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This destroys racecar parts.
This is Danette, my fairly new daughter person. She first started moving around in the womb on a parade lap around Road America in the e91, so hopefully that's foreshadowing.
M3 isn't in storage yet because she popped out the day I was going to take it to my storage unit. Also, if anyone needs to store anything for winter let me know, I have all kinds of space, unit is located in Port Washington.
Also, I'll be offering my tig welding services over the winter. I'm setting up to work on various things for the M3 (like reinforcements, exhaust, etc) so I'd like to make some extra scratch while I'm off work on FMLA with my wife and daughter. Let me know if you want to bring your parts to Glendale and have me strike an arc on em.
No real updates on the M3, sales haven't started on parts so haven't bought anything. Hopefully I can drop the rear sub shortly after parking it so I can do good things with that.
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Well, it's been fun but it's time to park the M3 for winter.
I did get rid of the shitty aftermarket radio and installed an old C33 I had laying around. I have some good tapes for the car, so Ill be hunting down a casette tape holder for the center console. So far thats really all I've done in terms work on the car. It runs and drives amazing.
Snapped a quick pic awhile back of the current lineup.
After the M3 is parked and I have a minute, I'll be dropping the entire rear subframe to get ahead of e36 problems. First, front diff bolt will be swapped out for a 14mm and I'll be going with stiffer diff bushings (probably condor). Next a little weld reinforcement because why not. Also I'll be doing some upgrades to make things a little less compliant while trying to keep the car street friendly. I'm doing my best to stay away from poly bushings and looking more into the solid rubber pieces for most stuff, condor plastic bushings for some stuff, and maaaaaybe poly inserts for the rubber bushings where applicable. I have a bunch of other plans but the rear subframe will be first because I have most of that figured out. I have a lot of shopping carts loaded on a lot of websites. Just waiting to pull the trigger when all the end of year sales start kicking off.
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1 hour ago, YoungCR said:
How many miles on the car? Paint looks to be in great condition.
151k. Exterior presents well, but has its fair share of scratches and chips, so it won't be winning any concours any time soon. The mileage is most apparent in the interior. I'll do a fairly complete photo documentation soon. The only place the mileage isn't apparent is the drive line. Car is super quiet, runs drives and shifts wonderfully. Brand new Michelin PS4S on all four corners. Overall it is the start of something totally worth the time and money.
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So, drove it two days before a small but annoying problem reared its ugly head: fucking ignition cylinder anti theft. It fired up but when I turned the key it felt funny. When I tried to turn it off, it was locked in. Then it did the stupid anti theft 360. So I killed it with the battery Un-hooked and pulled the big plug under the hood. I'll be doing the temporary fix to it, but will be ordering a new key and cylinder.
Other than that little issue, car is great. Rust free (like extremely rust free) and bone stock other than suspension and a shitty aftermarket radio. Will be addressing a few things over the winter, mainly front diff bolt, emissions and ASC delete, interior work, and I'll be looking into a GT wing and adjustable front splitter.
I'll update this sometimes as work proceeds to keep a log.
Here's a photo from Tuesday car night where I had to leave it running for the short time I was there, due to the issue mentioned above.
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Aw thanks fellas. I'm pretty proud of this purchase.
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I put a hitch on the old man tan man long n tan just for this event.
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Just looking for two of the least desirable wheels ever made. Trade you a sixer of something decent.
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22 minutes ago, Rekpoint said:
I haven't been. Just got back from San Diego nearly dying from a shootout 500 feet from me. Living the life.
I'm in Fontana, CA working. This whole state is a shithole haha.
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On 6/25/2022 at 9:05 AM, YoungCR said:
I got roped into a work thing in San Diego that I was supposed to be back on the 15th but got extended to the 18th, so I'm out this year
I might be stuck in LA for the 4th so I feel your pain.
On 6/25/2022 at 4:06 PM, Rekpoint said:Not looking good for me this year boys. My summer has filled up.
Well shit Glen how you gonna hold on?
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It's time again for the best summer campout at the best racing venue. This year I have one site and TJ has two. I'm camping out of the wagon again so there's plenty of space available for anyone interested in pitching a tent or sleeping in your car. I'll be on campsite 202 just outside of the carousel by the Johnsonville bridge.
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Wasn't sure where to post this, but I'm looking to talk to someone who's imported a car from Germany or Europe. I'm on the hunt for the next big thing in my stable and that might be the answer. I know a lot of the JDM guys swear by bringing stuff in themselves because you can buy cars ultra cheap and sell them to nincompoops for 4x American laser dollars.
Resources, references, or banter about the topic are greatly appreciated.
PFA (I saw this somewhere.)
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I opened my hood today, it was boring to my face. I started my car, it was too quiet into my ear.
I felt a feel, then inspiration.
wowie zowie.
I chucked in the 'ol (new) Turner Motorsport intake on my n52. My review: Not even noticeable when you start the car and drive around town in a civilized fashion. Car wakes up dramatically over 3500rpm. Then, it howls like a banshee to redline. Feels good mayne. I have a video on Instagram if you guys feel like hearing what I hear inside the car. @rampelsauce . Also featured in the video, the sound of my coffee thermos rattling around in the passenger side footwell.
More tinkering to come but I'm getting closer to having this car wrapped up. Exhaust and a tune should be the next and final major mods.
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Got an N52? I got a fresh new recall for you!
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A decision was made.
The story goes like this.
Had a clunk in my front suspension and popped off my LF wheel while still on snows and stock springs. Had a bent sway bar link from my romp on the lake. But mostly because in my haste I had put the wrong front strut on the wrong side. I'm a dummy, but no biggie, I'll get to replacing that when it's time for summers.
Pulled off the right front when it was time to swap springs and put the summer setup on and was greeted with this.
That's a big ope, fellers.
I also put some meme scoops in to match my hotboi heat wrap job i did on my 3 stage intake. Like that, it will likely make zero difference. Ordered up the turner motorsport intake as well, so that's happening. Hoping to get to the exhaust sometime this summer. Also gonna start getting the wagon in better shape cosmetically. Front and rear bumpers are ugly with scratches and failing clear coat.
The X5 got ceramic coated and front window tint to match. Gonna black out the window trim soonish depending on how motivated I get.
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On 2/18/2022 at 1:13 AM, straight6pwr said:
the welder has created a sim car cage with pvc.
im ded.
I try not to bring my work home with me. Plus, getting high off pvc primer is a great substitute for other more illicit druggery.
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Topic revival.
I got my sim working. Surround isnt hooked up but it's functional. I'll be on GT Sport and Project Cars 2 PS4/PS5. WIBIMMERS, add me.
Also I haven't finished my basement because I'm lazy and that's fine.
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Anywho, here's some pics from Lake Poygan autox.
And my perfectly average time across all classes for the day. Like absolutely half way. Not bad for running against a lot of cool shit/actual race cars.
There's also video but you'll have to come over and I'll show you on my phone, but over my shoulder so I can pause it and give commentary.
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4 hours ago, Jdesign said:
Where is that epic sideways pic I saw on FB?
It was a photoshop, never happened.
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Sorry for posting so often.
Anywho, the long n tan wagon has been busy. Did the cheese freeze rally and a FVSCC Lake Poygan autocross.
Replaced shocks/struts all the way around and reinstalled the stock springs. I think I'm going to end up lifting the wagon permanently, going another inch or two up. For commuting it makes the shit Milwaukee streets bareable and makes for a great rally/winter autox vehicle. Doing research on the most efficient ways to lift it. It will end up being a half ass overlander build without all the bull bars and bull shit. More on that later. I'm having trouble posting photos at work, so I'll post some event pics here later.
Here's a couple that uploaded for now from the cheese freeze.
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3 hours ago, wasnt m3 said:
I went with one of those black silicone frames. Worked perfect.
Got one of those for the x5 and it looks great, almost like there's no frame at all, but clean lines (especially on a black car).
Secret Santa 2023
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Sorry guys I dropped my balls on this one. If I can jump in this I'd love to be involved.
Here's a picture of my daughter's BMW