Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)
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I was referring to them as wheels long before vapes=) Just because industry used a term incorrectly doesn't mean that it is now acceptable. We are talking an assembly versus a component of the assembly here. That's like calling a light bulb a filament.
I'm not following you... Because the industry that uses the product has historically called it something (has for YEARS and still does) - we shouldnt because you don't like it?
You're partially correct - we are talking assembly components: A wheel assembly is made of a rim, tire, valve stem, etc...
This is normally the time when someone chimes in with the "but da rim iz da edge - R u stuped?!?". The edge of a cylindrical object can be a rim (edge) however in the context of a wheel assembly it's a lip (a rim can be a 1-2-or-3 piece assembly of a barrel/face/lip).
I've got bill of materials at work with Alcoa rims (from 30+ years ago through today) that call them rims - just because the current trend of today is to hate the term doesn't make it wrong.
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The complete assembly minus the tire is called a wheel. Calling it a rim is like calling a car by one of its body parts ("hey if you want to drive my fender sometime, feel free") It just sounds ridiculous and just because so many have been calling it that for decades, it still doesn't make it right.
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That's the diagram I should have used=) Technically in a multipiece wheel, the lip and barrel would be the "rim". It is really a preference situation now since it has been misused so much.
I'm not saying rim isn't correct now due to industry but it was used incorrectly for so long that it became correct/acceptable.
People still use ain't even though it is not a word. That is similar to the wheel versus rim debate in my mind.
Edit: Also Wikipedia states the same so it is the gospel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rim_(wheel)
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Ultimate thread Jack. Went from turbos to Andy loving penis
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Ultimate thread Jack. Went from turbos to Andy loving penis
You should always ensure your ANDYLOVESPENIS's are tight prior to spooling your turbo.
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HAHA
Back on topic...for now.
Out with the old, in with the new!!
Brand new S54 oil housing on the left, S52 on the right.
Just ordered the 14mm to 12mm Vanos banjo bolt from VAC Motorsports.
That housing takes up so much room!
@DrLeadFoot
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any reason you didn't use something like the champion oil filter relocation with a thermostat? Not real sure about the benefits of s54 housing, though. I just love the look of a hidden oil filter haha.
Less work, oem reliability and avoiding a lot of a/n fittings.
I definitely thought about getting the vac or Achilles units but $$$..
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@DrLeadFoot
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Vent oil temp gauge install:
Mark your spots to cut
Cut
Small cuts and some sanding of the upper and lower edges and she fits!
Now on to the fun part.
That's all for now, folks!
@DrLeadFoot
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Yes, I will. I have to figure out how to secure it in there. The spindle that came with it is too big. a bunch of electrical tape?
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