Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[PSUEng]

OK, I need to get some brake bleed tools. Many I find say Motive is the way to go, some mention "one-man" bleeders (containers with check valves), and then there is the vac style tool. Would love some input here.

[Gt4]

What are some of the best fitting CSL style diffusers? I bought a cheap one, the fitment is really starting to bug me already after just a few days. I thought I could make myself be be okay with it but it’s getting on my nerves lol

I have one diffuser ready to go. Tariffs free

[Avedis]

What are some of the best fitting CSL style diffusers? I bought a cheap one, the fitment is really starting to bug me already after just a few days. I thought I could make myself be be okay with it but it’s getting on my nerves lol

Gt4 composites. I don’t have any personal experience with this one, but if it’s anything like his other stuff, it’s perfect.

Vorsteiner. Just did my install yesterday, 95% fitment with zero adjustment. 99.5% with some minor tweaking. I bought this about a year before GT4 started making his, but if I were to buy one today I’d go with the GT4.

[Nate047]

What are some of the best fitting CSL style diffusers? I bought a cheap one, the fitment is really starting to bug me already after just a few days. I thought I could make myself be be okay with it but it’s getting on my nerves lol

[jayjaya29]

Dumb question here, but do these Trinity Graphics rear bumper mounts work on the M3? It doesn't specifically say and a google search told me that non-m3 mounts are different.

I bought a set of these but have not gotten around to installing them. Seems the same is true for many other people on here. 🤣

[kryptokatalyst]

Questionably dumb, but is there a stickied thread with reported NLA parts for the E46 M3? I vaguely recall seeing one somewhere, but I can't seem to find it now. My search skills also failed me in this endeavor.

Thanks.

[jsuen]

Dumb question here, but do these Trinity Graphics rear bumper mounts work on the M3? It doesn't specifically say and a google search told me that non-m3 mounts are different.

[Tbonem3]

I'd be careful with matte finish though, don't want to polish too hard. I would hope ipa or panel wipe or glass cleaner would be enough

[Slideways]

Peeled off the TMS decal but still some residue left behind. Any tips on how to clean it up further?

70% IPA or detail spray

Edit: Since it is matte, don't use polish. Looked at the images very briefly and thought it was gloss.

[jing]

Peeled off the TMS decal but still some residue left behind. Any tips on how to clean it up further?

[Nate047]

what offset/wheel width would you guys run for fronts out of the choices below for e88? for street application

18x9.5 - 28et (1.5” lip)
18x9 - 21.5et (1.5” lip)
18x9 34.5et (1” lip)

TBH none of those are worth the cost IMO. If you want E88s, just be honest with yourself. If you want to look cool, you have to get track sizes and use lots of camber. Modestly street sized E88s are not cool no matter how you slice it. And you’re spending so much for them, with super limited resale market, too.

[Cubieman]

Anyone running the R.E oil return line? Wanted see to if anyone had run into any issues with this product.

I see and feel that my line has a slight kink in the braided portion. I really don't feel like removing the headers to install a new OEM line so that's why the Rouge line is of interest to me.

[Cronenberged]

18x9.5 et35 can be run with no camber, anymore offset then that you start requiring it. I am running the Arc 8s in that square set up. I would say a sq set of e88s near the same set up would look really good. You could push 18x9s to around et25-30 to have similar look as the 18x9.5 just run a spacer in the rear. I only have a 12mm spacer in the rear of my car so the rear looks flush like the front. ugaexploder

[ugaexploder]

Do you have a big brake kit? I’m also not familiar either e88s clearances

i do plan on putting st40’s front and back in the future but currently running stock brakes.

yeah, i currently have a 18x9.5 square setup which looks good but running 5mm and 12mm spacers on some cheap BW wheels on 265 re71rs.

eventually i want to throw on the e88 i bought from schirmer but they are the 18x10 21.5et, not sure if i like the fronts sticking out like they do on the 18x10 setups ive seen. figured i’d buy some inner/outers to change the width/offset just in case since its relatively cheap. thanks again man

[Cronenberged]

out of the bottom 2, which one do you think would be better without spacers? appreciate your recommendation

Probably 18x9 34.5et (1” lip) as it’s the least aggressive for street driving. I’m personally a fan of square set up because rotations, and symmetry of wheels looking the same.