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Thread: Justin's LS E46

  1. #926
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    SWEET!! i just finished doing my tube front end in mine =)

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    Justin, I'm looking for a set of e46 front control arms and tie rods.
    did the stuff from the missile car come off in decent shape?
    always trying to make it lighter and faster

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  3. #928
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    Yeah, I've got a pair. Honestly though they're so cheap new that I'm not sure it'd even be worth shipping. My software lists FEQs at $41 each

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    also, I decided I didn't like my tube front and cut it back off

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  4. #929
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    Shipped?
    i figured you'd bring them out and we could do donuts and listen to metal.

    stoked to see the v2 tube front.
    always trying to make it lighter and faster

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  5. #930
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    Made some backwards progress on the car since I gave up hope of making it to No Coast

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    Coilovers finally showed up

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    Picked these up to see if I can hunt down more grip

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    mocking up part of the new design for the removable tube front

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    Also, I got the engine back together and ran it through a gentle heat cycle, and she sounds happy as can be.

  6. #931
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    I've been working real slow as I've been having way too much fun in the RX7

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    a little progress, radiator support bar mocked up, strut tower braces welded in

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    the bolt in coupler welded in and the radiator support bar notched and ready to be cleaned up

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    have 2 more bars to cut / notch and then clean everything for welding. I can actually see a light at the end of the tunnel now.

  8. #933
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    got her all welded up

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    test fitting some body panels, we're pretty dang close!

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  9. #934
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    Sweet!
    always trying to make it lighter and faster

    ^^former build: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...-neglected-M3/
    current build: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...car-build.html
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  10. #935
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    Those are fortune 510s right? Are they worth it over the 500s in your opinion? Digressive seems best for street driven cars to keep some comfort. Also what rates you running any why?

    Digging the front. Looks smexy.

    Status: Someone put glitter in my oil. Wait. Why's all my oil outside the engine? What's that knocking?

  11. #936
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    These are the 500s with the Swift Spring upgrade. I emailed them all my car specs beforehand and they recommended 8k front 7k rear so that is what I went with.

    she rolls!


    a little premature, but I wanted to play with my new toys. It actually weighs less than I expected so far.

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    What's so great about swift springs? Are they really worth the money?

    2872. How much fuel is in it? You in it? I guess not lol.

    Status: Someone put glitter in my oil. Wait. Why's all my oil outside the engine? What's that knocking?

  13. #938
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    nope haha. With me in the car it read 3199. I'm going to have to figure out how to simulate 240lbs in the driver's seat when I actually go to balance it.

    and I have no idea really. just noticed everyone offers it as an "upgrade" so figured I would try them out.

  14. #939
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    I feel like they're probably just known for having good springs. Some springs are 12k and really are 11.5k. *shrugs*

    Status: Someone put glitter in my oil. Wait. Why's all my oil outside the engine? What's that knocking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Novablue454 View Post
    I'm going to have to figure out how to simulate 240lbs in the driver's seat when I actually go to balance it.
    Did your cross-weight percentage change with and without you in the car?

  16. #941
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    Quote Originally Posted by Novablue454 View Post
    I'm going to have to figure out how to simulate 240lbs in the driver's seat when I actually go to balance it.
    Get a full size friend.
    or 4 bags of softener salt.
    or 5.5 45lb plates from the gym. (Not easy to smuggle out, btw.)
    always trying to make it lighter and faster

    ^^former build: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...-neglected-M3/
    current build: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...car-build.html
    instant grams: doktor_b

  17. #942
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    did some mocking up. Nothings attached yet, just excited to see it sorta look like a car.

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    got a little more done

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    and the to do list

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    Fenders mostly mounted (need to make one more mount), HARD flares installed, Hood Mounts tacked in.

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    bash bar made from .095 DOM designed to push in to the frame in an impact

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    Bumper sitting on the bash bar, waiting on quick latches to mount it and get it positioned right
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    Shot from the other side
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    Man that looks sweet. Interested in how quick latches will work for your bumper, I'm thinking about doing the same thing.
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  22. #947
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    It's not often a crash results in the car looking better.

    Status: Someone put glitter in my oil. Wait. Why's all my oil outside the engine? What's that knocking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Press22 View Post
    Man that looks sweet. Interested in how quick latches will work for your bumper, I'm thinking about doing the same thing.
    I got 4 of the quick latch minis. A buddy uses them on his FRS and has nothing but good things to say.

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    Remade the front bash bar for better bumper fitment

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    Going to spend some time and make some gussets and stuff for a more completed look. I need to clip the headlight plugs off one of my parts cars as both of those are smashed. Hooked up the electrical to test the wiring and the new headlights and the underglow still works! Hoping to have all the work done by the end of the weekend, than get the front panels sprayed to match. We've got a shop anniversary party / drift day on the 18th so I'm trying to be 100% by then.

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