03-31-2013, 02:51 PM | #67 |
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04-09-2013, 05:48 PM | #72 |
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car should be getting cage this week no photos yet. here is a little project at home. car is ti silver so did the nitto logos to match.
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04-10-2013, 12:08 AM | #74 |
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not yet. has k&n and gonna leave that for now.
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04-10-2013, 12:13 AM | #76 |
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yes epic!
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04-16-2013, 07:15 AM | #77 |
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I weighed stuff as I removed it, check out this thread...
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=971140 I would keep a close eye on the rod bearings. Oil analysis will tell you most of the story. According to a master tech and many other familiar with the S54 (non-internet types)...100k miles is typical for the rod bearings. My engine is being refreshed as we speak...102k on the clock. The internals looked good...just the bearings were shot. Preventive replacement before they knock will save you the pain of turning the crankshaft (engine removal). I've also learned that although the clearance spec is .003 - .007 that .006 is no good. Still got off lucky...spun 3 bearings! For suspension, I'd recommend setting the height so there is no rake. You need all of the travel you can get in the front suspension. Typically, a well setup E46 tucks the rear wheels and has fender gap at the front wheels. When you put it on the scales I'm willing to bet that you'll be pretty damned close to 50/50 cross weights. Many will say no but a little toe out in the front will give the car a crisp turn in and makes it easier to rotate the car (I didn't say oversteer). But I wouldn't do this if you run on tracks that have really long straights as the toe out will heat up more and increase wear. You were the first E46 M3...but I was the FIRST E46!
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04-17-2013, 10:28 PM | #79 |
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here are a few photos of the cage. havent seen in person yet.
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04-18-2013, 07:30 AM | #80 |
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Take out that radio harness! Its actually separate. Just cut it at the drivers door and when it goes under the dash...be sure to tape off the wires. Or just disconnect the plug behind the HVAC controls.
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04-18-2013, 09:16 AM | #81 |
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so its that big bundle from the trunk area all the way forward? any other functionality i would lose there?
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04-18-2013, 01:20 PM | #82 |
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Great build!
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Very Nice! Love the cage! What color are you painting it?
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