NB is more better! I really don't like the sand and am working to get all the pieces together for the swap this summer.
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NB is more better! I really don't like the sand and am working to get all the pieces together for the swap this summer.
No argument there! So the sand is going in yours though?
No, mine is already NB and I think it will sell better with that than sand. I'll sell the sand parts. I may end up dyeing some of the seats I can't source economically.
When you are ready, I may be interested in the sand front seats... mine are pretty bad off. The structure is fine, but they may be beyond leatherique-ing.Quote:
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Oh I gotcha. I thought you two were swapping. I need to look into an NB swap, I love the tan/black, but there's just too much tan in the sand interior for me. I wonder how it would look if I two toned my sand the same way NB is setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Might be a good look. I saw a guy on e46f had done something like that. I'm hoping to have the dash soon. I really don't like the tan dash bits.Quote:
Originally Posted by QC_ZHP
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Natural Brown is one of my all time favorites as is alcantara. The paint correction looked great as well.
Ditto. And thanks, it did come out nicely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tlandreth22
Will keep that (you) in mind. I think I'll most likely end up dyeing them. I have a guy here who will do the fronts for $100/ea and the back for $175.Quote:
Originally Posted by PirateZHP
Any idea how long the process takes? May be something I'd be interested in.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
I'm really not sure. Bill and Charlie have experience with this.
I was asked how bright the amber fogs lights are. Hard to compare since it is all that is installed, but here is a shot or two with only parking lights and the. With fogs on. (I should have probably turned off the light on the side of the house...)
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Failed VA safety inspection today for torn wiper blades (replaced), trunk bulb inoperable (replaced both with Ziza), and trifecta enabled... Ugh. Thanks to Justin, BP, Bruce and Tony for help and recommendations. I thought about just pulling the fuse and I don't have time to get it coded and reinspected before he leaves on Sun. I called the inspector and they said if the fogs are not installed then they don't have to work so it will pass. They have been removed and will be reinstalled tomorrow after the inspection!
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There have been numerous reports of people failing VA inspection for having removed fog lights but leaving the switch and wiring intact. According to the law, if it's installed then it has to work, so them seeing the switch most likely will result in a failure if you don't swap the LCM with one that doesn't have a fog button.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Please let me know if you need an emergency coding and I'll head down on Saturday if need be.
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Why would trifecta get you a fail? Doesn't that mean the fogs are on?
Some Virginia state inspectors are super picky.
Fog lights can't be on when brights are. Trifecta allows all 6 lights to be on at once.Quote:
Originally Posted by PirateZHP
I guess. My car passed in Nov though...Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
Haha you should've told them that they pass it before and that you could report them since they messed up. Messing though. Good luck! I always try to go to my regular inspector that let's somethings slide.
Car passed this morning with fogs removed! Thanks for the assist guys and Botund's willingness to drive my way and re-code the car--what a guy.
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Oil changed at ~80,386.
Where does one find the window sticker? Or is that one of the things you have to get from original purchase?Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Monroney sticker is passed down from original owner.Quote:
Originally Posted by TigerTater
Planned for this weekend. Start time still TBD.
Plugs, VCG, Vanos swap, OFHG, cooling system (- radiator).
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Sounds like fun.
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Yup, good stuff.
Finally got the car back together about 11PM last night.
Miles: 82,335
-OFHG
-VCG
-Spark plugs
-VANOS (Dr. VANOS)
-MAF cleaned
-PS fluid swap and new reservoir/filter
-Thermostat, water pump, both sensors, expansion tank, all three pulleys and both belts
Colin also inherited my BWM PAI and CF Strut bar. He was very happy about that!
That's a lot! Prolly everything I've done since I had the car and you did it all at once.
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I was just glad when the car started up at 11pm last night!Quote:
Originally Posted by TigerTater
And now Tony tell's me I didn't do enough--that I should have done the CCV while I was in there.... He's probably right and I meant to pull the DISA and check it bu forgot.
The final product.
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Me like it !
The psychology of "while I'm in there". LOL.
More like since you have enough space to reach for everything.
Shoulda, woulda , coulda...
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Done: 6/15/14 @82,445mi
Diff fluid
Tranny fluid
Bleed brakes
Replace broken wheel well part on right side--done
To Do:
Interior swap and dye
repair/replace c-pillars
Ziza interior lighting
angel eyes?
Put 12mm spacers on the front while I was doing work on the front wheel well. Thoughts?
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Of course you'd say that! ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Avetiso
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Haha. I actually kind of forgot you had them. What took you so long?Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Needed an excuse to put them on and I had to pull the wheel to replace the wheel well part. Still need to out on the rears. I hope to do that today when I have it lifted to do the tranny and diff. Might take on a brake flush also.
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Colin and I Finished the tranny and diff fluid today. Boy was it brown after 20k and 4 years.
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Also did brake fluid. The BavAuto bleeder was a real help.
Added 12mm spacers to the rear (comments welcome on the stance).
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I do think his rears will need replacing before too long.
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Also put on new hubcaps!
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