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11-16-2014, 02:49 PM
das boots

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Originally Posted by zhp05jb

Did stud conversion and installed 12mm and 15mm spacers on front and back (stock suspension).

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1gR...UgzWFgxVGlXNGs

Why the spacers if using Style 135 wheels? No wobbles? What brand of spacers?
11-16-2014, 03:17 PM
zhp05jb

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Originally Posted by das boots

Why the spacers if using Style 135 wheels? No wobbles? What brand of spacers?

I just like the look of the wheels pushed out to the edge. No wobbles. HR brand spacers.
11-16-2014, 04:30 PM
danewilson77

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Originally Posted by Yass_ZHP

Got my new wheels, CSL Reps, Umnitza proyector headlights with Orion V2, and a new rear wing...Attachment 16510 Attachment 16511

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Originally Posted by dlucas589

Put on my winter set earlier than expected due to the recent snow in WI. 17" 159s with conti extreme winter contacts. Planning to pick up a couple sand bags to put in the spare tire area. Thing is gonna take on snow like a boss this winter

Attachment 16509

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Originally Posted by zhp05jb

Did stud conversion and installed 12mm and 15mm spacers on front and back (stock suspension).

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1gR...UgzWFgxVGlXNGs

Good werk guys.

"No flamesuit required"
11-16-2014, 04:37 PM
UdubBadger

Greezed up my brass brake bushings and the pads.

No more bacon upon brakin. ;)
11-16-2014, 05:23 PM
danewilson77

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Greezed up my brass brake bushings and the pads.

No more bacon upon brakin. ;)

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"
11-16-2014, 05:36 PM
jjbsilvia

Lame post.... maybe, but I did my snow tires install today with the help of Anti seize last swap, two jacks, a wheel stud tool and an 18 inch breaker bar..... damn it's a huge difference when you've got the right tools! Plastic dead blow helped tap one stubborn wheel and otherwise "swear free" job
11-16-2014, 05:37 PM
jjbsilvia

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...0ab5d14b2a.jpg
11-16-2014, 05:40 PM
UdubBadger

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

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"

Not sure about the regular e46 pins but the brass bushing kit replaced the OEM pins and I'd never lubed um before getting those so that's probably correct.
11-16-2014, 05:42 PM
UdubBadger

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Originally Posted by jjbsilvia

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...0ab5d14b2a.jpg

Tasty
11-16-2014, 06:11 PM
az3579

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"

I've never lubed those pins on my car. I've also never put anti-seize on the pads. Never had an issue with squealing.