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...wondering if it's the1m rep bumper that isn't stable/strong enough, allowing the movement? Some in-motion video might help define the issue? Maybe a set of splitter supports would be just the thing to cure what ails you? Did the serp belt tensioner and mickey mouse coolant hose fitting, along with an oil change. The serp belt was still in great shape so didn't replace it. Walked out of the BMW dealership without the belt riding on faith here, and was totally a win with much thanks to the encouragement from Matticus91 Removed the rad fan, removed the serp belt, removed the old tensioner, removed the OE coolant fitting letting coolant drain, cut the hose to remove the OE fitting, replaced with the BMP anodized aluminum fitting then installed the new tensioner assembly and reinstalled the same belt. Changed the oil, topped off the coolant with distilled water resulting in a mix ratio of ~60/40 water to BMW OE coolant- 'bout perfect for Florida summer ambient temps... Gotta love the electric water pump coolant air bleed process- really, that's just super cool.... (see what I did there...)
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07-04-2018, 05:58 PM | #8077 |
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Should be a sweet IC!
I'm running the more basic 5" phoenix racing unit- gotta say it's exceeded my expectations! My power goals are well within the 5" abilities and the OE fittings, so this is just 'bout right for me. The PR 7.5 Race is disturbingly sweet for the price, can't wait to see what you think about it!
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07-04-2018, 06:16 PM | #8078 | |
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I don't know. All the BMS hoopla claims it's equal to the VRSF unit. But VRSF says it's not even close. So I'm not sure it it'll do what I want, stable and low delta IAT's (12* max), or if it'll be a bust and just more wasted money. My 5" stepped is easily 40* deltas and is never ambient, always 10-15 over just cruising down the road. |
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07-04-2018, 06:40 PM | #8079 |
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Of course VRSF does.....
Logs will tell the story
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Had the IND Red Start Button installed.. cant wait to take a spin and feel the 5whp increase
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@1and1 it's definitely the lip flexing lol it's thin as hell which I thought might work to my advantage with my ride height. The front has a rolled lip so it looks much thicker when in reality it's paper thin
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07-04-2018, 08:11 PM | #8083 |
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Solid engineering!
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I've been considering sway bars, but it begs the question - how hard will I drive this thing on the street? Still haven't made it to an AutoX and ya boi doesn't have the $$ for a track day until I'm graduated. How big of a difference will the sway bar make? I already got the inserts and I also installed the rear shocks with the upgraded Monroe mounts. Also here's where she sits right now. Gonna be redoing some of the cooling system because of the radiator - lower rad hose and thermostat hose.
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Also anyone have advice for alignment specs? My goal is OEM+ with this suspension setup. Figured I'd just align to stock spec, with camber maxed out, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Think I'll end up with -1.0° all around with the alignment pins drilled. When I sat the car on the ground the front looks like it added a tiny bit.
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Lowering the car does make for more negative camber. That's just suspension geometry for you. As it compresses, camber gets more negative to lean the tire in and lifts the outer edge for better tire contact patch.
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desertman123 An upgraded front sway bar made the car feel more planted; as in, instead of floating like a boat over to the next lane, you'd drive over to the next lane like a car should. It's also more secure feeling on longer, sweeping corners (the Florida kind, I hear). Worthwhile upgrade, especially if you can find a used one for $100 (I got a new Eibach one for $160 from BimmerWorld). I'd also throw in some fresh end links (another $40-50 total for HD ones) and mount bushings.
EDIT: Are you going with an upgraded CSF radiator, or just OEM?
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Replaced the leaking oe radiator with an all aluminum CSF one. Also replaced the drive belt and tensioner since I had some extra room to work. Took it for a quick drive and all good.
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