Robs E46M Rosso Corsa Street Build

[Tbonem3]

I like it! OE (textar) pads?

[robgill]

Nice! I bleed in new calipers with Walmart brake fluid and then bleed Motul through. Saves money.

Glad I’m not the only one that business traveled and went car part shopping at night. Scored quite a few deals - best one was a 210mm diff with the ZF LSD for $250.

Nice choice on the brake color!

Thanks! Yeah fun project. I like hunting for the parts as much as actually installing them.

I like it! OE (textar) pads?

Yeah I used the OE pads that came with the calipers to get everything installed but I'll be switching to the low dust/noise Akebono pads from FCP Euro. Also longer pads in the back to get full sweep on the rotors.

[Bad Om3n]

Just read the whole thread, what a beautiful build!

Honestly theres so many details I didn't even know existed. I thought I was being clever with my euro bumper.. I had no idea about the no-hook rear covers. I like the new switchpanel. great attention to detail man.

How are you cleaning these parts?? they look brand-new when you're done... or are you spraying them all afterwards?

[robgill]

Just read the whole thread, what a beautiful build!

Honestly theres so many details I didn't even know existed. I thought I was being clever with my euro bumper.. I had no idea about the no-hook rear covers. I like the new switchpanel. great attention to detail man.

How are you cleaning these parts?? they look brand-new when you're done... or are you spraying them all afterwards?

Appreciate it! Yeah I feel like 70% of this build has been cleaning parts 😂. For general cleaning I use 50:50 mix of the POR-15 Degreaser with a scrub pad and microfiber towels. Works great on underbody plastic trim, heat shields, suspension etc. For smaller stuff it can be easier to just soak them in Simplegreen overnight. For protection I've been ceramic coating most parts. For stuff that may rust/corrode (coil overs, springs, rotor hats etc) I wipe with WD40 Corrosion Inhibitor after each wash.

[ZHPizza]

I don't know if they have them in that size but I put the PFC Z-Rated Carbon Metallic pads on my ZHP and they seem to be lower dusting than the Akebonos that they replaced. Obviously more expensive but capable for agressive street/light track.

[EYEHAVEYOU]

New brakes look fantastic Rob, can't wait to see the car again!

[robgill]

I don't know if they have them in that size but I put the PFC Z-Rated Carbon Metallic pads on my ZHP and they seem to be lower dusting than the Akebonos that they replaced. Obviously more expensive but capable for agressive street/light track.

Yeah those are great pads, ran them on my E92M. The Akebonos are really ZERO dust which I love on the street car. That said, they are pretty mushy pads....

[liam821]

The brakes look fantastic. You really nailed the color choice!

[robgill]

Starting to feel like spring here in NYC! Got out last weekend for a run up Storm King with EYEHAVEYOU, two of my favorites reds!!



I've also started to ramp up prep for my rear sub frame rebuild. I keep waffling on what bushings I want to use. I do not want to add any NVH but I can also tell a lot of difference between this car and my silver track car. So looking for a happy medium. Currently my plan is the following:

• Rear Trailing Arms - Turner Motorsport Sealed Monoball (Currently installed and love them)
• Outer Control Arms - Rogue Engineering Bearing (These are installed on my track car for last 5 years no issues and no NVH)
• Inner Control Arms - Rogue Engineering Bearing (These are installed on my track car for last 5 years no issues and no NVH. Additional bonus, they can be torqued down while not at ride height which means I can assemble the sub frame off the car)
• Sub Frame Mounts - OE (alternative would be solid or Ply 95A but lot of conflicting info on NVH...)
• Diff Mounts - OE (will match sub frame)

I have a spare set of half shafts so I can pretty much build the entire subframe in advance and just swap in the diff! Going to replace the boots on the half shafts as well as the hubs and wheel bearings. I'm also going to try treating the hubs with black oxide to fight rust.





Plus another pick of the brakes just 'cuase I like looking at them

[Onefastsicilian]

Car looks great! NExt time you shoot up to Storm King mtn let me know. I'm about 15-20 minutes from there. Id love to cruise w you guys.

[robgill]

Car looks great! NExt time you shoot up to Storm King mtn let me know. I'm about 15-20 minutes from there. Id love to cruise w you guys.

Absolutely!

[robgill]

Knocked a big item off the list last week; Dyno run! Made it over to RK Tunes on Thursday and had him do a complete Dyno tune. I'm still liking the Evolve tune but I wanted to check the power as well as see what Jordan could do with it.




After flashing the tune back to stock and Jordan doing his thing we ended up with 350 WHP & 261 Torque. Pretty happy with that.



Turn up the volume 👍

Also on Friday I made it over to Westchester BMW to take care of the airbag recall as well as getting the A/C filled. Then headed out for a nice drive enjoying the car!

[Str8f4c3]

This thing is a build done up proper. Awesome job!

[Onefastsicilian]

The color of this car is insane in person!


Rob you killed it with this car.

[loudspeaker69]

Starting to feel like spring here in NYC! Got out last weekend for a run up Storm King with EYEHAVEYOU, two of my favorites reds!!



I've also started to ramp up prep for my rear sub frame rebuild. I keep waffling on what bushings I want to use. I do not want to add any NVH but I can also tell a lot of difference between this car and my silver track car. So looking for a happy medium. Currently my plan is the following:

• Rear Trailing Arms - Turner Motorsport Sealed Monoball (Currently installed and love them)
• Outer Control Arms - Rogue Engineering Bearing (These are installed on my track car for last 5 years no issues and no NVH)
• Inner Control Arms - Rogue Engineering Bearing (These are installed on my track car for last 5 years no issues and no NVH. Additional bonus, they can be torqued down while not at ride height which means I can assemble the sub frame off the car)
• Sub Frame Mounts - OE (alternative would be solid or Ply 95A but lot of conflicting info on NVH...)
• Diff Mounts - OE (will match sub frame)

I have a spare set of half shafts so I can pretty much build the entire subframe in advance and just swap in the diff! Going to replace the boots on the half shafts as well as the hubs and wheel bearings. I'm also going to try treating the hubs with black oxide to fight rust.





Plus another pick of the brakes just 'cuase I like looking at them

Hi Rob,

Just curious…

Do the Inner and Outer RE Bearings create a significantly harder Ride Quality?

I’m currently using Powerflex Black Series Bushings (95A hardness).

I was thinking of going to new OEM ball joints which are now prescribed in this area, however I was always curious on the RE bearings for use on a street car, especially with our harsher winters for street driving.

Also, How often do you have to service the bearings?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Your car is exceptional!