NE Off-Topic (Catching you bench on fire and other randomness)

Rachel · 08-30-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

Its Thursday and my 128i isn't here yet.

Any word on when it will be in, now?

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

any hand surgeons in the house...

Did you do something to yours as well??

Bdh821 · 08-30-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

any hand surgeons in the house...

I know of a good one... No seriously I do

Rossmar · 08-30-2009, 10:25 PM

I also know a good hand surgeon if you need. Although hopefully I'm done with any surgery now.

Dr_Jones · 08-31-2009, 11:51 AM

car is in the shop

arm is steadily deteriorating...fearing my next car will be step.

amybang · 08-31-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

car is in the shop

arm is steadily deteriorating...fearing my next car will be step.

There are worse things. But I wouldn't want that to be the reason.

Have you tried switching your mouse to the other side? I've been mousing with my left hand for about 10 years now. Takes a tiny amount to get used to, but then it's much better on your hands and arms. I also have a fancy trackball now, but just moving to the other side did wonders.

amy!

windmaker · 08-31-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by amybang

There are worse things. But I wouldn't want that to be the reason.

Have you tried switching your mouse to the other side? I've been mousing with my left hand for about 10 years now. Takes a tiny amount to get used to, but then it's much better on your hands and arms. I also have a fancy trackball now, but just moving to the other side did wonders.

amy!

I tried it and totally failed. I am completely retard.

Dr_Jones · 08-31-2009, 06:26 PM

i just want to be able to spank my kids and row my own in my old age

is that too much to ask?

m_thompson · 08-31-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

Any word on when it will be in, now?

BMW has no idea. They said that in the worst case the Agrictulture delays can be up to 5 weeks, so it could be another 5 weeks until I get it.

Dr_Jones · 08-31-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

BMW has no idea. They said that in the worst case the Agrictulture delays can be up to 5 weeks, so it could be another 5 weeks until I get it.

damn...hoping its shorter than that.

m_thompson · 09-01-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

damn...hoping its shorter than that.

Me too. I am going back to Germany in two weeks. It would be nice to have it before then.

arrutled · 09-01-2009, 08:11 AM

M3 wishbones and tension rods arrive today!!!

larryn · 09-01-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

M3 wishbones and tension rods arrive today!!!

Yeah Baby! I want those sooo badly too. Congrats. Who is installing them?

arrutled · 09-01-2009, 10:22 AM

Well mike said he would help me if he could, if not, ill take it to olde time service and let them swap them and do the alignment. So, hopefully by next week they should be on and I can give you a good review, or if you or anyone else interested would like to drive my rig at the next autocross you would be welcome. I cant decide if I want to do the alignment pin removal as well though. I was hoping the wishbones would give me enough camber not to rub with those wheels of ours coming.

larryn · 09-01-2009, 10:32 AM

You'll definitely get the added negative camber, but I don't think it would help you on the fender side for clearance. Those M3 parts will push the wheel outward at the bottom, but there will be minimal impact at the top. Removing the alignment pin is one thing that you can do to move the top in more. I'm curious as to the total negative camber with the M3 parts PLUS the alignment pin removal.

Come to think of it, until we actually get the wheels in our greedy little hands, no use futzing about clearance yet. I really want 255/275 (or 285) fitment.

arrutled · 09-01-2009, 10:58 AM

How can the wishbones push out the bottom of the wheel and not push in the top? there has to be a fulcrom where the strut hits the wheel or at the steering knuckle right? I thought the same theory applied to the toe angle is well, which is why you have to get an alignment in the first place with these wishbones. however, if you are correct which you probably are, i can always do the alignment pin!

One thing for sure we agree on, 285 out back would be wicked!!!

BMWeber · 09-01-2009, 11:04 AM

^^^
just remember the pivot point when you put the longer lower wishbone in is a few inches above the top of the tire

arrutled · 09-01-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

^^^
just remember the pivot point when you put the longer lower wishbone in is a few inches above the top of the tire

Does that mean I am wrong?

larryn · 09-01-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

Does that mean I am wrong?

No, you are not wrong, but it is very minimal inboard placement at the top, since you are adjusting the bottom and not the top of the hub mounting.

The fulcrum you are effecting is below the hub center, compared to a camber adjustment made at the upper strut perch (8" above the top of the tire). VERY different effect to fender clearance.

arrutled · 09-01-2009, 12:31 PM

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, I get it. Well looks like ill do the alignment pin removal as well, but probably after I get the wheels. It's nice to have people with experience around!

ML · 09-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Olde Time Service is not the right place for an alignment. Use Steve's Alignment in Springfield. (413) 732-9648

arrutled · 09-01-2009, 06:56 PM

I called brian to see if he would quote me for install incase we couldnt figure it out. he said he would take it to a place right over the hadley bridge called falls sometin sometin for the alignment in that case. But if steves is the place you told me about, sounds like a better option!

BlackjackMulligan · 09-02-2009, 08:51 AM

My commute begins to SUCK once school starts. Lots of buses on 27 coming into Sudbury.

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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Well mike said he would help me if he could, if not, ill take it to olde time service and let them swap them and do the alignment. So, hopefully by next week they should be on and I can give you a good review, or if you or anyone else interested would like to drive my rig at the next autocross you would be welcome. I cant decide if I want to do the alignment pin removal as well though. I was hoping the wishbones would give me enough camber not to rub with those wheels of ours coming. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	You'll definitely get the added negative camber, but I don't think it would help you on the fender side for clearance. Those M3 parts will push the wheel outward at the bottom, but there will be minimal impact at the top. Removing the alignment pin is one thing that you can do to move the top in more. I'm curious as to the total negative camber with the M3 parts PLUS the alignment pin removal. Come to think of it, until we actually get the wheels in our greedy little hands, no use futzing about clearance yet. I really want 255/275 (or 285) fitment.
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	How can the wishbones push out the bottom of the wheel and not push in the top? there has to be a fulcrom where the strut hits the wheel or at the steering knuckle right? I thought the same theory applied to the toe angle is well, which is why you have to get an alignment in the first place with these wishbones. however, if you are correct which you probably are, i can always do the alignment pin! One thing for sure we agree on, 285 out back would be wicked!!! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, I get it. Well looks like ill do the alignment pin removal as well, but probably after I get the wheels. It's nice to have people with experience around! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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