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  • B
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    #411

    Must feel great, and im glad you can now focus on the e30 again [emoji16][emoji1303]

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      #412

      Getting codes, 170, 177, 175, 174, 79. Posting for reference.

      Going to clear them and see what happens.

      Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
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        #413

        All codes are gone now. Put 50 miles on after I cleared them.

        Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • B
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          #414

          Will you be making the picnic on saturday?

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          • DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFoot
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            #415

            DrLeadFoot said:

            All codes are gone now. Put 50 miles on after I cleared them.

            Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

            After doing a little research I think I should put a new salmon color relay in for the SMG.

            Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                 @DrLeadFoot

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
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              #416

              Snap said:

              Will you be making the picnic on saturday?

              If work doesn't have me booked up I should be able to!

              I have a sticker on the e46 that says my other car is an e30...

              Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                #417

                SMG is giving me some trouble. Also, chasing a vacuum leak somewhere as I'm getting a 174 error code.

                Replaced SMG relay with two different new ones. Problem still exists. Once car gets hot, stop and go traffic/non-freeway driving, it slips into neutral and won't go back into gear.

                Getting a low pressure code from the SMG. Thinking the pump can't keep up when it is warm.

                My luck is seriously bad. I've been doing a good job on the good karma angle to life and still getting $#% * around by these damn bimmers.

                But when they work, all these headaches are worth it.

                Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                • EarlE
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                  Earl
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                  #418

                  So what you are saying is you should have just done a manual swap? =P

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                  • patsbimmer1P
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                    #419

                    Step 1: Buy e36

                    Step 2: Remove engine from e36

                    Step 3: Remove S54 from e46

                    Step 4: Install S54 in e36

                    Step 5: Burnouts

                    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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                      #420

                      DrLeadFoot said:

                      .

                      But when they work, all these headaches are worth it.

                      This is too true. 

                      I have had many instances where I have thought of getting out of the car-hobby all together from frustration of working on things and dwelling too much about the mountain of receipts that would exist if I didnt immediately throw them away. 

                      When its back together and im driving, all is well in the world.

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
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                        This has been in my living room for a month...

                        Not driving the M3 much due to the SMG pump loosing pressure (I think), just random beat runs around town which have been a blast. Waiting for time to install the new pump and coil overs.

                        Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
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                          #422

                          Got the intake manifold off and starting disconnecting the "new" smg hydraulic lines... need to pick up an 11mm line wrench.

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                          • vng704V
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                            vng704
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                            #423

                            DrLeadFoot said:

                            Ordered some goodies.

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                            Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

                            Dunno if you have already but consider getting the reinforcements for the rear spring perch from rogue engineering. Can try garagistic at a lower price. http://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-Engineering-Rear-Spring-Perch-Reinforcement-E46_p_124.html

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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
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                              #424

                              "New" SMG pump installed. Need to bleed and install intake manifold. Waiting until tomorrow to put the manifold on.

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #425

                                Front suspension installed as well as the Turner sway bar! Gonna need an alignment.

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                                • B
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                                  #426

                                  So its probably going to handle pretty well or something

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #427

                                    Snap said:

                                    So its probably going to handle pretty well or something

                                    That's what all the Internets say...

                                    I was able to get all this done today due to having my wife ( business partner) and associate outside with me. They had the laptops running and I was dictating emails and working on follow up for 7 hours. Between the 3 of us we got a ton done, be it work and bimmer!

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFoot
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                                      #428

                                      Slanging bolts

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #429

                                        The great wonders of technology lol. Gonna start tracking this with the fresh suspension goodies?

                                        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
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #430

                                          vng704 said:

                                          DrLeadFoot said:

                                          Ordered some goodies.206f2e3b8f630f2f9754836900eb0030.jpg

                                          Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

                                          Dunno if you have already but consider getting the reinforcements for the rear spring perch from rogue engineering. Can try garagistic at a lower price. http://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-Engineering-Rear-Spring-Perch-Reinforcement-E46_p_124.html

                                          Ordered

                                          Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                                               @DrLeadFoot

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