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My name is Earl, and I have a Stainless Steel bolt fetish =)

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    Rowleym
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    #933

    what exactly needs to be machined.

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    sk8 or die

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    • B
      B
      B C
      wrote on last edited by
      #934

      I never cheap out on bearings, especially on something that might see -69 degrees of camber. 

      You CAN however, find quality bearings for a decent price if you look hard enough. 

      but,

      YOLO and you may have good luck with the MTC stuff so this whole post is pointless.

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
        wrote on last edited by
        #935

        Rowleym said:

        what exactly needs to be machined.

        Nothing. I am just talking about how they were manufactured. You can tell by the back of the hub.

        Snap said:

        I never cheap out on bearings, especially on something that might see -69 degrees of camber. 

        You CAN however, find quality bearings for a decent price if you look hard enough. 

        but,

        YOLO and you may have good luck with the MTC stuff so this whole post is pointless. 

        My thoughts exactly. haha I may get the SKF just for the peace of mind=)

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #936

          Just ordered my rotors from Adams Rotors. I cannot wait to see the quality and I hope they last a long time.

          I need to pull together another parts list to combine with the front hub order. I will take care of that this weekend. I cannot wait to have both hands again=)

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          • wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3
            wrote on last edited by
            #937

            I'm sure those rotors will last forever on a car that never leaves the garage :P

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #938

              Ass lol

              Oil filter housing bolt is finished:

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              This weekend should be a nice one at the shop

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
                wrote on last edited by
                #939

                ^ Looks good!

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                     @DrLeadFoot

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                • Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #940

                  You're so HANDY Earl!!! :D

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

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #941

                    Lol Speaking of handy, I somehow got cleared to be done with therapy and my splint. It seems way to early for me but I guess I'm nkt the boss.

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                      REKIII
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                      #942

                      If the women don't find you handsome, they better find you handy!!

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #943

                        ^ Red Green FTW!

                        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
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #944

                          hahaha

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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #945

                            Didn't get much of anything done on the compact this weekend but I do have pictures.

                            My friend wasn't able to make it out to work on the bay so I decided to just quick stop by Sunday.

                            I got this guy installed:

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                            I also rounded up a few things I want to get powdercoated:

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                            The dust shields are coming off of the knuckles because they are shot and I won't have much use for them=)

                            I also took some pictures of being aired out on the 15's. It just looks funny with how sunk they are.

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #946

                              Damn that rear goes low... Who are you having do your Powdercoating? I'm debating on getting some pieces done.

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                              • EarlE
                                EarlE
                                Earl
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #947

                                I believe Bassboy is just throwing them in his toaster oven=)

                                If I were to have a place do powdercoating I would go to Hytec and talk to my buddy Jed.

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                                  B
                                  B C
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #948

                                  I need some stuff ceramic coated by Hytec

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                                  • Bassboy3313B
                                    Bassboy3313B
                                    Bassboy3313
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #949

                                    Looking good as usual Earl!

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

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                                    • EarlE
                                      EarlE
                                      Earl
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #950

                                      Thanks bud=)

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #951

                                        I stopped out at the shop Sunday hoping to do a bit of work but it was way too cold. I grabbed my calipers and front knuckles to pull apart at work this week.

                                        I am in the middle of breaking down the knuckles and will be doing the calipers sometime this week. The 46mm nut on the knuckles is going to be a fun one. It is supposed to be on at 221 ft/lbs.

                                        I am breaking this all down in preparation for powder and new hubs. I need to find some rebuild kits for the calipers since I am splitting them. Has anyone found a good place? I have been told Autozone and will be calling them after work for pricing.

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                                        • wasnt m3W
                                          wasnt m3W
                                          wasnt m3
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #952

                                          That big ol' nut shouldn't give you too much grief. Breaker bar and a piece of pipe is all it takes.

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