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Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

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  • andyhundleyA
    andyhundleyA
    andyhundley
    wrote on last edited by
    #1220

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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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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
      wrote on last edited by
      #1221

      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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      • ClassEC
        ClassEC
        ClassE
        wrote on last edited by
        #1222

        I do not agree with the term "lugnuts". They do not grow on trees and they are not eaten by squirrels. Therefore they shall now be called "ANDYLOVESPENIS".... And I have a MS paint drawing to back up my opinion:

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        • KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRolls
          wrote on last edited by
          #1223

          Ultimate thread Jack. Went from turbos to Andy loving penis

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
            wrote on last edited by
            #1224

            KaiserRolls said:

            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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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #1225

              That would definitely be an acceptable term for lugnuts=) Let's get that made into a standard

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              • R
                R
                Rowleym
                wrote on last edited by
                #1226

                It was really awkward trying to explain to my woman why I was laughing so hard at my phone... You guys are fantastic hahaha

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                sk8 or die

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1227

                  ALPINA wheels

                  Andy

                  Loves

                  Penis

                  In

                  North

                  Appleton

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1228

                    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.
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                    Just ordered the 14mm to 12mm Vanos banjo bolt from VAC Motorsports.  
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                    That housing takes up so much room!
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                         @DrLeadFoot

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                    • R
                      R
                      Rowleym
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1229

                      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.

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                      sk8 or die

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1230

                        Rowleym said:

                        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 $$$..

                        Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1231

                          Vent oil temp gauge install:

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                          Mark your spots to cut
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                          Cut
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                          Small cuts and some sanding of the upper and lower edges and she fits!
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                          Now on to the fun part.
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                          That's all for now, folks!

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                               @DrLeadFoot

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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1232

                            Going to spray the back portion of the gauge black to make it more incognito? Looks like you did a very tidy job cutting=)

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                            • wasnt m3W
                              wasnt m3W
                              wasnt m3
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1233

                              ^exact thoughts.

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1234

                                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?

                                Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                     @DrLeadFoot

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1235

                                  Dab of silicone on the top and bottom where it touches the vent?

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                                  • YoungCRY
                                    YoungCRY
                                    YoungCR
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1236

                                    Or just hot glue, firm but easy to get off if needed.

                                    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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                                    • TCDT
                                      TCDT
                                      TCD
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1237

                                      Hot glue, silicone, electrical tape?  haha You guys are :D

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1238

                                        TCD said:

                                        Hot glue, silicone, electrical tape?  haha You guys are :D

                                        Enlighten us! Haha

                                        If you say Velcro... #overthehill

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • CMartC
                                          CMartC
                                          CMart
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1239

                                          I can't 100% tell how it is sitting, but if you are looking to secure it from the back maybe a black hose clamp?

                                          Excursion 7.3
                                          E30 LS1

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