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    Swapped out my PFC08 pads in the front after about 8 days on them. Surprised they didn't last longer, but this warping of the pads was a bit concerning. I'll be upgrading soon to an AP kit.
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    2018 Grigio Telesto F80 M3 DCT | :: Bone Stock ::
    2004 Titanium Silver E46 M3 6 Speed | :: Track Car ::

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      Originally posted by sc_tr0jan_m3 View Post
      Swapped out my PFC08 pads in the front after about 8 days on them. Surprised they didn't last longer, but this warping of the pads was a bit concerning. I'll be upgrading soon to an AP kit.
      Looks like some uneven wear. Time for a caliper refresh?

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        Drove the shit out of it with the bimmer guys in Nebraska! I was the only E46 M3, man....
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        2004 Silbergrau Metallic 6MT
        Karbonius/OEM Snorkel/Flap/HTE Tuned
        Ssv1/Catted Sec. 1/SS 2.5" Sec. 2/SCZA

        OE CSL Bootlid/AS SSK/BC Coils/4.10 Gears/ Sportline 8S Wheels/Cobra Nogaros
        RACP Plates/Vincebar/CMP/Turner RTAB/Beisan

        2006 M6 Black Saphire SMG
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          A little while ago but the process is worth a mention.

          I removed and replaced the rear upper inner control arm bushings. Tricky bushing to remove as the bushing housing is very very thin and their isn't a special tool made for this purpose. Using this set in conjunction with a standard depth 24mm and 27mm socket I was able to make it work. When pressing the bushing out, assuming yours are not torn, place the 24mm over the long end of the bushing and apply pressure to this side. The 24mm doesn't sit flush with the housing so you are pressing out against the rubber but the bushing will begin to slide out before the rubber gives. I thought for sure I would have to press against the housing and it took me a little while to realize this wasn't true. I imagine there is a point of degradation where this no longer holds true. I used the 27mm socket to press in. This time the 27mm went over the short end of the bushing.

          You don't need the kit as a selection of large deep sockets can accomplish the same thing. However, the hardened bolt and bearing nut in the kit make things easy.
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          3.91 | CMP Subframe & RTAB Bushings | SMG (Relocated & Rebuilt) | ESS Gen 3 Supercharger | Redish | Beisan | GC Coilovers & ARCAs | Imola Interior | RE Rasp | RE Diablo | Storm Motorwerks Paddles | Will ZCPM3 Shift Knob | Apex ARC-8 19x9, 19x9.5 | Sony XAV-AX5000 | BAVSOUND | CSL & 255 SMG Upgrades | Tiag | Vert w/Hardtop

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            swapping my storage wheels for the ZCPs, decided to take apart the brakes and lube them up for the season... glad I did so, at 65k miles, one side was toast. Replaced the shoes with new, cleaned up the entire hardware and everything around it, touched up the calipers and refreshed the discs. She looks clean and feels solid now.. 2 days of cleaning and touch ups but worth it.
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              Originally posted by Dash1 View Post

              Looks like some uneven wear. Time for a caliper refresh?
              yeah the calipers were totally toast. thankfully, i'm upgrading.
              2018 Grigio Telesto F80 M3 DCT | :: Bone Stock ::
              2004 Titanium Silver E46 M3 6 Speed | :: Track Car ::

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                Sunday fun day
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                385.7whp 288.8 wtq :
                -CSL airbox ( custom)
                -280 272 Cat cams
                -Custom SSV2, modified for a bigger collector
                -Custom Section 1 2 and 3: oversized to 2.5 inch and en E9xM Xpipe
                -TMS pullies
                -Electric Fan
                -HTE performance Tune :P

                PM for performance Tunes

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                  Changed out front control arms. That 21 or 22 nut. A pain to get too. I gave up about 10 times but got it done.

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                    Cleaned up M-texture a little with Sonax alcantara cleaner. Worked great!


                    Current:

                    1997 BMW M3 - Boston Green/Modena
                    2003 BMW M3 · Coupe · 6MT - Alpine White/M-Texture Alcantara

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                      Originally posted by BMWahba View Post
                      Cleaned up M-texture a little with Sonax alcantara cleaner. Worked great!

                      ohh looks mint.
                      weren't you selling this set?
                      TiAG 6mt Coupe | KARBONIUS | SUPERSPRINT | FIKSE WHEELS | OEM CSL | MILE END COMPOSITES | AST 5200 | HOTCHKIS | BREMBO | RECARO | BEISAN | CATCAMS | CP-CARILLO | TMS | RTD | ROGUE ENGINEERING | AKG MOTORSPORT | HTE PERFORMANCE

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                        Cleaned up the tips. Mothers polish and 0000 steel wool

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                          Originally posted by mainstreamer00 View Post

                          ohh looks mint.
                          weren't you selling this set?
                          I was selling the Impulse Cloth interior, I swapped it for this M-Texture.

                          The Impulse front seats were actually in better shape than this M-texture, but plan is to go with a Recaro Pole Position with M-tex centers. I have the full M-tex including doors and all so in the meantime I'm getting these fronts to look as fresh as possible

                          Here's what I plan to run:

                          Current:

                          1997 BMW M3 - Boston Green/Modena
                          2003 BMW M3 · Coupe · 6MT - Alpine White/M-Texture Alcantara

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                            Ok, this is really weird. I bought a used set of Recaro Pole Positions and installed them in my car today. Came here to share. Pretty sure they're the exact seats from your picture. 🤯

                            That being said, I am enjoying the new seats! Really changes the driving experience!

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                              Originally posted by HassanEido View Post
                              Sunday fun day
                              what type of blocks are those?

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                                Did some basic checks and maintenance on the Vanos. Both exhaust hubs tabs are still there 😅, and looked to be in really good condition with no visible wear marks on tabs or oil pump disk. Also checked valve clearances. I changed the seals and filter in the Vanos pressure regulator and also fitted new solenoid body bolts. I bought the Beisan seal repair kit but the original seals were still soft and very flexible, so I decided not to change them at this stage

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