VAC Oil Pan Baffle

[m3f_RedboneHound]

Just curious, the Bentley Manual recommends that you not re-use the front subframe bolts. Anybody actually go out and buy new ones for this job?

On a critical part such as the subframe, I wouldn't chance not going along with what the manual says.

[m3f_slickfast]

Just curious, the Bentley Manual recommends that you not re-use the front subframe bolts. Anybody actually go out and buy new ones for this job?

Whats the part number for these? I'm trying to get these.

[m3f_OahuMPower]

when I did my OPN I didnt get new subframe bolts, and have not had a problem, little loc-tite, and re-torqued to proper spec

[m3f_LiveStrong///M3]

Here's more proof that the VAC baffle is worth the money if you auto-x or track your car. This data is from a guy off of BF track section


Before VAC baffle:




note: The oil pressure gets down to about 7 psi under hard braking. That can't be good.


After VAC baffle with grippier slick tires: (much better)




http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=598276