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  • KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRolls
    wrote on last edited by
    #3863

    Why do miatas have so many bushings

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    • YoungCRY
      YoungCRY
      YoungCR
      wrote on last edited by
      #3864

      KaiserRolls said:

      Why do miatas have so many bushings

      Because racecar

      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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      • HipMFH
        HipMFH
        HipMF
        wrote on last edited by
        #3865

        Parts store didn't have a cup the right size to pull my rear wheel bearing, so I made my own. Also learned that you can cut really close to a shoulder with an angle grinder if you cut a helix around the part.

        IMG20170219143957306zpseqcpiz2d.jpg

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        • JeffJ
          JeffJ
          Jeff
          wrote on last edited by
          #3866

          1/2 thread per inch acme threads

          1976 530i e12
          1990 325ix e30
          1992 325i e36
          1995 740il e38
          2001 330xi e46
          ^More to come :)

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          • jc43089J
            jc43089J
            jc43089
            wrote on last edited by
            #3867

            HipMF said:

            Parts store didn't have a cup the right size to pull my rear wheel bearing, so I made my own. Also learned that you can cut really close to a shoulder with an angle grinder if you cut a helix around the part.

            IMG20170219143957306zpseqcpiz2d.jpg

            IMG20170218204728196zpsxnekuxyz.jpg

            Done that before for e36 rear bearings, for the outer race.  But I have a scar on the back of my hand from when a bearing chunk got me through a glove.  Next time I will try a trick I watched someone do which was to weld on the outer bearing and it shrinks and just falls out.  Seemed weird but I watched it and it seemed to work.

            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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            • patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1
              wrote on last edited by
              #3868

              Heating the race while spinning it will get the race to fall off.

              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*

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              "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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              • suspencefulS
                suspencefulS
                suspenceful
                wrote on last edited by
                #3869

                I bought matching wheels for my daily... tires should be here today. Obligatory teaser picture:

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                • IceddragonI
                  IceddragonI
                  Iceddragon
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #3870

                  Very nice, what tires are you getting? I'm torn between Michelin PSS and Hankooks for my new wheels

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                  • suspencefulS
                    suspencefulS
                    suspenceful
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #3871

                    Iceddragon said:

                    Very nice, what tires are you getting? I'm torn between Michelin PSS and Hankooks for my new wheels

                    I got Michelin PSS for my 135i and Nankang NS-20 for the 328i.

                    Loved the Pilot Super Sports last year so I got them again. I've had these Nankangs before and they have good reviews. Nice cheap tire for my daily.

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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #3872

                      http://www.stanceworks.com/2017/02/speed-star-revival-the-legendary-japanese-speed-star-bmw-m1-procar-1077/

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                      • JdesignJ
                        JdesignJ
                        Jdesign
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #3873

                        Earl said:

                        http://www.stanceworks.com/2017/02/speed-star-revival-the-legendary-japanese-speed-star-bmw-m1-procar-1077/

                        Thats awesome! Whats that weird cover looking thing over the front brake rotor?

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                        • m42b32M
                          m42b32M
                          m42b32
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #3874

                          Jdesign said:

                          Thats awesome! Whats that weird cover looking thing over the front brake rotor?

                          My wild guess is a brake cooling duct? you can see some red ducting running from the bumper to that area behind the rotor

                          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                          • wasnt m3W
                            wasnt m3W
                            wasnt m3
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #3875

                            Jdesign said:

                            Thats awesome! Whats that weird cover looking thing over the front brake rotor?

                            I'd image it's for the brake ducting.

                            m3sig-1.jpg

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                            • JeffJ
                              JeffJ
                              Jeff
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #3876

                              Has anyone here ever had experience in jr. dragsters?

                              1976 530i e12
                              1990 325ix e30
                              1992 325i e36
                              1995 740il e38
                              2001 330xi e46
                              ^More to come :)

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                              • straight6pwrS
                                straight6pwrS
                                straight6pwr
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #3877

                                Jeff said:

                                Has anyone here ever had experience in jr. dragsters?

                                dwarf guys who dress like women? wrong forum.

                                Dan
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                                • B
                                  B
                                  B C
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #3878

                                  I did this ride at an amusement park back home. Basically a 350 SBC jr dragster on a rail/with no steering

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                                  • R
                                    R
                                    REKIII
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #3879

                                    Jeff said:

                                    Has anyone here ever had experience in jr. dragsters?

                                    My Uncle and cousin did this for years.  I never participated but could get info if you'd like.

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                                    • JeffJ
                                      JeffJ
                                      Jeff
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #3880

                                      What I am wondering is what are engine limitations, can they be 2stroke? Age restrictions? Is there certain days that you can run them on the drag strip? I read up on a lot of info online but it would be nice to know exact info from someone that had done it.

                                      1976 530i e12
                                      1990 325ix e30
                                      1992 325i e36
                                      1995 740il e38
                                      2001 330xi e46
                                      ^More to come :)

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #3881

                                        Bought this Clarion FZ-102E for one of the cars and I'm super happy with it. Matches the oem lighting perfect and buttons look great too. It's a basic European market head unit but that's all I wanted. Took about a week to ship from the U.K. 

                                        IMG2083.JPGhttp://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clarion-FZ102E-Mechless-Deckless-USB-AUX-In-Car-Stereo-Radio-Player-RED-Display-/271643876546

                                        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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                                        • B
                                          B
                                          B C
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #3882

                                          Glad to see there are other OEM style options other than Nakamichi (which have some quality issues)

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