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10-03-2011, 08:09 AM | #45 |
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Same story, if there is a passenger. But still minor, and fortunately only a slight tapping sound. I do have minor rattles in the B pillars on both sides when traversing rougher road surfaces that have developed quite quickly after taking ownership, and hammering the car into submission on many a spirited jaunt. A 'loosening up' so to speak of bits and bobs. All acceptable
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10-03-2011, 08:10 AM | #46 | |
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Except for the suspension. The shocks and bushings have defensively aged. The whole car is starting to feel squishy and floaty in corners. |
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10-03-2011, 11:32 AM | #47 | |
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Sounds like its time for you to put on those m3 bushings and some KWs |
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10-03-2011, 11:45 AM | #48 |
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Thats the plan when I get back from my sabbatical in London next summer. I already started this past summer. Threw on an E93 front sway and 245 tires at all 4 corners.
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10-03-2011, 12:26 PM | #49 |
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Do 245's fit the fronts without rubbing, or did you have to improvise somehow? What wheels are you using?
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10-03-2011, 12:32 PM | #50 | |
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Short answer. I had to trim a tab in the front fenderwell. Long answer, If you were using normal tires (like Michelin PSS) and not square shouldered tires it would fit perfectly. Thats how close it is. I could also prob fix it with less than a degree of negative camber. But I dont feel like swapping camber plates until I pull the shocks. Rear is fine. But not aggressive enough to match the fronts IMO. Im putting spacers on next year to even out the stance. |
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10-04-2011, 12:08 AM | #51 |
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10-04-2011, 11:07 AM | #52 |
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yes sir. i've also been through something like 5-6 full sets of tires. i was just giving this as an example of a meticulously-maintained low mileage car that sees substantial use.
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