Anyone know of a way of getting a hold of the suction cups that are on the foam piece inside a kevlar front bumper? Cant seem to find anywhere to purchase. I unfortunately do not have my original front bumper
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Originally posted by Good View PostAnyone know of a way of getting a hold of the suction cups that are on the foam piece inside a kevlar front bumper? Cant seem to find anywhere to purchase. I unfortunately do not have my original front bumper
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Originally posted by Syfon View Post
I understand they will not fit out of the box.
I have the opportunity to purchase a used set for cheap (relatively). And given I'm doing my motor rebuild I'm thinking why not.
Basically what I'm asking; if I take the V1 headers + my section 1 (Status Gruppe) to a local exhaust shop, they should be able to custom fabricate a flange or even flare the 2.25" pipes to fit the V1's no?
Love your build, by the way, great job.'05 M3 Convertible 6MT, CB/Cinnamon, CSL Airbox&Flap, PCSTuning, Beisan, Schrick 288/280, SS V1's & 2.5" System, RE Stg 1&SMF, KW V2, CB PS, Apex EC-7R
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Originally posted by erickhoyos View PostIt’s gonna be one of those “well duh” questions, but do you need all 4 locks on a hardtop or is it just as good with 3 locks? About to buy a hardtop but rear left locking pin is missing so was wondering if it’s safe to drive like that
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I know this has been covered before but I can't find the specific threads talking about it. For a diff fluid change, would this fluid be good to use?
or is "genuine bmw" diff fluid the one that should be used. Normally I would just go with LM oil in everything but I think I remember reading about someone ruining their diff with that stuff.
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Originally posted by ejendow View PostI know this has been covered before but I can't find the specific threads talking about it. For a diff fluid change, would this fluid be good to use?
or is "genuine bmw" diff fluid the one that should be used. Normally I would just go with LM oil in everything but I think I remember reading about someone ruining their diff with that stuff.
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Originally posted by ejendow View PostI know this has been covered before but I can't find the specific threads talking about it. For a diff fluid change, would this fluid be good to use?
or is "genuine bmw" diff fluid the one that should be used. Normally I would just go with LM oil in everything but I think I remember reading about someone ruining their diff with that stuff.'03.5 M3 SMG Coupe - Jet Black / Black
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Originally posted by Good View Post
Use Genuine BMW2008 M3 Sedan 6MT
Slicktop, no iDrive | Öhlins by 3DM Motorsport | Autosolutions | SPL
2012 Mazda5 6MT
Koni Special Active, Volvo parts
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The only retail Castrol syntranx I've ever been able to find (with FM in it) is the 75w90 bottle, not 75w140.
This:
Then all of the sudden, there's this:
Awesome! Too bad FCP doesn't sell itLast edited by Tbonem3; 02-16-2021, 01:15 PM.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint
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Originally posted by Tbonem3 View PostThen all of the sudden, there's this:
https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-Syntr.../dp/B07KQFV3K8
Awesome! Too bad FCP doesn't sell it
Originally posted by ejendow View Post2002 Topasblau M3 - Coupe - 6MT - Karbonius CSL Airbox - MSS54HP Conversion - Kassel MAP - SSV1 - HJS - PCS Tune - Beisan - MK60 Swap - ZCP Rack - Nogaros - AutoSolutions - 996 Brembos - Slon - CMP - VinceBar - Koni - Eibach - BlueBus - Journal
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We've always known about those ya, but that's not the SAF xj + fm booster. I guess I assumed that the full liter bottle was a different formula with FM booster. Now it looks like they're the same thing
Oh well. The hard part is knowing if your diff is one that won't make noise with regular Limited slip additive found in retail products like the syntrax. Remember, not all Ms went back to the dealer to get the FM booster - it was described as "as needed" IIRC.
So do you try to save money, but then find that your diff is still groaning, so then you gotta get the BMW stuff? BMW stuff from FCP is probably still the best move.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint
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Originally posted by Tbonem3 View PostWe've always known about those ya, but that's not the SAF xj + fm booster.
SAF-XJ => Syntrax 75W-140
"Limited Slip" implies FM booster. Or, more accurately, friction characteristics suitable for limited-slip operation.
In the off chance your diff groans with this stuff, you can always add FM booster later.2008 M3 Sedan 6MT
Slicktop, no iDrive | Öhlins by 3DM Motorsport | Autosolutions | SPL
2012 Mazda5 6MT
Koni Special Active, Volvo parts
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Limited slip implies some type of friction modifier, not BMW's FM booster. Probably impossible to find out what exactly the additive is made of (most are molybdenum disulfide).
I've already played the game of trying aftermarket lubes and FMs - nothing works like the BMW stuff (in grey bottle with green top or clear bottle, grey label, red twist cap).
It's nice to see 75w140 castrol available in the U.S. now in the liter size, but it's not the same thing as BMW's saf xj + fm booster. Also, booster is a word to imply an extra amount of something. So it's more like SAF Xj with FM + FM booster. The syntrax would be like saf xj w/ some sort of FM.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint
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