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    #4467

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    3:00 or 9:00 are the preferred locations for caliper mounting since if they are at 6:00 or 12:00 they can see “pad knockback” which leaves you with the feeling of air in your lines even though they are solid fluid

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      #4468

      Excellent pictures, thanks!  I didn't think switching from 3:00 to 9:00 would be a big deal.  Is there a market for RWD Sienna vans with BMW drivetrains?  Also how long with the rear differential hold up?  Factory system was 230hp with full time viscous style with 50/50 front/rear.  The driveshaft and differential look pretty beefy so i would hope for the best.

      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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      • B
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        wrote on last edited by
        #4469

        Only thing is maybe use Right side Calipers on the Left side, to get the bleeder screws pointing up again

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
          wrote on last edited by
          #4470

          LOL, good stuff.  I think the outside appearance will stay the same, although the sound will be much improved over the sewing machine noise of the 3MZ.

          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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          • P_RoloffP
            P_RoloffP
            P_Roloff
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            #4471

            My question would be whether or not you’re gonna be able to fit a longitudal engine in a bay meant for a transverse one. Interested to see where this goes though.

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            • jc43089J
              jc43089J
              jc43089
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              #4472

              The tape measure says it will fit with an inch between the head and firewall and right up to the electric fan assembly in front, however the electric fan assembly is 4" thick so I will put a thinner one in.  The bay is way wider and deeper so that is no problem.  My main hurdles are moving the steering rack because it currently is behind the front axles and high above the subframe, the transfer case output to the rear goes under the rack currently.  I plan to move it to in front of the axle and swap the knuckles.  I might also ream the tapered hole for the tie rod end the opposite direction so the tie rod end inserts from the bottom rather than the top how it is currently.  It depends if the angle gets too extreme when I lower the rack 3 or 4 inches.  I think I will need to use the BMW rack and make my own tie rod end extensions because the Toyota one would be backwards if I move it to the front of the axle.

              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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                wrote on last edited by
                #4473

                Based on the suspension work I have done on a sienna I am wondering if you will end up with a negative caster angle. I believe MK2 and MK3 may have negative front caster but idk, I guess some creative strut mounts could solve that all

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                • jc43089J
                  jc43089J
                  jc43089
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                  #4474

                  Hmm, I need to inspect the knuckles more closely, they looked like the strut mounting, axle, and lower ball joint were all in line.  The photo of yours was a 1st gen and mine is a 2nd but I doubt they changed much.

                  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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                    Daggerty
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                    #4475

                    Been waiting 9 hours for a car to be towed by AAA. Does that seem right? I've never used it before but that doesn't seem like customer service.

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                    • RekpointR
                      RekpointR
                      Rekpoint
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                      #4476

                      Daggerty said:

                      Been waiting 9 hours for a car to be towed by AAA. Does that seem right? I've never used it before but that doesn't seem like customer service.

                      Hmm they should have been there in an hour...

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                      • YoungCRY
                        YoungCRY
                        YoungCR
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                        #4477

                        I’ve had to wait 3hrs before, I’m sure there is a high demand with this weather.

                        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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                          #4478

                          That is awful

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                          • JeffJ
                            JeffJ
                            Jeff
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #4479

                            High demand or not that is ridiculous. It is to cold out for that.

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

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                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #4480

                              I don't think I've ever waited 9 hours during a snow storm 1 time I know I waited about 6.  I feel bad for these guys during these busy times.  They just get shit on and people are pretty ungrateful when the driver does show up.  I've always volunteered to help them if I have to call a tow truck, particularly if it involves crawling around in snow to attach the tow hook.

                              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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                                Daggerty
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                                #4481

                                Well the car is finally to my home. They explained that they were having trouble finding a company that would tow it almost 100 miles. Understandable, I bought this hunk of junk for $400 from Chicagoland. 

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                                Last picture is the reason the car was so cheap. The person I bought it from was a pollock and didn't speak any English besides yes and no. Google translater said what I believe was. I change battery and no turn key.

                                I was a little uneasy as I had to pay the guy for the car and hope that AAA would come.

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                                  Daggerty
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                                  #4482

                                  patsbimmer1 said:

                                  I don't think I've ever waited 9 hours during a snow storm 1 time I know I waited about 6.  I feel bad for these guys during these busy times.  They just get shit on and people are pretty ungrateful when the driver does show up.  I've always volunteered to help them if I have to call a tow truck, particularly if it involves crawling around in snow to attach the tow hook.

                                  I agree 100%

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                                    #4483

                                    $400 is amazing! So hopefully change the main fusible link and away you go

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                                    • wasnt m3W
                                      wasnt m3W
                                      wasnt m3
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                                      #4484

                                      Good deal. The econo power battery is a refurbished unit from Interstate. I have an account with them and those batteries are only $35 regardless of the size with a 1 year warranty.

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                                        #4485

                                        Interstate is near the top in regards to quality, but what about the refurbished ones, do
                                        they only last 2 years or so

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                                        • patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #4486

                                          Am I having deja vu?  Do you now own 2 S Class AMG's?  What's the plan?

                                          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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