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04-27-2019, 07:16 PM | #11705 |
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i did 2 things today,
1 fitted a new spliter 2 took some really crappy pictures not sure where to go next ive tinted the headlights and rear lights, blacked out the kidney grills, fitter a spoiler, fitted new alloys, changed the head unit to an android touchscreen. not sure if i should lowwer it or remap it next or if at all. [attach][/attach] |
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04-27-2019, 08:44 PM | #11706 |
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A little 9:45pm oogling at a new part that is NLA...
My engine bay (and the exterior of my car) is disgusting. I may also be selling an N55 JB4-B with lots of accessories soon.
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04-28-2019, 04:59 AM | #11707 |
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I installed my rear spoiler today. Fit and finish were great considering the price!
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04-28-2019, 05:37 AM | #11708 | |
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Did you use double sided tape or an adhesive like BMW Betalink?
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04-28-2019, 08:37 AM | #11709 |
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I used the 3M tape on mine, so that it’s more easily reversible. Granted, my spoiler is black, which may hide any gaps a bit better than a color matched one.
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04-28-2019, 11:17 AM | #11710 |
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Installing my Boca spoiler. Super stoked. Took off my OEM spoiler yesterday. I honestly thought the residue was going to be a B to take off. I mean, it was! But thank goodness for fishing lines and 3M adhesive remover.
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04-28-2019, 12:19 PM | #11711 |
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Never did it myself, but I think most people do what you did and use the 3M double sided tape, or something equally as good. I think I might be a little nervous that it could come off easy, like in the pic below, though I don't remember hearing of them being ripped off before, but that's what happened in this case.
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04-28-2019, 01:04 PM | #11712 | |
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I picked up some of the 3M black tape that my friend at a body shop uses for attaching trim pieces. You get only one chance with it as that stuff locks down tight and immediately! Plus he told me to do it in numerous smaller pieces instead of long strips like some do. It makes sense since you have more places gripping if one piece were to let go.
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04-28-2019, 01:31 PM | #11713 | |
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04-28-2019, 03:22 PM | #11714 |
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Bought fueling upgrades. Going from stage 2 to stage 3. Single 450 bucket to dual 450 bucketless.
I think I'm going to regret this and may just kill myself. I don't mind fixing/upgrading many things on this car. But this stupid fuel system is where my last nerve ends. The last time I was in there I told myself that was it, I'm done. Doing the filter/regulator was a complete PITA. IF, I where a smart man I'd drop the tank to do this and at the same time install my other rear subframe. But I'm an idiot and love to do things the hard way and three times at least. |
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04-28-2019, 10:00 PM | #11715 |
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Washed, filled tank, filled washer fluid & put it on the charger for the night.
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04-28-2019, 10:15 PM | #11716 | |
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04-29-2019, 03:16 AM | #11717 |
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There are two pieces of plastic trim fitted under the front bumper of our cars which seem to serve two purposes:
1) to deflect airflow away front the front tires and reduce underbody drag 2) to scrape on every driveway and speed bump to remind you you're driving a sports car. Today I removed them. good riddance. |
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04-29-2019, 07:03 AM | #11718 | |
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04-29-2019, 07:23 AM | #11719 |
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Got the car out to the track at WGI this weekend! Weather was...not ideal. Snowed the first half of both days. Got some decent sun late in the afternoon on Saturday to dry things out, was able to feel the tires get *some* warmth in them and put down some decent (and consistent!) laps. Put a E93 M3 front swaybar in over the winter, I think it has really helped to reduce the push I was getting before.
Also had a couple 40min sessions, and I'm pretty sore today. I think new seats might be next on the list... |
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04-29-2019, 10:37 AM | #11720 |
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Spent all day yesterday installing my new Öhlins coilovers. Total pain in the butt, but SO worth it. It's got more of a T R U C C stance to it. That said, I can go the speed limit over a speed table in my neighborhood and not hit the stops, and barely feel it in the process. The ride quality and control is uncanny... I'll have a full review and good pics in a few weeks.
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04-29-2019, 08:11 PM | #11724 | |
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04-29-2019, 09:05 PM | #11725 | |
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For me the stock dampening settings were ok, but I drove my car usually on smooth back roads or highways only. Did you have issues with clearing your front tire/wheel? I believe you’re running 17s though so you’re safe from the headaches of trying to make that work. Hey btw could I pick your brain on running those F30 335i calipers upfront? I believe itwas you who recently installed this setup. I plan on doing that same thing, see if it’s a good track setup. Planning to do a few this year and just want to set it up so I can at least get a few more runs without the stock brakes fading. What do you think about bias? Did you have to tinker with coding that brake mod at all? We can PM/email if you don’t mind that. Last edited by $iriu$black; 04-29-2019 at 09:11 PM.. |
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I installed them quite a while ago, yes. It's a great track set-up, but the calipers didn't make a big difference by themselves. Putting on proper track pads (I cannot recommend Porterfield R4's enough) was the best thing I ever did for braking performance and consistency on the track. Those, and some ATE Type 200 fluid will have you stopping quickly and consistently throughout a 20-minute session on stock brakes. Stainless flex lines aren't a bad idea either. Still, replacing pads is ridiculously easy with the 4-pots (top-loading is just genius), and it's the perfect solution for at-the-track pad swaps.
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