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I actually bent an end link a month ago somehow. Now the right side of my car has slightly more camber. It's actually visible though.
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In your case, since you are using stock endlinks, I bet that clunk isn't the endlinks unless they are destroyed on the joints.
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Can't go wrong adding a clean 6MT E46 to the stable. They're a classic, a ton of fun by any standard, and will hold value. Adjusting the sway bar [stiffness] shouldn't solve the clunk. But the clunk may be due to endlinks, as Derek points out. Mine was clunking because it wasn't installed quite right by the first shop, but VT straightened it out and tightened it up (no preload) as it should be. Silent now. Last edited by wyatth; 11-12-2019 at 01:18 AM.. |
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Be sure to tighten the swaybars when the suspension is loaded!
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11-11-2019, 01:56 AM | #30 |
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^ Small world! We were all admiring SSII while standing around.
- Replaced the missing bumper/trim screw shown in the underbody/muffler picture on the previous page. - Ordered two of the OEM trunk hooks (P/N 51477140606) and broke a pin on each during installation. Total POS they are, decided to bag 'em (pun intended) since I don't really need them anyway, just thought they were nifty and cheap. - Wrapped the blue stripe on the M Performance Wheel with red gaffer tape. I was reluctant at first because it seemed like a cheap approach. But I must say it looks original (other than covering the stitching on the bottom)! It took a couple of tries to get it 100% perfect, but the tape has a great texture and is exactly 1cm wide, so it fits into the crevice of the original stripe perfectly. My blue was fading a bit (nice quality, BMW! /s) and I wanted to mix it up to match the brakes. This was intended to be a trial before having the wheel professionally rewrapped, but I think I will just keep it this way since the alcantara is in great shape. - Went for a romp behind the Berkeley hills this weekend. I am really happy with the car's dynamics and front end grip now. And the brakes are fantastic, no surprises there. Last edited by wyatth; 12-01-2019 at 12:38 AM.. |
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Steering wheel does look good! I really wish they'd offer a red stripe M performance wheel.
I know I can go aftermarket on the wheel and have one of the common guys do it but I'm just afraid it won't be as good as OE quality. Every OE wheel I've seen has had every last stitch look perfect.
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^ Agreed, I wish they did as well!
I think some of the pros can match the OEM stitching, but you get what you pay for. I actually wasn't super impressed with the OEM blue stripe; it was straight but didn't really sit flat under the stitching (not to mention it wearing through the color so quickly/easily). The rest of the wheel is fantastic, though. Blasted the AC evaporator and blower motor with Nextzett Klima Cleaner. My HVAC doesn’t smell at all but the evap issues on these cars scare me, so this was more preventive maintenance. Supposedly the cleaning foam not only cleans the components of dirt and pollen but also neutralizes any acid buildup. Last edited by wyatth; 11-15-2019 at 12:58 AM.. |
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Another Local whooo
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^ Thanks! We should schedule a meetup, there are quite a few of us in the area!
—— I went hill climbing up Mt Diablo yesterday while everybody else was out shopping. The car was strong and smooth from sea level to ~4K’ elevation, surely the brisk weather helped. It started raining on the way back; I think it’s my first time in the rain with this car. Not because it’s a garage queen, rather because it rarely rains here and it’s a weekend toy/second car. Regardless, it all felt great and was a lot more fun than a mall. Hopefully these are the last photos with the dark tint. Last edited by wyatth; 02-18-2022 at 11:30 PM.. |
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Thanks, Sal! All is great, and good to see you around! I've been thinking lately about how this car is taking some cues from my first S2000 - white with gunmetal and red BBK/accents. I still miss that car (and actually the FX35 you hooked up too, even though we have a QX70S in the garage now!). Can you believe that was 15 years ago? Throwback!
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The Bay Area is blessed with a lot of wonderful backroads and local race tracks.
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Thanks! I am lucky to have the park entrance/gate 10 minutes from my home.
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Back in 2004 I bought a 2001 GPW/red, and I went totally overboard ricing it out. It had some great parts (every combination of intake and exhaust possible, 4.57 gears, Prodrive wheels (and TE37s), Stoptech ST40, AP2 front and rear lights, Js Racing front bumper, OE hardtop, T1R braces, and so on), but also some total crap that I cringe about now (Buddy Club coilovers that rode like a skateboard, Bride Pro and JIC Magic seats that were no better than OEM, more vents than a block of Swiss cheese, T1R 70r exhaust that was loud as hell, etc.). But it was a ton of fun and a great learning experience doing all of that work in my garage. I then took a sports car/modifying break with an FX35 that I got from Sal above. And after that I found myself in another S2000, an '02 Sebring. I told myself less is more this time around: I swapped a Suzuka and black two tone interior into it (really liked that), put on NSX wheels, Espiler springs, a simple intake and test pipe, proper tires/alignment, OEM hardtop again, and some other basic doodads. Last edited by wyatth; 12-07-2019 at 02:22 AM.. |
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I actually recognize that car. I've been on s2ki for 10+ years and had a number of them. Car was super clean. Those Prodrives have always been one of my favorite wheels on the S2000. A bit understated but look so good.
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That said, one of my favorite parts of the M3 is just how much wheel and tire you can fit without having to touch them.
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