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  • wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3
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    #213

    I think chrome kidneys would set the car off real nice. The polished window trim really compliments the wheels.

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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
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      I thought Wednesday was the alignment goal?

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      • ClassEC
        ClassEC
        ClassE
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        #215

        It was - until I found a "meh" condition inner tie rod. So ordered new tie rod assemblies for both sides as a "better now then later" but they won't arrive until Wednesday. So I'll install Wednesday night.

        We're heading to the Dells Friday-through-Sunday to hang with my family, so planning to pack Thursday night or I'd try to get it aligned then. So will be driving it around next week, hopefully getting aligned Monday or Tuesday night!

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
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          #216

          ClassE said:

          It was - until I found a "meh" condition inner tie rod. So ordered new tie rod assemblies for both sides as a "better now then later" but they won't arrive until Wednesday. So I'll install Wednesday night.

          We're heading to the Dells Friday-through-Sunday to hang with my family, so planning to pack Thursday night or I'd try to get it aligned then. So will be driving it around next week, hopefully getting aligned Monday or Tuesday night!

          Let me know when you're cruising around. I might be up to stretch the legs on the bimmer.

          wasnt m3 said:

          I think chrome kidneys would set the car off real nice. The polished window trim really compliments the wheels.

          This car is sick but the one ounce of a purist in me agrees with the chrome kidneys. Get a brand new one from the dealer, so worth it.

          Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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               @DrLeadFoot

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
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            #217

            I have mixed feelings on the chrome kidneys.... May need some photoshoping.

            Where do you live John? I'm always in for some drive time - especially once this thing is up and running next week!

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
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              ClassE said:

              I have mixed feelings on the chrome kidneys.... May need some photoshoping.

              Where do you live John? I'm always in for some drive time - especially once this thing is up and running next week!

              Sounds like a cruise is in order.....

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
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                #219

                Well - didn't get much "work" done but did take the car for a quick spin through the neighborhood!

                Car felt great, suspension was tight/firm but comfy... Can't wait to stretch it out! Only got to 25-35mph, but tracked straight - steering was tight - overall a perfect test drive.

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
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                  #220

                  Side note: For a old - slightly "holey" exhaust.... It sounds friggen AWESOME. Damn it felt good to drive it around!

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                    328ci
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                    where are you located? Looks like a new neighborhood

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                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
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                      ClassE said:

                      I have mixed feelings on the chrome kidneys.... May need some photoshoping.

                      Where do you live John? I'm always in for some drive time - especially once this thing is up and running next week!

                      I'm in Whitefish Bay (minutes north of the Murda Mil).  Meet half way somewhere where there are some twisties and good pic spots?  Are you in Oshkosh?

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                           @DrLeadFoot

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                      • ClassEC
                        ClassEC
                        ClassE
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                        #223

                        328ci said:

                        where are you located? Looks like a new neighborhood

                        We built a house about 3 years ago on the west side of Oshkosh and commute to Appleton daily.

                        I'm in for some cruising around this summer as soon as the car is ready to go!

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                        • jc43089J
                          jc43089J
                          jc43089
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                          ClassE said:

                          Side note: For a old - slightly "holey" exhaust.... It sounds friggen AWESOME. Damn it felt good to drive it around!

                          My e36 muffler must have the inside blown out of it because it actually sounds awesome as well, nice low rumble idling, loud when on the throttle, and you can hear a little burbling/popping on downshift.  I only want to do something different because it is so rusty/junky looking hanging under there.

                          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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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
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                            #225

                            DrLeadFoot said:

                            I'm in Whitefish Bay (minutes north of the Murda Mil).  Meet half way somewhere where there are some twisties and good pic spots?  Are you in Oshkosh?

                            So.......KETTLE MORAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
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                              I like driving the kettles!

                              So - we found out this past weekend we're expecting a baby girl in August... Better order some more car parts now while I still can!

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                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
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                                Congratulations!

                                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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                                  #228

                                  Congrats!!!!

                                  Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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                                       @DrLeadFoot

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
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                                    #229

                                    Cngrts =D

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
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                                      #230

                                      Awesome news :) 

                                      they are so cute

                                      if I can say the word "cute" amongst a group of other men without repercussion

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                                      • mkoeppM
                                        mkoeppM
                                        mkoepp
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                                        #231

                                        Congrats!!

                                        The car looks awesome!

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
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                                          #232

                                          Thanks guys!

                                          We knew we were pregnant (well... She was) - but didn't know if it was a boy or girl. Happy it's a girl, my wife is more then excited!

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