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  • patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1
    wrote on last edited by
    #421

    I know that braided lines have less flex than rubber but there's no way it is comparable to a solid line.  Any concern about a loss of braking power?

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    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
      wrote on last edited by
      #422

      maybe. The way I look at it is I'm replacing about 20" of rubber with stainless & as for the remaining hardline.....one of my hardliners coming from the T was pinched flat....soooo hopefully it feels better after replacing it lol.

      Side note: when installing my hydro many moons ago, I found a bunch of pics/threads were people would run stainless line from the hydro (mainly for looks in the cab) and didn't run into issues of being able to lock up the rear brakes.

      I guess what I'm trying to say Pat is, I have no idea but I am definitely interested to find out haha

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      • patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1
        wrote on last edited by
        #423

        I like you answer lol.  I wish you had a more solid before comparison for an indefinite answer instead of a pinched line.

        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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        • KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRolls
          wrote on last edited by
          #424

          patsbimmer1 said:

          I like you answer lol.  I wish you had a more solid before comparison for an indefinite answer instead of a pinched line.

          It's pancaked m8. Idk how it didn't leak

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #425

            Garagistic is really good at releasing brand new shit a day after I place my order.

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            Reinforcement plate for the control arm/ball joint spot. I will probably end up buying it because I have all my shit out of the car already. And I'm a sucker, what can I say

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #426

              Does that spot usually crack? I don't recall seeing anyone having issues at that point. You would think the control arm would break before that cracks lol

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              • KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRolls
                wrote on last edited by
                #427

                Earl said:

                Does that spot usually crack? I don't recall seeing anyone having issues at that point. You would think the control arm would break before that cracks lol 

                Exactly my thoughts. Maybe in extreme applications of rage drifting and or fuckery (AKA you crash into a curb) it would crack

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                • GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGrey
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #428

                  straight6pwr said:

                  maybe the squirrel was trying to acorner balance the car for you?

                  Quoted because I find this amusing, and no one else made comment.
                  Bravo, Dan, Bravo.

                  ...

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                  • jc43089J
                    jc43089J
                    jc43089
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #429

                    I welded in in reinforcements from akg to fix the torn bolt hole for the engine mount, my right side was ripped through. Seems like the ball joint mount is sturdy though.

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                    • B
                      B
                      B C
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #430

                      They will have a weld-in license plate mount reinforcement soon. My license plate mounts tore out during some intense Togue races last month in Kyoto

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                      • straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwr
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #431

                        GunMetalGrey said:

                        Quoted because I find this amusing, and no one else made comment.
                        Bravo, Dan, Bravo.

                        thanks! i was a little surprised no one laughed at that one.

                        Dan
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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #432

                          I laughed out loud but didnt have anything to say so I refrained from being this guy

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                          • KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRolls
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #433

                            Snap said:

                            They will have a weld-in license plate mount reinforcement soon. My license plate mounts tore out during some intense Togue races last month in Kyoto

                            Weld in butt plugs to stop the butt hurt

                            24v for life

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #434

                              Reinforcements are welded in fb2f89f5aa33df8941e1626481051445.jpg

                              Most likely won't be doing the garagistic control arm reinforcements as it seems like massive overkill

                              Next up clean up the diff, por-15 everything

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                              • EarlE
                                EarlE
                                Earl
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #435

                                Are you talking a out the cross braces that make them like z3m trailing arms?

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #436

                                  Earl said:

                                  Are you talking a out the cross braces that make them like z3m trailing arms?

                                  huh?

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #437

                                    KaiserRolls said:

                                    Reinforcements are welded in Most likely won't be doing the garagistic control arm reinforcements as it seems like massive overkill

                                    I was commenting on this. I now realize that you meant the reinforcements for the front subframe=)

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #438

                                      Earl said:

                                      KaiserRolls said:

                                      Reinforcements are welded in Most likely won't be doing the garagistic control arm reinforcements as it seems like massive overkill

                                      I was commenting on this. I now realize that you meant the reinforcements for the front subframe=) 

                                      Ohhhhhhhh makes sense now.

                                      Yeah, I most likely won't be doing them. It seems like a lot of heat to put into 28 year old 'not-that-thick' steel. I honestly have never heard of a subframe failing there either

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                                      • KaiserRollsK
                                        KaiserRollsK
                                        KaiserRolls
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                                        #439

                                        Got out and cleaned everything up tonight. Also removed all of the bushings that were left (trailing arms and diff) cacf06547200816f545114b6c6e76217.jpg

                                        Also got the rear hardlines removed from the union. Here's the one that was semi crushed 4da483c43a398c76ab58b97051904699.jpg

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                                        And the other shitty one

                                        Tore apart the struts I bought from Ray. If you ever want to watch a half inch socket/wrench fly across the room and dent drywall don't use a spring compressor. It was pretty awesome to see all the shit fly into the wall. The front struts are what I'll be using for my coil overs. They are actually super clean (pics show them as I bought them) the wheel bearings seem to be in great shape. I'll probably just toss them back on the car as is and if one goes I'll replace it then. Kind of a shitty thing is that I had to drill the stupid rotor set screw things out on both hubs, not a huge concern. Just annoying

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                                        That's where I left off for the night. I need to finish cleaning up under the car & start ordering some parts!

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #440

                                          Gonna get out tonight (hopefully) and get some por-15 on the subframes and trailing arms and diff.

                                          Also gonna try and finish cleaning up under the car.

                                          Still not sure what I should put on the struts/knuckles. I'll have to see how the por-15 goes on elsewhere. Although I'll be waiting to get coils welded up before anything goes on them

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