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    Originally posted by jpy1980 View Post

    It kind of just clips back on from what I remember. If you only did one side, it could help by removing the other side and seeing how it’s clipped on there.
    Thanks I must be overthinking something. When I clip in the white housing the latch doesn't seem to be grabbing the cable upon pulling the door handle.

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      Ok figured it out. The cable needs to be seated inside the two little gaps then they'll act as rails.


      Mine(as pictured) came unseated on removal.

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        Originally posted by PSUEng View Post
        After 10 years and just 20k miles, I'm starting to think I want to pull my Bilstein B4s out and do something else--something that rides "better" on the street but still offers better handling performance; I don't do track days in this car. For shocks running with stock springs and hardware, what are some opinions based on current offerings? Last I paid attention years ago, the B6's affected ride height, the rear spring pad thicknesses were in play, and if I recall, maybe BMW had a spring change somewhere in 2003 resulting in some cars having a different ride height. CSL springs were in play at some point, Dinan springs were available. If there is a thread, or threads here I've missed, apologies in advance.
        You'll be hard pressed to decisively improve both ride and handling over stock without a really sophisticated damper à la Öhlins DFV. Koni Special Active has a similar mechanism, though I get the impression it's not as good for more dynamic driving.

        Maybe consider Koni Yellows?
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          Originally posted by PSUEng View Post
          After 10 years and just 20k miles, I'm starting to think I want to pull my Bilstein B4s out and do something else--something that rides "better" on the street but still offers better handling performance; I don't do track days in this car. For shocks running with stock springs and hardware, what are some opinions based on current offerings? Last I paid attention years ago, the B6's affected ride height, the rear spring pad thicknesses were in play, and if I recall, maybe BMW had a spring change somewhere in 2003 resulting in some cars having a different ride height. CSL springs were in play at some point, Dinan springs were available. If there is a thread, or threads here I've missed, apologies in advance.
          I have the Koni/Eibach setup with the settings on one click from soft. I have OEM bushing with the exception of the trailing arms which are Powerflex polyurethane and have 19" wheels. I very much enjoy this setup for DD. There is also a thread about this if you haven't seen it already. https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...aily-driven-m3

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            My vote is bilstein b6 with gc street plates to recapture travel. Springs - stock, eibach or dinan.

            Koni yellows never felt great to me, always disappointed. H&R and tein springs are trash.
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              Originally posted by PSUEng View Post
              After 10 years and just 20k miles, I'm starting to think I want to pull my Bilstein B4s out and do something else--something that rides "better" on the street but still offers better handling performance; I don't do track days in this car. For shocks running with stock springs and hardware, what are some opinions based on current offerings? Last I paid attention years ago, the B6's affected ride height, the rear spring pad thicknesses were in play, and if I recall, maybe BMW had a spring change somewhere in 2003 resulting in some cars having a different ride height. CSL springs were in play at some point, Dinan springs were available. If there is a thread, or threads here I've missed, apologies in advance.
              I kept things stock and went with Koni Yellows. I love the compliant ride and still feels good in spirited driving. I also refreshed all the stock pieces at the same time (FCA, FCAB, rear ball joints, RTAB, etc).

              I never track and do use my car to run errands or commutes so I didn't want a lowered / stiffer ride.

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                Originally posted by ugaexploder View Post
                You guys think it's weird to add a grab handle for the driver side? I always liked having it in the G35 years ago...I never knew why they had it on both sides...
                i did it on an old e46. it's nice when you just wanna change the position up on long drives.

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                  Originally posted by L0okitzRaj View Post

                  i did it on an old e46. it's nice when you just wanna change the position up on long drives.
                  These grab handles are kind of hard to find in black!
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                    Need to check a (BMW) VIN, mostly for service history and ownership--what's the best outlet to do so nowadays?

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                      Outside of Carfax, Autocheck and/or knowing someone at a dealer, has there been an alternative approach to this? Asking from a point of curiosity because those are the only ways I've ever known.
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                        I will be doing a pilot bearing on my E63 M6 soon, this is the same bearing as on the M3, I have never pulled or installed a pilot bearing and need a bit of advice.

                        I have seen different ways of removing the bearing, different tools, puller type, slide hammer type, stuffing bread intot the hole and pounding a punch in way.

                        As far as installation is concerned is OK to maybe find a suitable socket or better yet seal driver that fits the outer bearing race and tap it in?

                        Any thoughts, experiences or tool recommendations would be appreciated!

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                          Can I get brakesperts opinion please? On the right side when braking I get a little squeak, I brake long, soft, and slow not hard it's just a daily driver. To me there's enough pad and rotor but I'm not sure if I need to replace them or not. Pic for reference.

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                            Originally posted by Cubieman View Post
                            I will be doing a pilot bearing on my E63 M6 soon, this is the same bearing as on the M3, I have never pulled or installed a pilot bearing and need a bit of advice.
                            Pilot bearing puller like this one:



                            Socket that contacts the OUTER race and hammer until it stops (I use a chrome 1/2" drive 23mm Matco socket).
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                              Karbonius CSL airbox question. My car has the version with plastic trumpets installed. I also have a new Race airbox with carbon trumpets. Any reason to use one over the other?
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                                Originally posted by DJAM3 View Post
                                Karbonius CSL airbox question. My car has the version with plastic trumpets installed. I also have a new Race airbox with carbon trumpets. Any reason to use one over the other?
                                Nope, other than the Race will be a newer and a few grams lighter.

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