What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[704sw]

How long did it take you??

~5 hours, but I kept getting interrupted. I could probably do it more quickly next time.

Now you got me regretting not doing the starter as well

If you’re not super opposed to manifold removal it can be done 95% from above. It’s not something I’d be dying to do again, but it wasn’t terrible. My forearms look like I tried to pet a badger though.

Ugh... and now me too. 305k, maybe it's time...
I heard they can be rebuilt. Much cheaper than buying a new one.

I bought a brand new Bosch one from a (seemingly) legit retailer’s eBay store during one of the times Nate posted a 10-15% promo code. It ran me about $130 I think.

Awesome! Wish I had a garage to do it myself and save about $500...

Without the shade of a garage that would’ve been terrible. But I also couldn’t find a quote locally for very close to $500 or I might’ve been willing to pay it.

@704sw guess you found space in your garage huh? I was reading about how you really want to do the job on a cold car, so maybe coming over Saturday morning would have been a shit idea.

Yep I ran my brother’s family off this morning and I managed to get started after lunch. I can’t imagine doing that on anything but a cold engine.

[Sockethead]

Yikes! I better add that to my list for when I do my clutch... I got a big 'ol supercharger in the way... gonna be hard enough to do the clutch

[cornercarver]

Installed new Akebono ceramic pads and StopTech rotors yesterday... I was so sick of cleaning my wheels every other day that I just had to get some low-dust pads. I'll post impressions at some point... I'm hoping the slotted rotors will help offset some brake torque lost due to the ceramic pads...

[Fenrir]

Replaced the windshield cowl today. The rear window seals are next on the to-do list. That and sanding down the trunk.

[704sw]

Those StopTechs look nice. I have their blanks in the back and they’ve done very well at corrosion resistance. I’ll add them up front when it’s time.

[az3579]

I just replaced a set of StopTech slotted rotors up front. They got the job done... I wouldn't expect much with pedal feel with ceramic pads though, regardless of the type of rotor or caliper. My Hawk Performance Ceramic pads feel a little vague even with Wilwood calipers.

[ELCID86]

Now you got me regretting not doing the starter as well

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Ooh, yeah; while you were in there... #facepalm

[ELCID86]

~5 hours, but I kept getting interrupted. I could probably do it more quickly next time.



If you’re not super opposed to manifold removal it can be done 95% from above. It’s not something I’d be dying to do again, but it wasn’t terrible. My forearms look like I tried to pet a badger though.



I bought a brand new Bosch one from a (seemingly) legit retailer’s eBay store during one of the times Nate posted a 10-15% promo code. It ran me about $130 I think.



Without the shade of a garage that would’ve been terrible. But I also couldn’t find a quote locally for very close to $500 or I might’ve been willing to pay it.



Yep I ran my brother’s family off this morning and I managed to get started after lunch. I can’t imagine doing that on anything but a cold engine.

Www.yourmechanic.com did mine for between $500-600. New Bosch starter. He did remove the manifold.

[nextelbuddy]

I snagged this Porsche 996 4pot front and rear kit for $1200 locally. Came with calipers, adapter brackets, rotors and pads and SS lines. All bolted up nicely.



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[Rovert]

I snagged this Porsche 996 4pot front and rear kit for $1200 locally. Came with calipers, adapter brackets, rotors and pads and SS lines. All bolted up nicely.

I just want your car!!!