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  • YoungCRY
    YoungCRY
    YoungCR
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    I've been very interested in those head units for cars I don't have 🙄 seems like a great way to modernize the car while appearing stock. 

    What was your complaint with the poly Rtabs?

    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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      Android auto and Apple Carplay are worth it.  I'm tempted to update my HU in the M3 just to have that.  It's so nice to have in my truck!

      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
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        #520

        YoungCR said:

        I've been very interested in those head units for cars I don't have 🙄 seems like a great way to modernize the car while appearing stock. 

        What was your complaint with the poly Rtabs?

        They were just too loud.  I'm going to stock shock mounts as well.  Thing sounds like it is rattling loose when it is super cold out.

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
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          Stock shock mounts installed!

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          • DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFoot
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            Chasing a rough idle so I got my injectors flowed and cleaned.  They are flowing great and I threw in some new filter baskets while I had them out.  Didn't solve the problem.  Next up is cleaning the ICV & throttle bodies.

            Installed some 2006 M6 heated front seats. Need to wire up the new-to-me heated seat buttons and then I'm golden! The M3 will see some winter duty while the wagon is under the knife 💯😲

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            • pynaclP
              pynaclP
              pynacl
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              DrLeadFoot said:

              Chasing a rough idle so I got my injectors flowed and cleaned.  They are flowing great and I threw in some new filter baskets while I had them out.  Didn't solve the problem.  Next up is cleaning the ICV & throttle bodies.

              Installed some 2006 M6 heated front seats. Need to wire up the new-to-me heated seat buttons and then I'm golden! The M3 will see some winter duty while the wagon is under the knife 💯😲

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              I can’t believe those fit in the backseat of the M3 lol. Those are going to be such a sweet upgrade going into winter, nice find!

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                So rough idle was due to a bad serpentine belt.  A new belt, fan and fan clutch later I was back on the road!

                Mike installed new control arms, poly lollipops, new inner & outer tierods, power steering line, new steering wheel, wired up heated seats, new head light adjuster & mount and getting an alignment tomorrow.  

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                • RekpointR
                  RekpointR
                  Rekpoint
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                  #525

                  Good looking steering wheel! Who did you go with?

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
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                    #526

                    Rekpoint said:

                    Good looking steering wheel! Who did you go with?

                    These guys outta the Ukraine 

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
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                      #527

                      In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
                      For this I thank you!
                      It looks quite nice! 

                      Did you have to send yours in and be without car for a month or two?

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                      • KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRolls
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                        #528

                        GunMetalGrey said:

                        In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
                        For this I thank you!
                        It looks quite nice! 

                        This x 100000 

                        it’s a plague 

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #529

                          GunMetalGrey said:

                          In a world of annoyingly gaudy steering wheel modifications you have done a proper steering wheel. 
                          For this I thank you!
                          It looks quite nice! 

                          Did you have to send yours in and be without car for a month or two?

                          Thanks!  Lol

                          I have a couple of m-sport steering wheels so I had a back up.  With that being said, anyone looking for a wheel?  Lol. I have 3, 1 smg, 2 e39/e46 manual wheels

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
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                            The car still pulls to the right a bit.  We'll replace the calipers next and take it from there.  Really need to be able to text and drive with work and with this pull, it isn't ideal. Tires might be to blame too.

                            Cooling, 3rd pedal, clutch/flywheel, 4.10 wavetrac and boost bits incoming!  Stay tuned!

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                            • GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGrey
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                              DrLeadFoot said:

                              Really need to be able to text and drive with work and with this pull, it isn't ideal.

                              Your insurance company (and all other drivers on the road) would like to speak with you.

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
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                                It has been awhile since I gave an update.  Lots has been happening! Popped on an Active Autowerks supercharger, 4.10 gears with a drexler LSD, CSL King Pins and new bearings, CSL steering rack and all new power steering lines and reservoir, replaced the cam bolts and did a valve adjustment (2 were out of spec), valve cover gasket, manual swap with a JB Racing lightweight flywheel and HD Sach clutch, ZHP shift knob and a short shifter, and turned 200k miles on the car (motor probably has 130k-ish on it), and some 18" Apex wheels wrapped in PS4s 245 front, 275 rears.

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                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
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                                  #533

                                  A man after my heart with those wheels!

                                  I love that you still own this thing, I remember bombing around in Fon Du Lac in it when we met to transfer ownership of some parts. It's come a long way since then!

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                                  • SteelBlueS
                                    SteelBlueS
                                    SteelBlue
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                                    GunMetalGrey said:

                                    I remember bombing Fon Du Lac 

                                    Hopefully this is a memory we can all share in the future.

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                                    • DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFoot
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                                      I've been chasing boost issues.  Replaced the supercharger as I got a bad one.  Still low boost.  Did a Compression test and results were bad.  All cylinders floating around 100psi. Woof. Getting a built S54 from Partee Racing and will get back at it!

                                      Cooling had been an issue on the freeway. Might be the AUX fan shroud in the way.

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
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                                        How many miles on the motor?

                                        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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