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      06-27-2013, 03:23 PM   #15
swamp2
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Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego, CA USA

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IMPORTANT TIP:

Don't be a hack (like me). Screw the bolts on the banjo fittings MANY turns into the rack BY HAND ONLY. Then proceed with a wrench. Pretty much wrenching 101 but shit happens... I partly stripped the first thread thinking I had engagement. Luckily I have an awesome hardware store nearby with a M14x1.5 tap. I threaded in a rag to block chips, somehow through a miracle found enough room for the tap and a wrench, somehow got the tap started and cleaned up the thread. Then onto rigging an extra long straw to blow out the chips with compressed air. I think I (barely) saved a full rack dismounting and perhaps even a new rack.
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E92 M3 | Space Gray on Fox Red | M-DCT | CF Roof | RAC RG63 Wheels | Brembo 380mm BBK |
| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust | Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors |
| Alekshop Back up Camera | GP Thunders | BMW Aluminum Pedals | Elite Angels |
| XPEL Full Front Wrap | Hardwired V1 | Interior Xenon Light Kit |
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