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Wakey wakey.... nice!
Got a little swag from my brother yesterday...
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps6bc6019a.jpg
This morning I decided to install the GAS DISA repair kit. Install was fairly straightforward as long as you follow the instructions. My DISA value was in really good condition. Probably could have waited to perform it, but oh well. A very small stanley screwdriver (computer/laptop size) was perfect for getting the steel pin out.
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I also replaced the windshield cowl as well.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...pslxvinf5w.jpg
Excellent....
So Jeff, do you recommend the DIY or buying the new GAS DISA outright?
The DIY is fairly easy. Just depends on how much you want to spend.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Can't wait to tackle my disa with the rebuild kit.
PFC Z-Rated pads and slotted rotors have been ordered from Topbrakes.com The wobble when braking is getting to annoying and potentially unsafe. I should have done this when I replaced the caliper last year.
Sweet. Just as a heads up (you may already know this) brakeyourself.com is a forum sponsor and may be able to get you want you want (in the future) more affordably. I know Ray appreciates any business the site generates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
"No flamesuit required"
Understood Dane however that site did not have PFC Z-rated pads. These are the pads I use on my car.
Did you PM Ray? He can get certain items at a better price on items, NOT necessarily listed on his site. Again, just a heads up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
"No flamesuit required"
Replaced the front rotors today. Could not get the pad sensor connector out of the pad and forgot to order the sensor. Will need to place an order for those.
I am tempted however to not replace the pads just yet. The LF rotor was warped due to a seized caliper. The caliper has since been replaced. An initial drive after replacing the rotors felt good.
Rotated tires, replaced the FSR and gave her a wash. Sadly I am finding more nicks every time I wash the car. :/
I spy a Nurburgring sticker....
I wash my car blindfolded for the very reason. Sadly the car never comes out as clean as I hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
:fistpumpQuote:
Originally Posted by Snuffalufigus
:( Tell me about it.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Pip
Bought two yards of alcantara straight from Germany to repair the A/B/C pillars. Paid $150 with shipping. Definitely cheaper than buying in the U.S. (@ $119/yard).
Auction here: Item: ORIGINAL Auto Alcantara Stoff Panel Farbe: 9002 - SCHWARZ 150cm breit Meterware
URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...531896&alt=web
Thanks Shawn for the tip/link to auction.
Alcantara came in. A bit heavier than I thought but some really nice fabric!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psxkg88fa1.jpg
Wonder how well it will match the headliner since it's not alcantara
That fabric does look good. Thought I would comment since I spent a few summers in Grand Junction.
Everyone out there has:
A) a car
B) an XJ, or 4wd truck
C) a bike
Cool place, I wasn't particularly fond of the marble gravel in every turn... or the guardrails only on curves that enough people had driven off of. :threadjack
I also has XJ :)
Like a few others, ordered the BMW performance exhaust / muffler new for $66. Can't wait!
Vas, it matches really well I think! It is a bit heavier than I would have expected. Hopefully it holds with 3m super 77. I have not made time to install this but will soonQuote:
Originally Posted by Vas
Post pics if you don't mind.
Maintenance document of all work done: https://goo.gl/826AMu
Vas, i'm sorry I have not done this. I keep forgetting to do this. With that said, if your Coby wheel is in OE gray, the fabric I got is the same color.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
Tempted to buy some fabric.
Found out where my voltage issues were coming from. The driver side memory seat module is failing (#4). Will need to order a new one. Thankfully it is not *too* expensive.
Attachment 19916
http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E4...?s=61307036125
How did you figure that out?
Deduction Dr. Watson.
For a while now my passenger side mirror would always adjust to a different position when I would unlock and sometimes lock the bar. A bit frustrating to be quite honest. In fall, my angel eyes starting flickering badly. After replaing the alternator in fall and having a fairly new battery I decided not to deal with it until spring. With spring here, I used torque to see the voltage swings.
I ran out ideas to see what it could be. So I unplugged the driver seat. Problem found. The bad news when doing this my airbag light is now always on and torque won't reset it
Ah. Good job on finding it.
BTW there is a airbag tool thread here. Just pay shipping and you can rent it.
Sweet!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
Nice detective werk.
Sent from mobile
Send Dario a PMQuote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/member.php?1830-Avetiso
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by johnrando
Done. Part also ordered from BMWPartsStore in OH.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
They are great to deal with.
Today's impromptu repair. The window regulator I replaced this time last year broke again. Went to the stealership to get parts. Paid about $30 more than I should have however I didn't want to wait.
Also ordered UUC's CDV delete. I now need to learn how to bleed the clutch.
Has anyone tried this method? Seems pretty clever.
BMW, VW, Porsche Clutch Bleeding: https://youtu.be/wdf--suwqw0
When I did it, I bought the complete SS line from UUC and that removed the CDV.
http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/stain...l-xi-p466.aspx
It is cheaper then the cdv delete kit and plus you are replacing the old rubber line.
As far as bleeding, I bled it from the slave cylinder on the trans. Put a hose on it, broke it loose and bled it.
I agree with Vas, you don't really need UUC's modified CDV when you can just remove the original CDV and connect the soft line to the hard line directly. I swapped out the original CDV with UUC's modified CDV because I got it for free and like a certain sense of "completeness" of a car, but I believe it was completely unnecessary. If you swap out the soft line with the UUC stainless steel (SS) clutch line at the same time, having the modified CDV shouldn't matter then either because I noticed that the diameter of the SS clutch line is narrower than UUC's modified CDV, so it shouldn't be the limiting factor.
That said, do what you want! It's probably cheapest to remove the original CDV and connect the original soft clutch line to the hardline, or buy UUC's SS clutch line and do the same thing, but swapping out the original CDV with UUC's modified CDV should net you a similar change in clutch feel.
As for bleeding the clutch, I've never heard of the way that's mentioned in the video. Seems like it would work logically. Most people I think just do as Vas said, bleed it through the slave cylinder bleed screw. It's not too hard, you can have someone pump the clutch pedal or use a power bleeder.