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  • B
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    B C
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    #494

    I love it!!!

    is that CF or steel?

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      #495

      snap said:

      I love it!!!

      is that CF or steel?

      Fiberglass mold of a (hopefully) CSL trunk. Needed some love to fit well but close enough for me.  I'm loving it. 

      Additional update: KW Suspension has my rear shocks and they are inspecting them.  Should get 2 new ones under warranty as one is leaking.  The rear springs lost their spring and they replaced those under warranty as well.

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           @DrLeadFoot

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      • YoungCRY
        YoungCRY
        YoungCR
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        #496

        CSL trunk looks great!

        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
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          #497

          The trunk color is a shade lighter than the car but not that much of an issue for me.  Excited to drive it soon!

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               @DrLeadFoot

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          • straight6pwrS
            straight6pwrS
            straight6pwr
            wrote on last edited by
            #498

            that looks fantastic

            Dan
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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
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              #499

              Rebuilt shocks installed! 

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                #500

                Sliding back into daily use!  LOVE THIS CAR! 

                Milo likes it too. 

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                     @DrLeadFoot

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
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                  #501

                  Burning gas!

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #502

                    CSL trunk is so good! 😱

                    are you running wheel spacers?

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                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
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                      B C said:

                      CSL trunk is so good! 😱

                      are you running wheel spacers?

                      Thanks!  I'm liking it!

                      10mm rear with 255, 12mm front with 245

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                           @DrLeadFoot

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                      • RekpointR
                        RekpointR
                        Rekpoint
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                        #504

                        B C said:

                        CSL trunk is so good! 😱

                        are you running wheel spacers?

                        Yep. Take notes

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
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                          #505

                          Been out of storage for about a tank of gas.  The battery had power but not enough to crank.  A quick jump and on the road again! 

                          Need some new rear tires and to go back to stock RTABs.  The polys are too noisy for me.

                          We are using the wagon for wagon things and swapped the kiddos seats into the m3.  A rear facing baby seat in a coupe is forced yoga.  Lol

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                               @DrLeadFoot

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                          • B
                            B
                            B C
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #506

                            Are the RTABs squeaky or is it just the harshness. You will be out of the car seat phase soon enough. Moving on to boosters is like a breath of fresh air

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                            • jc43089J
                              jc43089J
                              jc43089
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                              #507

                              If they squeak they aren't greased well or with the right grease.  Once I greased mine properly they  made no noise.  I had UUC ones but I am sure they are all similar.

                              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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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #508

                                Squeaks and thuds/rattling until they warm up and quiet down.  The recurring maintenance to grease them is what I'm not excited about.  Back to stock but will clock them correctly for the lowered suspension.

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                                     @DrLeadFoot

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
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                                  You probably said it earlier but what brand?  I haven't had to re-grease mine in a couple years.  Are you sure the rattling isn't something else?  They should be tight enough that the poly stays tight in the trailing arm and the only movement is the sleeve turning in the poly.  I have seen some other designs that have an insert with a spherical bearing which is smart because it isn't completely a 1 dimensional movement at that joint.

                                  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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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
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                                    A couple new pieces for the M3!

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • SteelBlueS
                                      SteelBlueS
                                      SteelBlue
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                                      #511

                                      Easy, visual jobs are fun

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #512

                                        Oil and filter change. LM 10w60 & mann filter. 

                                        Added some new pilot sports 4S in the rears mid summer.  Put a lot of miles in this thing while the wagon was under the knife.  Love this car!!

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • B
                                          B
                                          B C
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #513

                                          Wow, so about 8,000 miles on it this year?

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