Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[bimmerfan08]

Maybe this has been asked already, but I don't frequent the forum enough to know. What's the orange status bar under member avatars for? It appears to represent reputation? Are there varying thresholds?

[oceansize]

Maybe this has been asked already, but I don't frequent the forum enough to know. What's the orange status bar under member avatars for? It appears to represent reputation? Are there varying thresholds?

Likes accumulated. Looks like you're about half way to being sorta somewhat maybe half-ish liked.

[Cubieman]

Does anyone happen to have a list of what parts/brands to use when doing a stock clutch and/or flywheel replacement?
Thanks.

[Slideways]

Does anyone happen to have a list of what parts/brands to use when doing a stock clutch and/or flywheel replacement?
Thanks.

Luk Clutch disk
OE BMW pilot bearing
OE Bolts
Pivot pin, either stock or E34 steel one

and I'm fairly certain Luk makes the OE flywheel, but not 100% sure. If the surface is still in good condition, the stock one can be used with a new clutch disc as stated in the maintenance thread. If the rear main seal is not leaking, a shop I asked said it is best to leave the original one.

[PSUEng]

How do you remove the badge on the fender grille? FCP has the emblem for $64 or I can buy the one with the supporting plate for $52. Does that mean I can pop out the emblem without removing the entire grille? I can not figure out why the one with less parts is more expensive.

Not sure why you want to replace the emblem and I know I'm not answering your question, but if you are replacing due to some fading, you can hit them with some fine auto paint or acrylic polish by hand, and they clean up pretty good. That's what I did, after balking at the price for new ones.

[SQ13]

Can anyone confirm that the rear upper and lower control arm ball joints are the same? PN shows up as 33306852895 for both, but they visually look different in the diagram.

[jet_dogg]

Part numbers are same bro bro rest easy.

[Nate047]

If I remove the stock HK amp, rear speakers, and sub, will the radio still play through the front? Knowing yea, it will sound shitty. Just curious if I can lose any of that stuff to clear up space and lose a couple lbs, or if it's an all or nothing kind of deal.

[Amos]

I installed the Eventuri intake. Car runs great. I took a look at my long term fuel trims and they are sitting at around +12%

Before the intake, they were close to 0%

Should I be concerned? I tried unplugging the battery for a bit, no change. Should I try resetting adaptations via INPA or just leave it?

[Tbonem3]

I installed the Eventuri intake. Car runs great. I took a look at my long term fuel trims and they are sitting at around +12%

Before the intake, they were close to 0%

Should I be concerned? I tried unplugging the battery for a bit, no change. Should I try resetting adaptations via INPA or just leave it?

I'd reset adaptations, but undoing the battery will have done that.

[K-Dawg]

If I remove the stock HK amp, rear speakers, and sub, will the radio still play through the front? Knowing yea, it will sound shitty. Just curious if I can lose any of that stuff to clear up space and lose a couple lbs, or if it's an all or nothing kind of deal.

If you remove the big amp, you'll lose all sound.

[IamFODI]

Obioban knows something about removing HK to save weight amirite??

[Nate047]

Obioban knows something about removing HK to save weight amirite??

Let's hear it

[bavarian3]

New to e46 m3 platform. Are control arm ball joints servicable? I used e30 balljoints on my e36 m3 using a press. Significantly less expensive than buying the whole arm. Can't find any info on this.

[Acarv_426]

Currently running a SGT CSL bumper with a 1 piece carbon lip. Thinking of changing the lip from a 1 piece to the two piece splitters. I really don’t want to deal with Status Gruppe as their customer service is horrendous - Does anyone know of a quality two piece splitter option to go with? I assume you can change from a 1 piece to a two piece? Thanks in advance.