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    328ci
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    #341

    suspenceful said:

    Obligatory picture of Ben in front of Eric's 328ci. Couldn't even get you in focus because too much swag.

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    Ben, can't you contain all your swagger and just finish your car?

    fuckin lol

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    • GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGrey
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      #342

      Yesterday the car saw daylight for the first time in a year and a half.Ā 

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      Car got taken to a guys place for exhaust, was hard leaving it behind lol

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      I want to work on it, but it is no longer at my house. Kind of disappointing!Ā 

      Cool panorama for the kids

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        328ci
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        #343

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        • GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGrey
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          #344

          http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/vigilante-who-shut-down-a-car-chase-rewarded-with-new-t-1597679512/+ballaban?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

          The comments on that are goddamn hilarious

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            Corky325
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            #345

            GunMetalGrey said:

            Yesterday the car saw daylight for the first time in a year and a half.Ā 

            IMG20140627190419749zps568ef738.jpg

            Car got taken to a guys place for exhaust, was hard leaving it behind lol

            IMG20140628092028083zpsa3d60dbd.jpg

            I want to work on it, but it is no longer at my house. Kind of disappointing!Ā 

            Cool panorama for the kids

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            Your rear tires go on the dolly while the fronts roll... unless you don't have a diff in of corse.

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            • suspencefulS
              suspencefulS
              suspenceful
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              #346

              Corky325 said:

              Your rear tires go on the dolly while the fronts roll... unless you don't have a diff in of corse.

              I was thinking the same thing.

              Did you make an 'oops'?

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              • GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGrey
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                #347

                I have never seen it or heard of it done that way. And a quick Google search shows 98% of cars with the front wheels on the dolly.

                Why risk having the front wheels track wrong ?

                Edit: U-haul's website and instructions also state that the car MUST have the front wheels on the dolly.

                Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

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                • suspencefulS
                  suspencefulS
                  suspenceful
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                  #348

                  GunMetalGrey said:

                  I have never seen it or heard of it done that way. And a quick Google search shows 98% of cars with the front wheels on the dolly. Why risk having the front wheels track wrong ? Edit: U-haul's website and instructions also state that the car MUST have the front wheels on the dolly. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

                  There are mixed feelings about the right way to do it. The front wheels should lock with the steering column, so you shouldn't have to worry there.

                  U-HAUL is just trying to cover their ass with that statement. Unless you're AWD (which you're not), I think you'll be just fine.

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
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                    #349

                    You're just putting miles on the car that aren't actually being driven=) I would rather do that than trust the steering lock

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                      Rowleym
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                      #350

                      It's not like he's going a long distance

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                      sk8 or die

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                      • GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGrey
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                        #351

                        Odometer is not cable, it uses the VR(?) Sensor in the diff. I don't have my battery or anything of the sort plugged in. I don't even remember if the odometer works on it lol.

                        Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

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                        • jc43089J
                          jc43089J
                          jc43089
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                          #352

                          Correct, it will not count miles with the key off, the odometer is driven b a stepper motor inside the speedometer.Ā  Should be fine to tow like that, Never tow a RWD auto trans with the rear tires rolling, the trans is what gets damaged from improper lubrication.Ā  This is why it is common to remove the driveshaft on a truck being towed in this way.

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                          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

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                          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.Ā  200k
                          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
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                            GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGrey
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                            #353

                            So, I picked up the car from Mr. Exhaust's house yesterday. He was an awesome guy to work with, we would communicate pretty much daily about details of the exhaust and getting progress pictures and he charged a very reasonable rate. His welds are fantastic, and his pipe routing is exceptional. I am extremely pleased with how everything went and the turnaround time.

                            Exhaust Specs: Everything is 304 stainless, 16ga (actually a little thicker), 3" mandrel bends.

                            3/8" turbo flange -> 30 degree 2.5" to 3" roll cone -> 3" v-band halfway down the downpipe -> flexpipe under passengers feet -> 24" stainless resonator -> 3" V-band before subframe -> 3" to dual 2.5" split -> Tips

                            Wastegate is also tied into the upper half of the downpipe.

                            He spent 25 hours to make it what it is, and I don't think it could get any better. I will get some more pictures later, before and after heat wrap!

                            My fuel lines should be here on Tuesday (after waiting over a month) and after that I cannot think of too much left to do before getting it on the road.

                            Started breaking in Tim's (Deadskittles) car, the built s52. That thing is a monster, 3/4 throttle in 3rd and the tires don't hold too well. Videos of that later as well!

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                              328ci
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                              #354

                              Cant contain my excitement

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                              • ClassEC
                                ClassEC
                                ClassE
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                                #355

                                Cannot wait to see pics, I've been trying to figure out the who/where/how of my exhaust for this winter!!!

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                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
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                                  #356

                                  I will be able to work on it tonight so I will get some pictures.

                                  The date stamp on your post is 12/31/1969 lol

                                  Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

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                                    GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGrey
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                                    #357

                                    So, I finally had some time to work on the car last night. Was able to get the exhaust out and wrapped, but did not get the exhaust back on entirely. My fuel lines (that decided to start leaking) will finally be here today so those will go in the car.

                                    Pictures!

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                                    So all in all I am super happy with how it turned out, and it most certainly came at a cost. The exhaust is crazy high up in the car for being 3" , as you can see the lowest spot is probably less than half an inch below the frame rail. Compared to what other exhaust I have seen it is very impressive.

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                                    • suspencefulS
                                      suspencefulS
                                      suspenceful
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                                      #358

                                      Looks awesome. Very good quality. You forgot pics of the tips!

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                                      • GunMetalGreyG
                                        GunMetalGreyG
                                        GunMetalGrey
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                                        #359

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                                        New fuel lines went in today as well!

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                                          328ci
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                                          #360

                                          This must be getting very close to being road ready

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