///Mphatic Black

[eurosonic]

Why sell. Just drive it. Davis is down the street from you


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[Avetiso]

Why sell. Just drive it. Davis is down the street from you


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That's true. :( I don't know. I'm thinking about it. I'd still have in at least until June of next year, so nothing is changing anytime soon.

[az3579]

If you were just gonna get rid of it, why'd you even buy it??? lol

[Vas]

If you were just gonna get rid of it, why'd you even buy it??? lol

Exactly. Should have kept the zhp at that point.

Plus no car payments.

[eurosonic]

Someone's messing with your head Dario. Keep the M


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[cakM3]

Someone's messing with your head Dario. Keep the M


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I highly support this statement :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

If you were just gonna get rid of it, why'd you even buy it??? lol
Dude, don't even try to understand. The longest I've ever owned a car is 10 months, and that isn't about to change soon. :rofl It's just a thing I do. No shame in admitting that I am very "typical Russian" when it comes to how long I keep cars.

Exactly. Should have kept the zhp at that point.

Plus no car payments.
I still don't regret selling it. I miss it, for sure, but if I'm keeping a car long term it's gotta be the right color. OB was nice... but I didn't love it.

Someone's messing with your head Dario. Keep the M


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Vas is always sweating me, man. Always on my case. :rofl

[az3579]

:rofl

[Rovert]

You go through cars like my underwear!

Edit: Actually maybe not. 10 month underwear would be.......

[Avetiso]

You go through cars like my underwear!

Edit: Actually maybe not. 10 month underwear would be.......

Must be some reliable underwear. Is it German made?

[cakM3]

... The longest I've ever owned a car is 10 months, and that isn't about to change soon. :rofl It's just a thing I do.

Enjoy it while you have it Dario :thumbsup I'm sure you will sort everything out so that you can make a profit when you sell your ///M...

[Avetiso]

Enjoy it while you have it Dario :thumbsup I'm sure you will sort everything out so that you can make a profit when you sell your ///M...

Probably lol. I definitely enjoy the car. Every turn is a new adventure in this rain we're getting. :shifty

[Avetiso]

Okay guys, question. AKG now produces a solid aluminum steering coupler for $5 more than their poly one. Since the poly is practically fixed as it is, I was wondering if I should get the aluminum one. There is AUDIBLE click when I rock the wheel back and forth; current one is dead.

What do you all think?

[mbeckel]

Okay guys, question. AKG now produces a solid aluminum steering coupler for $5 more than their poly one. Since the poly is practically fixed as it is, I was wondering if I should get the aluminum one. There is AUDIBLE click when I rock the wheel back and forth; current one is dead.

What do you all think?
It's worth the extra $5

[Avetiso]

Okay. Just ordered the aluminum steering coupler and two front control arm bushings in 90A.

[Vas]

The poly is stiff as it is. Doubt you will see a huge difference between poly and aluminum. Have fun with the install though.

[Avetiso]

The poly is stiff as it is. Doubt you will see a huge difference between poly and aluminum. Have fun with the install though.

Pain in the rear?

[eurosonic]

Where did u order it


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[Avetiso]

Where did u order it


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AKG

[Rovert]

Do you guys even sleep or is the ///MLyfe? LOL. It's 9:12am where I am. Do you have an excuse? :P

Edit: Oops it's only midnight pacific time. Never mind.

[Avetiso]

Do you guys even sleep or is the ///MLyfe? LOL. It's 9:12am where I am. Do you have an excuse? :P

Edit: Oops it's only midnight pacific time. Never mind.

I'm talking to someone on Facebook lol.

[Vas]

Not a pain but need a good drill bit to remove the factory rivets.

[Avetiso]

Been kinda AWOL. School has been rough this last week. 3 exams and not enough coffee.

Monday the parts will arrive. I want to remove the control arms inspect them and see if they are what's squeaking, install the new FCABs, install the solid steering coupler, and just look at some stuff.

[derbo]

Been kinda AWOL. School has been rough this last week. 3 exams and not enough coffee.

Monday the parts will arrive. I want to remove the control arms inspect them and see if they are what's squeaking, install the new FCABs, install the solid steering coupler, and just look at some stuff.

Stay sane buddy! It's almost over. :D

[Avetiso]

Stay sane buddy! It's almost over. :D
I'm trying. >.< Almost there.

[Avetiso]

16774

[derbo]

Oh you fancy.

[az3579]

16774


Oh you fancy.

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/da/da0326377217abd73b8d8c954fd13be5c46e57403d171cc175 f6c6bcaebb24cf.jpg

[johnrando]

What are those?

[derbo]

What are those?

Looks like FCAB Polys from AKG and full metal steering coupler.

[Avetiso]

Yup. Now I just need time. I'm tempted to just wait until finals are over and toss my car on stands again and take care of a lot of stuff.

[derbo]

Yup. Now I just need time. I'm tempted to just wait until finals are over and toss my car on stands again and take care of a lot of stuff.

That would be the smarter thing to do Dario. :)

[kakashi169]

Goodness Dario. What a big progress thread. Good work buddy

[Avetiso]

Oh, you guys are still here? :rofl

Sorry, I've been gone. School, finals, holidays, errands, catching up with some friends... it's been ridiculous. I'm heading to NYC for New Years, but once I get back, I should be able to dedicate some more time to the car.

I need to install the steering coupler, the AKG FCABs, and try to find the clicking/squeaking coming from the front. Been driving me crazy. Other than that, I have not much else I want to do. I feel like life is too busy for me to enjoy cars the way I used to. Not even sure I'm gonna keep the M anymore. Just don't have the time to or energy to do a ton of modding and maintenance and that stuff. I don't know... I'll see where it goes.

[johnrando]

Wow. Well, GL w ur decision.

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[mbeckel]

Oh, you guys are still here? :rofl

Sorry, I've been gone. School, finals, holidays, errands, catching up with some friends... it's been ridiculous. I'm heading to NYC for New Years, but once I get back, I should be able to dedicate some more time to the car.

I need to install the steering coupler, the AKG FCABs, and try to find the clicking/squeaking coming from the front. Been driving me crazy. Other than that, I have not much else I want to do. I feel like life is too busy for me to enjoy cars the way I used to. Not even sure I'm gonna keep the M anymore. Just don't have the time to or energy to do a ton of modding and maintenance and that stuff. I don't know... I'll see where it goes.
I'll trade you straight up for my zhp....

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[Vas]

Should have kept the zhp Mayne

[Avetiso]

Wow. Well, GL w ur decision.

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Thanks, JR.

I'll trade you straight up for my zhp....

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LOL I appreciate the kind intent, Matt. :rofl

Should have kept the zhp Mayne
Funny thing is I still have all the money from when I sold it. Both in cash and equity in my car. I miss my ZHP. A lot. But I still think it was the better decision.

[az3579]

NYC? Will you have any time after your New Years festivities to meet up? :)
NYC is about an hour from me.

[Avetiso]

NYC? Will you have any time after your New Years festivities to meet up? :)
NYC is about an hour from me.

Hmm maybe. Depends on what we are doing during the time there! We could text once I'm there.

[Rovert]

Awwww....I think BP just needs to feel a bit of ZHP/E46/BMW love! :wub Maybe a New Years kiss? :shift

[Avetiso]

Awwww....I think BP just needs to feel a bit of ZHP/E46/BMW love! :wub Maybe a New Years kiss? :shift

:rofl maybe we can do some intimate coding. :rofl :rofl

[Rovert]

Geeky bromance!!

[az3579]

:rofl maybe we can do some intimate coding. :rofl :rofl

Now you're speaking my language.

[Avetiso]

AKG coupler in. But of a pain in the arse because I had to do some machining and drilling but it's in there and OMG does it change everything.

Steering is instantly heavier. I thought I needed new CABs but damn that is not the problem. Steering is super precise. Not only that, during a turn, it locks into the steering angle you gave it. No need to constantly adjust.

Very satisfied. Would go with poly, though, given the chance.

[Vas]

Thumbs up

[Avetiso]

Steering wheel has started clicking. It does it as specific spots and it is coming from right under the airbag. Sounds like something to do with the blinker mechanism. I wonder if it is because of the coupler? Not really sure.

Oh, and VANOS is rattling bad. Gonna inspect it next week and do a valve adjustment with Sean. [emoji4]

[Vas]

Hmm weird.

[Avetiso]

Super lazy to work on the car but I need to. Gonna call around and see if PDR can remove the damage from the rear left quarter above the wheel arch. Then I'm gonna pull off the valve cover and inspect the VANOS and replace the spark plugs and see what I need to order in terms of VANOS.

[alexandre]

Steering wheel has started clicking. It does it as specific spots and it is coming from right under the airbag. Sounds like something to do with the blinker mechanism. I wonder if it is because of the coupler? Not really sure.

Oh, and VANOS is rattling bad. Gonna inspect it next week and do a valve adjustment with Sean. [emoji4]

Had a similar issue. Replaced the turn signal stalk @ $20 from yard and it went away - the tab was sticky.

[mbeckel]

Super lazy to work on the car but I need to. Gonna call around and see if PDR can remove the damage from the rear left quarter above the wheel arch. Then I'm gonna pull off the valve cover and inspect the VANOS and replace the spark plugs and see what I need to order in terms of VANOS.
Sounds constructive. Just need some effort. Been there before, will be there soon. My vanos need some love in mine as well

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[Avetiso]

Had a similar issue. Replaced the turn signal stalk @ $20 from yard and it went away - the tab was sticky.
Sweet. Thanks for the info. I had the coupler aligned pretty good... starting to think it may just be exasperating an issue that was bound to arise either way.

Sounds constructive. Just need some effort. Been there before, will be there soon. My vanos need some love in mine as well

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Dude, totally fix the VANOS on the M54. Huge difference.

[Vas]

Steering wheel has started clicking. It does it as specific spots and it is coming from right under the airbag. Sounds like something to do with the blinker mechanism. I wonder if it is because of the coupler? Not really sure.

Oh, and VANOS is rattling bad. Gonna inspect it next week and do a valve adjustment with Sean. [emoji4]
It's the coupler making noises. Mine started doing it as well.

[Avetiso]

It's the coupler making noises. Mine started doing it as well.
Interesting. Happy to hear I'm not alone, but sucks that you're having problems. Try adjusting the steering wheel height. It helped alleviate the clicking for me a great deal.

[Vas]

I ended up coating it with white lithium grease and it got rid of the noise.

[Avetiso]

I ended up coating it with white lithium grease and it got rid of the noise.
What exactly did you coat? My noise is coming from inside the steering wheel.

[Vas]

What exactly did you coat? My noise is coming from inside the steering wheel.

That is what mine sounded like. Till I realized the steering shaft is hollow so any noise from the engine bay gets transferred to the wheel.

I removed the coupling and sprayed inside of it as well as the threads on the steering rack.

[Avetiso]

That is what mine sounded like. Till I realized the steering shaft is hollow so any noise from the engine bay gets transferred to the wheel.

I removed the coupling and sprayed inside of it as well as the threads on the steering rack.
Damn. I don't want to do that. Getting the aluminum coupler off is pretty hard, considering there is absolutely zero play in it at all. At least it'll give me a reason to try to adjust it a little.

[Vas]

I removed the complete assemble not just the coupling.

[Avetiso]

I removed the complete assemble not just the coupling.
Like the entire steering column? Or do you mean the base and top of the coupler that were transplanted over from the old coupler?

[Vas]

The base and top with the coupler. I removed it, cleaned it and lubed

[Avetiso]

Inspected VANOS exhaust cam hub tabs. Not broken! :thumbsup
Also switched to 6 new NGK plugs. Already had the same NGK plugs in there and they were in pretty good shape. Replaced them anyway.
Sprayed lube on my coupler but sound is persisting.

Also, I think I've closed in on what I want to do this summer for a project (gonna have 4 months off as I transfer to UC Davis). Pretty much decided I'm gonna sell the M3 and buy a sedan. Either black, silver gray, white, or Imola if it's a ZHP. Maybe another color if I can't pass it up, but that's what I want. Then, I'm going to commit the most atrocious thing thinkable and swap in an S54 with an SMG. Sorry. Much easier to find SMG powerplants and complete swaps from verts, and I'm itching for something different. It makes me wish I bought that Phoenix Yellow M3 instead, but eh, no looking back now. Plus, I want me some CSL software. Also, the sedan looks far better than the M3. That's my personal opinion. My ZHP looked far better than the M.

[WOLFN8TR]

Good work Dario!
My M3 I just bought is a SMG with the CSL SMG software from Frank Smith at Tuning Techs and it's Awesome!

[TigerTater]

Hey man at the end of the day you gotta do you. I like the passion, and I hope you get it done! Cool process to watch take place! I like coupes, but IMO sedans look better as well! Good luck!

[derbo]

Inspected VANOS exhaust cam hub tabs. Not broken! :thumbsup
Also switched to 6 new NGK plugs. Already had the same NGK plugs in there and they were in pretty good shape. Replaced them anyway.
Sprayed lube on my coupler but sound is persisting.

Also, I think I've closed in on what I want to do this summer for a project (gonna have 4 months off as I transfer to UC Davis). Pretty much decided I'm gonna sell the M3 and buy a sedan. Either black, silver gray, white, or Imola if it's a ZHP. Maybe another color if I can't pass it up, but that's what I want. Then, I'm going to commit the most atrocious thing thinkable and swap in an S54 with an SMG. Sorry. Much easier to find SMG powerplants and complete swaps from verts, and I'm itching for something different. It makes me wish I bought that Phoenix Yellow M3 instead, but eh, no looking back now. Plus, I want me some CSL software. Also, the sedan looks far better than the M3. That's my personal opinion. My ZHP looked far better than the M.

WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!?

you can swap an SMG but why not convert to manual?

Dario,

Kalim help one of the San Jose guys Ramun put an SMG S54 into his white sedan. :)

[Vas]

I think it's time to get back into a zhp. I prefer the looks of a sedan better then the m3 as well.

[mbeckel]

I'm willing to trade mine to you if you want mmmmmola

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[TigerTater]

I'm willing to trade mine to you if you want mmmmmola

Sent from in the bushes

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[Pip]

Dario if you swap a S54 into a touring I'll buy it when you're ready to part with it :) I'll probably be interested in the sedan swap as well. I go back and forth with what I want and I would love a s54 ZHP but then I see the m3 lines with csl trunk and change my mind. I definitely like the four doors and lines of the sedan more but the csl trunk on a coupe is :drool

[Avetiso]

Dario if you swap a S54 into a touring I'll buy it when you're ready to part with it :) I'll probably be interested in the sedan swap as well. I go back and forth with what I want and I would love a s54 ZHP but then I see the m3 lines with csl trunk and change my mind. I definitely like the four doors and lines of the sedan more but the csl trunk on a coupe is :drool

You know I've really thought about it but I'm not sure the touring is for me. Great idea but if I'm doing this I want a sedan.

[az3579]

Sedan FTMFW.

[Avetiso]

Holy hell, you are guys are still here! (just kidding, I'm not surprised)

So as it stands, I don't think I'll be selling the M3. Plans are always tentative when it comes to me and my cars, but that's the gist of of it right now.

Also, I posted it to the FB group, but I just installed (almost) brand new PSS on the car that I found on CL for $300. However, my front tires had severe cupping and inner wear down to the cords. I'd rather not have the same fate befall the PSS, so I need to hurry and figure out what the issue is. The car was realigned after I bought it so alignment is no longer an issue, although the tires already had the inner wear when I got the ride. So what is the most likely culprit? Is it the control arm bushings, the tie rods, or something else? My suspension is heavily worn out so that could also be playing a role in wearing them out.

[Oli77]

welcome back Dario.

[OtterEffect]

Glad you are keeping the ///M :)


Ate the potato! Bought and iPhone 6 :)

[johnrando]

Welcome back. I'm not a tire guy so I'm not sure. Glad you're not selling.

[danewilson77]

welcome back Dario.
:thumbsup

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[Avetiso]

Thanks, people.

[TigerTater]

Mine were cupping terribly...new FCABs solved it for me.

[Avetiso]

Mine were cupping terribly...new FCABs solved it for me.

Gonna be my first replacement.


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[Avetiso]

Chain tensioner backed off and was leaking. Tightened it up and cleaned up the spilled oil.


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[Pip]

Chain tensioner backed off and was leaking. Tightened it up and cleaned up the spilled oil.


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Glad it was simple. Mine did the same thing. Also glad you had a socket or wrench big enough. It was tough getting to mine.

[Avetiso]

Glad it was simple. Mine did the same thing. Also glad you had a socket or wrench big enough. It was tough getting to mine.

Yeah I had to lift up the ET and the secondary air pump and get underneath them with the wrench to get the right angle. They really should have the put the nut right on edge of the tensioner, not at the base of it.


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[Avetiso]

Ordered stuff for another oil change, and a fuel filter. Also ordered an oil additive, LiquiMoly MOS2.

[Pip]

Want are you looking to gain from the additive?

[Avetiso]

Want are you looking to gain from the additive?

No idea. Gonna experiment. I hear good things, though. And considering the rod bearing issue on this car I figured it made sense to give it a shot. Will report back.


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[Rovert]

Let me know. There's another product from the company called Ceratec. It bonds ceramic to all metal surfaces for a less porous surface and gives a more smooth surface for moving parts. Ceratec lasts for a longer duration but is more expensive.

[Avetiso]

Let me know. There's another product from the company called Ceratec. It bonds ceramic to all metal surfaces for a less porous surface and gives a more smooth surface for moving parts. Ceratec lasts for a longer duration but is more expensive.
Yeah, I heard about that one. This stuff is $8 for 300mL. Figure if you do it every oil change, or half of the bottle every oil change, it's good aid for an engine that has such a weak point in the rod bearings. I still want to replace my rod bearings eventually, though.

[Avetiso]

Just made a list of stuff I want to do to the car. It's over 3 pages long. I definitely overpaid for the car knowing that it's been repainted completely at this point, and that it will need it again, but I honestly think I'm just gonna stick it through. Finding another manual isn't easy, and I'm already in the seat of this one. Lot's of work coming my way.

Also, I think I want to delete my windshield washer tank. I hardly ever use it, it's extra weight, and the headlight nozzles are deactivated anyway. What do you guys think? I'd have to measure the resistance and install inline, but it shouldn't be hard. Or I'll just plastidip my washer tank black so it's not visible and remove my fog brackets.

[BMWCurves]

Just made a list of stuff I want to do to the car. It's over 3 pages long. I definitely overpaid for the car knowing that it's been repainted completely at this point, and that it will need it again, but I honestly think I'm just gonna stick it through. Finding another manual isn't easy, and I'm already in the seat of this one. Lot's of work coming my way.

Also, I think I want to delete my windshield washer tank. I hardly ever use it, it's extra weight, and the headlight nozzles are deactivated anyway. What do you guys think? I'd have to measure the resistance and install inline, but it shouldn't be hard. Or I'll just plastidip my washer tank black so it's not visible and remove my fog brackets.

Hmm...that's one of those things that I personally would want to have around even if I don't use it much, but maybe it's different for you. On any extended trip I tend to collect bugs, bird shit, and anything else you can think of that smear up the windshield, and in those moments the windshield washer is a godsend. Yes, you can always stop at a gas station or somewhere to wash/scrape that stuff off, but I prefer the convenience of the windshield washer while I'm still moving. Also, I would bet you don't save more than 20-25 lbs max from the tank, lines, and fluid, so for me, that extra weight is worth the convenience. Again, it's all up to your priorities.

[az3579]

Hmm...that's one of those things that I personally would want to have around even if I don't use it much, but maybe it's different for you. On any extended trip I tend to collect bugs, bird shit, and anything else you can think of that smear up the windshield, and in those moments the windshield washer is a godsend. Yes, you can always stop at a gas station or somewhere to wash/scrape that stuff off, but I prefer the convenience of the windshield washer while I'm still moving. Also, I would bet you don't save more than 20-25 lbs max from the tank, lines, and fluid, so for me, that extra weight is worth the convenience. Again, it's all up to your priorities.

This. I barely ever use mine either, but when I really need it, I really need it. Mine has had a leak somewhere for over a year now and keep telling myself I'll fix it next week, and it keeps getting pushed off 'till the winter hits, at which point I'm kicking myself for not fixing it. Long trips definitely require a washer system...

[slater]

No idea. Gonna experiment. I hear good things, though. And considering the rod bearing issue on this car I figured it made sense to give it a shot. Will report back.


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i used to add molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) to my oil every few changes, my dad started doing it a long time ago and gave me a bottle (i still have it). expensive stuff. but it makes everything incredible slippery. i actually ended up 'losing' oil on a few cars i used it in, and stopped using it. i still can't figure out what happened or what could possibly be bad about adding it, as more lubrication in the lubrication system can't be a bad thing.

peter

[az3579]

i used to add molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) to my oil every few changes, my dad started doing it a long time ago and gave me a bottle (i still have it). expensive stuff. but it makes everything incredible slippery. i actually ended up 'losing' oil on a few cars i used it in, and stopped using it. i still can't figure out what happened or what could possibly be bad about adding it, as more lubrication in the lubrication system can't be a bad thing.

peter

It probably helped the oil "slip" out of wherever it may have been leaking much easier than it would have otherwise. :dunno

[slater]

It probably helped the oil "slip" out of wherever it may have been leaking much easier than it would have otherwise. :dunno

i wasn't leaking any oil in the cars i used it in. it seemed to disappear.

peter

[Avetiso]

I suppose I'll leave the tank in there. My fog lights are out right now. Might just spray paint the can black to hide it.


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[Avetiso]

Oil change, MoS2 treatment, Mahle oil and fuel filters.

Also filled up my washer tank. ;)

Interesting note, if you buy the 5L jug of LiquiMoly 10w-60, as well as the 300mL treatment, it's enough to fill up the engine. No need to buy that spare one quart or two whole jugs.


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[Avetiso]

Getting some real bad banging from the diff. Need to replace the bushings i assume. I can't decide on whether I should go with AKG street poly or with OEM. My diff whine is pretty loud as it is so noise isn't really a concern... But there doesn't really seem to be any consensus about it. Any input?


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[mbeckel]

Getting some real bad banging from the diff. Need to replace the bushings i assume. I can't decide on whether I should go with AKG street poly or with OEM. My diff whine is pretty loud as it is so noise isn't really a concern... But there doesn't really seem to be any consensus about it. Any input?


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Go AKG. Just make sure you lube the bushings upon install

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[az3579]

Go AKG. Just make sure you lube the bushings upon install

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I didn't have to lube my AKG bushings; they are just fine.

[mbeckel]

I didn't have to lube my AKG bushings; they are just fine.
That's cool. I've just heard horror stories of them squeeking.

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[az3579]

That's cool. I've just heard horror stories of them squeeking.

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I thought that was for older poly bushings way back when. Is it still a problem?
It was my understanding that AKG bushings don't have that problem.

[mbeckel]

I thought that was for older poly bushings way back when. Is it still a problem?
It was my understanding that AKG bushings don't have that problem.
It's not as prominent as it used to be, but the issue is still coming up every now and then.

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[QC_ZHP]

I'd lube them but they don't squeak bc there's not alot of movement in the diff. bushings, esp. compared the FCAB/RTAB. If you daily the M though, I'd just go OEM. Personal preference, but no need to go poly all around and brace every bump you go over.

BP, no noise from yours even in cold temps?

[az3579]

BP, no noise from yours even in cold temps?

Nope, no squeaking. I have AKG poly diff bushings and RTABs. I used to get a small squeak before I replaced the RTABs when the car is at an angle going into a driveway (the OE ones were in there previously) but I don't get it anymore.

All is super quiet with regards to squeaks, regardless of the temperatures.

[Avetiso]

Nope, no squeaking. I have AKG poly diff bushings and RTABs. I used to get a small squeak before I replaced the RTABs when the car is at an angle going into a driveway (the OE ones were in there previously) but I don't get it anymore.

All is super quiet with regards to squeaks, regardless of the temperatures.

How about diff whine? I have whine but I'm not sure how much louder it will get.


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[Avetiso]

I'd lube them but they don't squeak bc there's not alot of movement in the diff. bushings, esp. compared the FCAB/RTAB. If you daily the M though, I'd just go OEM. Personal preference, but no need to go poly all around and brace every bump you go over.

BP, no noise from yours even in cold temps?

I don't think diff would have an effect on bumps and whatnot.


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[mbeckel]

How about diff whine? I have whine but I'm not sure how much louder it will get.


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How are the fluid levels? Has it ever been changed?

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[Avetiso]

How are the fluid levels? Has it ever been changed?

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It was rebuilt with 3.91 within the last 50k. I suppose I could flush the fluid.


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[mbeckel]

It was rebuilt with 3.91 within the last 50k. I suppose I could flush the fluid.


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Could be some shotty work. Or bad fluids.

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[Avetiso]

Could be some shotty work. Or bad fluids.

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Yeah. Wouldn't even know where to begin with it.


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[mbeckel]

Yeah. Wouldn't even know where to begin with it.


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If you flush it, maybe run a magnet through the fluid to find metal. If there's a fair amount, it could be a shotty job performed on the diff.

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[Avetiso]

If you flush it, maybe run a magnet through the fluid to find metal. If there's a fair amount, it could be a shotty job performed on the diff.

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Not a bad idea. What's it cost to have someone take it apart and reassemble is all correctly if anything?


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[mbeckel]

Not a bad idea. What's it cost to have someone take it apart and reassemble is all correctly if anything?


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I'm really unsure. Maybe 3-5 hours of labor. Hopefully it just needs adjusting. I know in my old 12 bolt rear end in my T/A it was out of adjustment and just need readjusted. But these diffs aren't exactly the same.

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[Avetiso]

I'm really unsure. Maybe 3-5 hours of labor. Hopefully it just needs adjusting. I know in my old 12 bolt rear end in my T/A it was out of adjustment and just need readjusted. But these diffs aren't exactly the same.

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Doesn't sound all that horrible. Although, my friends' M has the same whine. His is an OEM 3.62. :dunno


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[mbeckel]

Doesn't sound all that horrible. Although, my friends' M has the same whine. His is an OEM 3.62. :dunno


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If it were me, I'd swap out the fluids and look for metal. It's cheap insurance, if you don't find a lot of metal, it's probably fine.

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[Avetiso]

If it were me, I'd swap out the fluids and look for metal. It's cheap insurance, if you don't find a lot of metal, it's probably fine.

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Guess that's what I'm doing then.


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[az3579]

How about diff whine? I have whine but I'm not sure how much louder it will get.


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It isn't bad. I posted a video in another thread about the whine but I can't remember what thread it was in. :dunno
I'll have to make a new video just for you. :)

It's very minor, and only happens on light throttle at a certain RPM (around 60mph). I'll get a video for you ...

[Avetiso]

It isn't bad. I posted a video in another thread about the whine but I can't remember what thread it was in. :dunno
I'll have to make a new video just for you. :)

It's very minor, and only happens on light throttle at a certain RPM (around 60mph). I'll get a video for you ...

Sweet that would be nice!


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[az3579]

Sweet that would be nice!


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Someone just happened to post in that thread, so I found the video when it popped up in my feed.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16107-Diff-bushings-AKG-95A-best-place-to-buy-and-NVH-vs-OEM-video-help-request-opinions-wanted!&p=437815#post437815

[Vas]

Someone just happened to post in that thread, so I found the video when it popped up in my feed.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16107-Diff-bushings-AKG-95A-best-place-to-buy-and-NVH-vs-OEM-video-help-request-opinions-wanted!&p=437815#post437815

What you mean someone? It was clearly me.

[az3579]

What you mean someone? It was clearly me.

You qualify as a someone... unless you're saying you're not a person. :rofl

[Vas]

You qualify as a someone... unless you're saying you're not a person. :rofl

Ha :)

[Avetiso]

Someone just happened to post in that thread, so I found the video when it popped up in my feed.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16107-Diff-bushings-AKG-95A-best-place-to-buy-and-NVH-vs-OEM-video-help-request-opinions-wanted!&p=437815#post437815

Mine is a lot more high pitched than that, but then again, very different differentials. Thanks for the video!


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[Avetiso]

On a side note, I really feel like painting my car orange.


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[Pip]

On a side note, I really feel like painting my car orange.


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Wrap? If you paint it orange can we swap interiors? Lol Only if you have heated and lumbar though.

[az3579]

On a side note, I really feel like painting my car orange.


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:shifty

[Rovert]

Paint it the F80 Orange!! Gawd.....it's beautiful. Valencia orange I think?

[az3579]

Paint it the F80 Orange!! Gawd.....it's beautiful. Valencia orange I think?

Sakhir Orange. It's more of a red with a fair bit of orange in it. Absolutely gorgeous and is the color I'll be buying my dream F80 in.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20985&stc=1

[Avetiso]

I thinking something closer to Lime Rock, but lighter. Also, preferring no metallic paint. Something close to Tangerine Scream from the new ST, but again, I'd prefer not metallic.


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[az3579]

I thinking something closer to Lime Rock, but lighter. Also, preferring no metallic paint. Something close to Tangerine Scream from the new ST, but again, I'd prefer not metallic.


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Sorry man... does not compute.
But, do as your please, as it is your ride. :)

[Avetiso]

Sorry man... does not compute.
But, do as your please, as it is your ride. :)

Something a little more red. And not metallic. Just a thought at this point. I think it would look great. I just don't get spraying the car an OEM color. Seems a little unoriginal... :dunno


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[az3579]

Something a little more red. And not metallic. Just a thought at this point. I think it would look great. I just don't get spraying the car an OEM color. Seems a little unoriginal... :dunno


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What are you gonna do with the interior?

[WOLFN8TR]

Sakhir Orange.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20985&stc=1

That's gorgeous!

[Avetiso]

What are you gonna do with the interior?

Leave it?


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[az3579]

Leave it?


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Orange on... orange?

[Avetiso]

Orange on... orange?

Red on red, black on black... I don't mind. Maybe I'll sell it and just go for black and race seats.


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[Avetiso]

Finally picked up a set of OEM grills and got rid of those ratchet ass, Judge Judy level grills.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/07/8cce403418d980bfb36603823f76d1e7.jpg


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[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Mucho better! Someone went to Starbucks.

:starbucks

[Avetiso]

Looks Mucho better! Someone went to Starbucks.

:starbucks

Haha, I work there. Thanks, Gary!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Man if you only lived in Las Vegas! :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Man if you only lived in Las Vegas! :thumbsup
I know, right? I could run headers. :biggrin

[Avetiso]

Spent the last few hours taking pictures and video of my car with my cousin who is aspiring to work with pictures/video and editing. The scenery involves some country-ish backroads, a fig farm, a vineyard, and a warehouse for some light hoonage.

EDIT: Also made me realize my car is in absolute shit condition cosmetically lol.

[Rovert]

[emoji50] can't wait!!

[Avetiso]

[emoji50] can't wait!!
Me neither! He does some pretty cool stuff honestly. Proud of the kid.

[Avetiso]

Sorry for the Forza picture, but this is kinda what I was considering in terms of color. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/f427647bf78fa26a389dd86f4f2ac57a.jpg


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[az3579]

Sorry for the Forza picture, but this is kinda what I was considering in terms of color. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/f427647bf78fa26a389dd86f4f2ac57a.jpg


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That's more of a yellow than an orange, but I do think that's a good shade. Reminds me of taxicab yellow, though the taxi is slightly lighter with more yellow than orange. I can dig it, as long as it's not a Lime Rock edition type of orange.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21014&stc=1

[WOLFN8TR]

I know, right? I could run headers. :biggrin

You can't in Cali with cats in Sect 1?

[Avetiso]

You can't in Cali with cats in Sect 1?

Not allowed to touch the cats, period.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Hmm. What about Euro Headers and Cats? Do they actually do a visual on the OEM cats on the stock header? And do they even know what they are looking for?

Calling Sean. [emoji41]

[Vas]

Not allowed to touch the cats, period.


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Don't miss this at all.

[Pip]

Hmm. What about Euro Headers and Cats? Do they actually do a visual on the OEM cats on the stock header? And do they even know what they are looking for?

Calling Sean. [emoji41]

My car is not legal. Will I pass? Probably, because they won't look/don't know what they're looking for. Would fail immediately if they look and know.

[Avetiso]

https://vimeo.com/136057401


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[Oli77]

Very nice!

[Rovert]

15 seconds of cinematics!!

[WOLFN8TR]

Sweet!

[Avetiso]

Here's a video of my diff whine. Listen closely.

https://vimeo.com/136263422


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[NoVAphotog]

Pass. Definitely sticking with rubber...

[Avetiso]

Pass. Definitely sticking with rubber...

These aren't AKG bushings. This is about figuring out my diff whine.


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[Vas]

Dude sounds fine to me but kinda hard to tell

[Avetiso]

Dude sounds fine to me but kinda hard to tell
Yeah, and Dima has a similar sound. It's been fine for 10k and I'm not too worried, but figured I'd check anyway. I actually kinda like the sound.

[Vas]

Fresh Fluid in there ?

[Avetiso]

Fresh Fluid in there ?

Ordering new fluid tomorrow.


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[Rovert]

I don't have that whine at all. Mine is all good in everyone's hood! Can't tell you what it is though.

[Avetiso]

Coilovers installed. Picked a set of Megan racing coils from a friend who gave me a very good deal. Definitely a massive upgrade over my blown suspension. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/029501f8b36a314593d836f3822fc748.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/53f4b84ebea2b967951ce23fe12e7a67.jpg


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[mbeckel]

Coilovers installed. Picked a set of Megan racing coils from a friend who gave me a very good deal. Definitely a massive upgrade over my blown suspension. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/029501f8b36a314593d836f3822fc748.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/53f4b84ebea2b967951ce23fe12e7a67.jpg


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That stance is sex!!!!!

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[Avetiso]

Thanks, Matt! I'm gonna wait to reinstall my sway bar (no way in hell it would fit without shortened links), then I'm gonna set my tire pressure, adjust ride height, and then get an alignment. Was gonna do FCABs but I can see that it is not the problem with my steering. Suspension was. I wanna keep the bottom this low, and might adjust the front for a little rake, but overall the current stance will stay unless I have issues with dailying the car.


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[mbeckel]

Thanks, Matt! I'm gonna wait to reinstall my sway bar (no way in hell it would fit without shortened links), then I'm gonna set my tire pressure, adjust ride height, and then get an alignment. Was gonna do FCABs but I can see that it is not the problem with my steering. Suspension was. I wanna keep the bottom this low, and might adjust the front for a little rake, but overall the current stance will stay unless I have issues with dailying the car.


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It'll be fine without the sway for a bit. When are you getting the new links?

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[Avetiso]

It'll be fine without the sway for a bit. When are you getting the new links?

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Any day now. And it's much better than before even without the sway.


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[mbeckel]

Any day now. And it's much better than before even without the sway.


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That's excellent! I'm excited for a review after its complete

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[Vas]

Not bad.

[danewilson77]

:drool

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[Avetiso]

Ground control sway links installed, front sway reinstalled, camber set to -3.4 degrees in front because for some reason that's the best match we can get (I think it's because the base of one of the coils is bent from an accident it was in, in a different car). Fronts set to full hard, rears are halfway. Car feels pretty good. I'm happy. Next up is to do a valve adjustment and some other small stuff.


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[Pip]

Ground control sway links installed, front sway reinstalled, camber set to -3.4 degrees in front because for some reason that's the best match we can get (I think it's because the base of one of the coils is bent from an accident it was in, in a different car). Fronts set to full hard, rears are halfway. Car feels pretty good. I'm happy. Next up is to do a valve adjustment and some other small stuff.


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Nice. Sorry for the delay in my text. Forgot about it until now. Yesterday was a busy day.

[Vas]

Awesome amount of front negative camber.

[johnrando]

looks great

[Avetiso]

Thanks guys.

Just drained my diff. Ew. Didn't see any metal, and unfortunately, I drained it into a dirty container so I can't really test. But the fluid was all grayish yellow and shit.


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[Rovert]

What diff fluid did you go with?

[Avetiso]

What diff fluid did you go with?

Redline 75w-140NS


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[Rovert]

So none of they $50/qt BMW stuff? LOL

[Avetiso]

So none of they $50/qt BMW stuff? LOL

Ha no. Enough people run Redline enough for me to call bullshit on the "OEM friction modifiers" argument. Same thing for the transmission.


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[Rovert]

Thank you good sir for calling BS on the internet posters of the world. [emoji106]🏽[emoji106]🏽

[Avetiso]

Thank you good sir for calling BS on the internet posters of the world. [emoji106]🏽[emoji106]🏽

Haha. Not sure if you're sarcastically offended or serious, Trevor! But yeah, I have seen enough people run this to know I can use it without going to the OE fluid. About to test drive!


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[Rovert]

Let me know how it goes after a while!! I will change my diff fluid soon. I eff the Internet too. I use my common sense. Most of the time. Not sure if it always works though.

[Avetiso]

Let me know how it goes after a while!! I will change my diff fluid soon. I eff the Internet too. I use my common sense. Most of the time. Not sure if it always works though.

Much quieter but I haven't hit the highway yet. Will test more tomorrow on the way to the gym.


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[derbo]

Redline 75w-140NS


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this is what I need to do to my rear diff when the fluid is set to be changed.

Also rear sway bar delete probably improves handling :)

[Avetiso]

Got a weird issue. OBD2 scanner doesn't work, and doesn't work only for my car. Is something wrong with the port? Fuses are fine.

[mbeckel]

Got a weird issue. OBD2 scanner doesn't work, and doesn't work only for my car. Is something wrong with the port? Fuses are fine.
It's because that car should be mine [emoji6]

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[Avetiso]

Haha, no Matt. You can buy it if you want!

Also, bought a Colby Wheel from Johal. Cheaper than getting mine wrapped because I now keep an additional wheel. Gonna lift my car and check the alignment on my steering coupler because my clock spring keeps clicking and it's driving me mad.

[Vas]

Got a weird issue. OBD2 scanner doesn't work, and doesn't work only for my car. Is something wrong with the port? Fuses are fine.

Bad connection with the scanner? Or have you tried it on other cars?

[Avetiso]

Bad connection with the scanner? Or have you tried it on other cars?

Works perfect on other cars.


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[Vas]

Works perfect on other cars.


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Hmm thats strange.

[Avetiso]

Any other ideas?

[danewilson77]

Any other ideas?
Bad obdII port or connected wiring is all I can think of.

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[Hornung418]

Echoing Dane. Pull the driver lower dash and check the connection to the port, it should be fine, but could be the reason you can't comm. with your car.

[Avetiso]

Gonna dig into that on Saturday or Sunday. Valve adjustment planned for Sunday. Been a while since I've wrenched. Also need to take my aluminum coupler off and see why my steering wheel keeps making the groaning/creaking noise when I turn. Pissing me off already. Probably just not on perfectly straight.