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They don't think it be like it is, but it do.

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  • Ryan...R
    Ryan...R
    Ryan...
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    #8

    Snap, if you need someone to talk to you know I'm always here for you bud.

    *Only call between 0800-1400 only please.

    2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

    2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      #9

      Looks good!  It is worth the money to not have rust issues.

      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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      • ClassEC
        ClassEC
        ClassE
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        #10

        jc43089 said:

        Looks good! It is worth the money to not have rust issues.

        A-friggen-men to THAT! Worth every penny for southern cars.

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #11

          No problem buddy. I am here to help=P I also owed you one since I only found out about WiBimmers because of you=)

          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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          • patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1
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            #12

            Lookin good!!!! No rust is a definite bonus! I have some m tech springs if you want them.

            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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            • Ryan...R
              Ryan...R
              Ryan...
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              #13

              patsbimmer1 said:

              ClassE said:

              A-friggen-men to THAT! Worth every penny for southern cars.

              +10000000009

              Earl said:

              No problem buddy. I am here to help=P I also owed you one since I only found out about WiBimmers because of you=)

              Goodness, I remember that now! Seems like forever ago...

              patsbimmer1 said:

              Lookin good!!!! No rust is a definite bonus! I have some m tech springs if you want them.

              Thanks much!

              PM sent :)

              2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

              2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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              • alexwA
                alexwA
                alexw
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                #14

                Get M3 bumper/moldings/mirrors and you're solid..

                Who am I kidding, that's what I want for my car too...

                I hate my life. Congrats on the car my friend!

                alexw

                332ti - Work in Progress

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                • Ryan...R
                  Ryan...R
                  Ryan...
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #15

                  Thanks brother!

                  I am definitely thinking M bumper in the future (probably this winter). First I gotta fix the little issues first!

                  For instance, my key just spun a full 720* in the ignition, so I see a new tumbler in my future...

                  2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                  2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                  • shovzS
                    shovzS
                    shovz
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                    #16

                    Nice pick up!

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                    • Ryan...R
                      Ryan...R
                      Ryan...
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #17

                      Thanks!

                      Tomorrow I'm going to stick the headliner back up, attempt to polish the headlights, and try to find some local plasti dip for the kidneys. I hate chrome...

                      Also, going to attempt to drill my ignition tumbler to prevent it from wrecking itself. My key was spinning freely today and nearly left me stranded... No me gusta.

                      2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                      2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                      • Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313
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                        #18

                        Awwwwww yeah! Welcome back to the show big fella!

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

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                        • BimmerBonezB
                          BimmerBonezB
                          BimmerBonez
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                          #19

                          Fuh yeah! Congrats on the pickup and quick turn-around. Bank of GF to the rescue, though she'll make you pay for it later...

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                          • G
                            G
                            gsxify
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                            #20

                            Nice pickup! Awesome color too.  :cool:

                            2c569698-d9c7-4c7d-95f2-e176a1893935zps

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                            • YoungCRY
                              YoungCRY
                              YoungCR
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                              #21

                              Awesome! Now your attendance at meets will be mandatory ;)

                              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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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
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                                #22

                                Hell yeah!! Looking good!

                                Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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                                     @DrLeadFoot

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                                • Ryan...R
                                  Ryan...R
                                  Ryan...
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #23

                                  Thanks guys!

                                  I'll definitely be coming to meets again, assuming my stupid schedule allows. The company I work for hires a lot of military folks, so the next 2 months at least 14 employees will be leaving for extended periods meaning I'll be hopefully getting 45-55 hours a week.

                                  *edit, answered my own question

                                  2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                                  2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                                  • patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #24

                                    Ryan... said:

                                    Thanks guys!

                                    I'll definitely be coming to meets again, assuming my stupid schedule allows. The company I work for hires a lot of military folks, so the next 2 months at least 14 employees will be leaving for extended periods meaning I'll be hopefully getting 45-55 hours a week.

                                    Now a question, at hwy speeds if I hit a large bump the car feels as though it's moving side to side, like it's "floating." I see that the front struts are beginning to lose fluid, but I couldn't really see/feel any other issues underneath the car. Granted it was 2am when I looked, but where should I begin inspecting? I'll likely just go ahead and change the struts (springs too hopefully), tie rods, and sway bar end links just for peace of mind.

                                    Recommended replacement on Struts/Shocks is 50k miles.  From what you are describing from a ride control standpoint the struts/shocks are done for.  On most of the German vehicles you won't hear the struts/shocks go bad but you will feel the handling decrease, such as what you are describing.  I would also jack up the front end and shake down the front end to see if you have any balljoint play which was pretty common on these.  The bushings are inspected visually and just look for cracking or separation.

                                    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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                                    • Ryan...R
                                      Ryan...R
                                      Ryan...
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #25

                                      ^^ Thanks for the reply, I'm not even sure why I asked it, because as I was writing it down I realized I pretty much knew the answer lol

                                      I'm probably going to go with some cheap Koni STR.T front struts and try to find a cheap set of H&R race springs for the front. While I'm in there I'd like to just go ahead and change some of those suspension parts while I have it all off and hanging loose.

                                      2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                                      2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                                      • patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1
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                                        #26

                                        Everything in your lower control arm can be replaced so if you are looking to save a couple bucks you can stay away from a whole arm.  FYI

                                        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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                                        • Ryan...R
                                          Ryan...R
                                          Ryan...
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                                          #27

                                          Right now I'm leaning towards replacing just the struts/springs, and if nothing else NEEDS to be changed I'll do a full f/r suspension overhaul over the winter while it's parked. Make it ride like new again :)

                                          2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                                          2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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