KaiserRolls Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Hopefully you never have to use it Or it’s one of those situations where it’s the only thing you save from a car fire because of how rare it is pynacl and Rekpoint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 hours ago, KaiserRolls said: Hopefully you never have to use it Or it’s one of those situations where it’s the only thing you save from a car fire because of how rare it is I told my mother if her car ever lit on fire, just to let it burn. It'll be better that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Scooped up a top speed muffler for the M3 for a great deal. I know it’s not in the upper echelon of mufflers, but it’s all part of a combo I want to try out. Installation was super easy, just have to pop off the diffuser to access all the hangers. Stock muffler is a UNIT! Has to weigh close to 60lbs. Top speed one is about 20lbs, so should be about 40lbs off the rear end. Pretty happy with how it lined up too, tips stick out an additional 2” or so, protrude the same on both sides and sit at the same height. Rekpoint and patsbimmer1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Here’s a quick startup clip of before/after the muffler. Both clips have the fabspeed headers installed, which honestly didn’t make a big difference in tone or volume in my opinion. Definitely feels loud, but didn’t test out revving yet since it’s in the garage. Will have to get some take off clips in the spring once the X pipe is added! before: after: Rekpoint and patsbimmer1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 YoungCR, pynacl, wasnt m3 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted December 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 LOL! It really do bee like that KaiserRolls and Rekpoint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Noticed a bit of oil collecting on the top of the valve cover and realized it was coming from one of the gaskets on the nuts holding the valve cover on. Since I didn't know the last time a valve adjustment was done, I figured this would be a good 2 for 1. Ordered a new valve cover gasket kit, new spark plugs and a valve shim kit. Once I got in there I noticed the cam lobes had some odd wear on the tips. Checked each cam follower and they didn't seem to be chewed up, so it remains a mystery. Guessing some sort of abrasive made its way into the engine at some point. Will monitor it closely and check samples with blackstone next season. Worst case I have a spare S54 thats a bit lower mileage. The valve adjustment went pretty smoothly, ended up replacing 6 shims total and got everything in spec. Current mileage: 136,136 Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Also tackled a couple small things like swapping out the tired old sway bar end links (will likely get adjustable ones if I go down the path of corner balancing), and replaced all the fender liner bolts with clean ones. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Got everything buttoned back up in the engine bay and the hood shut for spring. Only have the rear suspension to do now, since it was delayed because of some back ordered RSM bushings. Then just counting down the days until I can drive it again. Hopefully will have my own house and garage soon after as well Rekpoint, Jdesign, KaiserRolls and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Ope I lied time to open the hood back up. Forgot that when I was doing the headers, setting the expansion tank out of the way on it's side broke the measure stick off. Since it was brittle enough to break that easily I figured it's time to replace the whole tank and hose. Installation was super easy with this huge syringe I got to suck all the fluid out and pump it back into the new tank, took no more than 15 min total. Only downside was the cost. Just the hose to the tank was $80!! Since I couldn't find any aftermarket alternatives on FCP, I bit the bullet. Also managed to fish out the loose piece while I had the tank out, thankfully it didn't make it's way into the cooling system. Rekpoint and Boris3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Handy syringe, where did you pick that up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, Boris3 said: Handy syringe, where did you pick that up? Definitely! Mine is just a cheapo one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0822SDKS9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZF42GD7EA138BSYKSJYJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 YoungCR and Boris3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Took me forever to assemble all the right pieces to finish the rear suspension. After finally getting the right sized RSM bushings that were back ordered, I realized I was also missing the reverse mounted reinforcement plate that secures the shock to the body. Since the mounts are TCK I tried to email them to see if I could order just the top plate. Crickets. Never got a response. Ended up ordering some Rogue Engineering zinc plated ones to test and they just so happened to fit! So in total we’ve got: - Rogue Engineering RSM reverse mount reinforcement plates - TCK Single Adjustable shocks - TCK adjustable perch + spring cone - Rogue Engineering perch reinforcement plates - Hyperco 600lb spring - TCK RSM + Buna bushings Hopefully will have time tomorrow to toss the wheels on and dial in fitment. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted February 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Tackled the rear brake lines last night so the set is complete. Originally planned to do them all at once but some parts were back ordered from ECS (only chose them over FCP since they had a Rennline phone mount I wanted). Lately I’ve been trying to follow the principle that when I go to replace a part, I also replace anything that connects, cushions or fastens to it as well. Otherwise I get this weird feeling I just showered and changed clothes and then put dirty socks back on (corroded bolts, nuts, brackets etc.) Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Snagged myself a resonated X pipe for the section 2. This seems to be the piece that removes rasp and drastically changes the exhaust note. Guess we’ll find out come spring. I bought it used and it arrived in pretty good shape, but @Rekpointsuggested I try some Ospho metal cleaner on it. Holy shit did it do a number on the pipe, looks brand new! Definitely have to be careful with this chemical though since it’s phosphoric acid based and pretty much dissolves whatever it touches. Also need to wipe down with water after to neutralize it. But damn does it work. Here’s a few before / after of 5 min of light scrubbing: Rekpoint and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Aluminum trim set is complete! Meant to post this update earlier, but the first set I bought was damaged in shipping. Excited to have rid the car of that crappy plastic titan trim. Also picked up a Rennline phone mount, but just can’t seem to get it to fit just right. Might have a defective one P_Roloff, Rekpoint, B C and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Wow, Ospho is no joke and it turned out great. Stoked on the aluminum trim too. pynacl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 You are doing a lot of good things! Nice work! I enjoy the updates. Post a sound clip in the spring once its back on the road P_Roloff, pynacl and Rekpoint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Added Ospho to my buy list, love the results! Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 7 hours ago, B C said: You are doing a lot of good things! Nice work! I enjoy the updates. Post a sound clip in the spring once its back on the road Thanks Brian! There's quite a few things on the car that were inspired by your build, so I'm thankful for that. Especially ECUWorx, I've used the hell out of that program. 3 hours ago, YoungCR said: Added Ospho to my buy list, love the results! Same, I was super impressed! It also claims to add protection to the metal to help keep rust from forming in the future, so hopefully it stays this clean. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Dang you removed all the seasoning Rekpoint, pynacl, YoungCR and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted February 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Had to toss the car up on stands again to bleed the brakes since I messed with brake lines again. While it was up I decided to toss the new X pipe on. Overall was super easy to install, just tedious with all the metal braces that have to come off. Only hiccup was the pipe didn’t come with hardware to transfer over the factory pipe’s heat shield. If I’m going to do it might as well do it right so I went out and found some nice grade 8 yellow zinc hardware to attach it. One bolt had to go backwards because of the clearance, which bugs me, but oh well. Rekpoint and P_Roloff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I hope that you never forget that bolt is backwards. Jdesign and pynacl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Rekpoint said: I hope that you never forget that bolt is backwards. The concours judges certainly won’t pynacl and Rekpoint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynacl Posted April 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Snow finally melted and we've had a few good rains in to wash all the salt away. Took the M3 out today and gave it a test drive after all the changes. Ran like a can of beans. Turns out I had crossed the two pre-cat O2 sensors when doing the header install. Finally got them swapped and it's no longer a can of beans. Tossing in a lil sound clip of the new X pipe too, sounds freakin awesome in person. IMG_2441.mp4 Rekpoint, patsbimmer1 and Bassboy3313 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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