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  • m42b32M
    m42b32M
    m42b32
    wrote on last edited by
    #136

    straight6pwr said:

    are the rear tires worn evenly, or on the inner edges?

    worn evenly = just you having too much fun.

    Worn evenly, I guess I'm just having too much fun haha. I don't really drive aggressively, it's mostly highway miles so I was surprised I'm burning through them as quickly as I am.

    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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    • straight6pwrS
      straight6pwrS
      straight6pwr
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      #137

      my dad always complained about his e36 m3 eating rear tires and he drove like a grandpa. don't think that car ever saw much more than 4k rpms with him at the helm.

      Dan
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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
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        #138

        From my understanding the combo of toe in and negative camber causes quick wear but zero toe and some negative camber will help the tires last better.  You may have to tell an alignment shop how to make the rear adjustments because most would probably assume there are no adjustments.  Eccentric bolt in the BBQ tong lower control arm for camber and the RTAB mount has slotted holes for toe adjustment.

        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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        • m42b32M
          m42b32M
          m42b32
          wrote on last edited by
          #139

          122.5k:  Replaced my door handle gaskets with a set from "shogun" over on Bimmerforums. They fit perfectly and are a really great deal compared to buying new gaskets and trim pieces from BMW. 

          Old:

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          New:

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          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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          • YoungCRY
            YoungCRY
            YoungCR
            wrote on last edited by
            #140

            Thanks for the tip! I'll have to grab some of those for the e34's.

            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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            • m42b32M
              m42b32M
              m42b32
              wrote on last edited by
              #141

              Had to make a stop at the hardware store for some new wiper blades halfway home from work on Friday, couldn't see a damn thing. The cracked windshield really rips apart wipers. Anyone have any good recommendations for a windshield replacement? It's about time I did that... 

              Also, went cruising around in the storm for a solid 2.5 hours last night, this car is unbelievably fun in the snow. Got some pictures last night too, really like these two:

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              1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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              • YoungCRY
                YoungCRY
                YoungCR
                wrote on last edited by
                #142

                Great shots!

                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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                • wasnt m3W
                  wasnt m3W
                  wasnt m3
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #143

                  I'd recommend Glass Pro for the windshield. They've done a couple of my personal cars and probably over a hundred for me at work. Great guys and prices are really good. Also, they won't put shitty Chinese glass in your car. I'd expect it to be right around $200.

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                  • jc43089J
                    jc43089J
                    jc43089
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #144

                    Not Novus glass if they have one nearby, the Platteville location removed my cracked window from my truck by kicking it out from the inside and vacuuming up the glass... I could have done that...

                    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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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #145

                      jc43089 said:

                      Not Novus glass if they have one nearby, the Platteville location removed my cracked window from my truck by kicking it out from the inside and vacuuming up the glass... I could have done that...

                      Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                      I'm surprised they can do that legally lol. Imagine if they kicked the dash that hard

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #146

                        Earl said:

                        I'm surprised they can do that legally lol. Imagine if they kicked the dash that hard 

                        Right, and then they told me about it...  I guess they don't know how to replace an old school window that has a rubber gasket instead of glue.

                        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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                        • straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwr
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #147

                          wow cool pictures, I wish I would have thought to go down to 3rd ward. next snow hit me up and we'll do some syncro tokyo drifto or at least get some video of shenanigans

                          Dan
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                          • m42b32M
                            m42b32M
                            m42b32
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #148

                            straight6pwr said:

                            wow cool pictures, I wish I would have thought to go down to 3rd ward. next snow hit me up and we'll do some syncro tokyo drifto or at least get some video of shenanigans

                            Thanks! And that sounds like a great idea, it should definitely happen

                            1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                            • m42b32M
                              m42b32M
                              m42b32
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #149

                              wasnt m3 said:

                              I'd recommend Glass Pro for the windshield. They've done a couple of my personal cars and probably over a hundred for me at work. Great guys and prices are really good. Also, they won't put shitty Chinese glass in your car. I'd expect it to be right around $200.

                              Gave Glass Pro a call, got a quote for $250 installed which is pretty good compared to other places I called, seemed like a nice guy on the phone too. I'll be making an appointment after the holidays to get this thing sorted. Thanks for the recommendation!

                              1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                              • Bassboy3313B
                                Bassboy3313B
                                Bassboy3313
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #150

                                Thats cheap! I should inquire about the e21 to get rid of the wiper arm scratch across it from the doofus PO.

                                CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                                • m42b32M
                                  m42b32M
                                  m42b32
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #151

                                  Completed my tool kit! It was missing almost everything when I bought the car...

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                                  1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                  • m42b32M
                                    m42b32M
                                    m42b32
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #152

                                    124.5k: Oil change with 5w40 synthetic, a few more metal particles on the drain plug than the last two changes but I stretched (aka neglected) my normal interval from 3k to 5k miles, so I'm not too worried about it. 

                                    Went to Pegasus over the weekend with Dan, that place is awesome. Got a proper helmet and I think that is all I need to start getting this car and my e30 out to some events. Hopefully the ice rally-x is rescheduled to a weekend that works! I was pretty concerned about how I would fit in the car with a helmet on, but I can actually make it work while still being fairly comfortable which was a nice surprise.

                                    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
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                                      #153

                                      I once saw a helmet sticking up through an open sunroof at an autocross.

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                                      • m42b32M
                                        m42b32M
                                        m42b32
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #154

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                                        Got a deal on some clear tails, liking how it looks! Eventually I'll get some clear side markers and front signals

                                        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                        • YoungCRY
                                          YoungCRY
                                          YoungCR
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #155

                                          I agree, looks good!

                                          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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