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03-06-2018, 07:43 PM
704sw

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Originally Posted by Sheepdog84

Saturday, I successfully did my first ever front control arm bushing job on my zhp.

Also installed aeurotray and "ultimate cupholders" as replacement for the old ones.

Two very different jobs.. but almost feels new again!

Next weekend, i'll do headlight lense replacements and new turn signals

cheers everyone!
-AE

Let me know what you think of the Ultimate Cupholder. I’ve been eying one of those for 2 different cars now.
03-06-2018, 11:04 PM
papa_g

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Originally Posted by Rovert

Got it! The only thing you can do it keep the seal in good condition and/or position the door latch striker a bit closer so the door is more snug.
Insurance gave me a new $1000 door seal from my recent vandalization. So I have my door striker positioned out just a bit because the new seal is still very tight and puffy. LOL I’m not OCD enough to worry about the alignment gap. As the seal seats more and more I’ll align it to be tighter.

So this is what I was talking about http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388574
not an e46, but im talking about the gap between the trim and and car. Just wondering if there is stuff i can apply in there to water proof the gap
03-07-2018, 05:24 AM
ZHPizza

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Originally Posted by papa_g

So this is what I was talking about http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388574
not an e46, but im talking about the gap between the trim and and car. Just wondering if there is stuff i can apply in there to water proof the gap

I mean you could caulk it if it really bothers you that much. I haven't noticed anyone complaining about water ingress through there though.
03-07-2018, 05:42 AM
Rovert

^ I’m with Pizza. Because it’s so darn good.

I have heard of no instances where water comes in from there. Those are channels meant to handle rain so water isn’t dripping into you when the door or window is open and it’s raining. Your actual door seals should be doing their job and keeping water out.
03-07-2018, 06:13 AM
D1ESEL

What headlight lens replacements are you guys using?
03-07-2018, 06:31 AM
danewilson77

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Originally Posted by D1ESEL

What headlight lens replacements are you guys using?

Magnetti Marelli

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03-07-2018, 01:12 PM
az3579

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_g

So this is what I was talking about http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388574
not an e46, but im talking about the gap between the trim and and car. Just wondering if there is stuff i can apply in there to water proof the gap

That gap is normal and is by design...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rovert

^ I’m with Pizza. Because it’s so darn good.

I have heard of no instances where water comes in from there. Those are channels meant to handle rain so water isn’t dripping into you when the door or window is open and it’s raining. Your actual door seals should be doing their job and keeping water out.

This.
03-07-2018, 01:48 PM
papa_g

Oh believe me I know the gap is normal, and by no means do I plan on caulking it haha. I think I will just spray some wax in there. Worst case scenario i wasted 5 minutes of my life. I was thinking maybe some lithium grease, but that will just get cleaned out when I wash the car. It has rained heavily on the car and yeah, it hasn't leaked, but eh why not
03-07-2018, 02:09 PM
downshift

1 Attachment(s)

Attachment 32266

MCS two-way dampers, 600/700lb Eibach springs, race mounts front and rear, tender spring setup, with rear weight jacks for height adjustment

17x9.5 et35 hyper black w/ r888r

Lemforder control arms w/ GC FCAB

AKG 75D bushings all around, including motor mount. Softer trans mounts

Fuel pump and filter. Air filter, sparks, etc

(Second) OMP WRC-R seat with VAC adapters and Schroth harness, all same as driver's side

Ground Control camber arms
03-07-2018, 02:24 PM
704sw

Man that picture is giving me funny feelings.