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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #147

    You can also use silicone to hold it in. I used Gorilla silicone in a pinch once as one of mine took off like a rocket when I was street sharking and my lip flexed my bumper. I'm going to sit and wait for Jason to chime in and say that silicone isn't to be used as a means of fastening something lol

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    • RekpointR
      RekpointR
      Rekpoint
      wrote on last edited by
      #148

      Earl said:

      You can also use silicone to hold it in. I used Gorilla silicone in a pinch once as one of mine took off like a rocket when I was street sharking and my lip flexed my bumper. I'm going to sit and wait for Jason to chime in and say that silicone isn't to be used as a means of fastening something lol

      For the m3 grill I am going to use the correct fasteners and some silicone for added measure.

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      • JdesignJ
        JdesignJ
        Jdesign
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        #149

        Silicone is NOT NOT NOT a glue, its a sealant. Meant for SEALING things. Like a gap. It has adhesive properties but its not meant to glue things.

        Do you use a spoon to cut your waffles in the morning?

        Do you brush your teeth with soap?

        Do you wear women's underwear?

        All of the above exaptations are possible, but its doesn't mean they are right. If you disagree, just continue doing what you have been and I will just look the other way. <<

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        👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
        ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
        🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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          B
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          #150

          What else is out there that works better than hot glue (which doesnt really work all that well) for plastics? I am looking for some new plastic bonding solutions myself

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          • patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1
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            #151

            El Snapo said:

            What else is out there that works better than hot glue (which doesnt really work all that well) for plastics? I am looking for some new plastic bonding solutions myself

            I've used plasticweld and that's worked pretty well for me.

            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*
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            • JdesignJ
              JdesignJ
              Jdesign
              wrote on last edited by
              #152

              El Snapo said:

              What else is out there that works better than hot glue (which doesnt really work all that well) for plastics? I am looking for some new plastic bonding solutions myself

              Say no more:

              http://bfy.tw/GhlA

              :shifty:

              SumBunny.jpg

              https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

              🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
              👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
              ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
              🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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              • RekpointR
                RekpointR
                Rekpoint
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                #153

                Got some measurements on the bavsound sub enclosure. I may start throwing one together. If it turns out nice I may start producing them for order depends tho....

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                • RekpointR
                  RekpointR
                  Rekpoint
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                  #154

                  Before I get ripped on... Yes I know.... I need a wash... Streets where I live hold sooooo much water. I give it a wash and by the time I get home it looks like this again.ac327cc7cbe8dc24154856890525fb0a.jpge539e6fcdb3fe7c821fe69daeadfba1b.jpg

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                  • KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRolls
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                    #155

                    I’ve washed my car 3(?) times in 4 years. You’re fine

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                    • P_RoloffP
                      P_RoloffP
                      P_Roloff
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                      #156

                      KaiserRolls said:

                      I’ve washed my car 3(?) times in 4 years. You’re fine

                      I can top that, I haven’t washed my daily in at least two years, although I did hose off the underbody once. Part of the problem is that it’s 18 feet long though, not worth the effort.

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                      • RekpointR
                        RekpointR
                        Rekpoint
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                        #157

                        First local Cars & Coffee is April 14th. That means I need to bust ass to do a bunch of things. Spring break starts week after next so nothing will be happening then. Going to be ordering a BUNCH of parts later today.

                        To do list.
                        Get midpipe
                        Get m3-fogdeletes painted
                        Sandblast/refinish/get tires mounted on style 32s
                        Do shifter bushings
                        Mount dinan exhaust + midpipe
                        Mishimoto rad + expansion tank
                        Mount m3 bumper on car
                        +Minor things like polish out my corner tails and sides. Mount new clips on m3 bumper.

                        All going to be done within 4 weeks hopefully. Sadly the dinan exhaust will be on the bottom of the list due to me doing it with the shifter bushings. Bahhhhhhhhhh

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                        • RekpointR
                          RekpointR
                          Rekpoint
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #158

                          Hahahaha. Big coolant puddle under my car.... Cant get the expansion tank open for the life of me. Im lucky I didn't overheat today because my radiator is officially FUCKED. Good thing I am leaving EARLY on Saturday for spring break. I have a rad on order so ill have a bunch of parts when I get back.

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                          • jc43089J
                            jc43089J
                            jc43089
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #159

                            Oh the joy of BMW cooling systems.

                            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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                            • RekpointR
                              RekpointR
                              Rekpoint
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #160

                              Back from vacation and got myself a forced early birthday present! Getting more stuff on Monday.c049a22f032a45322c3bf3c0ffd1d1a9.jpgc93c4a540b719bf74bd3f2703a766f00.jpg

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                              • B
                                B
                                B C
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #161

                                Whats in the smaller mishimoto box, that overflow tank? Or an intake boot?

                                I have the mishimoto intake boot. It sounds so good sitting in my driveway doing nothing

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                                • RekpointR
                                  RekpointR
                                  Rekpoint
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #162

                                  snap said:

                                  Whats in the smaller mishimoto box, that overflow tank? Or an intake boot?
                                   
                                  I have the mishimoto intake boot. It sounds so good sitting in my driveway doing nothing

                                  Haha that box is for the expantion tank. It's huge for the size of it.

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                                  • RekpointR
                                    RekpointR
                                    Rekpoint
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #163

                                    Coolant level sensor seems to be melted. Bought a new one. My rad looks fucked tho. Surprised I never overheated. Going to be buying a new guibo to install while I put on my exhaust/shifter bushings. Should I go OEM or get an upgraded one? I want to auto-X this summer if that makes a difference.700863082a8028a5ec56b3ebfbf96473.jpg867e8792ba63861358f2982c6729a626.jpgf64280d5d229470dd0383c9eccdf2ede.jpg557ef80b651d33d2687ad381e31b75db.jpg

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
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                                      #164

                                      No, dont get an upgraded gIUbo (named for its creator Giunti Boschi, not gUibo like guidos).

                                      The engine produces power in pulses. The giubo is one of the components that helps smooth these pulses out. The urethane/solid alum. giubos seem like a good idea only for drift/drag where you are kicking the clutch and have other driveline upgrades. Get a stock rubber one. Genuine BMW isnt even a requirement IMO. Im not sure what brand I bought 6 years ago but it has held up fine to some launches and hard driving at ~double the stock power.
                                      I had a chance to replace it yet again during my engine swap but it still looked new so in it went.

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                                      • RekpointR
                                        RekpointR
                                        Rekpoint
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #165

                                        snap said:

                                        No, dont get an upgraded gIUbo (named for its creator Giunti Boschi, not gUibo like guidos).

                                        The engine produces power in pulses. The giubo is one of the components that helps smooth these pulses out. The urethane/solid alum. giubos seem like a good idea only for drift/drag where you are kicking the clutch and have other driveline upgrades. Get a stock rubber one. Genuine BMW isnt even a requirement IMO. Im not sure what brand I bought 6 years ago but it has held up fine to some launches and hard driving at ~double the stock power.
                                        I had a chance to replace it yet again during my engine swap but it still looked new so in it went.

                                        Good deal! Ill be ordering a URO guibo!

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                                          #166

                                          I ordered a Uro ICV hose and was speedily rebuked. You may want to consider Meyle if you arent going genuine BMW on this.

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