Z3 Coupe content
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for the rears? The Rogue Engineering reverse mount plates act as reinforcement plates while also allowing the nuts to be accessed from wheel well
Ohhhh I wasn't aware you were going with the Rogue setup! NVM then carry on!
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Rears are done.
started on the front passenger side. After some struggle with balljoint, got the control arm replaced with new poly offset bushing. Couldn't find my stupid 18mm socket or wrench, so waiting till tomorrow to install coilover. Then on to driver side.
Also, had to install a window ac unit because why not!
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+1 for an air conditioner in the garage!
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When I get a house, I am definitely going to be doing an A/C in the garage. Maybe a mini split if I can foot the bill.
Also, how do you like those 3 pod LED lights?
I looked into split system for heat and cool, but just couldn't afford something like that right now. I got this 12k btu window unit used for $100 which is more my speed, lol.
And I'm not sold on them. They do a great job for a normal garage that people just park in or use for storage. But for a garage that is used as a shop/working on stuff, not so much. Ill be replacing them with 6 high lumen strip lights eventually.
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Since BMW used red locktite on the strut bolts from factory and these are definitely original struts, lots of pb blaster and a torch were needed to remove the lower strut bolts. I eventually got it all done and went for a cruise. Feels good!
Sun didn't help the pics. Rear seems like a good height especially for just guessing on the adjuster position. Front can maybe come down just a tad still. All in all, I am very happy with it.
Still have to install the interior back together, but again, waiting for the paint/dye to show up.
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great improvement! never knew about the rogue engineering reverse mounts, neat idea. how do you keep the top bracket from pushing up into the cabin when trying to thread the nut on from the bottom?
Dan
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great improvement! never knew about the rogue engineering reverse mounts, neat idea. how do you keep the top bracket from pushing up into the cabin when trying to thread the nut on from the bottom?
That is a good question honestly. I had a bit of trouble with that and had to press it back down from inside the car, lol. I can only assume that once all the sound deadening and trim is back installed that it helps hold the plate down?
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My god I love it. I want one.
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Looks much better. Alignment/corner balance time!
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Looks much better. Alignment/corner balance time!
Yes! Once I pull the trigger on some sway bars...
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That is significantly better. Was there a sport suspension on the coupes that lowered a little more than what yours was?
I am not too sure about that, but want to say no. The Z3M had different suspension than the non-M obviously, but other than that I am not certain there was another option.
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Installed H&R sway bars with Ireland Engineering adjustable links today and man does that make a difference!! New bars are 28mm front/19mm rear compared to stock 26mm front/17mm rear. The flatness and response is like a go-kart. Can't wait to take it to Big Bear to get it all adjusted perfectly along with the coilovers. Gotta make an appointment this week.
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All the changes + alignment/corner balance will be fantastic
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My appointment at Big Bear is today at 1pm. Getting excited for sure!
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Don’t forget to get some gas before the corner balance
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