WOLFN8TR'S ///M Project Thread!

[cakM3]

Here are a few rolling shots of Gary's ///M

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His car is so darned clean!

[BMWCurves]

Great shots!

[Sockethead]

Great shots Charlie! I bet they'd look good in B&W too....

[704sw]

That’s purty.

[holyc0w]

took a few pics of Gary's ///M today...



Love the bottom 3 from here. Car looks sharp. :cool

[Johnmadd]

Very nice Photos :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks guys. [emoji106]

[Karl Lazlo]

It's a real shame I was not active here when I lived in Vegas. Nice car and nice shots!

[cakM3]

Thanks Ray!!


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[danewilson77]

Very nice

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[WOLFN8TR]

It's been awhile since my last post. I've done some mods and upgrades. When I installed the Scorza CSL CF Center Console I didn't move the window switch from the door. I just installed another switch in it's place. I made a blank out of some ABS 1/8" sheet.



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Purchased a BMW Glove Box Flashlight Auxiliary Power Adapter from eBay. Nice having two 12v power sources.



Auxiliary Power Adapter
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Got a good deal on the BAVSOUND Stage 1 Speaker upgrade for $375 shipped during their Black Friday Sale. Sound proofed the door panels with some Noico 8 mil sound deadening mat. What a difference this made, sounds so good! I will be sending the BM53 to Baris for the 50 watt amp upgrade.



BAVSOUND Stage One
https://www.bavsound.com/Stage-One


Noico 80 Mil 18 Sqft Sound Deadening Mat
https://www.mokeyinternational.com/item/?id=B012B5EMGO


Carphonics Stage One Amp Upgrade
http://www.carphonics.co.uk/bm54upgrades.htm


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I swapped out the BC Coilover's for some Broadway Static 500S with Radial Bearings and 12K/16K Swift Springs. Also installed some Rogue Engineering RTAB'S and rear spring perch reinforcement plates. I went from the BC's with 8K/12K Springs to 12K/16K Swift Springs. I set the ride height at 13.25F and 13.0R. I was really surprised how well these ride with the stiffer spring rates.



Broadway Static 500S Coilover's
http://www.broadwaystaticsuspension.com/500s.htm


Rogue Engineering
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"Until Next Update, Wolf Out"

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[Rovert]

Going HAM!!!

[BMWCurves]

Nice! Does the extra outlet just sort of dangle in your glovebox or is there a normal way to mount it?

[Rovert]

^ I was thinking the same. That looks like an EU plug!

[WOLFN8TR]

It doesn't come with any mount. I currently have it up inside the glove box. It's long enough to be tucked underneath the center console.


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[danewilson77]

Damn. Just a bit going on up in here. Nice job.

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[Sockethead]

Looks like you're getting a little more travel with the new dampers too...

[johnrando]

Goos stuff Gary. Glad you like the BSW

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[cakM3]

Great updates Gary!! [emoji1417]


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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks guys...

When BP, John and Charlie were here during Veterans Day weekend we all went out to Nelson NV and took a ton of pictures. I submitted 4 of them for the 2018 M3FORUM Calendar. Two were chosen, one for the front cover and one for a month! Pretty sweet. Thanks again for the photos Charlie and a really fun weekend everyone.

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[nextelbuddy]

some mighty Fine M vehicles in there. thanks for sharing!

[WOLFN8TR]

some mighty Fine M vehicles in there. thanks for sharing!

Yes there is. Never thought my M3 would be amongst them someday. Crazy. How is the sweet sounding S54?

[cakM3]

... Never thought my M3 would be amongst them someday. Crazy.

I had all the confidence yours would be Gary :thumbsup ;)

[johnrando]

Congrats again!

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[WOLFN8TR]

The Schwaben fluid extractor is my new best friend! Why did I wait so long to buy one?

Still on sale at ECSTUNING, 25% off.

https://www.ecstuning.com/News/Schwaben_Fluid_Extractor_Oil_Change_Automatic_Tran smission_Fluid_Bleeding_Drain_15324/?trk_msg=FTVF1GJ00EJ4D512ODGS54AI2O&trk_contact=4LCN9B92UPDMA5363PSVM6OIE0&trk_sid=SPKGR54DTM5O1CBLKCTJN7LDKO&utm_source=emailcampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Schwaben+Fluid+Extractors+25%25+Off&utm_campaign=ECS_Holiday_Sale_Last_Day_01032017_TR _25463


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[Oli77]

Darn, that is nice, it has been on my wish list for a long time.
Does the documentation that comes with it require a regular old-fashioned oil change every now and then?

[WOLFN8TR]

Darn, that is nice, it has been on my wish list for a long time.
Does the documentation that comes with it require a regular old-fashioned oil change every now and then?

I would imagine that's a good idea. There was no documentation in the box which was strange.

[BADCLOWN]

how effective are those vs. changing oil from underneath?

[WOLFN8TR]

how effective are those vs. changing oil from underneath?

I would say pretty effective. The tubing goes all the way down and hits the bottom of the oil pan and it has really good suction. I'm still going to do the regular oil change method here and there.

[Sockethead]

I think it was Dane that tested by pulling the drain plug after pump out. If I remember right, it was negligible

[danewilson77]

Yes. I think I got a quarter cup out.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Ah good to know thanks.

[johnrando]

They are definitely easier and get almost all the oil out.

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[WOLFN8TR]

I haven't posted much lately as there really wasn't any updates.

Over the weekend I did some suspension work and some tuning via Martyn's Binary Tool. I was going to post some pictures and details today but this got severely derailed when FedEx showed up with two large boxes. They each weigh 100 lbs and are pretty large. I'm standing there in my 135 degree garage thinking WTF is in there? :eyetwitch
They are from Charlie. :scratchinghead


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[johnrando]

Oh yeah!!!!!!!!

:roundel

:bmw

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[WOLFN8TR]

Ok I'm going to brave the potential heat stroke and open up these boxes. Be back in a few!

[WOLFN8TR]

NO F’ing WAY!!!! ARC-8’s in HYPER BLACK WITH HANKOOK V12 TIRES!!!


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[cakM3]

Enjoy your new wheels Gary! :thumbsup You're the second forum member here that I have given a complete set of wheels to... I think you will love having these as they will change the look of your ///M :drevil

[WOLFN8TR]

Enjoy your new wheels Gary! :thumbsup You're the second forum member here that I have given a complete set of wheels to... I think you will love having these as they will change the look of your ///M :drevil
GIVEN? SERIOUSLY? NO WAY!!!

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[johnrando]

You didn't know????? Lolol

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[WOLFN8TR]

You didn't know????? Lolol

I was talking to Charlie awhile ago about buying these when I have the funds. ARC-8's in Hyper Black was on my list of rims I really wanted!

[fredo]

Congrats, Gary ! In for pics of yout M3 with the new shoes. :thumbup

[johnrando]

I was talking to Charlie awhile ago about buying these when I have the funds. ARC-8's in Hyper Black was on my list of rims I really wanted!Awesome!

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[cakM3]

In for pics of your M3 with the new shoes. :thumbup

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Can’t wait to see these wheels mounted to your ///M Gary [emoji41]


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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks again Charlie for the ARC-8’s, you almost gave me a heart attack yesterday. [emoji854]
I appreciate it more than you know. I felt like a kid again on Christmas Day!!

I have to replace a bad damper on the front first before I can mount them unfortunately. It’s on order and should be here soon. [emoji106]

I was looking at some pictures lastnight for Silver Grey M3’s with Hyper Black ARC-8’s to get an idea how they will look. Here’s a few. [emoji7]

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[704sw]

Congrats, those are going to look fantastic.

[Sockethead]

Congrats Gary! Well done Charlie!

[johnrando]

Gonna look awesome!

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks dudes, I can’t wait to get them mounted!

[cakM3]

Well done Charlie!

Thanks Rob! I think with the Silver Grey color of Gary's ///M these hyperblack ARC-8s will provide the look he's looking for. I doubt he will go back to his OE 19" wheels but he should still keep them. [emoji4]

[WOLFN8TR]

Now that I have some really nice rims I decided to go the stud route. I ordered a set of Apex 75mm round nose studs and some KICS R40 Lugs with Locks.

KICS R40 16+4 12x1.5mm Lug Nuts/Locks (https://www.rallysportdirect.com/part/lug-nuts/kic-31876k-kics-r40-16-4-piece-regular-color-12x1-50-lug-nuts)

APEX 75MM Round Nose Wheel Studs
(https://www.apexraceparts.com/apex-75mm-m12-bmw-5-lug-bullet-nose-stud-kit-black.html)


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[johnrando]

Oh wow, those are sweet! I got non-locking ones, but now considering alternatives.

[WOLFN8TR]

Oh wow, those are sweet! I got non-locking ones, but now considering alternatives.

Yes and a tad pricey. I like the fact theres locks with a matching set. I posted the link above where I got them from, best price I could find. Got them in two days.

[WOLFN8TR]

I decided to lower my spring rates on my Broadway Static 500S Coilovers. I had Swift 5” 11k (616 lbs) fronts and 5” 15k (876 lbs) rears. The car rides decent but as a DD I wanted a slightly better ride. I moved the 5”11k (616 lbs) fronts to the rear and bought a 6” 9k (504 lbs) for the front. I set the ride height at 13.5” front and 13.0” rear. What a difference, it rides so much better!




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[cakM3]

New wheels I recently donated to Gary.... I think they look great! What do you guys think?

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These wheels really show off their concave appearance. Changes the overall look of Gary’s car[emoji41]




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[Whammy]

:drool

[ZHPizza]

hot damn!

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks for posting the pics Charlie. I was going to lastnight but I was so dam tired from working out in the hot garage (110 Degrees ) for two straight days dialing in my suspension after installing these.

I set the ride height after swapping my spring rates to 13.5” F and 13”0 R. The car rode better but I was getting this hard hit on the drivers side rear. Got back home and found this.



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The drivers side spring has very little travel compared to the passengers side. So I basically removed everything and started over. What I found was interesting.

The under side of the control arm where the adjuster is bolted to is recessed and the washer that comes with the kit was bent inward. So I installed a bigger washer to avoid this from happening again and keep from breaking the control arm.


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The Rogue Engineering reinforcement plates were bent towards the tire not the top perch.


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I smashed the RE reinforcement plates flat again, bent the tab down so they stay secure inside the control arm. Then I fabricated some isolating shims out of 1/8” black ABS sheeting. These were installed under the RE plates and above the spring rubber damper.


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[BADCLOWN]

Wheels look amazing on there!

[az3579]

I love your engineering solutions. Why are your springs bent though? They look like they're not sitting straight.

[WOLFN8TR]

Basically because of my ride height vs the adjuster angle. It was way worse beforehand. I’m running a 5” 11k (616 lb. ) spring so there’s not much room for flex. This would more than likely fix this issue. But they are pricey ($280) and recommended only for racing applications.

Rogue Engineering Weight Jackers.

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[RUS_ZHP]

New wheels I recently donated to Gary.... I think they look great! What do you guys think?

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These wheels really show off their concave appearance. Changes the overall look of Gary’s car[emoji41]




Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk ProThey look amazing! Gray with silver wheels is pretty sweet combination

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[Newjack]

Basically because of my ride height vs the adjuster angle. It was way worse beforehand. I’m running a 5” 11k (616 lb. ) spring so there’s not much room for flex. This would more than likely fix this issue. But they are pricey ($280) and recommended only for racing applications.

Rogue Engineering Weight Jackers.

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Rogue Engineer makes really good stuff. Those parts may be pricey but at least you will have some peace of mind knowing you won't have to worry about it for a long time.

Car looks great Gary!

[johnrando]

Car looks amazing Gary! Love your suspension mods.

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[Sockethead]

+1 :)

[cakM3]

Car looks amazing Gary! Love your suspension mods.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks guys! :thumbup

Thank You again Charlie for these Sweet Wheels!! I drove the car to work today, man what a difference in the ride quality! Nice and smooth, nice and quite!

Good thing I didn't go to work yesterday some crazy drunk BEOUCH was destroying cars in the employee parking garage at work! She was using fire extinguishers and stanchions to smash windows and kick in door panels etc, 40 cars total before security busted her!

Oh man if that was my car I would of been SICK!!! Work actually paid to have Satellite AutoGlass come out and replace all of the broken glass.

[johnrando]

HOLY COW! Dodged a bullet.

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[fredo]

Wheels looks great. That's crazy about the parking garage incidents.

[cakM3]

Told you the new wheels will bring a huge difference in ride quality and feel! Regarding that idiot damaging cars in your employee parking lot... I hope the court will hold her financially accountable for what she did or she seriously needs to get her butt beat! Good thing you did not have your M3 in that parking lot yesterday...

anyway, glad you love your new wheels! :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya I’m so glad I called in that day!

Thanks Fredo...[emoji106]

I was off work the week of the 4th of July and planned a bunch of car maintenance. Swapping spring rates in my BWS 500’s from 11k/15k to 9k/11k, new Koyorad Radiator etc. Well I snapped the adjuster rod inside my front damper like an idiot when taking it apart! It’s broken in the full hard position! [emoji849]

So I called Broadway Static about getting it rebuilt on July 3rd and was quoted $100 but 10-15 to get it back. I said how much for a new one? Oh that’s $120...DONE!! I paid them on July the 6th and still don’t have a damper!! UGH!! So I just emailed they and get this reply. I’m livid!! [emoji35]

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[az3579]

What is the point of even rebuilding if the price difference between a rebuild and a new one is $120? Wow... they should reconsider their rebuild pricing. lol

[cakM3]

Patience Gary......patience..... ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Exactly! $20 come on. Whats funny is I told him I really need this ASAP so how much is a new one? Oh that’s $120. WHAT. Ok send it, I need it so I can get my alignment done so I don’t wear the new set of tires.

I wish I could just buy some patience.

[WOLFN8TR]

I finally got a chance to wash and wax the ride after dialing in the suspension to take some pictures of the ARC-8’s. [emoji2]

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[johnrando]

Looking good!

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[cakM3]

I finally got a chance to wash and wax the ride after dialing in the suspension to take some pictures of the ARC-8’s. [emoji2]

You should be saying took pictures of “my” ARC-8’s Gary [emoji12]


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[az3579]

You should be saying took pictures of “my” ARC-8’s Gary [emoji12]


Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk ProThey stopped being yours when you shipped 'em! [emoji12]

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[cakM3]

They stopped being yours when you shipped 'em! [emoji12]

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You missed the entire point of my post Botond.... SMFH

when I used the word “my” in my last post what I was saying is Gary should have said “my” referring to his ARC-8’s.... not my ARC-8’s......


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[WOLFN8TR]

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[ZHPizza]

my arc8's

[danewilson77]

Wheels look amazing on there!+1

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[WOLFN8TR]

Looking good!


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Wheels look amazing on there!

Thanks everyone. [emoji2]

[cakM3]

Told you Gary.....


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[WOLFN8TR]

Told you Gary.....

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[WOLFN8TR]

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[az3579]

Think you'll have these installed before the Veteran's Day meet??

[cakM3]

Refinish them in yellow Gary....


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[johnrando]

Confused. These fit on your M3 even though they are for Porsche?

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[az3579]

Confused. These fit on your M3 even though they are for Porsche?

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Porsche calipers are a popular upgrade for BMW guys through the use of custom brackets such as the ones sold by RallyRoad.

[johnrando]

Ah, cool!

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[WOLFN8TR]

Yes what BP said. I hope to have these installed by the November Meet funds permitting!

Charlie what about HOT PINK!!

996 Porsche BBK Upgrade for E46 M3
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=600427

[cakM3]

Charlie what about HOT PINK!!

I doubledog dare you to go with HOT PINK Gary!!!

[johnrando]

Wld look good! :)

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[az3579]

I doubledog dare you to go with HOT PINK Gary!!!


I TRIPLE TRIPLE TRIPLE dog dare you!!!

[cakM3]

I TRIPLE TRIPLE TRIPLE dog dare you!!!

ooops!!! Shit just got real here.... ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

How about like this with the rotor trim in Pink!! Or Lime Green!!

[az3579]

Looks like a winner.

[Sockethead]

Ugh! cannot let Kristen see those pics of the hot pink caliper/rotors...

[johnrando]

I'll ban her temporarily. :biggrin

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[Sockethead]

lol John we're safe... she forgot her password years ago :)

[sillieidiot]

i'd rock the hot pink. then when anyone asks about them, i'd tell them it thought it was red the whole time lol

[WOLFN8TR]

That’s a good idea. [emoji106]

[WOLFN8TR]

Got the “RED” Brembo Calipers. They’re in great shape so I will keep them RED. [emoji106]

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[cakM3]

Got the “RED” Brembo Calipers. They’re in great shape so I will keep them RED with the “Porsche” decal on it. [emoji106]

Fixed [emoji12]



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[WOLFN8TR]

NEGATIVE GHOSTRIDER

“WHITE or BLACK”

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[johnrando]

Def go w the Brembo decals

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[cakM3]

with red calipers go with the white decal Gary :thumbsup

[az3579]

White decal

[704sw]

White.

Black only looks good on bright silver and yellow/gold/bronze calipers IMO.

[WOLFN8TR]

White it is. That’s the one I picked as well. [emoji106]

[WOLFN8TR]

Installed the Apex studs and the KICS R40 Lug nuts finally. I originally bought all 75mm studs but with a 12.5mm spacer on the rear they didn’t come flush with the studs so I ordered a set of 90mm studs for the rear.


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Also cleaned up the Brembo calipers.

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Ran into an issue with two of the front dampers. They apparently didn’t use anti seize when installing them, they are stuck inside the pistons. I let them soak in some PB Blaster for awhile to see if they loosen up.

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[cakM3]

new lugs look perfect on your ARC-8's Gary! Awesome choice!! :thumbsup

[ZHPizza]

lug/stud fitment is top notch. well done.

[johnrando]

Beauty Gary!

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks...

[3ZHP]

The wheels look great!

The calipers, not so good!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Ya it’s kinda of a bummer. Only 18k on these and found that damper seized inside the piston. UGH!

Oh and some minor mods. I’m running 12mm spacers on the rear. I was getting some tire rubbing on hard dips and speed bumps. It was the typical spot, the rear bumper bolt and bracket. Bye Bye! [emoji112]

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Installed this finally. CTEK Mission Control Center. [emoji6]

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[WOLFN8TR]

I got a new QuickJack 5000 SLX for Xmas, used it to install some Turner Monoball RTABS. Also some Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights.

Turner Monoball RTAB's
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-555366-turner-motorsport-sealed-monoball-rear-trailing-arm-bushings-street/

Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bmw-e46-e39-led-fog-lights-morimoto-xb.html (https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bmw-e46-e39-led-fog-lights-morimoto-xb.html)




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LED FOGS

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LED FOGS & HEADLIGHTS

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[RUS_ZHP]

Quick jack is rad!


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[cakM3]

Looks great Gary! [emoji41]


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[johnrando]

Awesome. Liking the quickjack.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Awesome. Liking the quickjack.

Thanks me as well, so dam nice!

[WOLFN8TR]

Drove the Silver Grey (LoL) M3 yesterday to test out the new Turner RTAB’s. Immediately noticed the difference. The rear ended doesn’t wonder anymore under hard acceleration. It also feels like the suspension is functioning better overall. I know with the RE RTAB’s they do not allow for full articulation of the rear trailing arm. Well worth the cost.

I have some RE RTAB’s up for sale!


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[Sockethead]

What are the Turners? Monoball?

[WOLFN8TR]

Our sealed Monoball Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (RTAB) are the best solution for completely eliminating deflection and unwanted toe changes on the rear of the E36, E46, and Z4. While rubber and urethane bushings flex during load, the toe can change widely giving you nervous and unpredictable handling. These RTABs have a solid aluminum housing with a high-quality sealed OE bearing. These bushings were developed from years of competition use in various racing and HPDE events. There is simply no better RTAB unless your racing class rules prohibit the use of mono or spherical bearings.

The rear trailing arm bushings take a lot of abuse from acclerating, braking and cornering. The stock rubber bushings are just not up to the task of keeping rear wheel alignment in spec for very long, especially if you have upgraded to stickier tires and a better suspension. The pliable rubber flexes and twists which slows down reaction time and leaves you with a car that feels nervous and 'tail happy'. Urethane helps to control the alignment but issues with fitment, maintenance, and longevity keep us from recommending urethane on anything but a street car. We also offer a Delrin RTAB for cars that must conform to certain racing class rules. These sealed spherical bearings are the best at controlling rear toe alignment.

Our aluminum RTABs are very well made - high grade aluminum alloy and steel CNC'd out of a billet by an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, each component is either hardcoated or nickel plated. While multiple manufacturers offer two piece designs, our research showed that a one piece bushing is a better design featuring a sealed bearing to keep contaminants out extending the life of the bearing.
Features:
Key Benefits:


Rear Trailing Arm Monoball eliminates unwanted deflection, maintaining alignment settings and minimizing wheel hop.
Allows full rear trailing arm articulation for low friction movement and eliminates binding found in rubber and poly bushings.
Completely streetable: utilizes an OES Lemforder brand sealed, greased ball joint for an extremely long service life with no increase to NVH.


Design Features:


Housing: Billet CNC 6061-T6 aluminum, type II anodized for exceptional durability and corrosion resistance
Bearing: OE Mercedes/lemforder 2043520027 Sealed ball joint
Bearing inserts: CNC machined 303 stainless steel.
Rebuildable

[Sockethead]

How are they over square edged bumps? That seems to be where others complain about harshness...

[WOLFN8TR]

How are they over square edged bumps? That seems to be where others complain about harshness...

Thats where I noticed these work well, they allow proper movement of the RTA so it doesn't feel so harsh.

RTAB Thread
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=584111

[Sockethead]

Ok tnx!

[johnrando]

Grt info Gary, glad you like them!

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[WOLFN8TR]

I dowloaded and flashed the CSL 255 SMG Software. I now have both SMG tunes on the DME/ECU also Martyns SMG inertia update. What a difference in the shifting! A must have for SMG owners!

UPDATING THE SMG ECU TO RUN CSL ‘255’ SOFTWARE
https://www.ecuworx.co.uk/how-to/updating-the-smg-ecu-to-run-csl-255-software/
http://bmw-diagnostic-tool.blogspot.com/2015/09/bmw-e46-smg-coding-with-bmw-icom-winkfp.html

BMW SP Daten Files
https://mega.nz/#F!D9RSzQDQ!kfkRj1wG6VHRtemuG7Lv0g

[Rovert]

Yeah I have driven local friends car with just the Martyn tune and when I drove their cars I always felt something was missing. It was like a 70% of what I knew in my car. It’s nice to know that the 255 is the key to completing it.

[WOLFN8TR]

Yeah I have driven local friends car with just the Martyn tune and when I drove their cars I always felt something was missing. It was like a 70% of what I knew in my car. It’s nice to know that the 255 is the key to completing it.

I was actually very surprised by how much of a difference it made beings I already have the TTFS SMG Tune and Martyns SMG tweaks. Best part is this was FREE!!

[Rovert]

I feel sorry for the ones who have never been educated about this setup and have been totally brainwashed that it’s a garbage system because of other’s strictly negative views, let alone experience it with someone who knows the system so well that they can share the advantages and the disadvantages. Just as a manual would have too. I love this system a lot and it’s easy to diagnose with the right tools just as a manual is when you know what to feel for and listen to.

[WOLFN8TR]

Well said! :cheers

[WOLFN8TR]

Maintenance time! My LCA’s were starting to make some clunking noises while backing out of the driveway. The passenger side was toast and the driver side wasn’t any better. Also installed some new Lemforder FCAB’s. What a difference in handling!


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With the 120 summer days out here in Las Vegas it was time for a complete cooling system overhaul/upgrade. I decided on the Koyorad radiator. I’ve read nothing but good things on this forum and others. Also got a Spal 2082 electric fan and some N15 fan brackets to mount it to the Koyorad. The mounts are pretty dam nice! Also got a new OE water pump, Tsat and new INA pulleys and Conti belts. I upgraded all of the Orings to Hi-Temp Silicone ones. Topped off the cooling system with a 80/20 mix of water vs coolant.


Koyorad Radiator
https://www.tunersports.com/koyo-hh-series-radiator-hh422675_p61101.html

N15 Electric Fan Mounts
http://n15design.com/product/n15-design-e46-m3-electric-fan-mount/?v=7516fd43adaa

Spal 2082 Fan
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Installed a new Rogue Engineering High Pressure Vanos Line.

Rogue Engineering Vanos Line
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Cleaned up the engine bay. All done!

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[Will]

Nice!! I love seeing these cars get some TLC. :thumbsup

[///Mvious]

Nice work...and parts!...love this car

[fredo]

Well done. :thumbup

[johnrando]

Wow, lots of nice werk!

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks Dudes. [emoji109]
It was a bunch of work but so worth it in the end. Bring on the 120 degree heat!!

[3ZHP]

Sounds like a lot of work that resulted in a lot of piece of mind. [emoji106]

Crappy connection here at work so, I’ll have to check out the pictures later!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Hey Guy hope all is well. Yep it’s was a bunch of work but you get that great feeling of accomplishment afterwards. [emoji6]

[cakM3]

I like seeing quality progress like this... I may just have to do the same thing since I still have some work to do on my M3... great job Gary! :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks Charlie. [emoji109]
Hey I have the plastic fan bracket and the Hi-Temp orings for your M3. [emoji41]

[cornercarver]

Nice fan and radiator! Something to consider though; at lower speeds and in traffic you’re probably giving up 20-30% of the cooling capacity without a shroud that covers the entire radiator.

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie. [emoji109]
Hey I have the plastic fan bracket and the Hi-Temp orings for your M3. [emoji41]

Awesome!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Nice fan and radiator! Something to consider though; at lower speeds and in traffic you’re probably giving up 20-30% of the cooling capacity without a shroud that covers the entire radiator.

Well thats not something I've noticed. Yesterday sitting in traffic and outside temp of 106 the car was right at 195 degrees. So far this setup works great!

[WOLFN8TR]

Well the new cooling system upgrades are working great!

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[johnrando]

Great!

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[WOLFN8TR]

I was having systems of a blown head gasket on my M3. My cooling system was pressuring within minutes of starting the car. The car runs great and doesn’t over heat whatsoever even with our 105 degree weather.

So I decided to take the cooling system back apart and inspect the orings and water pump gasket to see if they were causing the issue. I changed out all 4 of the orings behind the water pump with some Viton Orings. This fixed the problem.

Turns out ECSTUNING sent me two different sizes for the two orings on the small hard pipes, one 16x3 and one 18x3. The 16x3 oring was on the lower hard pipe that comes from the expansion tank and was sucking air causing the system to pressurize. It also caused major cavitation and was eating up the inside of my Brand New water pump and Tstat.

I wasn't too happy having to tear apart my entire cooling system again due to a undersized Oring but at least it wasn’t a blown head gasket.



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16x3 and a 18x3mm Oring!


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[Will]

I saw this on m3f, glad you got it sorted out and that it wasn't a head gasket like the OP in that thread.

[WOLFN8TR]

I saw this on m3f, glad you got it sorted out and that it wasn't a head gasket like the OP in that thread.

I can't even imagine having to DIY a head gasket! I got lucky for sure.

[johnrando]

That is awful, so glad you sorted it out!

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[WOLFN8TR]

It's been awhile since I posted any updates, here's some new additions. I finally got the Brembo BBK installed.

The front calipers were sent off to Rally Road for machining to remove 5.5mm off the mounting surface to fit the larger 345mm rotors. You have to swap the crossover lines and here is where I ran into issues. The line was cross threaded into the front caliper, I had to use an impact to remove it and it took all of the threads with it! UGH!! The biggest problem was it's one of the machined calipers so I had to be very careful repairing it or it would cost me another caliper and the cost to send it off for machining! I had to drill and tap the caliper to insert a helicoil Beings the port is tapered this had to be done without messing up the taper on the inside of the port. This consisted of making a jig so I could operate! Drill an oversized hole, dremeled the excess at the back, tap and then clean out the back again with the dremel so the bleeder will seat properly. Also the helicoil had to be cut as it was to long. Beings it’s SS and made with precision so you can thread a bolt into it made it very difficult to get it cut down just right. Talk about stressful but in the end it worked!

I was going to paint them a different color but the Red Brembo paint was in such good shape I decided to just keep them red and applied VHT clear. Baked them at 200 degrees to cure the clear coat. Went with some silver Brembo hi-temp decals. Also polished the crossover lines, pins and pad stops. "M3 now has 135k on it"


Porsche Brembo 996 BBK Conversion DIY:
https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/3153-porsche-brembo-996-bbk-conversion

Parts:
Brembo 4 Piston Calipers
CSL Slotted rotors, 345mm front and 325mm rear rotors.
Rally Road brackets and SS brake lines
SS Rotor screws and bleeders
Texture brake pads
DOT 4 brake fluid

Total Cost is approx $1500

Rally Road:
https://www.rallyroad.net/collections/e46brakes



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"Brake Caliper Surgery"

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"Cut the dust cover to fit the larger Brembo calipers"

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"345mm CSL vs the 325mm OE Rotor"

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"Finished Brembo's"

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"Fronts"

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"Rears”

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"All Done"

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[Will]

Nice!! Pretty amazing repair job. How many miles do you have on them so far? What are your initial impressions?

[BADCLOWN]

ECS can take a fat one, they blow. Sorry you had to go thorough that

[cakM3]

ECS can take a fat one, they blow...

yep.....

[johnrando]

Beauties!!!! And, nice werk gettin em there.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks guys. [emoji106]

Ya the ECS guys really let me down sending mismatched Orings. [emoji35]

I have about 500 miles on them so far. The brake feel is better with an increase in stopping power and less brake fade when they get hot. To me the best part is the “Bling”. [emoji41]

[WOLFN8TR]

Add me to the BlueBus crew! Installed this bad boy to replace the Intravee II. Love it!! [emoji106][emoji106]

https://www.bluebus.dev

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UPDATED THE UI: [emoji41]

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[cakM3]

Installing BlueBus... so easy even Gary can install it ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Installing BlueBus... so easy even I can install it

Totally…[emoji12]

[cakM3]

Installing BlueBus... so easy even Gary can install it ;)

I see what you did there [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]


looks good! :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Went for a sunset drive. Las Vegas is over the mountain to the right. Solar power plant in the distance. Charlie, John and BP will recognize the area. Close to the ghost town by the river.

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[cakM3]

Went for a sunset drive. Las Vegas is over the mountain to the right. Solar power plant in the distance. Charlie, John and BP will recognize the area. Close to the ghost town by the river.

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That picture is an amazing shot! My wheels look great on your car :cool

[WOLFN8TR]

I got a custom built BMW E46 M3 Silver Metallic Coupé with working LED Brake and Headlights. Made by Solido, it’s a 1/18 scale.

“Mini Me” [emoji23]

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[cakM3]

Nice!!! :thumbsup

[fredo]

:like

[BADCLOWN]

That model is VERY cool. Nice work by whoever made it

[WOLFN8TR]

I found it on eBay, apparently the guy mods them as a hobby. He has many different models.

https://www.ebay.com/str/polightcustomcars?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=aYJI9wROSCi&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=CjtdUZn2QzS&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY