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  • GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGrey
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    That's what seems to happen when you go with the cheapest option. I have learned that it's not worth wasting my time (or patience with incompetent idiots) on the cheaper shop. Just go to the place that knows what the hell they are doing and pay the extra ~$20 to get service that you can actually trust.

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      GunMetalGrey said:

      That's what seems to happen when you go with the cheapest option. I have learned that it's not worth wasting my time (or patience with incompetent idiots) on the cheaper shop. Just go to the place that knows what the hell they are doing and pay the extra ~$20 to get service that you can actually trust. 

      Once I find the right house a tire machine and balancer is the first on my list. So hopefully this is the last time I have to bring my cars anywhere except for alignments. 

      Hey Pat what would you recommend for a tire machine, or not recommend

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      • patsbimmer1P
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        patsbimmer1
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        Daggerty said:

        Once I find the right house a tire machine and balancer is the first on my list. So hopefully this is the last time I have to bring my cars anywhere except for alignments. 

        Hey Pat what would you recommend for a tire machine, or not recommend

        If you want the best, get a Coats.  You can find a used one for as cheap as $500.  We've got a lot in the company that have been in service for 15+ years with minor parts being replaced.  There's also a ton of parts that are interchangeable from old to new on those so they are easy to keep running.

        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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        • patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1
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          Bassboy3313 said:

          What does your shop charge to mount tires if I bring the wheels/tires to you? Don't forget the WB discount. 😁

          Hahaha!  It's typically $60 for mount/dismount/balance for 4 wheels.  It usually helps to get me involved before coming into one of my shops so I can get it set up.

          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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            Picked up some goodies soon to go in.

            90 mm bbk (big black kock) throttle body for one of them dodges

            Custom made 3k stall torque converter, have to do rear main seal so figured if the tranny is out do some mods.

            car is running good, got a check engine light for evap system (very small leak)

            cleared it and hasn't come back, I think it's due to leaving my car running when I fill up.

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              Daggerty said:

              Picked up some goodies soon to go in.

              90 mm bbk (big black kock)

              I had to stop drinking my cup of water when I read this

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                Figured out my car had adjustable links, when I was checking things out for the torque converter install, in the rear for the ride height sensors (hydraulic suspension) 

                So naturally I tested them out this is only half way they were in monster truck mode. 

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                The front appears to be adjustable if I were to add some washers on the bolt holding the sensor to the bottom of the upper control arm, also with a longer bolt I should hit maximum low.

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                  Drive it like that yet? Looks like rub city

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                    8 dollars later 

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                    • jc43089J
                      jc43089J
                      jc43089
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                      Fancy!

                      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
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                        Earl
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                        Is that max low in front or just with a few washers?

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                          Earl said:

                          Is that max low in front or just with a few washers? 

                          It can go lower I'm testing the waters for scrapage and drivability issues, the nice thing is I can raise it either 1 inch or 2 inch from the cabin.

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                              Daggerty
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                              Stuff done, more stuff to do.IMG1014.JPG

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                              This intake is not the optional hot air intake one anymore.

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                              https://youtu.be/L9RkIy0VKzs

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                              • EarlE
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                                Earl
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                                Pulling out all of the stops now I see haha

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                                  Ho lee fook!

                                  Do you have to start off in 2nd to avoid having a Snoop Dogg concert form behind you?

                                  How badly do you want to murder people after pulling/installing the trans on that car without a lift? Is it tolerable?

                                  The thing friggin moves though, amazing work Dom!

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                                    I can start in first, just have to ease into the throttle. That was more of a demonstration of the torque converter. 

                                    Transmission was pretty easy, no diy on it so went in blind. Only thing that sucked was driveshaft had to come out, couldn't just push it to the side.

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                                      There is a difference 

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                                        Those are probably worth 20-30hp with the sort of airflow you are dealing with. Any idea on typical gains for headers there?

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                                          50whp stock and it just goes up with supporting mods.

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