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The official WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO YOUR BMW thread.

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  • jc43089J
    jc43089J
    jc43089
    wrote on last edited by
    #56

    Installing an F1 aluminum flywheel and Sachs clutch in a late e36 today.  I also got a 75/25 gas bottle for my birthday so I can weld like a boss now.

    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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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
      wrote on last edited by
      #57

      I will be pressing my hubs into my rear bearings today=) After that I will be sorting a bunch of other tidbits in the rear

      museum sig 2earl.jpg

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
        wrote on last edited by
        #58

        I'm going bald waiting for the unknown. Then after that I'm waiting some more.

        Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • B
          B
          B C
          wrote on last edited by
          #59

          im converting fuel into clutch dust

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          • Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313
            wrote on last edited by
            #60

            I am finally getting back into working on it after a horrible winter and spending my time moving.

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

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #61

              Pressed in my hubs and installed my Adams Rotors yesterday

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              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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              • B
                B
                B C
                wrote on last edited by
                #62

                looks so good! Im hoping you replaced all the parkbrake stuff while you were in there.

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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #63

                  Snap said:

                  looks so good! Im hoping you replaced all the parkbrake stuff while you were in there. 

                  Some butt nugget before me tore absolutely all of it out so I have nothing. I am trying to think of a way to link my handbrake up to a cylinder to have a hydraulic parking brake.

                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                  • patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #64

                    Earl said:

                    Some butt nugget before me tore absolutely all of it out so I have nothing. I am trying to think of a way to link my handbrake up to a cylinder to have a hydraulic parking brake. 

                    It wouldn't be too difficult to put a hydraulic parking brake in.  Wilwood makes a hydraulic hand brake kit that splices into your rear line so the brakes work normally until you pull the handbrake and it locks on the disc.

                    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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                    • B
                      B
                      B C
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #65

                      Problem is, pressure will bleed off.

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                      • patsbimmer1P
                        patsbimmer1P
                        patsbimmer1
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #66

                        Carry blocks...

                        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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                        • EarlE
                          EarlE
                          Earl
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #67

                          I always put the car in gear and never had an issue with it moving. That's not goo on the trans though. We all have to remember though, I can air out and use my frame rails as my brake=)

                          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                          • patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #68

                            I haven't had a parking brake since I bought my car and have only put it in gear without issue.  Fixing my parking brake is on my to-do list somewhere...

                            Earl said:

                            I always put the car in gear and never had an issue with it moving. That's not goo on the trans though. We all have to remember though, I can air out and use my frame rails as my brake=)

                            I vote this!

                            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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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #69

                              Snap said:

                              Problem is, pressure will bleed off.

                              Eventually.

                              Johns knife-dro has locks on it

                              I asked him if he looses pressure when he parks. He says he does not.

                              Discuss

                              uruhuhuh.jpg

                              The lock is the little blue thing behind the handle

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                              • B
                                B
                                B C
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #70

                                Johns hand will bleed off

                                Tell that boy to log pressure vs. time, then come back and tell me what a bish I am.

                                ...bish

                                jk, but with all the bolts and knobs earl has polished, would he really want to risk losing his car while parked on the streets of san francisco? Especially if its on a hill that requires holding the foot brake while applying a heavy dose of hand brake.

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #71

                                  Earl said:

                                  looks so good! Im hoping you replaced all the parkbrake stuff while you were in there. 

                                  Some butt nugget before me tore absolutely all of it out so I have nothing. I am trying to think of a way to link my handbrake up to a cylinder to have a hydraulic parking brake. 

                                  Get a pass through setup. Do what we did to my car. But instead of getting a handle with it. Just set it up with your stock ebrake lever.

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                                  • KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRolls
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #72

                                    Basically something like this.

                                    (Had trouble finding a good pic of what I'm talking about)

                                    jy5atu3y.jpg

                                    Or

                                    za4a4ypu.jpg

                                    Kind of like the pic, except Retain stock lever and stock look. Just splice into your lines. Good news is that you already Are practiced up in bleeding brakes :)

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #73

                                      As always... Top Gear has your answer.

                                      ysyI16R.gif

                                      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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                                      • johnprusinskiJ
                                        johnprusinskiJ
                                        johnprusinski
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #74

                                        Snap said:

                                        Johns hand will bleed off

                                        Tell that boy to log pressure vs. time, then come back and tell me what a bish I am.

                                        I have had my car sitting for a long time, and most of you know that i have. during that time i havnt lost any preassure from my hand brake. ive had my car parked on an incline for around 3 to 4 months and when i pull the car out of gear to start the motor, the car didnt move. i dont have any calculations of pressure vs time but i think its safe to say that the car will not roll away during the night or when youre at the store etc.

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                                        • B
                                          B
                                          B C
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #75

                                          This has not been my experience. 

                                          I lost my brakes twice on two separate cars in two days after a gentle application at parking lot speeds. 

                                          You never know when something is going to let go. 

                                          Just remember, your next pedal application could be your last........

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