UdubBadger's "WEGOHAM" Build Thread

[Avetiso]

I've never heard of them needing to be replaced
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[ryankokesh]

I've never heard of them needing to be replaced

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[bcleaver]

Thought a bent lower control arm was somewhat common. I had one on my car, and it's often a symptom of someone tying the car down by them, and they are pretty soft. A bad rear trailing arm would be uncommon.

Either way, if it's the lower control arm a quick inspection to see if it's 'straight' will tell you. Also, a lot of positive camber would be another indication as it connects to the bottom of the hub and if it bends would pull the bottom of the tire inward. This is info for the 330, and I assume the setup in the rear on the m is similar

[UdubBadger]

Cool sounds like they're good then. Ordered my bushings already. Went with Meyle HD and Turner shims.


Hopefully this camber plate situation is fixed soon and is a permanent one for the alignment issues. I'd really love to move on from all of this.

[UdubBadger]

Car still at Firestone. Camber plates still need to be flipped.


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[Hornung418]

Did they install them backwards?

From a GS3, this was sent.

[UdubBadger]

Shop in Ohio removed struts to tighten them and installed them 60 degrees counter clockwise off from where they should've been.


Fixed that but it still feels like it might be off a little.

Mechanic is out of town this week so I'm gonna see what happens and might replace a tie rod if its still bad. The next step after that would be ditch the front 18x9 rims and 255s and go back to 18x8 and 225 fronts.


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[Avetiso]

:foottap anything new?

[UdubBadger]

Waiting on replacing RTABs, tie rods and rotors. Been super hot out so haven't gotten to rotors. Gonna send it somewhere for the RTABs and rods.

Have a little surprise in store this weekend too. ;)

[ryankokesh]

Oh, that's a surprise? Oops. :shifty


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[UdubBadger]

Oh, that's a surprise? Oops. :shifty


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Now I expect you to be here to help.


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[danewilson77]

Oh, that's a surprise? Oops. :shifty


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Now I expect you to be here to help.


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Lovers quarrel.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[UdubBadger]

This kid is the worst D.

He tells me he will go to the Hawks parade, then when I ask him about it again this morning he says trains are too messed up so he's staying home.

Then he sends me pics of the rally from his office building.

:rolleyes


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[danewilson77]

This kid is the worst D.

He tells me he will go to the Hawks parade, then when I ask him about it again this morning he says trains are too messed up so he's staying home.

Then he sends me pics of the rally from his office building.

:rolleyes


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[UdubBadger]

Surprise fell through :(


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[328ioc]

Surprise fell through :(


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Lame sauce.

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[UdubBadger]

Rotors day!


9303
And yes that's my work


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[UdubBadger]

So rotors are on, took extra time because I had a seized set screw I had to drill out.

The feel light as hell compared to the old stock ones.

[danewilson77]

So rotors are on, took extra time because I had a seized set screw I had to drill out.

The feel light as hell compared to the old stock ones.

We'll done brutha.

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[Pip]

Keep up the good work Seth! Can't wait for the day you post some pics.

[UdubBadger]

Ya not as inclined to shoot it till its done but here are the new rotors and gunmetal oem 18's

9398

[ryankokesh]

Nice!


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[DSC-off]

Seth, if you haven't selected your RTABs yet, I did a fair amount of reading on the subject and found the Vorshlag shim set with OEM bushings to be the best combo for daily street use (link (http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_26&products_id=59)). I put them on my M3 and there was no noticeable increase increase in NVH (they did completely stop my crazy fast/weird rear tire wear). Plus they install in the stock mount unlike the kit from Turner. The shims keep the bushing from deflecting too much and should prolong the life of the bushing significantly.

If you don't mind the NVH then there are a whole host of Polyurethane bushings that will last approximately forever, but from the posts and videos I found it seemed like it was a quite noticeable change in NVH from the back of the car.

[derbo]

Seth, if you haven't selected your RTABs yet, I did a fair amount of reading on the subject and found the Vorshlag shim set with OEM bushings to be the best combo for daily street use (link (http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_26&products_id=59)). I put them on my M3 and there was no noticeable increase increase in NVH (they did completely stop my crazy fast/weird rear tire wear). Plus they install in the stock mount unlike the kit from Turner. The shims keep the bushing from deflecting too much and should prolong the life of the bushing significantly.

If you don't mind the NVH then there are a whole host of Polyurethane bushings that will last approximately forever, but from the posts and videos I found it seemed like it was a quite noticeable change in NVH from the back of the car.


I agree with this one. I had the Vorshlag ones and literally need to undo 4 bolts on the bottom to get them installed. Alignment is a must since those bolts are the alignment bolts but after that, there isn't much else.

The turner ones look sturdier but I don't see it being an issue with the vorshlag since they are snug in there. I had the vorshlags and running the turners now (since its been installed on the rear end i got)

[UdubBadger]

Thanks guys.

I actually already went with AKG 90a polys cuz they are local... And they are the shit.

Hoping to get them in this week.

[Torxuvin]

If you don't mind the NVH then there are a whole host of Polyurethane bushings that will last approximately forever, but from the posts and videos I found it seemed like it was a quite noticeable change in NVH from the back of the car.

I didn't notice an increase in NVH with my powerflex poly rtabs.

[UdubBadger]

Well I am happy to report the akg RTABs are in, new tie rods are in, a loose control arm bolt has been replaced and tightened up and the car drives VERY firm and straight now. Alignment finally showed proper numbers all around. The only issue is the front left wheel still rubs the smallest amount which could be an issue pertaining to the bumper being misaligned.

Next steps in rehab will likely be:

Fix leaking engine bolt in back of motor
Replace windshield trim
Replace front bumper with euro one (no side markers) and paint
Hood respray
Touch up of other small paint issues

Will also need to secure some winter tires by October.

[danewilson77]

Next steps in rehab will likely be:

Fix leaking engine bolt in back of motor


Good werk Seth. Can you elaborate on this one? :dunno

[UdubBadger]

Only slightly. Mechanic told me a while back my main seal was going bad, drops of oil found on ground and protective plate under car. I looked into it more on m3f.net and it seams a washer on a bolt in the back of the engine commonly goes bad and leaks a bit. When he had the car this week he visually confirmed it was the leak from the bolt but couldn't get to it to swap with the new bolt without dropping the entire exhaust. He didn't have a lift available so it would have been a big hassle and I wasn't paying him much so I told him to hold off. If things go well at work this month might treat myself to a 3 section exhaust so I will replace the bolt then when it's all off the car and easily accessible.

[johnrando]

Werk, doin' werk. :thumbsup

[derbo]

The car is coming along nicely Seth!

[Avetiso]

Glad you got the alignment down.

[UdubBadger]

Thanks guys. Just spoke with the Carnica guys here at work (touch up specialists) and will be getting her all touched up for $100 next week. This will NOT include the hood and front bumper (which needs to actually be replaced completely) but those will get resprayed together when I have a chunk of $ to throw down on it. Unless anyone knows of a very good condition Imola M3 bumper for sale. :dunno

[UdubBadger]

Ello gents.


Happy to say there will be a few nice updates by end of next week!

I did have the car touched up and excluding the front bumper and hood she's looking a lot better now.

[fredo]

Very good recommendations for the Carnica guys. In for "after" pictures:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carnica-des-plaines

[UdubBadger]

Hahaha we'll not sure you can even tell... Just some spot touching was all.

[UdubBadger]

Got my guibo in the other day. Ordered a clutch lever bushing from Turner and have some $ from parts sales. Gonna get some stuff done soon!

[Avetiso]

Can't wait to see, Seth. This thread has been quiet.

[UdubBadger]

Slow but steady progress. Trying to decide where to put the money I dedicate for it each month.


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[Hermes]

I see no pictures

;)

[mimalmo]

Awesome pictures dude.

http://molempire.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/happy-troy.gif

[UdubBadger]

I see no pictures

;)

Get off your phone then ;)


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[johnrando]

Not on phone, don't see any new pics.

[danewilson77]

Slow but steady progress. Trying to decide where to put the money I dedicate for it each month.


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I see no pictures

;)


Get off your phone then ;)


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Not on phone, don't see any new pics.

Not seeing them either. New sig pic looks great though.

[UdubBadger]

Well that was the one I was referencing :p

I have more but those are for Coby to release.

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[danewilson77]

Well that was the one I was referencing :p

I have more but those are for Coby to release.

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Lol.

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[derbo]

Nice new sig.

[az3579]

I have more but those are for Coby to release.


Pics. NAO.

[UdubBadger]

Pics. NAO.

Sorry not gonna breach that one after he was nice enough to work with me.

Sending the disc out this weekend, her should have soon and share.


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[az3579]

Sorry not gonna breach that one after he was nice enough to work with me.

Sending the disc out this weekend, her should have soon and share.


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Sorry I am not sure what you're talking about... you had a photoshoot?

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[UdubBadger]

Shot some stuff for Coby yes.


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[JupiterBMW]

You mean to tell me I log into this thread via satellite internet to see pics of awesome M3, and I get nothing...?

Seth, this is nonsense! :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

If I had this car in the condition I wanted there would be a thread about 4 pages long full of pix.

She still needs some work though


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[UdubBadger]

For all the angry haters who want more pix ;)


Attended BIG MEAT 2013 this weekend which is a euro meet/bbq (Kokesh can vouch for the BBQ) put on by a friend in conjunction with some sponsors I am hooked up with. I decided that since it's proceeds were for charity that C Withers Media Chicago (my branch) would also sponsor as well as shoot some stuff that will be sent into Roundel Magazine (apparently located less than a mile from my front door) for possible coverage in one of their upcoming issues.

Here is one of the images I plan on sending in.

https://sphotos-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1186786_698447201193_1126060407_n.jpg

[Hermes]

I wasn't hating, and nice shot

[zhpnsnv]

Beautiful shot! And "upcoming issue" of Roundel = three months from now, just so you're aware. Unless they've changed their deadline/to press timelines, that is.

[derbo]

the lens flare reminds me of Star Trek Into the Darkness and JJ Abrahams lens's flare infatuation.

[johnrando]

:like the pic

[danewilson77]

For all the angry haters who want more pix ;)


Attended BIG MEAT 2013 this weekend which is a euro meet/bbq (Kokesh can vouch for the BBQ) put on by a friend in conjunction with some sponsors I am hooked up with. I decided that since it's proceeds were for charity that C Withers Media Chicago (my branch) would also sponsor as well as shoot some stuff that will be sent into Roundel Magazine (apparently located less than a mile from my front door) for possible coverage in one of their upcoming issues.

Here is one of the images I plan on sending in.

https://sphotos-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1186786_698447201193_1126060407_n.jpg

:drool

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[Vas]

In for more pictures.

Imola looks soo good.

[az3579]

Imola FTMFW. :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Thanks guys... Isn't it amazing that the car can drive itself?


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[ryankokesh]

BBQ was insanely good.

Awesome pic! Where's mine?


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[UdubBadger]

Yours didn't come out sorry :p


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[ryankokesh]

Doh!


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[UdubBadger]

planning some mount replacements. Any recommendations from the peanut gallery? Was going to do Rogue Engineering trans mounts and stock M3 motor mounts unless someone has some better ideas.

[derbo]

planning some mount replacements. Any recommendations from the peanut gallery? Was going to do Rogue Engineering trans mounts and stock M3 motor mounts unless someone has some better ideas.

Exactly what I have. :) Best choice for least amount of NVH. I think the E92 motor mounts now supercede the E46 M3 part numbers.

[UdubBadger]

Thanks bud, decided to just to oem for comforts sake.


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[derbo]

Thanks bud, decided to just to oem for comforts sake.


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I chose the RE mounts as they were designed to minimized NVH while minimizing movement. The design is a cylinder rather than an hour glass shape like the OEM ones.

RE
http://www.rogueengineering.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/tranny_mounts/mounts_300.jpg

oem
http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/qwvyy.msqrh/v/vspfiles/photos/22316799331E46-2.jpg?1360138842

[UdubBadger]

yeah good point. damn it. well I guess I'll just send them back to Evan when they get here and order that set from Turner. Thanks for the help.

[UdubBadger]

I'm debating doing SS lines, fluid and new pads today.

I probably should seeing as I have some free time.

[UdubBadger]

oh look... a rare photo opt

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10473&d=1379782439

[Avetiso]

Nice.

[danewilson77]

I'm debating doing SS lines, fluid and new pads today.

I probably should seeing as I have some free time.

Agree. Get off the couch.

[UdubBadger]

actually gonna wait. just ordered a SS clutch line and only feel like bleeding once so I'll wait to do it all together next weekend. Gonna watch my Badgers instead today.

[UdubBadger]

This
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/y9ymu8ar.jpg

Makes this
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/u5y4aqe4.jpg


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[danewilson77]

Wizardry!

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[johnrando]

Love it!

[JupiterBMW]

Great photo. :thumbsup

[Imola.ZHP]

WIN!

[zhpnsnv]

That is really cool!

[UdubBadger]

thanks guys, just having some fun. :)

[cakM3]

Seth....love the shots you are doing of your ///M! I hope to be able to do this someday :thumbsup


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[UdubBadger]

Seth....love the shots you are doing of your ///M! I hope to be able to do this someday :thumbsup


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Thanks Charlie, anytime you're out here I'd be happy to show you how it's done.

I'm also for hire ;)
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[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie, anytime you're out here I'd be happy to show you how it's done.

I'm also for hire ;)
:caseyshrug

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Seth, I will make plans to come out next summer in my ///M :thumbsup I have relatives out that way...:)

I would love to learn how to photograph like this :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

Done deal


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[johnrando]

If you're in Socal sometime again, I'd love to use you.

[UdubBadger]

If you're in Socal sometime again, I'd love to use you.

You're quite the flirt there Rando. ;)


I've been meaning to get back out there soon. Just hard to line up paying work from 2000 miles away.


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[johnrando]

lol. Totally get that, just keep us posted. I'm sure some other members could meet up too.

[UdubBadger]

Surely.

Maybe I'll start a tuning and photo interest thread to see if I can make it out there.


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[UdubBadger]

Damn went to go do trans mounts today and didn't realize exhaust had to be dropped.


Fail on my part. Guess I'm taking the car in for this stuff after all.


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[derbo]

I always thought you didn't need to? Maybe it's different on a s54


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[UdubBadger]

I always thought you didn't need to? Maybe it's different on a s54


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Exhaust section 1 was covering the part where they were mounted so yeah, must be M3 or maybe coupe/vert specific cuz the vid I saw on DIY didn't mention it at all.


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[UdubBadger]

Doh, just found madrussian's DIY. Gotta take off heat shield then it's possible. Fack


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[derbo]

Exhaust section 1 was covering the part where they were mounted so yeah, must be M3 or maybe coupe/vert specific cuz the vid I saw on DIY didn't mention it at all.


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Sounds like it, since I remember just easily removing mine when i did my transmission mounts.

[UdubBadger]

No worries, likely dropping off my car at iND today or tomorrow anyway so I'll just let them handle it.


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[UdubBadger]

Winter tires come in today... need to decide on winter rims or just using the 18x9 set of OEMs I have now and getting something else for summer in April.

[az3579]

Winter tires come in today... need to decide on winter rims or just using the 18x9 set of OEMs I have now and getting something else for summer in April.

I like the latter option better. Use these for the winter.

[3ZHP]

I ran with some Tirerack wheels, liked the fact that I could use them as needed and didn't have to worry about damaging them.

[UdubBadger]

I like the latter option better. Use these for the winter.

Issue is 9" is pushing the width of running 225 wide snow tires. I have a deal with a wheel company in the works to shoot for them so I could end up with a set of 8.5" rims for winter and a staggered set for summer on the house.


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[az3579]

Issue is 9" is pushing the width of running 225 wide snow tires. I have a deal with a wheel company in the works to shoot for them so I could end up with a set of 8.5" rims for winter and a staggered set for summer on the house.


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I have 225's on my 8.5 rears (Style 68) and they're fine. Would that half inch make a difference?
Yeah, it's a little stretched but it's nothing like those crazy VDub guys! :biggrin

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/49695F3A-44DC-426F-9157-5603C36F0B2E-13920-0000140EDDA635DB.jpg

[UdubBadger]

Yes because look how stretched yours already are!


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[az3579]

They're not that stretched... lol

[UdubBadger]

The point is tire rack lists 8.5" as max width for 225s so I will be stretching them past what I'd like to if I run 9" rims.


That photo makes it look like you have 0 sidewall protection from tires on rim and I'd like to avoid needing wheel repair every other month.


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[Hermes]

Seth, why not run a 245 or 255?

[UdubBadger]

Way too wide for winter plus got a steal of a deal in these 225s which is optimal size anyway.


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[az3579]

The point is tire rack lists 8.5" as max width for 225s so I will be stretching them past what I'd like to if I run 9" rims.


That photo makes it look like you have 0 sidewall protection from tires on rim and I'd like to avoid needing wheel repair every other month.


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Protection from what, exactly? Are you worried about curbs?

[danewilson77]

Protection from what, exactly? Are you worried about curbs?

No. Rough roads. Bent/cracked rims.

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[az3579]

No. Rough roads. Bent/cracked rims.

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There's plenty of meat there, so I don't see it being a concern... :dunno
Thanks for the clarification though DeeDub.

[UdubBadger]

Protection from what, exactly? Are you worried about curbs?


No. Rough roads. Bent/cracked rims.

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Both actually. And again if you stretch too much the sidewall issues can arise, tires more likely to blow out, wear faster and also corner poorly.

Manufacturer said 225 blizzak good for up to 9" rim but obviously 8.5" would be safer.



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[ryankokesh]

off topic, but which blizzaks are you going with?

[UdubBadger]

Not OT

LM60s


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[UdubBadger]

Car is at iND getting fixed up.

They found a crack in the rear floor so subframe reinforcement will be next on the list, likely early next month.


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[cakM3]

How bad was the subframe crack Seth? The rear subframe on my ///M has been reinforced from a previous owner.....don't know too much about it though just that the rear subframe was reinforced...

[UdubBadger]

Not horrible Chuck, hairline, but needs to be addressed in the near future before it gets worse.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/musuqy5e.jpg


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[Avetiso]

At least you caught before it got worse.

[UdubBadger]

For sure. Should have her back on Monday and driving like a champ. Then I'll send her back while I'm out in SD


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[Vas]

Are you having plates welded in?

[UdubBadger]

Yeah in a few weeks


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[UdubBadger]

Items replaced

OEM engine mounts
Rogue trans mounts
OEM front diff mount
flex disc
center driveshaft mount and bearing
UUC clutch arm bushing
Stoptech pads
Stoptech SS lines
UUC clutch line
Super Blue fluid

And FINALLY got to the leaking constant pressure bolt in the back of the engine that's left a small pond of Castrol on my driveway over the last 4 1/2 months.

The car feels so nice, firm and solid over bumps, brakes well, clutch is firm also. Glad I just decided to get it done.

Next is the subframe and maybe som exhaust goodies.





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[johnrando]

:like

[Johal E32]

Items replaced

OEM engine mounts
Rogue trans mounts
OEM front diff mount
flex disc
center driveshaft mount and bearing
UUC clutch arm bushing
Stoptech pads
Stoptech SS lines
UUC clutch line
Super Blue fluid

And FINALLY got to the leaking constant pressure bolt in the back of the engine that's left a small pond of Castrol on my driveway over the last 4 1/2 months.

The car feels so nice, firm and solid over bumps, brakes well, clutch is firm also. Glad I just decided to get it done.

Next is the subframe and maybe som exhaust goodies.





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ohhhhh.
How do you like the SS clutch line and Rogue Tranny mounts?

I was going to do both along with E90 M3 engine mounts soon.

[Avetiso]

Car's coming around, eh, Seth?

[UdubBadger]

ohhhhh.
How do you like the SS clutch line and Rogue Tranny mounts?

I was going to do both along with E90 M3 engine mounts soon.

Can comment on the mounts as I don't know what non worn oem ones felt like but these are nice and stiff without noticeable NVH.

The clutch feels a bit tighter than before which is preferred, though it's not a drastic change.


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[UdubBadger]

Car's coming around, eh, Seth?

It's getting there. The strange thing is that it isn't really modded all that much. Lol.


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[derbo]

It's getting there. The strange thing is that it isn't really modded all that much. Lol.


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Thats a good thing Seth. :)

[Pip]

Are you eurocharged yet?

[derbo]

Of all the people, I think Seth should be the FIRST to eurocharge all his cars LOL.

[Pip]

Of all the people, I think Seth should be the FIRST to eurocharge all his cars LOL.

I agree :). However, the only reason I think this is because I'm hoping he gets a discount on tuning. If I were closer to the Bay I would've already had another tune from eurocharged to take advantage of the afe intake and tse3 exhaust.

[UdubBadger]

Are you eurocharged yet?

Nope not yet. I have my my genius already but just wanted to get everything fixed up first.


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[UdubBadger]

I agree :). However, the only reason I think this is because I'm hoping he gets a discount on tuning. If I were closer to the Bay I would've already had another tune from eurocharged to take advantage of the afe intake and tse3 exhaust.

Well the employee discount is pretty nice.

$Free.99


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[UdubBadger]

Decided it was time to release these from a few months ago.

10903
10906
10905
10904
10907

[danewilson77]

:drool

[Pip]

Looks awesome Seth. I love the alcantara knob.

[cakM3]

Seth...the ///M is starting to look awesome! :thumbsup


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[UdubBadger]

Thanks boys. Hoping after this subframe fix I'll be able to spend some time on doing the fun upgrades again.

[johnrando]

:drool

+1

[az3579]

http://riptidelab.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/inMyPants.jpg

[Imola.ZHP]

Very nice!

[Stigissimo]

Photos are so drool worthy. Never thought I'd really dig the imola on imola, but I was wrong. It looks sick!

[330i ZHP]

love the tri-stitch

the alcantara shift know looks great - but I would be afraid to use it

[derbo]

Looks good. I thought red on red wouldn't look good..but that looks fantastic. :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Thanks guys.

Yeah I wasn't sold on it either till Kokesh talked me into it.

I won't lie I've put out some feelers to swap for cinnamon but only because it was #1 on my color combo list and I've only seen 1 other Imola with it so it would be super rare. If I don't find a deal I'll be very happy with what I have.


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[Imola.ZHP]

I would stick with it, I didn't think it would look good either, but I think because its not OVERLOADED with it that it works very nicely. Some of the newer BMW's have too much color (on the bottom of the dash, along the console) its kind of overkill.

[UdubBadger]

Right thats the coral red... imola has a more subdued tone to it.

Like I said I would love it still if I kept it, but Cinnamon has been a life long dream. IR/Cin combo just the ultimate Ferrari color combo and I like the warmer tone of the brown for the interior. If I could do NB I would just :drool

[Imola.ZHP]

Right thats the coral red... imola has a more subdued tone to it.

Like I said I would love it still if I kept it, but Cinnamon has been a life long dream. IR/Cin combo just the ultimate Ferrari color combo and I like the warmer tone of the brown for the interior. If I could do NB I would just :drool

Excellent point about Coral vs Imola, I agree, the imola almost looks slightly brown when compared to you Imola paint (in pics) and I agree, it is a much nicer tone than the Coral on e9x's (too bright!).

[derbo]

Imola on Cinnamon :drool

[zhpnsnv]

Excellent point about Coral vs Imola, I agree, the imola almost looks slightly brown when compared to you Imola paint (in pics) and I agree, it is a much nicer tone than the Coral on e9x's (too bright!).

I actually see it differently in person when comparing both. To me the imola interior is much more, and this is going to sound stupid, RED. The Coral has a paler, more base tone to it, at least when it's maintained well. I think of the imola interior as lipstick red. I don't like it less than coral.

[UdubBadger]

So headers and exhaust or CSL air box?


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[Hermes]

CSL airbox

[ELCID86]

I love the color combo.

[cakM3]

So headers and exhaust or CSL air box?


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Go for the OEM CSL air box Seth :thumbsup

[echo46]

Whoa, that looks awesome.

[BCAN]

What Charlie said, that CSL airbox=sex.

[QC_ZHP]

+1 on the CSL box

[UdubBadger]

Sounds like I'd better start saving


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[328ioc]

So headers and exhaust or CSL air box?


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CSL airbox

This this and more this.

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[UdubBadger]

Ugh.... Well I ordered the headers anyway, feel like I want to get SOMETHING fun done ASAP. Had the car since May and only done maintenance and refreshing since.

CSL intake will be next on fun list.

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[Torxuvin]

Sweet. Headers ftw. All the alcantara looks good as well.

[ryankokesh]

:thumbsup


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[UdubBadger]

Sweet. Headers ftw. All the alcantara looks good as well.

thanks buddy, mike from coby wheel does not disappoint.

[danewilson77]

thanks buddy, mike from coby wheel does not disappoint.

+1

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[echo46]

I'm late to this thread but I really appreciate what your doing with this M. Shame on the PO, he will get his in the long run. Stay the course, you are doing an incredible job with this charity case. Love this thread.

[UdubBadger]

Thanks echo, feels good to bring it back from the dead. Still a ways to go right now till it's fully "done" but the subframe bushings and reinforcement fix this week (while I'm in Cali) should be the nail in the coffin to getting her back into respectable shape.

[cakM3]

Thanks echo, feels good to bring it back from the dead. Still a ways to go right now till it's fully "done" but the subframe bushings and reinforcement fix this week (while I'm in Cali) should be the nail in the coffin to getting her back into respectable shape.

There's nothing better than the satisfaction that you brought back a beautiful ///M from where it was when you got it Seth! :thumbsup Believe me, I know how this feels :biggrin Mine was not in the best shape as well and it has taken lots of TLC to get mine where it is currently....now I"m adding OEM CSL love to my ///M :wub Unfortunately, it takes time and money to "restore" the car to where you want it to be....

I'm sure yours will be just as awesome as mine Seth :thumbsup

[echo46]

Did the PO track the crap out of your whip? The crack doesn't look that bad, which kit are you going to use to fix it. I think after my 30,000 mile valve adjustment, Vanos refresh I am going to do the foam reinforcement for peace of mind. Good luck, that M is really looking good.

[UdubBadger]

Did the PO track the crap out of your whip? The crack doesn't look that bad, which kit are you going to use to fix it. I think after my 30,000 mile valve adjustment, Vanos refresh I am going to do the foam reinforcement for peace of mind. Good luck, that M is really looking good.

Thanks bud, no clue about the PO because he was a lying PO Shit... so I don't trust anything he said. It was likely a track rat though from the evidence of what was needing to be fixed.

I need to get a VA done as well. I'm at 92k.


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[az3579]

I actually see it differently in person when comparing both. To me the imola interior is much more, and this is going to sound stupid, RED. The Coral has a paler, more base tone to it, at least when it's maintained well. I think of the imola interior as lipstick red. I don't like it less than coral.

This. Imola is way redder than Coral. Coral is rather pale in comparison.


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Headers and exhaust > CSL airbox, IMO. You'd enjoy the headers + exhaust more as they have more of an effect.

[cakM3]

redder???

[UdubBadger]

This. Imola is way redder than Coral. Coral is rather pale in comparison.



Headers and exhaust > CSL airbox, IMO. You'd enjoy the headers + exhaust more as they have more of an effect.

What I would prefer is a water methanol velocity stack but hard to find any info on doing that.


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[derbo]

What I would prefer is a water methanol velocity stack but hard to find any info on doing that.


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Now THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. Top Feed Injection is cool too.

http://www.bimmerboost.com/images/imported/2011/06/wicked3-1.jpg

http://www.bimmerboost.com/content.php?1400-Fluid-MotorUnion-E9X-M3-S65-V8-velocity-stack-intake-system-with-water-methanol-injection-completed-Work-of-art&page=3






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ver3Z-KJSo

[danewilson77]

Man.... There are some pretty scathing comments in the read. People just can't appreciate the work. Albeit for a 5-25 Hp gain.

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[UdubBadger]

Man.... There are some pretty scathing comments in the read. People just can't appreciate the work. Albeit for a 5-25 Hp gain.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

Yeah it's sad but that is the best sounding S65 ever. Been drooling over that for a few years now and would love to do something similar.

And it's local. ;)


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[az3579]

Man.... There are some pretty scathing comments in the read. People just can't appreciate the work. Albeit for a 5-25 Hp gain.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

On a BMW, the potential for a 25hp gain is huge. You can't get crap for power increases from a NA BMW engine. :(

[wsmeyer]

On a BMW, the potential for a 25hp gain is huge. You can't get crap for power increases from a NA BMW engine. :(

But would you run without air filters for 25 hp?

[az3579]

But would you run without air filters for 25 hp?

I'd rather put the money towards forced inducation, so that ain't a question for me. :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

Well regardless it's gonna be a long time to save because I just bought a townhouse. Time to jump into the home renovation thread


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[danewilson77]

Well regardless it's gonna be a long time to save because I just bought a townhouse. Time to jump into the home renovation thread


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Congrats Seth.

[PirateZHP]

Well regardless it's gonna be a long time to save because I just bought a townhouse. Time to jump into the home renovation thread


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+1 Glad you got it worked out!

[Imola.ZHP]

Well regardless it's gonna be a long time to save because I just bought a townhouse. Time to jump into the home renovation thread


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Congrats! There is a home reno thread here?!

[echo46]

Congrats, now you found a real money pit:)

[UdubBadger]

Congrats, now you found a real money pit:)

Lol! This.


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[ryankokesh]

Congrats!


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[UdubBadger]

Subframe has been repaired.



Holy headers this car got louder. I think I'm gonna need an x pipe and an AR-25 to weld into section 1.


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[Avetiso]

Let's hear it!

[Pip]

Record that rasp!!

[UdubBadger]

I will get to it this week


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[mimalmo]

http://awesomegifs.com/wp-content/uploads/im-so-giddy-i-cant-contain-myself.gif

[Avetiso]

:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

[UdubBadger]

Haha nice


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[UdubBadger]

I promise I'll get that video just been busy.

Got my winters on today, car feels great. I think the tires were causing some issues with a harsh ride. Glad that's fixed now.


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[mimalmo]

I promise I'll get that video just been busy.


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http://photos.imageevent.com/ulle17/fark/Toilet-Fail_9102.jpg

[UdubBadger]

If I had all this free time to shoot video for forum posts I would likely not be able to afford the car and repairs. ;)

[mimalmo]

I know brother. Just giving you a hard time.

[UdubBadger]

Oh I know Eli, no worriez


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[UdubBadger]

Still have that video on the radar. Still finishing up the move right now so I will try to do it at work tomorrow.

Update: posted in Pip's M3 thread

[UdubBadger]

Here is the 1st part of that video, I will get some under load in nicer weather but right now we are under about 10" of snow.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3d4d4_Pzoo

[UdubBadger]

I hear you all calling for my head - spending my mod money on the E91 instead of this beast.


Spring will bring some new goodies I will make sure I post about ;)

[Pip]

Haha. If you listen to us we'll have a blast while you go broke. I had to put car/gun/any type of mod on hold as we reevaluate our living situation. Might purchase a house rather than our current townhouse.

[UdubBadger]

Hahaha truth on that!


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[Pip]

So I thought I'd swing by and say I want you to purchase a resonated x pipe and make a video of headers, xpipe, and OEM muffler. Thanks! I think I'll eventually buy an x pipe and use that with the OEM muffler instead of aftermarket because unless I can find a eisenmann or SS sport everything else probably drones too much for my tastes.

[UdubBadger]

That's my next move. Probably happen when I go in for inspection II in late Feb/early March


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[UdubBadger]

So was getting weird clicking noises from the front brakes lately when coming down from higher speeds (over 40). Finally had some time to get the car up on a Jack and found some pad deposits on both sides.

Tried rebedding them today and noise has subsided (didn't visually inspect) but I'm wondering how this is happening? Rotors are newer and pads are new stop techs as of Oct.

Anyone have any ideas?

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[cakM3]

Seth, not sure what clicking noises from the front brakes would originate from. I have never experienced this from my ///M.... have you tried to see if anyone from M3Forum have experienced this?

[UdubBadger]

It's originating from the pad deposits Chuck. Just don't know why I'm getting those in this weather with newer pads/rotors


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[cakM3]

Seth, have you tried swapping out to a different type of brake pads? Might be worth a try......

[UdubBadger]

Well no because they are basically new (4 months old) Stoptechs. I've used Stoptechs on my last 4 cars with 0 issues ever.


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[UdubBadger]

I'm more inclined to believe it's either an issue elsewhere with the brakes/rotors or external factors such as weather.


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[Hornung418]

Slide pins are fastened and carrier bolts are torqued down?

Bruce replaced his whole suspension because he couldn't find out where a clicking noise was coming from. Only then did he and Dane realize that it was from his brakes and a bolt was not torqued down all the way.

Good luck finding the issue.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah gonna have iND look over the calipers at inspection II next month. Until then the noise has gone away after some bedding the pads yesterday


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[Pip]

I haven't signed onto ZHPMafia with a computer for a couple months and just saw the sig. I drooled over the last set of pics IR on IR. In need of more IR photos. How do you like the alcantara knob? I don't have it in me to send off the brand new F10 knob yet, but maybe if I find a beat up zhp knob.

[UdubBadger]

Love it man, best knob out there. It's my little piece of "this is what a 911 GT3 would feel like" ;)


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[UdubBadger]

Exhaust getting done in the next week and will post some video.


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[Pip]

Exhaust getting done in the next week and will post some video.


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Yes yes yes. What'd you end up with? Super excited to hear some vids. This car is a jigsaw puzzle when trying to find the right sound.

[UdubBadger]

Have you ever known me to give any hints away?


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[Pip]

No, but I know you're friends with IND and they are big on Eisenmann and sell AA as well, but I'd be leaning towards Eisenmann. I also know you wanted an x pipe and possibly a magnaflow full catback. Hmm...I'll just have to wait. Anything you do should sound ten times better because of the headers :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

;)


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[Torxuvin]

Loved my eisennman

[UdubBadger]

Most do


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[TigerTater]

Any updates on your secretive exhaust plans??


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[UdubBadger]

Car has been at iND since last Monday getting fixed up with inspection II and some body/paint work. Will be getting it done after that though


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[TigerTater]

Car has been at iND since last Monday getting fixed up with inspection II and some body/paint work. Will be getting it done after that though


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Sweet man! Excited to see your setup


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[ELCID86]

+1 :fistpump

[Avetiso]

Can't wait to see the updates. This thread has been quiet.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[UdubBadger]

Hahaha


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[UdubBadger]

Update should be coming this weekend.


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[mimalmo]

Hi Seth. Looking forward to the updates buddy.

[Avetiso]

It's been so long... perhaps he had an s85 swap? Fingers crossed.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[UdubBadger]

No just a VERY busy shop.


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[UdubBadger]

Oh she's finally back.

Some paint work, inspection II with valve adjustment, summer tires and brass caliper bushings has her in tip top shape.


Now for this project...

13718


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[TigerTater]

Sweet man...interested to see the final setup, as im sure you are!

[Avetiso]

Yay

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

How big?! 3.5" single?

Sent from my GS3.

[Pip]

Great to see some progress :) looking forward to the videos after you finish. That fresh paint on the front end looks delicious. Reminds me that I could use some new grills up front.

[UdubBadger]

Well stage 2 of exhaust is done. I am taking video of it tomorrow to compare to stage 3 when that gets done.

Unfortunately it's more complex that I had thought so might be another week. It will be awesome when it comes together though.


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[danewilson77]

Nice Badger.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[UdubBadger]

I'm a mean badger actually


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[UdubBadger]

Video sucked, gonna try to grab it later today


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[UdubBadger]

Also had to order new hubs for front wheels. Hoping that is the fix I've been needing. Surprised (well maybe not) that iND missed it.


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[UdubBadger]

Hubs going in today, exhaust project should get close to being finished this weekend.


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[Pip]

Getting work done. Looking forward to the progress and results. If I were in the area I would lend a hand.

[UdubBadger]

Making guys at work do it for me lol


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[UdubBadger]

Lol all the Audi and VW guys faces when I went around asking for a 46mm socket for the hub. The biggest they use is 38mm


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[UdubBadger]

Held off on hubs, realized a lot of the noise I was hearing was from needing top nut on my strut tightened down. Sounds better now.


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[Pip]

Held off on hubs, realized a lot of the noise I was hearing was from needing top nut on my strut tightened down. Sounds better now.


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Oh yea. Those buggers are noisy when loose and kinda intermittent depending on bump size.

[Hornung418]

Glad thats fixed. Reminds me of when Bruce replaced the entire suspension because of a finger tight caliper carrier bolt. It would rattle over bumps. Imagine his surprise when we figured that was the issue after he and Dane test drove it.

Sent from my GS3.

[UdubBadger]

Hmmmm something is still loose


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[Avetiso]

Dynamat helps with noise. Audio guys use it all the time; you should try it. Should take care of the noise.

EDIT: Not serious, by the way. :shifty

[UdubBadger]

hahaha, oh i know plenty about dynamat.

i'm replacing the calipers this week and cutting the rotors, then reinstalling to spec. i think the last people to have them all off didn't torque them down properly.

[UdubBadger]

I know you guys are waiting and I'm trying to get an update but keep running into issues. New exhaust should be on mid week. Had a cracked flange I had to replace or else it wouldn't bolt on properly so waiting for that piece to get here.


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