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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
              wrote on last edited by
              #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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                                        • straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwr
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #541

                                          just caught the dust scribble..nice.

                                          Dan
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