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Been a bit since I updated this.  The first Partee Racing motor snapped the crank and he built me a new motor of the same exact spec without hesitation.  Currently working some tuning issues out as we switched tuners.

Very appropriate!  Please post pics.  Black on red is an awesome combo!!!

that's good news, congrats!

Jdesign said: What are the dimensions of that AC unit? it looks really smol. 15x13x17 ish maybe. It's the smallest one you can get at Menards.

So far so good I had not religiously used any additives except for the Liquid Moly system cleaning kit FCP sells initially but I’m now adding in Power Service every tank that I fill up or when I remember to toss some in while at home.

Also figured I should share some updated pictures. I have since had a crew of people remove the decals at Sam’s wedding, and painted the blue exhaust tip black.  [image: IMG\_2989.jpeg][image: IMG\_4999.jpeg][image: IMG\_4996.jpeg][image: IMG\_4998.jpeg] I also bought a brand new full airlift 3p setup with dual compressors and level sensors from a friend for a really good price, and I got a set of iForged wheels from another friend, but ended up selling the wheels and I am having second thoughts about the airride… [image: IMG\_2828.jpeg]

Well its 3 years since I've updated anything about this car. It seems like its time. I bought a set of BC coilovers for it, but then sold them to a friend that needed them in a pinch and he gave me a set of maxpeepees to put on the car so I didn't have to fight with the lifted set. My friend Mark who runs slidesociety has been hassling me about learning to drift with this car and I agreed, which made me make the decision to put it back to a state were I could actually drift it again. Another  friend of mine; Anthony, his brother, and two friends were over at my shop earlier this year and they were excited to help work on this car. So with their help we were able to revert the car back and make a list of changes. Here is what was done and changed; Lowered back down on new maxPP coilovers New E46 front control arms / Lollies / Balljoints / Etc. Install the CF sunroof panel and remove the broken cassette Clean out the interior and rid it of all the random clutter that its acquired over time (no more raccoon skull) Remove the roof rack and fill the holes  Reinstall the fenders and the bumpers Install the SLT mirrors Mock up and build side skirts and filler vents for the fenders Test fit new wheels. Ive had a set of AREs I really wanted to run but they are too wide for the front (17x11). I also bought a set of 3PC Enkie Winsomes a while back but never mounted tires to them. Well I finally got around to mounting tires and they are pretty fitting for the car. Anthony, his brother, and two friends all took one corner of the car, and together they peeled all the plastidip off of the billet Hawks. I forgot how great those wheels look polished and I cant thank them enough for getting them back to this state, I never would have taken the time to do that. ARE's [image: IMG\_3797.jpeg][image: IMG\_3798.jpeg] Centerline Hawks [image: IMG\_3830.jpeg][image: IMG\_3833.jpeg][image: IMG\_3835.jpeg][image: IMG\_4422.jpeg] Here you can see the side skirts I'm building. Oddly enough, they are from a Charger Hellcat cut and sectioned to fit. I have material to make a vented fender filler and a functional front splitter as well.  Enkie Winsomes [image: IMG\_4845.jpeg][image: IMG\_4848.jpeg] Finally my friend Austin came over with his friend and wanted to shoot some pics and video of the car, so here's some pictures I took with my phone of the car that evening. [image: IMG\_4386.jpeg][image: IMG\_4392.jpeg][image: IMG\_4395.jpeg][image: IMG\_4398.jpeg] And after a few months, I did manage to get it out to the Slide society season opener too, but I only got a handful of laps in before the slave cylinder started to fail. Thus the car is now sitting for another date when I have time to fix that add a bunch of go fast engine parts to it.  [image: IMG\_4894.jpeg][image: IMG\_4888.jpeg][image: IMG\_4885.jpeg] I also have future plans to paint the car with a modern looking livery and tint the windows...again. The red tint is still on there, but its completely faded clear. I guess sitting outside for an entire summer really took a toll.  This is kind of the idea and color palate I have in mind for the livery; [image: SOLO 86 - Business in the front - Party in the back. This one had us living a nostalgic dream as it came together! DM or Email us to create your own - [email protected] #gt86#gt86lifestyle #gt86nation #stancenation #stanced #widebody #carlifestyle #lowlife #tuned #turbo #targa #autoart #automotiveart #jdm #drift #drifting #forza #carwrap #wrapdesign #livery #retro #80svibes #80sdesign #rotiform #nittotires ]

Selling an engine I pulled years ago with the intention of building and using. Life changes and no longer have time or money for that project. I believe it’s and M20B25, it has a 885 head and was told it was ran when I bought it. I have intake, air box and engine harness. I like to maybe get $800. Make me an offer.  [image: IMG\_4693.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4692.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4691.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4690.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4697.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4700.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4699.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4698.jpeg] [image: IMG\_4701.jpeg]

Looking for a driver side sport seat. I'd take just the frame, but rather buy the whole seat. Condition isn't important.  Thanks!

It's looking so happy! Nice work!

Food is available for purchase, here is the menu...  Thanks!! [image: FB\_IMG\_1715094646256.jpg]

The "i" at the end of the model name (Ex:325i) used to indicate fuel injected models in BMW's naming convention has finally been removed and will now only appear in front of the model names (ex: i8) to represent electrification. In my opinion its kind of crazy that the "i" has lasted as long as it has and that this is a good change. I still think that the naming nomenclator of BMW models is somewhat confusing once the marketing team got involved, but this is probably a step in the right direction to simplification.  https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/bmw-will-transition-to-using-i-designation-only-on-electric-vehicles/ [image: Genuine BMW M140i Replacement Badge In Silver, 49% OFF]

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One of the wheels might be an updated version, a spare, or sourced from a different casting facility. I'm not quite sure which BMW's were all offered with style 44's, but if there were multiple models offered with the same wheel, they might have a different place that sources the same style wheels. The other reason could be casting improvements or a lack of material in a region that was producing wheels and they switched suppliers. Either way, I find it hard to believe there would be a "replica" of a style 44 as its not a highly desirable wheel.  I could also be very wrong as well, who knows.

If it's a manual and you have fold down rear seats, more than likely your floor pan in the rear where the subframe mounts might be tearing.

Per title, I'm looking for a black sedan rear seat. Mine is missing and Id like to find a replacement.

Sorry for the late reply back all I greatly appreciate all of the information and guidance. I will keep you all posted once I get started.

Thanks!  The only differences are this one has heated rear seats, and it doesn't have ventilated seats or a HUD like the 2011 does.  It has all the good stuff that comes with the premium and cold weather packages though. Gonna start on paint correction and detail today...

patsbimmer1 said: Fair enough, lol.  I know your first love was Hondas and I got bored looking at BMW stuff so I took a chance. Well thank you, I love it and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Honestly it’s shocking how well you timed it because I had an EF shirt that was very similar that I’ve had since high school. I recently tossed it away because the entire print was worn off the shirt and it was tattered with holes and oil stains. Hopefully I can keep this one a decade or more, just like the last!