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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
    wrote on last edited by
    #512

    Step 1: Install Nut (Torque to a gazillion ft/lbs)

    Step 2: Place washer "over" nut aligning tabs

    Step 3: Beat repeatedly until fully seated

    DUN.

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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
      wrote on last edited by
      #513

      ^ agreed. To end this all, my compact rear wheel bearings were original and the locking plate was smashed on over the nut=)

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      • KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRolls
        wrote on last edited by
        #514

        To end this all check out my snap chat tech tips. Bring your own beer

        Kaiser_rolls

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        • B
          B
          B C
          wrote on last edited by
          #515

          You guys are correct. My memory sucks and I suck.

          Back to my mound of cocaine....

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #516

            It's all put back together. Everything is torqued besides the axle nutzz

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            • GunMetalGreyG
              GunMetalGreyG
              GunMetalGrey
              wrote on last edited by
              #517

              Snap said:

              You guys are correct. My memory sucks and I suck.

              Back to my mound of cocaine....

              It's okay sir. I shall now retire my shovel for further axle nut discussions.

              Seriously, whoever doesn't have Mr. Kaiser on snapchat is/was missing out. His series of "tech tips" was causing me to have uncontrollable laughter last night.

              ...

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              • wasnt m3W
                wasnt m3W
                wasnt m3
                wrote on last edited by
                #518

                ^made my night

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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #519

                  My favorite was the PB Blaster one=)

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                  • KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRolls
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #520

                    lol

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                    • straight6pwrS
                      straight6pwrS
                      straight6pwr
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #521

                      any way to get snap chat without a smart phone. 😒

                      Dan
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                      • KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRolls
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #522

                        straight6pwr said:

                        any way to get snap chat without a smart phone. <_>

                        Tablet or iPod that can download apps

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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #523

                          Earl said:

                          My favorite was the PB Blaster one=) 

                          That one and the one regarding finally giving up on tech tip numbers.
                          .....and the spray cans on the shelf.
                          ...and the one about keeping old hardware.
                          Many of these hit home apparently lol.

                          ...

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                          • KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRolls
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #524

                            Got the subframe in & steering rack

                            Subframe needed some persuasion

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                            Steering rack needed a tad of persuasion too. E36 rack/tierods

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #525

                              Tomorrow I'll be taking the rear most subframe bolts out again so I can get the ST sway bar on. Also going to try and get the control arms on

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                              • KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRolls
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #526

                                Sway bar is mounted and torqued

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                                Got the control arm offset bushings on (pain in the ass because of the taper)

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                                I'll most likely pop those in tomorrow. After they are in I'll be dropping the engine back onto the subframe so I can get the support bar out of the way. Then it'll be on to the rear subframe

                                For anyone who was curious about the ST sway bar hardware here's a picture. Way beefier Than the oem stuff. Washer has a gap due to this shit being 28 years old

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                                Also does anyone have any use for these rear trailing arm sway bar mount reinforcements (and bushing brackets)?? I already had these reinforcements.

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                                If you pay postage they're yours

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                                • B
                                  B
                                  Boris3
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #527

                                  Looking good!

                                  Smart move to mark the orientation on the lollipops before install on the control arms.

                                  1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                                  • KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRolls
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #528

                                    It's official. I have no idea what to do for suspension. I can't make up my mind

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                                    • straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwr
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #529

                                      are you going to do 6 or more track days every year? adjustable coilovers.

                                      if not, just pick a tried and true setup and roll with it.  I'd say Koni/IE3 or Koni/H&R is failproof.

                                      Dan
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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #530

                                        Savebigmny, add me.

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #531

                                          straight6pwr said:

                                          are you going to do 6 or more track days every year? adjustable coilovers.

                                          if not, just pick a tried and true setup and roll with it.  I'd say Koni/IE3 or Koni/H&R is failproof.

                                          Intentions are to get into some more auto x events. Car will be DD'd in the summer on occasion but I'm not relying on it as my only mode of transportation.

                                          Only reason I was after adjustability is I can choose my spring rates and adjust the front end of the car for height

                                          Adjustability sounds very nice at this point

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