What did you do to your car today? - Page 139

RAiMA · 03-15-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by geetarspaz

Got my oil leak fixed after the head replacement. Presto.

Also picked up another ti

Awesome pickup!

black98 · 03-15-2012, 03:00 AM

vacuumed car after i installed a powered 10" kicker subwoofer. Oh is it nice to listen to music in the car

Mic10is · 03-15-2012, 03:26 AM

since I got the car a month ago....

Replaced driver window regulator
replaced all 4 rotors with drilled and slotted rotors and new ceramic pads
Replaced brake wear sensors
replaced drive belt
replaced AC belt
replaced air filter
regreased California roof track
Installed powerflex front control arm bushing
new wipers
Installed OEM Center Arm rest console
Installed old Alpine head unit till I have time to tackle stereo in a few weeks.
washed,waxed car
changed oil
replaced Oil filter Bush and gasket.
Degreased engine and cleaned engine bay.
swapped stock Steelies and hubcaps for another set of wheels and tires

Canadian · 03-15-2012, 09:37 AM

gonna call my insurance next week to get my slut on the road!

KSKarl · 03-15-2012, 02:08 PM

A productive day --
- new rear shocks
- found rear stress bar (gift) doesn't fit, maybe for e30??
- connected rear fog light socket to brake lights. gotta get the attention of the doofus behind me on the phone.
- and found that the old tail lights were both dead
- rigged vent for the rear mounted battery
- fixed ground behind the front turn signal so the turn signal no longer chirps the alarm horn
- secured the wiring across the nose of the car by the radiator -- wire ties in place of long departed plastic clips

A good day.

**BlackBMWs** · 03-15-2012, 07:43 PM

Quick clean on the rims, new rubber up front. I need one cap for the front drivers side. Took it out for a spin in the rain last night and had no spin on the tires once they warmed up. Nice grip from the other mix of tires on the S27's.

I wasn't sure if I would like them at first, but now that they are on, I'm really liking them.

zoner · 03-15-2012, 09:22 PM

I've never been the biggest fan of Style 68's but you're right- they do look pretty good on a ti!

No problems with fit, right?

**BlackBMWs** · 03-15-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zoner

I've never been the biggest fan of Style 68's but you're right- they do look pretty good on a ti!

No problems with fit, right?

Nope, just like you said. 225/45/17 up front, 245/40/17 rear. No rubbing whatsoever. Thanks for your feedback yesterday! It and Ed's feedback led to me picking these up.

dahamler · 03-15-2012, 11:27 PM

Replaced every single bushing on the car. The subframe and control arm bushings made a huge difference. The car feels so much more connected, much like my old e46 M3. I also replaced the entire tie rod on both sides. I think every one should take this route. The inner tie rods were completely shot.

AKG was the bushing source.

jca · 03-16-2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by geetarspaz

Got my oil leak fixed after the head replacement. Presto.

Also picked up another ti

Why is it on a trailor?

spidertri · 03-16-2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dahamler

Replaced every single bushing on the car. The subframe and control arm bushings made a huge difference. The car feels so much more connected, much like my old e46 M3. I also replaced the entire tie rod on both sides. I think every one should take this route. The inner tie rods were completely shot.

AKG was the bushing source.

Agreed, fresh subframe bushings made the biggest difference on my car. I went urethane but I'm sure fresh stock bushings would feel great too. Do the trailing arm and front control arm bushings and it will be awesome.

slow_ti · 03-16-2012, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spidertri

Agreed, fresh subframe bushings made the biggest difference on my car. I went urethane but I'm sure fresh stock bushings would feel great too. Do the trailing arm and front control arm bushings and it will be awesome.

Amen. AKG Urethane diff, trailing arm, and Subframe bushings made a massive impact on the cars handling and made it much more predictable.

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Originally Posted by jca

Why is it on a trailor?

Already asked that in his other thread. It needed registration, plates, inspection, all that good stuff

BimmerBum · 03-16-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

Nope, just like you said. 225/45/17 up front, 245/40/17 rear. No rubbing whatsoever. Thanks for your feedback yesterday! It and Ed's feedback led to me picking these up.

Very nice... I knew you would like em! It's always great to talk to a fellow ti'er on the phone.

**BlackBMWs** · 03-16-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBum

Very nice... I knew you would like em! It's always great to talk to a fellow ti'er on the phone.

Hey Ed! Thanks again for your time and clear explainations. I really appreciate getting a better understanding of the physics of why things work on these cars. I do like the smoothness and grip of these tires and wheels. I know there are better setups, but this is working out just fine.

I have another friend now looking for a ti. If he finds one, I'll definately point him your way. Cheers!

jggonzalez · 03-17-2012, 01:42 AM

New fog lights, new clutch (OEM), UUC Motorwerks Short Shift Kit with DSSR, differential rebuild, and new guibo.

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