Thread: RVAE34's next E38 project

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    Quote Originally Posted by 007008 View Post
    That's what I asked. They said "you chose to put it in a different car"
    I also chose to replace my used AMG with a used BMW. What's the difference?

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    I guess I'll start checking other dealers and see if they all say the same.
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    I think that statement is correct, and e39 facelift steering wheel never made it onto e38, so basically they can refuse replacing it in e38 though
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    It was the end links. They only lasted 11k miles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    It was the end links. They only lasted 11k miles.
    Brand? I used Lemforders on mine and have been solid for a while now...

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    Still getting an ever so slight vibration from 60-80 after new rear tires and balance on all 4. I even got it with the M pars but those have old tires and haven't been balanced in years. The control arms all seem fine but I will likely start replacing those next. Planning on going with the spherical bearing front arms this time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    Still getting an ever so slight vibration from 60-80 after new rear tires and balance on all 4. I even got it with the M pars but those have old tires and haven't been balanced in years. The control arms all seem fine but I will likely start replacing those next. Planning on going with the spherical bearing front arms this time.
    If you want the car to still feel comfortable, do powerflex instead of spherical bearings. Those are just too harsh for a street car. Have you changed wheel bearings yet? I would consider those first. As I recall, you got all new suspension arms when Trevor had it, didn't you?

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    Some of the arms were done. Wheel bearings isn't a bad idea, thanks for the suggestion.

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    I have zero complaints with the mono balls. For me I have to remember what a certain bump felt like. The only consistent feel is like the front tires have a little extra tire pressure and I'm already on 20's.
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    Hmmm^

    Crazy, there was almost zero vibration today. Same work commute.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sabreslight View Post
    Man, does your car never not​ look good?
    Ditto

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sabreslight View Post
    Man, does your car never not​ look good?
    Yeah, we need pictures after rainy day lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by TxDarth View Post
    I checked with my dealer her after the recall was announced. I told him that I had bought the steering wheel and airbag new from the dealer in Dallas, he said it would be covered but that BMW NA had decided that not all airbags would be replaced. They were going to start in areas close to coastal areas as they had determined that it had something to do with corrosion as well - rust and salt air was causing most of the problems....being in Texas they were not replacing any here yet! That was a year ago...they said they would let me know if that changed. I haven't asked but probably should the next time I go in.
    I got the notice, they said we will let you know, and I waited 6 months.
    Then I walked in and said, “I’m having a baby in a month, and I need this done ASAP. I can’t run the risk anymore.”
    And it happened in about an hour.
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    Takeaway: have a baby for better service.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aitch View Post
    Takeaway: have a baby for better service.
    Nonononononononono... They are fun to make, but no!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 951Dreams View Post
    Nonononononononono... They are fun to make, but no!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 007008 View Post
    I have zero complaints with the mono balls. For me I have to remember what a certain bump felt like. The only consistent feel is like the front tires have a little extra tire pressure and I'm already on 20's.
    Agree. Recently crossed the 60k mile mark on a set of Mooseheads. No issues whatsoever. No shimmy, no shake, not harsh at all, still have not had to adjust them, alignment still dead on. IMO the urethane LCAB's actually feel harsher and of course degrade over time causing there own set of problems.
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    Happy to hear these positive reviews. I will be going with the Mooseheads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    Happy to hear these positive reviews. I will be going with the Mooseheads.
    Awesome, plus the owner is a awesome guy. I'll be going this same direction as soon as I get my 750 rear end since I'll be rebuilding all the suspension at the same time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 951Dreams View Post
    Nonononononononono... They are fun to make, but no!

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    I have a 6 year old, and a 2 month old who is currently napping on my chest (only place she sleeps during the day), so I know...

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