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Replaced the passenger side front wheel bearing. Needed to get a 46mm socket but otherwise the job was very painless with the old inner race coming off easily. Only tricky part was needing to heat up the inner race of the new bearing to about 50*C before it would slip onto the spindle.
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Finally installed my tires on my BBS RS2. Only need to get the centers powdercoated now!
BTW can consider selling them but within Canada only. Shipping wheels with tires on them to USA is a nightmare with Customs...9 PhotosLast edited by Gt4; 11-14-2025, 01:53 PM.2003.5 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / LSB
2006 BMW E46 M3 Individual Estoril blue / Black
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 Black
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Wow absolutely fantastic color combo, wheels are the cherry on top. Did you paint it Estoril Blue? or was it an individual spec?Originally posted by Gt4 View PostFinally installed my tires on my BBS RS2. Only need to get the centers powdercoated now!
BTW can consider selling them but within Canada only. Shipping wheels with tires on them to USA is a nightmare with Customs...2004 M3 6MT |Eventuri Intake|
2006 325Ci SULEV |ZF 5MT Swap | Koni Yellows | H&R | 330i Brakes | Magnaflow Catback | AFE | APEX ARC-8 18x9 |​
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it's a 2006/04 Individual package Estoril blue on Black 6mt from factory. Probably one of the last Estoril madeOriginally posted by elrichmeister View Post
Wow absolutely fantastic color combo, wheels are the cherry on top. Did you paint it Estoril Blue? or was it an individual spec?2003.5 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / LSB
2006 BMW E46 M3 Individual Estoril blue / Black
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 Black
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The car looks amazing and the wheels are so cool. Just needs a tad bit more lowering.Originally posted by Gt4 View PostFinally installed my tires on my BBS RS2. Only need to get the centers powdercoated now!
BTW can consider selling them but within Canada only. Shipping wheels with tires on them to USA is a nightmare with Customs...
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I know it's would look better another 15mm lower but my underside would rub against the sidewalk everytime I want to enter my driveway that has a slope to my garageOriginally posted by 0-60motorsports View Post
The car looks amazing and the wheels are so cool. Just needs a tad bit more lowering.
2003.5 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / LSB
2006 BMW E46 M3 Individual Estoril blue / Black
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 Black
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Was able to make some progress. After priming one needs to sand the whole thing to a smooth surface and it is a very tedious process. Now is ready for sealer
since I don’t have a booth I will have to seal it , clean the garage, and then paint. Issue with sealer is that is basically thinner primer and when it dries is extremely dusty and if I spray paint after sealer it will dirt the job, so will need to split it.
the passenger side look off as it does not have the fender bracket, but holding the bumper confirms everything lines up
The damage was inboard side to the headlamp washer opening.
The driver side has the bracket in place and so it holds the bumper. I just hang it, did not fully snapped it in as I am just making sure all is ready for install and reduce fiddling with the bumper once is painted.
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Installing TCK coilovers with Vorshlag plates/R.E RSM's, Adj. endlinks. Having one hell of time getting even ride height even with ballast.
To achieve an even ride height I have the D.S set 22mm lower than the P.S, ouch. I hope after driving more just maybe things will settle and I can re-adjust so there isn't such a difference.
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/TCK Vorshlag/4.10 Gears/ Sportline 8S Wheels/Cobra Nogaros
RACP Plates/Vincebar/CMP/Turner RTAB/Beisan
2006 M6 Black Saphire SMG
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Something's gotta be wrong. That's a huge difference.Originally posted by Cubieman View PostInstalling TCK coilovers with Vorshlag plates/R.E RSM's, Adj. endlinks. Having one hell of time getting even ride height even with ballast.
To achieve an even ride height I have the D.S set 22mm lower than the P.S, ouch. I hope after driving more just maybe things will settle and I can re-adjust so there isn't such a difference.
Are the springs the same length? Strut bodies the same? Camber plates the same?
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Unfortunately I didnt measure any of that before installing, just assumed everything was the same, will likely be taking the front apart to check just that.Originally posted by 1000hp View Post
Something's gotta be wrong. That's a huge difference.
Are the springs the same length? Strut bodies the same? Camber plates the same?
Brand new everything, coilovers, plates etc.
While installed the only anomaly I can see is the tapered area that seats the strut is much more abbreviated on the driver's side. That most definitely won't account for 20mm however, just an observation.
TCK thinks my chassis must not be square but I have not ever noted any chassis damage after seeing about every square inch of the car.
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/TCK Vorshlag/4.10 Gears/ Sportline 8S Wheels/Cobra Nogaros
RACP Plates/Vincebar/CMP/Turner RTAB/Beisan
2006 M6 Black Saphire SMG
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Definitely sticking out quite a bit further on the passenger side. So that is effectively shortening the strut body on that side (for ride height anyway). Hard to tell from the picture, but it could be 20mm deeper into the knuckle.
I'd start there for sure.Last edited by 1000hp; 11-21-2025, 08:05 PM.
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Unfortunately those dimensions are more or less even, I'll need to troubleshoot further.Originally posted by 1000hp View PostDefinitely sticking out quite a bit further on the passenger side. So that is effectively shortening the strut body on that side (for ride height anyway). Hard to tell from the picture, but it could be 20mm deeper into the knuckle.
I'd start there for sure.
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/TCK Vorshlag/4.10 Gears/ Sportline 8S Wheels/Cobra Nogaros
RACP Plates/Vincebar/CMP/Turner RTAB/Beisan
2006 M6 Black Saphire SMG
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