
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      Good looking steering wheel! Who did you go with?

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
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        Rekpoint said:

        Good looking steering wheel! Who did you go with?

        These guys outta the Ukraine 

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGrey
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          In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
          For this I thank you!
          It looks quite nice! 

          Did you have to send yours in and be without car for a month or two?

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
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            #528

            GunMetalGrey said:

            In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
            For this I thank you!
            It looks quite nice! 

            This x 100000 

            it’s a plague 

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
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              #529

              GunMetalGrey said:

              In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
              For this I thank you!
              It looks quite nice! 

              Did you have to send yours in and be without car for a month or two?

              Thanks!  Lol

              I have a couple of m-sport steering wheels so I had a back up.  With that being said, anyone looking for a wheel?  Lol. I have 3, 1 smg, 2 e39/e46 manual wheels

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                The car still pulls to the right a bit.  We'll replace the calipers next and take it from there.  Really need to be able to text and drive with work and with this pull, it isn't ideal. Tires might be to blame too.

                Cooling, 3rd pedal, clutch/flywheel, 4.10 wavetrac and boost bits incoming!  Stay tuned!

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                • GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGrey
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                  DrLeadFoot said:

                  Really need to be able to text and drive with work and with this pull, it isn't ideal.

                  Your insurance company (and all other drivers on the road) would like to speak with you.

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
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                    #532

                    It has been awhile since I gave an update.  Lots has been happening! Popped on an Active Autowerks supercharger, 4.10 gears with a drexler LSD, CSL King Pins and new bearings, CSL steering rack and all new power steering lines and reservoir, replaced the cam bolts and did a valve adjustment (2 were out of spec), valve cover gasket, manual swap with a JB Racing lightweight flywheel and HD Sach clutch, ZHP shift knob and a short shifter, and turned 200k miles on the car (motor probably has 130k-ish on it), and some 18" Apex wheels wrapped in PS4s 245 front, 275 rears.

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
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                      #533

                      A man after my heart with those wheels!

                      I love that you still own this thing, I remember bombing around in Fon Du Lac in it when we met to transfer ownership of some parts. It's come a long way since then!

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                      • SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlue
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                        #534

                        GunMetalGrey said:

                        I remember bombing Fon Du Lac 

                        Hopefully this is a memory we can all share in the future.

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
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                          I've been chasing boost issues.  Replaced the supercharger as I got a bad one.  Still low boost.  Did a Compression test and results were bad.  All cylinders floating around 100psi. Woof. Getting a built S54 from Partee Racing and will get back at it!

                          Cooling had been an issue on the freeway. Might be the AUX fan shroud in the way.

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                          • YoungCRY
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                            YoungCR
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                            How many miles on the motor?

                            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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