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I just installed mine. Bimmerworld shipped it very promptly even though their site said 'backorder' when I ordered.
Except for the getting the hose on the 8AN fitting, the install was easy. However the 8AN made for a worthy foe. Either my hose wasn't as pliable as bimmerworld expected or the 8AN fitting's ridges were much more aggressive than the OEM part, but getting the hose on that fitting was much more difficult than it should have been, to the point where it was touch and go whether or not I'd be buying a new hose.
FWIW, I trimmed a little off my lines although the instructions don't call for it, as the fittings are a little toward the center of the car compared with the OEM part.
After installing, my return line barely touches the AC line in a place where the AC line won't be harmed, and the tank may just barely touch the coolant line underneath. If it touches, I'll add some washers to the mounts to raise it slightly.
Prior to running the car, I lifted its front wheels off the ground, fired it up, and turned the wheels lock to lock many times to get air out of the system, assuming there was any.
I filled mine to about 1cm over the baffle. No whine noise.
Beautiful looking piece, I look forward to no dribbling next track day.
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