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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 949156)
Hello. Where is everybody?:unsure: Chris Benoit didn't visit any of you I hope. :jester: :jester:
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 949156)
Hello. Where is everybody?:unsure: Chris Benoit didn't visit any of you I hope. :jester: :jester:
I've been watching my buddies install a carbon fiber roof on an e46 BMW. They are pretty nuts for doing it, but they actually got the roof on today. Pretty crazy if you ask me. They literally peeled the old roof off of the car. I'll try to post a link with some pictures soon. |
If any of you guys know the answer to my post on how the DVD get's wired to the e-brake and taillights, please chime in.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...271#post949271 These are the 2 wires I'm not looking forward to hooking up. But if I don't, the DVD function may not work at all! That would mean no GGW DVD's. :doh: |
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 949278)
If any of you guys know the answer to my post on how the DVD get's wired to the e-brake and taillights, please chime in.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...271#post949271 These are the 2 wires I'm not looking forward to hooking up. But if I don't, the DVD function may not work at all! That would mean no GGW DVD's. :doh: |
Here's a link to the thread containing pics of the carbon fiber roof install I've been keeping busy with the last couple days.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=483306&page=2 |
Originally Posted by kh765
(Post 949341)
Here's a link to the thread containing pics of the carbon fiber roof install I've been keeping busy with the last couple days.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=483306&page=2 |
Originally Posted by kh765
(Post 949341)
Here's a link to the thread containing pics of the carbon fiber roof install I've been keeping busy with the last couple days.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=483306&page=2 http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/17523102762.jpg So this is life outside of the Domestic scene, heh? :grin: |
Originally Posted by pville piper
(Post 949452)
So what's the point? Do they want the most riced out bimmer in the world? I can't believe that they would be doing it for a weight savings.
For the record it's not my car, but I'm the one you see in the pictures working. The point of installing the carbon fiber roof is to remove ~60lbs from the highest point of the car which in turn will lower the center of gravity of the car quite a bit. The owner also has several other weight reduction mods done to his car so this isn't just about have exposed CF. Also the roof we installed is an OEM BMW part off of the M3 CSL (coupe sport lightweight) which is only sold in Europe and this is more than likely the only 325ci in the US to have this roof since the only way of ordering this part is by ordering directly from Germany w/ a CSL vin number. |
Originally Posted by jeremysmith1967
(Post 949601)
Also the roof we installed is an OEM BMW part off of the M3 CSL (coupe sport lightweight) which is only sold in Europe and this is more than likely the only 325ci in the US to have this roof since the only way of ordering this part is by ordering directly from Germany w/ a CSL vin number.
All I know is that it took more balls to cut and peel that roof off than me cutting a hole in my hood. Nice 67 btw. :nice: |
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 949509)
So which one is you, Kyle?
So this is life outside of the Domestic scene, heh? :grin: It's a scary world outside of the domestics. I figured somebody had to go into the outside world to represent the Mustang. :poke: :jester: |
Ok, so they might have gotten me in one pic...I'm the one in the orange. Learning all kinds of fun facts.
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/17700590715.jpg |
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(Post 949608)
Who knew? :grin:
All I know is that it took more balls to cut and peel that roof off than me cutting a hole in my hood. Nice 67 btw. :nice: |
Originally Posted by jeremysmith1967
(Post 949601)
For the record it's not my car, but I'm the one you see in the pictures working. The point of installing the carbon fiber roof is to remove ~60lbs from the highest point of the car which in turn will lower the center of gravity of the car quite a bit. The owner also has several other weight reduction mods done to his car so this isn't just about have exposed CF.
Also the roof we installed is an OEM BMW part off of the M3 CSL (coupe sport lightweight) which is only sold in Europe and this is more than likely the only 325ci in the US to have this roof since the only way of ordering this part is by ordering directly from Germany w/ a CSL vin number. **** I edited this 'cause it looks like he is racing this bimmer **** |
Those Import guys and their mods, whether to shave some weight, add bling, or go fast, are no different than the Mustang crowd.
Look at me, I spent $200+ dollars on an axle girdle! :doh: |
wow and the other day was slow...
And now for something completely different or not Got the CDC chin and the SSE ducktail, will take them to get an estimate for paint. Hopefully I won't come away sore .... |
Dangit Brian, I was trying to let it go 12 hours without a post.:jester:
Almost unheard of in this thread. In news from this end, I think I'm gonna get some Eibach Sportlines. Somebody is selling them for $125 shipped. Great deal. :banana: You guys who have lowered your cars have any suggestions? What else do I need to get? Thanks! :nice: |
Originally Posted by kh765
(Post 950496)
Dangit Brian, I was trying to let it go 12 hours without a post.:jester:
Almost unheard of in this thread. In news from this end, I think I'm gonna get some Eibach Sportlines. Somebody is selling them for $125 shipped. Great deal. :banana: You guys who have lowered your cars have any suggestions? What else do I need to get? Thanks! :nice: Brian-Let us know how it goes. |
For anyone out there who has the dreaded rear axle moan while turning, I may have stumbled upon a new fix.
Replace lube with royal purple. |
Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 950523)
Since your going with eibachs your going to need camber bolts and an adj panhard.
Brian-Let us know how it goes. The struts I'm getting have the bottom hole slotted for the bolts and it'll be a good idea for me to get some too. I should know this afternoon on what the damage is for paint. It might be more than I expected because the CDC is not a smooth surface but slightly textured. |
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Originally Posted by kh765
(Post 950496)
I think I'm gonna get some Eibach Sportlines.
... You guys who have lowered your cars have any suggestions? What else do I need to get?
Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
(Post 950523)
Since your going with eibachs your going to need camber bolts and an adj panhard.
Originally Posted by matko
(Post 950628)
For anyone out there who has the dreaded rear axle moan while turning, I may have stumbled upon a new fix.
Replace lube with royal purple. Good info though.
Originally Posted by habu
(Post 950633)
Do you know the part # ??
The struts I'm getting have the bottom hole slotted for the bolts and it'll be a good idea for me to get some too. I should know this afternoon on what the damage is for paint. It might be more than I expected because the CDC is not a smooth surface but slightly textured. If the new struts you're getting (wait, you're getting new struts? :wonder: ) has the lower holes slotted, you use the original strut bolt, not the camber ones. Attachment 28893 I wonder why CDC no longer offers an 'unpainted' version of the spoiler? That version came prepped and ready to paint. |
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