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  • DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFoot
    wrote on last edited by
    #378

    Drive it to a shop... Not a show! Lol.

    I rage drifted my E30 M3 into a curb. Trying to keep this one between the lines.

    Tied up with work lately but mid next week I'll run the program as many times as I can while I excavate items from my garage and try to find an E30 that I know is in there somewhere.

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         @DrLeadFoot

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
      wrote on last edited by
      #379

      Ran the program and couple of more times while I was cleaning out the garage.

      It still "cannot find the center of the shift path."

      I'm leaning towards taking it to the dealer and just get it fixed. Maybe their software is better than the Windows XP laptop I have.

      Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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           @DrLeadFoot

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      • CMartC
        CMartC
        CMart
        wrote on last edited by
        #380

        You did good, congrats on all of your progress.

        Excursion 7.3
        E30 LS1

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        • patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1
          wrote on last edited by
          #381

          No shame in taking to a shop.  Your time is worth more than the frustration of fucking with this.

          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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          • i_love_carsI
            i_love_carsI
            i_love_cars
            wrote on last edited by
            #382

            Pat is right. At some point there is enormous diminishing return on your time being sunk into this.

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            2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
            2007 Z4MR 
            2003 E39 M5
            2002 E46 M3
            2021 X5 40i

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
              wrote on last edited by
              #383

              Thanks for the support guys!

              Update: The tech feels that it might have something to do with the shift pin plug in replaced. Maybe it is in there sideways.

              I told him to do whatever it needs as I just want to go 150mph asap.

              Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • i_love_carsI
                i_love_carsI
                i_love_cars
                wrote on last edited by
                #384

                rofl @ 150mph asap.  no one was surprised when they read that

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                2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
                2007 Z4MR 
                2003 E39 M5
                2002 E46 M3
                2021 X5 40i

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #385

                  Haha

                  Update:

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                  The part #5 is a plug and the new one the make doesn't fit as snug as the original one does. The tech took a pick and with barely any force popped off the plug.

                  I replaced the spring but not the roller inside the trans. He pulled that out and it was at 3 o'clock instead of 12 o'clock where it should have been. Maybe this is it!!

                  Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #386

                    Before all this is did actually drive the car to the dealership. Also got the rear end loose when I saw a buddy going the opposite way.

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                         @DrLeadFoot

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                    • patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #387

                      Hahaha, of course you did!

                      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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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #388

                        She is all good!!! The actuator was bent. Getting a new bumper painted and installed now.

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #389

                          Great! Interested to know whether your loss of compression on the old engine was gradual / over what length of time and if you have any idea what caused it

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                          • KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRolls
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #390

                            Ragedrifting caused it

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #391

                              Congrats!

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                              • Bassboy3313B
                                Bassboy3313B
                                Bassboy3313
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #392

                                Great to hear!!!

                                Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

                                CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                                • patsbimmer1P
                                  patsbimmer1P
                                  patsbimmer1
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #393

                                  Excellent!

                                  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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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #394

                                    Thanks guys! It's soo good to have it back. The body shop is booked up but I should have it back next week. Getting new plastic parts to replace the broken ones where needed on the underside. Excited to get this back to 100%

                                    I feel the loss of compression was gradual as the car smelled super rich for the longest time. It was dumping fuel to make up for the drop of compression. I feel it was just beat on super hard from day 1. I know I was everything but kind to that motor.

                                    Next phase is a new coil over set up. I like the low look but I need a quality but sporty ride. What is a good choice? Any suggestions would be very helpful.

                                    Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #395

                                      DrLeadFoot said:

                                      Thanks guys! It's soo good to have it back. The body shop is booked up but I should have it back next week. Getting new plastic parts to replace the broken ones where needed on the underside. Excited to get this back to 100%

                                      I feel the loss of compression was gradual as the car smelled super rich for the longest time. It was dumping fuel to make up for the drop of compression. I feel it was just beat on super hard from day 1. I know I was everything but kind to that motor.

                                      Next phase is a new coil over set up. I like the low look but I need a quality but sporty ride. What is a good choice? Any suggestions would be very helpful.

                                      Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

                                      KW Street Comforts have been getting great reviews but I don't think they're available on the e46 M3 yet.  ST's are a great choice and have a rebate going on right now.  The XTA is a fully adjustable version of their ST X.  BC get's great reviews as well and are more budget minded than the ST's while still being fully adjustable.  Only issue with BC is they are all custom so it typically takes 3-4 weeks to get a set.

                                      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
                                        #396

                                        I feel like most custom rate coilovers take 3/4 weeks, I Could be wrong. I have fortunes coming for the e30 because Enjuku/BC shipped my shit to Texas.

                                        I went thru endless autosport & got custom rates. He was one of the cheapest vendors I could get a hold of for fortunes

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #397

                                          Hallway Pat and I are talking and we are thinking the XTA's are the way to go.

                                          Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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                                               @DrLeadFoot

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