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

[Hermes]

Oh and I pulled the fuse for the rear windows so no more trouble with those. And I'm debating parting out my E21...

What E21?

[Fenrir]

What E21?

I've got a 1983 320i that has been a project for a long time. I got it running-ish a year ago but free time became a scarce commodity and I could never really get down to restoring it.

It was owned by an older fellow who lost the title. My original plan was to restore it a just file a lost title claim. Then it changed to making it a track car. Now I'm just tired of seeing the poor thing sit there.

The paint is faded, interior in decent condition but dusty. (welcome to NM) It's all original and was a great lil car. But, I just don't have the time or shop for it and by the time I do, it'll be a pile of rust in the desert.

[Hermes]

Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you

meanwhile in E30 land...

[Fenrir]

Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you

meanwhile in E30 land...

Oh wow, thanks Hermes!

[LivesNearCostco]

Dude, I recently "Frankenstitched" together a tear in my plastic underpanel that came from the crash. I thought that was creative, but it doesn't hold a candle to what you did with that spring.

Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you
meanwhile in E30 land...

[LivesNearCostco]

Looks awesome! I was trying to figure out which (US) state your plate was from then I realized it said Guatamala!

Got my new wheels, CSL Reps, Umnitza proyector headlights with Orion V2, and a new rear wing...

[Hermes]

Dude, I recently "Frankenstitched" together a tear in my plastic underpanel that came from the crash. I thought that was creative, but it doesn't hold a candle to what you did with that spring.

That wasn't me, I found that on an E30 page. I sometimes just don't understand what people are thinking when they do shit like that

[az3579]

Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you

meanwhile in E30 land...

W T F

[slater]

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"

I've never lubed those pins on my car. I've also never put anti-seize on the pads. Never had an issue with squealing.

to me, seems common sense to lube them, along with the tracks that the pads slide on, with high-temp brake lube. it's a sliding part where you absolutely do not want friction. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and all that.

peter

[kayger12]

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"

I've never lubed those pins on my car. I've also never put anti-seize on the pads. Never had an issue with squealing.

to me, seems common sense to lube them, along with the tracks that the pads slide on, with high-temp brake lube. it's a sliding part where you absolutely do not want friction. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and all that.

peter

Bentley Manual-- Brakes; Caliper Removal page 340-10:

"Thoroughly clean all contact points on caliper and brake pad carrier. Clean guide bolts and make sure they slide freely. Do not lubricate guide bolts."

Sometimes lube attracts unwanted contaminants causing build up that can be detrimental to overall function. I suspect that may be the case here.