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So the superpro USA poly subframe bushings are backordered for 6-8 weeks. I am not waiting that long for them and I am not spending $200+ for a set.
I was semi okay spending $150 for a set but at this point i might order the oe rubber ones for $60 and call it a day.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
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Got the 3 diff bushings pressed into the subframe.
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Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Consigliere
Pressed in the 4 subframe mounts. Went with the Corteco rubber mounts.
Next up is the get everything back into the chassis
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Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Boss
#progress
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
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Got the subframe, trailing arms, parking brake assembly and new rotors installed. Went smooth and easy.
Also I rebuilt the drivers side axle with new boots and grease. Simple diy job.
However installing the axles back into the hubs has proven to be a major pita. Only got the passenger side in and that required having to use force from a trusty sledge hammer. The splines lined up and the axle slid in and then it just stopped moving. So hopefully no damage is done with banging on the outer joint of the axle to fully seat it into the hub. And praying the drivers side is a smoother procedure.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
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Last piece of the puzzle is to replace the csb and the guibo. Once these parts arrive from FCPeuro, the car will be back on it's wheels. Much excitement.
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Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Big Earner
Ah I still have to do this one too. Make sure to preload the csb!Originally Posted by Vas
Campieri
I learned something today: CSB = center support bearing and it should be replaced with the guibo. BTW, the guibo is on my to-do-list.
2005 IR / black / 6MT157,000 miles
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Got the guibo and the csb replaced. No records on file but both parts had the bmw logo stamped. Could be original or replaced early in the cars life.
But the guibo had stress cracks in the rubber and the csb had a dry bearing inside of the assembly.
Got both items replaced and the driveshaft back in the car.
Next up is to tackle the exhaust studs.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Consigliere
Finished up with the exhaust studs. Drilled them out and replaced with ss bolts and nuts that are flanged. Got the exhaust back on the car and did an eyeball alignment to be able to drive the car to the shop.
Feels good to have the car back on the ground.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
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