And it's done.
Had it balanced today. One of the wheels threw all its weights.
(must have been a new guy the first time around)
Now smooth as BUTTAH.
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And it's done.
Had it balanced today. One of the wheels threw all its weights.
(must have been a new guy the first time around)
Now smooth as BUTTAH.
I got 21mpg going thru the foot hills of Indiana in my Steptronic on the new I-69 that just opened.
Average speed ~85-ish.
I KNOW the 6M would get better mileage.
Car was also full of Xmas...
The manual.
Getting full cooling system overhaul, belts/pulleys/tensioners, comprehensive CCV, Vanos oil line, oil filter housing gasket, floor mats, shift knob, power steering refresh, and carbon...
Posts like that really make me want to up my camera skills.
And my camera.
Nice.
Today... a mother load of parts were ordered for my project ZHP.
I think a build thread can now begin.
I think I have spent the last 6 months (not really) on the paint correction for my black & nb ZHP.
Harbor Freight DA pads are great, but the orange cutting pads don't last.
Griot's orange cutting...
Completed an HID retrofit for one of my ZHPs and my dad's ZHP.
Installed Valeo projectors. No glue, original shrouds, original screws, and a slight bit of Dremeling.
FCABs
So, turns out that Coby is in Atlanta. I'm flying to Atlanta on Tuesday, and coming back on Thursday.
I talked to Mike and he is going to turn my wheel and arm rest around in the time I'll be...
Leatherique on both ZHPs, FCABs on one.
Ordering a Coby wheel and armrest cover today.
Oh and a new ZHP shift knob.
So
Dope
Absolutely love this.
Swapped out a busted (I accidentally busted it) muffler hanger this afternoon with an aftermarket one from FCP.
I think it was a CRP.
Going to install a new muffler bracket/hanger tonight after busting one while removing it for my BMW Performance muffler.
Enjoyed 200 miles of Indiana back roads.
In the sedan, it is awesome!
I have the M3 seats in my sedan and find the ability to flip the seat forward makes reaching behind the seat VERY easy.
If you have kids, the ability to move the seat...
Changed belts and pulleys with the Contitech kit. Pulleys are INA. Good stuff. My main tensioner pulley was very noisy. My AC pulley seemed perfect, however.
I have a Step and of course had to...
Stephen... any idea what oil and interval your car has used?
My update today... alignment at dealer.
$129.99 not bad.
Brought her home yesterday!
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