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Exterior / Post your SINGLE best pic!
« on: October 15, 2009, 06:51:50 PM »
Sure, I'll post one
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Get Togethers / PNW PDX metro area meet
« on: July 28, 2009, 05:48:57 PM »
I'll have to see if I'm in town this weekend. If so I'd love to meet up.
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Off-topic discussion / What is your 0-60 time??
« on: March 24, 2009, 02:33:51 PM »Quote from: 318isfolife;68402
40seconds
lol, 2 1/2 minutes or so?? :confused:
This is the slowest vehicle in a straight line I've ever owned.
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Member Profiles / Vladi
« on: March 24, 2009, 02:30:59 PM »
Just want to say, you've got one of my favorite E30's around. ...who knows if it's because it looks similar to mine? lol
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General Topics / Ok winter oil weight
« on: December 18, 2008, 06:32:24 PM »
I run 10-40 in Oregon. I'd drop to 10w or maybe 5w during the cold winters of Ohio.
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Get Togethers / PDX+Vancouver Meet
« on: December 09, 2008, 12:00:46 PM »
Aw.... can we PLEASE do this on Saturday???
I'm going to be at the Blazer game Friday night!!!! I've reeeeally been wanting to come to a meet. Saturday would give us daylight...
I'm going to be at the Blazer game Friday night!!!! I've reeeeally been wanting to come to a meet. Saturday would give us daylight...
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Get Togethers / Calling PDX
« on: December 09, 2008, 11:42:19 AM »Quote from: matthew-mayhem;62460
12th of this month.
Vancouver Meet see new thread by me
Friday? I'm gonna be at the Blazer game!
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Off-topic discussion / BMW 4 cylinder coming back to America!
« on: December 08, 2008, 02:27:48 PM »
Would be fantastic to see four bangers come back to the states. It's been since the E36 that BMW has sold one here. I'm not a big straight-line speed guy so I've always enjoyed having 4 cylinder cars to rev the crap out of when trying to get power.
Quote from: Jimmy Lewis;56022
I think it's silly the new 1 series weighs almost 3400lbs.+1 It's rediculous! 230lbs, give or take, lighter than a 3 series which is twice its size??? When the 1 series was still speculative here in the states I was thinking of getting one myself. When they were released at practically the same weight as the 3, coupled with no hatchback form (Oh my, the coupe is hideous) I lost aboslutely all of my interest.
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Get Togethers / Calling PDX
« on: December 08, 2008, 02:20:49 PM »
If nobody else starts it I'll try to get something posted in the next couple weeks. Set it out for early Feb.
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Get Togethers / Calling PDX
« on: December 05, 2008, 11:46:18 AM »
We should set up a meet in a month or so, maybe mid-Jan. That would give people enough time to see it and attend.... Anyone up for it?
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Exterior / My bimmer painted and new bumper and intercooler
« on: December 03, 2008, 11:33:26 AM »Quote from: ajatya2;62155
i do respect the car but that exhaust is killin it. Bimmers dont use rice cans, its in the hand book!
+1! Rear diffuser and dual fart cans? :confused: I had a similar idea for paint but I think after seeing it I may alter just a tad...
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Suspension / bushings
« on: December 02, 2008, 07:28:01 PM »Quote from: johnwoo;61693
prolly going with vogtland
Good choice. That's what I've got and they're perfect if you use your ride as dd.
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Suspension / H&R cab-specific springs on sedan?
« on: December 02, 2008, 07:26:34 PM »
/\ I agree with that guy. Check them out.
You're correct in the front springs will drop less with the M42.
The rears I'm not sure on.
You're correct in the front springs will drop less with the M42.
The rears I'm not sure on.
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Suspension / Springs & shocks Kits
« on: December 02, 2008, 07:20:34 PM »
First off, 60mm is a lot. You're going to break your oil pan, trust me. Better buy a spare if you drop that low. (I'm 43mm front, 33mm rear for reference)
Secondly, with a 60mm drop, nothing is going to feel "smooth, not bumpy or stiff". You're going to be needing a very stiff spring for that big of a drop to avoid bottoming out.
As far as answering your questions, for shocks go Bilstein or Koni. Koni are more expensive but also adjustable and the better performer. Springs? I think H&R makes a good 60mm drop spring (H&R Race, but it will be stiff). Full cost of springs/shocks should put you anywhere between $500-800 before install. I paid about $660 for my Koni adjustables + Vogtland springs, which was a pretty good price. I would advise having your mechanic check the control arms and bushings while they're installing.
Secondly, with a 60mm drop, nothing is going to feel "smooth, not bumpy or stiff". You're going to be needing a very stiff spring for that big of a drop to avoid bottoming out.
As far as answering your questions, for shocks go Bilstein or Koni. Koni are more expensive but also adjustable and the better performer. Springs? I think H&R makes a good 60mm drop spring (H&R Race, but it will be stiff). Full cost of springs/shocks should put you anywhere between $500-800 before install. I paid about $660 for my Koni adjustables + Vogtland springs, which was a pretty good price. I would advise having your mechanic check the control arms and bushings while they're installing.