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

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Originally Posted by Reasoned1

Reinstalled my front subframe brace. Overcame my cheapskate ways and used new screws as recommended. Torqued per specification--43.5 lb-ft + 90 degree turn + 30 degree turn, and that made me realize I wouldn't want to re-use the old screws after what felt like a crazy amount of plastic deformation--in fact, I'm amazed steel can stretch so much without snapping. Of course, once plastically deformed, it's much more likely they will snap if subjected to subsequent forces--as many people have found out.

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What is the reason for the extra turns past a specified torque value?

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Originally Posted by Reasoned1

Reinstalled my front subframe brace. Overcame my cheapskate ways and used new screws as recommended. Torqued per specification--43.5 lb-ft + 90 degree turn + 30 degree turn, and that made me realize I wouldn't want to re-use the old screws after what felt like a crazy amount of plastic deformation--in fact, I'm amazed steel can stretch so much without snapping. Of course, once plastically deformed, it's much more likely they will snap if subjected to subsequent forces--as many people have found out.

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I’ll probably actually buy new ones once I’ve done my OPG. After the clutch and OPG, I don’t plan (“plan” being the operative word there) on being down there again for a while.

I speculate (i.e., don't know) that engineers intentionally strain the screws to facilitate failure in the event of a crash. I base this partially on heresay on this forum. As for replacing the screws in the future, I plan on sourcing the screws and washers from "Bolt Depot" or Fastenal" to save big bucks.

I wonder if those qualify under FCP’s replacement program. My first thought “oh $3.04/ea. isn’t terrible.” And then I remembered there are 8 of them.

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Originally Posted by 704sw

I wonder if those qualify under FCP’s replacement program. My first thought “oh $3.04/ea. isn’t terrible.” And then I remembered there are 8 of them.

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I’m sure they do qualify. The only things that don’t qualify are aerosol spray cans which cannot be refilled I think.


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I ordered new spark plugs since mine are burnt.

NEW: NGK 6418 Iridium Spark Plugs BKR6EIX

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Just a little battery maintenance time. She loves the electron juice and purrs from it. You can see it in her eyes. [emoji881] LOL

The ZHP is back on Summer DD duties. It felt great to drive it to work this morning

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Originally Posted by Whammy

The ZHP is back on Summer DD duties. It felt great to drive it to work this morning

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I did too yesterday for the first time in 4 months, only for it snow without warning while I was at work. The drive home with Michelin PSS was luckily uneventful as the snow didn’t accumulate...


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Bought the E46 M3 front strut bar from Dhar (///M Crazy).


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