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  • m42b32M
    m42b32M
    m42b32
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    #34

    andyhundley said:

    I am glad to hear you are happy with the exhaust.

    I am for sure, thanks again!!

    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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    • patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1
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      #35

      I hate doing those e36 cabin air filters!  They are such a pain!  I remember doing it for my first time and prior to it I did not have a sagging glove box door and I was so proud of that... after service I had a sagging glove box door and it was never right.

      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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      • m42b32M
        m42b32M
        m42b32
        wrote on last edited by
        #36

        patsbimmer1 said:

        I hate doing those e36 cabin air filters! They are such a pain! I remember doing it for my first time and prior to it I did not have a sagging glove box door and I was so proud of that... after service I had a sagging glove box door and it was never right.

        Yeah I just made my sagless glove box sag, only after I had it all apart did I realize how the little tabs that stop the sag are shaped...

        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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        • m42b32M
          m42b32M
          m42b32
          wrote on last edited by
          #37

          Installed a spal fan (medium profile puller, 1600cfm) over the last few days. Wired it in with a relay, and properly sized fuses on both the power and switching circuits.

          Decided to mount a manual switch in the center console instead of running it off the temperature switch in the radiator. I have my ultragauge to read out coolant temps so I will know when I want/need the fan on or off.

          I am also planning to eventually repurpose my ASC switch to control the fan for added OEMness, should be a fun little project for the winter

          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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          • m42b32M
            m42b32M
            m42b32
            wrote on last edited by
            #38

            I was underneath the car today and noticed this...

            223030428813fe06c2361b.jpg

            1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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            • patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1
              wrote on last edited by
              #39

              Ouch!  Looks like it's time for H&R springs and some new struts!

              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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              • wasnt m3W
                wasnt m3W
                wasnt m3
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                #40

                That is definitely a sign that the car wants to be lowered.

                m3sig-1.jpg

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                • m42b32M
                  m42b32M
                  m42b32
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #41

                  I've heard of the rear springs breaking pretty easily but not the fronts! Who knows how long it's been like that...

                  I will be getting a set of springs and struts asap. Working on a deal on some lightly used Koni yellows and then I'll pick up some h&r sport or race springs, haven't decided which yet though

                  1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
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                    #42

                    I have m3 springs if you really want to change them out in a pinch=)

                    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                    • i_love_carsI
                      i_love_carsI
                      i_love_cars
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                      #43

                      definitely the universe saying that this car needs to be lowered.

                      IMG6593.jpg

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

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                      • m42b32M
                        m42b32M
                        m42b32
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #44

                        I am answering the universe with a set of koni yellows (deal has been sealed) and some h&r sports.

                        Want the h&r race's but I don't want to become a snowplow in the winter...

                        And Earl, I'll let you know if I so, I think I should be ok for this week, if things get delayed or fall through I'll shoot you a PM

                        Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

                        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                        • m42b32M
                          m42b32M
                          m42b32
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #45

                          Lowered it a few weeks ago, removed the horrible window tint this past weekend. It looks a million times better. Hopefully I can wash and wax it soon before it gets too cold.

                          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                          • patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #46

                            Pictures!

                            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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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
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                              #47

                              ^I second that motion!

                              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                              • m42b32M
                                m42b32M
                                m42b32
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #48

                                I don't have any at the moment unfortunately, its been horribly dirty for a while. I'll get some soon though!

                                1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                • m42b32M
                                  m42b32M
                                  m42b32
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #49

                                  Here is a picture from the tint removal process, I used a garment steamer to remove the tint and then followed it up with ammonia to get rid of the leftover glue. It worked pretty well but I hope I never have to do it again...

                                  23081005756fb99deac6fb.jpg

                                  Here is a potato quality shot of my car I took out the window at work today:

                                  22688729237f5b43a1ec1c.jpg

                                  And another picture once I got home that better shows the new ride height:

                                  22688733127a1d5c968d0b.jpg

                                  Tonight I installed the winter wheels, they are 16x7.5 OZ wheels and they clear the m3 brakes perfectly and don't look as bad as I thought. I have the centercaps but I think it looks better without them, although I haven't seen them on the car yet. I also put in some black rubber floor mats (hexomats) I got from a guy on r3v, they fit perfectly and cover a lot more of the floor than the standard mats. The rear mats even extend pretty far beneath the seats which is nice. 

                                  22485879123ce7d60823cb.jpg

                                  1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                  • patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1
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                                    #50

                                    Looking good!  That drop is just enough!  It almost looks factory.  Good floor mat's are highly underrated.  One of the first purchases I made with my 335i was a set of weathertech floor mats for the front and rear.  I would put the center caps in and if for no other reason just to keep salt away from the center nuts.

                                    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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                                    • The Full BananaT
                                      The Full BananaT
                                      The Full Banana
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                                      #51

                                      Looks good! I agree, those winter wheels actually suit the car pretty well.

                                      Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                                      • m42b32M
                                        m42b32M
                                        m42b32
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                                        #52

                                        Thanks guys!

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                                        I think they look better with the centercaps actually! Definitely want them to keep the salt away from the lugs as much as possible. For "winter mode" they are definitely growing on me. 

                                        I had nowhere to put stuff in the center console so I got rid of the modular cup holder thing. I ordered the pocket/tray thing to fit in place of an ash tray and I just need to make an insert to cover the hole. Anyone have the OEM rubber insert that would fit in the space where the holes are on a car without the cupholders??

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                                        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
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                                          #53

                                          I have a "euro" console which doesn't have those holes molded in it. Could you just get a small sheet of that rubber and cut it to size?

                                          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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