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    Originally posted by BTB View Post
    A little bit of magic eraser and I think I can hold off on a Coby wheel refresh for another year
    That looks quite good. I've wanted to try a magic eraser, but there seems to be quite a bit of negativity towards them. Anything novel, or tips to add, about your process?
    Last edited by oceansize; 12-01-2024, 05:26 AM.
    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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      Originally posted by ramzM3 View Post

      Well, the weather cooperated and I finally got around to checking out the new fan clutch to see if it made any difference. As you can see, the car said it was 98F outside, the oil temp was good and centered on 210F, the engine temp was up a bit past midway with the A/C running. I had just come to a stop at a stoplight when I grabbed the phone and took this shot. Does that engine temp seem "normal" for a hot day like today? The engine coolant temp gauge did come back down towards the center point after I was moving again. So, I'm thinking that things are better now, when compared to the old fan clutch. Before I installed the new one, the temp gauge went past the right/last white dot, closer to the red zone and it the ambient air temp wasn't as hot as it was today. Your thoughts are appreciated! Thanks!
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      check your cluster as well

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        Mounted my RS2 steplip 19'' conversion today. Still need to weld lips and barrels together and after send centers for paint/powdercoating

        19x9.5 et31 & 19x10.5 et19​
        GT4 Composites

        2003.5 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / LSB 6mt
        2006 BMW E46 M3 Estoril blue / Black 6mt
        2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 Black

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          Originally posted by Gt4 View Post
          Mounted my RS2 steplip 19'' conversion today. Still need to weld lips and barrels together and after send centers for paint/powdercoating

          19x9.5 et31 & 19x10.5 et19​
          Wow those look so classy. Gorgeous!

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            flushed my brake fluid and put on my track wheels.

            I think I need to drink more water (or the fluid was due for a change 🤣)
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            "your BMW has how many miles!?"

            2003 M3 coupe - Imolarot/Black 6 M/T - JRZ - Ground Control - Volk Racing - Karbonius - SuperSprint - Recaro - Schroth
            1989 325i sedan - track project coming soon!
            2007 GX470

            build/journal
            ig: @zzyzx85

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              120K miles

              Installed new coolant expansion tank
              swapped out SAP to another one that doesn’t whine

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                ​​​​​Had to swing by Harbor Freight and thought I'd grab a few photos.

                I think I'm going to refinish my Volk G.2 in gunmetal whenever I refinish them.
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                "your BMW has how many miles!?"

                2003 M3 coupe - Imolarot/Black 6 M/T - JRZ - Ground Control - Volk Racing - Karbonius - SuperSprint - Recaro - Schroth
                1989 325i sedan - track project coming soon!
                2007 GX470

                build/journal
                ig: @zzyzx85

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                  Finally got around to working on the Imola.

                  1. Karbonius CSL airbox (plastic trumpets)
                  2. CSL air rail with Kassel Performance MAP sensor cable
                  3. Turner Motorsport IAT relocation / Alpha-N cable without MAF connection
                  4. Kassel Performance MSS54HPCSL DME

                  Things I didn’t do but will when I find time again:

                  1. CSL dipstick install
                  2. Karbonius snorkel + custom snorkel-to-brake duct tube
                  3. SMG pump relocation to drug bin
                  4. Burkhart Engineering SMG motor replacement
                  5. Turner Motorsport triple baffled steering fluid reservoir

                  Last edited by davidinnyc; 12-15-2024, 07:37 PM.

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                    Track day at Streets of Willow. 1:29.xx isn't flying but it was a nice day at the track. More traffic than I anticipated but I'm still learning the car. I'm not brave enough to drive it without the DSC on "track mode".

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                    "your BMW has how many miles!?"

                    2003 M3 coupe - Imolarot/Black 6 M/T - JRZ - Ground Control - Volk Racing - Karbonius - SuperSprint - Recaro - Schroth
                    1989 325i sedan - track project coming soon!
                    2007 GX470

                    build/journal
                    ig: @zzyzx85

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                      Draped it for surgery. Hoping to pull the roof out tomorrow and put Karb roof in this weekend.
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                      E46 M3 TiAg/Black - Journal​, IG: sharkmar
                      981 Cayman GTS Racing Yellow/Black
                      C43 AMG Diamond Silver/Red​

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                        New motor is ready to go compliments of ET Tuning (https://ettuning.com/) who did a fantastic assembly and set up job. Special thanks to Peter Partee of Partee Racing (https://parteeracing.com/) who was a sounding board and insight provider. Peter also set me up with the Dailey Engineering dry sump system. Brad Noland of Noland Cylinder Head Service (https://www.facebook.com/nolandscylhead/) and I plotted the path for the head including custom valves from Supertech. Here's hoping it runs like a scalded dog.

                        Feff
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                          Removed trans and bell housing for SMG conversion to 6MT. SMG was in good shape but the other bits within the bell housing where shot. throw out bearing, pivot pin, and fork were all heavily worn.
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                            Originally posted by Feffman View Post
                            New motor is ready to go compliments of ET Tuning (https://ettuning.com/) who did a fantastic assembly and set up job. Special thanks to Peter Partee of Partee Racing (https://parteeracing.com/) who was a sounding board and insight provider. Peter also set me up with the Dailey Engineering dry sump system. Brad Noland of Noland Cylinder Head Service (https://www.facebook.com/nolandscylhead/) and I plotted the path for the head including custom valves from Supertech. Here's hoping it runs like a scalded dog.

                            Feff
                            Wow that looks amazing.

                            Belt driven dry sump?

                            Still planning to use the belt driven power steering and alternator?

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                              Originally posted by SQ13 View Post
                              Draped it for surgery. Hoping to pull the roof out tomorrow and put Karb roof in this weekend
                              Lots of photos please, I will definitely be picking your brain soon. Let me know about those specialty tools you got, if you want to part with them after I’ll buy them from you.



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                                Originally posted by eacmen View Post

                                Wow that looks amazing.

                                Belt driven dry sump?

                                Still planning to use the belt driven power steering and alternator?
                                Yes, the Dailey Engineering dry sump is belt driven. Jury is still out on if I retain the belt driven power steering pump. Will decide after new engine is installed. Under hood space is at a premium.

                                Feff
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