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Took me a bit to get this updated. Recently:
At the SoCal Mafia meet a short time ago I changed my diff and transmission fluids, and fixed the rear sway bar install I bought from Derek (Derbo) SEVERAL months ago, that Hieu and I started but didn't quite finish. I still have to do the front bar. I also installed a Dynavin unit and just fixed most of the minor installation setup today. I bought the Dynavin from Seth (again, SEVERAL months ago), but then had to sell it due to a cable issue for verts, but fortunately found another unit on our site for sale. I also sold my NAV and my DICE kit, and eventually will sell my Parrot Bluetooth.
I still want to do my fuel filter and pump, and the front sway bar, as all this is near 77K miles. Pics shortly.
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look good. although, why are most of these pictures out of focus? lol
Nice work John! [emoji106]
LOL Hieu. My arms were too tired to hold the camera steady? :) Thanks Gary.
In preparation for my BBK install, I painted my rear calipers to match the ECS caliper colors with the caliper paint kit. Before and after pics. The kit works great: clean the calipers with the spray they provide, mix the paint (and activator) with a little mixer stick they provide, then paint with a brush they provide. No need to remove the calipers. It goes on a little thin and not quite the color you think you bought, so I was a little nervous at first. But, as it dries/hardens it thickens and the color settles. I like how they came out.
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I like it! Phoenix Yellow?
Thanks. I think so (I forget, lol).
I still have to paint my calipers. I bought the standard yellow G2 kit, but am having second thoughts and may shift over to red or Phoenix Yellow.
Anyways, I like how yours look!
Thanks again. Yes, it's a really nice enamel looking paint.
That looks great John! Great idea color matching. That BBK is on my wish list, jealous!
Looks good John. :thumbsup
Thanks Rob, Gary!
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Installed my front UUC Sway bar with Hieu, changed my fuel filter, and (a few days ago) changed out my center/right trim pieces. Still need to do the left one. Pics shortly.
UUC is on the right.
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Good stuff :thumbsup
Good work. [emoji106]
Must be nice doing these with the lift. [emoji2]
Thanks. Yes, having the lift is awesome!
Whose lift is that? It is awesome
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It's Hieu's.
So how do you like the UUC?
Hadn't had a chance to really wring it out, but so far so good.
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So, you've likely seen from the other threads, that Ness got some great attention in Vegas this weekend. To net it out:
- Installed ECS Tuning BBK kit with new OEM Performance Drilled rotors and Hawk HPS ceramic brake pads. Great group effort here. Thanks to BP for his knowledge/work on this kit.
- Charlie removed my StealthOne for the ValentineOne as it works with OEM Nav which I don't have any longer. I will be swapping with Charlie for his Android Blue Tooth ValentineOne module
- Charlie removed old dash trim piece on the left and replaced, also re-aligned new trim and got the Bimmian mount to seat better
- Gary did awesome work tightening/securing the exhaust and associated bolts in the undercarriage as it's a tight fit between the exhaust, the UCC Sway Bar, and the vert reinforcement plates all in the same area. He used some washer spacers to get a better fit, as well as flame proof asbestos to help provide a buffer in case things do bump/rub together. It's very buttoned down though and nothing hits after the work.
- Checked the transmission fluid change that I did earlier while under the car for leaks, etc. and everything looks great.
Pics shortly.
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Nice work! :thumbsup
I admired the pics over in the meet up thread, very cool. How do the new brakes feel? And what did you do for the Bimmian mount to get it seat better? I am pretty set on buying one now that I've got a 6S that doesn't fit all that well in the cup holder.
Thanks! I thought the brakes were mostly bling, as they not necessarily best for heavy tracking from what BP told me. But, surprise, they are SOLID and grip way better. Both BP and Charlie also drove it and said the same thing. Extremely happy with the way they look and feel. Not hard to install, I definitely would recommend them.
As for the Bimmian mount, I think Charlie just tightened it WAY down, almost to a bend, to get it to sit deeper so the trim pieces sat flush.
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There was a meetup? There are pics? Where do I find these?Quote:
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In the members only section.
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Vert :drool
John, good to see your car get some outstanding attention from fellow members. The brakes look great behind the 135s
Vegas.... The Mafia....The Bellagio ... Ahh the memories...;)
Lol. For sure. And, thanks.
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Just to update year-end:
Removed the 12mm front spacers (emergency purchase needed to fit the BBK) and went with 10mm all the way around. Got new CA "vintage" license plates, and finished 2015 near 80009 miles.
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I remember the 12 mm spacers ! Purchased at a LV gas station. :)
Lol. Well, met at a gas station. It would be funny if they sold BMW 12mm spacers at some random gas station in Vegas. :)
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Haha! that's what I thought when I read it. I was thinking WTF?Quote:
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Billet dip stick and new OEM hood shocks. Tried to install my new BSW rear tweeters (easy) but no sound would come out, so have to see what BSW says.
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Wow, the first pic looks great ! And I like the workaround shown on the second one. :thumbsup
Thanks Fredo. That was just extra insurance for when I replaced my hood struts.
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