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

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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=)

    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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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

        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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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.

              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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              • R
                R
                REKIII
                wrote on last edited by
                #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
                            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=)

                                museum sig 2earl.jpg

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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.

                                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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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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                                    • EarlE
                                      EarlE
                                      Earl
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #953

                                      I got them completely disassembled and sandblasted very easily. Pics to come=)

                                      museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #954

                                        I started with the knuckles by removing my Motorsport Hardware studs.

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                                        CAM00365zpse8drlhhh.jpg

                                        As you can see, they have been around the block a few times.

                                        I then tapped the safety tab out on the nuts and removed them.

                                        CAM00362zpshmsufu7g.jpg

                                        CAM00367zps7lnbps98.jpg

                                        The inner race was left behind.

                                        CAM00366zpshxde7vt6.jpg

                                        I thought it would be hard to remove but I was able to slide it off with two screwdrivers underneath.

                                        I removed my ABS sensors next since the ABS is deleted.

                                        CAM00368zps3jhabp1g.jpg

                                        I also removed the dust shields and threw them in the trash.

                                        CAM00370zpsjzlsuv3t.jpg

                                        They were now ready for some cleaning.

                                        CAM00371zpskfa7ucyq.jpg

                                        I taped up the spindles to keep them from being damaged by the sandblasting.

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                                        I then got them as clean as I could and ready for powder.

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                                        The next thing to tackle are disassembling and prepping the calipers and carriers.

                                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                        • jc43089J
                                          jc43089J
                                          jc43089
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #955

                                          I like!

                                          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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