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  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
    wrote on last edited by
    #521

    any way to get snap chat without a smart phone. 😒

    Dan
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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
      wrote on last edited by
      #522

      straight6pwr said:

      any way to get snap chat without a smart phone. <_>

      Tablet or iPod that can download apps

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      • GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGrey
        wrote on last edited by
        #523

        Earl said:

        My favorite was the PB Blaster one=) 

        That one and the one regarding finally giving up on tech tip numbers.
        .....and the spray cans on the shelf.
        ...and the one about keeping old hardware.
        Many of these hit home apparently lol.

        ...

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        • KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRolls
          wrote on last edited by
          #524

          Got the subframe in & steering rack

          Subframe needed some persuasion

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          Steering rack needed a tad of persuasion too. E36 rack/tierods

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #525

            Tomorrow I'll be taking the rear most subframe bolts out again so I can get the ST sway bar on. Also going to try and get the control arms on

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
              wrote on last edited by
              #526

              Sway bar is mounted and torqued

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              Got the control arm offset bushings on (pain in the ass because of the taper)

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              I'll most likely pop those in tomorrow. After they are in I'll be dropping the engine back onto the subframe so I can get the support bar out of the way. Then it'll be on to the rear subframe

              For anyone who was curious about the ST sway bar hardware here's a picture. Way beefier Than the oem stuff. Washer has a gap due to this shit being 28 years old

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              Also does anyone have any use for these rear trailing arm sway bar mount reinforcements (and bushing brackets)?? I already had these reinforcements.

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              If you pay postage they're yours

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              • B
                B
                Boris3
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                #527

                Looking good!

                Smart move to mark the orientation on the lollipops before install on the control arms.

                1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                • KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRolls
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #528

                  It's official. I have no idea what to do for suspension. I can't make up my mind

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                  • straight6pwrS
                    straight6pwrS
                    straight6pwr
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #529

                    are you going to do 6 or more track days every year? adjustable coilovers.

                    if not, just pick a tried and true setup and roll with it.  I'd say Koni/IE3 or Koni/H&R is failproof.

                    Dan
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                    • jc43089J
                      jc43089J
                      jc43089
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #530

                      Savebigmny, add me.

                      Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                      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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                      • KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRolls
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #531

                        straight6pwr said:

                        are you going to do 6 or more track days every year? adjustable coilovers.

                        if not, just pick a tried and true setup and roll with it.  I'd say Koni/IE3 or Koni/H&R is failproof.

                        Intentions are to get into some more auto x events. Car will be DD'd in the summer on occasion but I'm not relying on it as my only mode of transportation.

                        Only reason I was after adjustability is I can choose my spring rates and adjust the front end of the car for height

                        Adjustability sounds very nice at this point

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                        • KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRolls
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #532

                          jc43089 said:

                          Savebigmny, add me.

                          Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                          Snapchat?

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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #533

                            BC Racing coilovers man

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                            • jc43089J
                              jc43089J
                              jc43089
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #534

                              KaiserRolls said:

                              jc43089 said:

                              Savebigmny, add me.Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                              Snapchat?

                              Yes

                              Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                              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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                              • KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRolls
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #535

                                Control arms are on & skid plate is mounted. Tomorrow going to lower the engine back into the subframe

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                                Can someone verify that these are torqued to a measly 30ftlbs??

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                                This much room between the pan and skid plate. Should take some decent hits if necessary

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                                Can easily get the drain plug as well

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                                Led light added the lined look, it's not actually there

                                Hopefully I can get this heap in tomorrow 9b729180ae64ccccd0753c5d1cc56fda.jpg

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                                • straight6pwrS
                                  straight6pwrS
                                  straight6pwr
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #536

                                  KaiserRolls said:

                                  This much room between the pan and skid plate. Should take some decent hits if necessary

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                                  not 'if necessary'. its going to happen. probably a lot. and it will be terrifying the first couple times. WHACK!

                                  my favorite was roads and alleys that were crowned enough that the skid plate just scrapped along them the whole way.

                                  Dan
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                                  • KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRolls
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #537

                                    Engine is now back to where it should be bdcb3f1bfe5a77e5cd8d20254a8566fe.jpg

                                    Everything under the front of the car has been torqued. Just need to get struts/brakes in the front.

                                    Didn't get around to the rear subframe yet, but I imagine I will swear at it a lot

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                                    • i_love_carsI
                                      i_love_carsI
                                      i_love_cars
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #538

                                      looks good Mitch, would like to see this at the E30 picnic

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                                      2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
                                      2007 Z4MR 
                                      2003 E39 M5
                                      2002 E46 M3
                                      2021 X5 40i

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                                      • KaiserRollsK
                                        KaiserRollsK
                                        KaiserRolls
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #539

                                        i_love_cars said:

                                        looks good Mitch, would like to see this at the E30 picnic

                                        Thanks Man, I would love to go to the picnic as well but I think I am being dragged to automotion (unfortunately) by my gf.

                                        I'll report on all the flat brims, diesel trucks and Chevy cruzes I see

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                                        • suspencefulS
                                          suspencefulS
                                          suspenceful
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #540

                                          This is coming along nicely. Looks clean!

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