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    Nick_F
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    #5840

    Yea from what I have seen people only notice NVH with the diff bushings, so for the subframe I should be fine. I ended up going with the Whitelines so hopefully fingers crossed ill have my car back Thursday next week. Then I can finally get the konis and vogtlands installed.

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      #5841

      Nick_F said:

      Yea from what I have seen people only notice NVH with the diff bushings, so for the subframe I should be fine. I ended up going with the Whitelines so hopefully fingers crossed ill have my car back Thursday next week. Then I can finally get the konis and vogtlands installed.

      Yea I did solid subframe and differential and still hardly noticed.  I do notice sometimes when the LSD makes noises in tight corners and slight gear whine at certain speeds.  I expected much more NVH especially because half of my interior is missing and it has 300k miles

      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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        Nick_F
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        That makes me want to do the diff too while I'm at it

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
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          #5843

          Nick_F said:

          That makes me want to do the diff too while I'm at it

          The main thing that improves the driving feel is the subframe bushings because all of the rear suspension is attached to it.  The differential bushings only hold the differential in place but it in no way affects your suspension geometry.  In the e36 worn out bushings allow the differential to twist more and that puts a bending load on the front mounting bolt which eventually breaks it.  I had the bolt break and made my own bushing to replace it instead of buying something.  There are a few pictures in my thread.  It keeps going for several posts.

          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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            Nick_F
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            That's pretty awesome that you made one yourself. I think for now I'll just do the subframe and down the road look more into the diff bushing especially if it starts to wear out. I'm getting really antsy to get my car back so I don't want to ask them to do much more and have it for longer.

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              Nick_F
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              Well, after too many weeks without my car I finally have it back and it feels great to have it back to its former glory!

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              • patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1
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                #5846

                Nick_F said:

                Well, after too many weeks without my car I finally have it back and it feels great to have it back to its former glory!

                So what's your impression of Milwaukee Motorwerks?  They are right down the road from my house and I always have people asking me for a recommendation when I can't get their car in at my house.

                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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                  Nick_F
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                  patsbimmer1 said:

                  So what's your impression of Milwaukee Motorwerks?  They are right down the road from my house and I always have people asking me for a recommendation when I can't get their car in at my house.

                  So far I am impressed with the work that they did. Not overly impressed with the amount of time it took but I don't know how much control they had on that. I think that really fell on the insurance company and having to transport it to the alignment shop plus waiting for an axle that had to be shipped from Germany. Brian was great through it all even with me constantly emailing him for progress updates. They are moving soon to a bigger shop because they have been slammed. I would feel confident recommending people there.

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                  • patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1
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                    #5848

                    Nick_F said:

                    So far I am impressed with the work that they did. Not overly impressed with the amount of time it took but I don't know how much control they had on that. I think that really fell on the insurance company and having to transport it to the alignment shop plus waiting for an axle that had to be shipped from Germany. Brian was great through it all even with me constantly emailing him for progress updates. They are moving soon to a bigger shop because they have been slammed. I would feel confident recommending people there.

                    Awesome!  I feel like the communication of the progress is almost more important than the amount of time it took.  Glad to hear it worked out for you!

                    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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                      Nick_F
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                      patsbimmer1 said:

                      Awesome!  I feel like the communication of the progress is almost more important than the amount of time it took.  Glad to hear it worked out for you!

                      Yea, he even threw in a couple free things like boost leak test so my impression with him has been great.

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                        suspencefulS
                        suspenceful
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                        For more information, I wrote a comprehensive blog post about it: https://my1series.com/2019/06/13/how-to-install-maxjax-lift-in-home-garage-review-mods/

                        🎬 YouTube channel (60K+ subs): youtube.com/jakespence135
                        📷 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jakespence
                        🏁 Shop BMW merchandise: bimmerstreet.com

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
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                          I liked the custom hydraulic lines to get those out of the way, great idea.

                          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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                          • patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1
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                            suspenceful said:

                            For more information, I wrote a comprehensive blog post about it: https://my1series.com/2019/06/13/how-to-install-maxjax-lift-in-home-garage-review-mods/

                            I've been debating this.  How thick was your concrete and how much did you end up paying?  Were you able to work out any discount for the review?

                            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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                              SteelBlueS
                              SteelBlue
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                              Bad weather today, good day to watch the 24 hours

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                              • suspencefulS
                                suspencefulS
                                suspenceful
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                                #5854

                                YoungCR said:

                                I liked the custom hydraulic lines to get those out of the way, great idea. 

                                Thanks! I can't imagine having to roll the cart out, connect the lines and trip over that crap every time you want to use it.

                                patsbimmer1 said:

                                I've been debating this.  How thick was your concrete and how much did you end up paying?  Were you able to work out any discount for the review?

                                My concrete is 4" thick, the minimum requirement. No discount for the review. Jegs has it on sale for $1699 and after using a $100 discount code I found (SAVEMORE), it was $1599 + tax with free shipping.

                                https://www.jegs.com/i/Dannmar-Equipment/296/1375659/10002/-1

                                MaxJax usually charges $100 for liftgate service and $40 for residential delivery. Jegs must eat that charge because I didn't have to pay anything extra to get it dropped off at my house. Shipping guy called me a few minutes before he arrived so I ran home and had him put it right in my garage.

                                480794412418b30eed570c.jpg

                                🎬 YouTube channel (60K+ subs): youtube.com/jakespence135
                                📷 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jakespence
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                                  patsbimmer1P
                                  patsbimmer1
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                                  #5855

                                  suspenceful said:

                                  Thanks! I can't imagine having to roll the cart out, connect the lines and trip over that crap every time you want to use it.

                                  My concrete is 4" thick, the minimum requirement. No discount for the review. Jegs has it on sale for $1699 and after using a $100 discount code I found (SAVEMORE), it was $1599 + tax with free shipping.

                                  https://www.jegs.com/i/Dannmar-Equipment/296/1375659/10002/-1

                                  MaxJax usually charges $100 for liftgate service and $40 for residential delivery. Jegs must eat that charge because I didn't have to pay anything extra to get it dropped off at my house. Shipping guy called me a few minutes before he arrived so I ran home and had him put it right in my garage.

                                  480794412418b30eed570c.jpg

                                  That's pretty awesome.  I drilled a hole in my back garage and it's exactly 4".  Based on your pictures I can't imagine there's much you couldn't do on this lift.  Good buy!

                                  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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                                  • suspencefulS
                                    suspencefulS
                                    suspenceful
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                                    #5856

                                    patsbimmer1 said:

                                    That's pretty awesome.  I drilled a hole in my back garage and it's exactly 4".  Based on your pictures I can't imagine there's much you couldn't do on this lift.  Good buy!

                                    Nice! So far, it's been great. I've been working under it almost every day since installing it... lol.

                                    Are you looking into getting one?

                                    🎬 YouTube channel (60K+ subs): youtube.com/jakespence135
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                                    • SteelBlueS
                                      SteelBlueS
                                      SteelBlue
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                                        B C
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                                        Sweet Good Year hat

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                                          SteelBlue
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                                          B C said:

                                          Sweet Good Year hat

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