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10-11-2016, 10:41 PM | #2157 |
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I really shouldn't be attempting this right now but how often are folks changing their differential fluid? Diff Fluid Change DIY
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i do a similar thing with my truck, but when filling the tcase. i jack the side of the truck way up (it has a lot of suspension travel) and i'm able to get almost an extra bottle into the tcase. differentials are one of those things that it doesn't matter if it is overfilled. disclaimer- i'm not an expert on performance differentials, but it probably doesn't matter if it is overfilled. there are some custom axles for offroading where the diff fill plug is on top of the axle to completely fill the pumpkin with oil and submerge the gears. i wouldn't do this with a car, but it doesn't seem to be a problem. watch the torque on them plugs, mob.
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10-11-2016, 11:44 PM | #2159 |
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Lol, this! Unfortunately my shop didn't even resolve my oil drain issue, they just found a plug that fit more snugly as a temporary solution. I'm ordering a time sert kit and plan to fix it myself now so I'm confident in the fix.
Thanks for the info on the diff fluid change, this will be next up! I'm thinking Castrol diff fluid as OE BMW is $$.
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10-12-2016, 11:01 AM | #2163 |
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It looks like the OEM SAF-XJ fluid with FM booster is what Dinan recommends and looking back on my service records it's what was used by the dealer when my 3.45 Dinan(BMW Motorsport) final drive gear was installed. That was 20k miles and many track days ago, probably a good time for some fresh fluid.
For reference, this looks to be the right BMW Part No. 83 22 2 282 583 and 3 bottles are needed.
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Looks like it might rain on me Friday at Laguna. Any rain tips? Smooth inputs, stay off the main driving line?
I'm mounting some new nt01's today, so I'll have decent tread.
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Depends on how heavy the rain is, but nt01's have some decent depth when new. If it's raining, I won't be pushing it as hard for it to make a difference. It would be a sideways control day.
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what is everyones opinion on front control arm bushings. mine are due to be replaced and I was going to just buy new arms all together, but have been looking at the momo ball upgrade. worth it? or just stick with stock
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got a link to which you have? did you change out the arm and do them or just use your current arms do the monos
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I got the non-monoball Rogue Engineering lower control arm bushings and I'm not sure I can tell much of a difference. I would go monoball if I did it again, but would also suggest saving for a BBK, track wheel set, or suspension first. YMMV. Just my new mantra to go for the bigger items before the little after doing it the other way around on most of my cars.
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1) be 1 gear higher than normal (e.g., if you're in 3rd normally, be in 4th) 2) keep the loaded tires off the paint 3) keep off the polished pavement so you'll likely be apexing a few feet off the normal apex. Shiny pavement = bad. Pavement with texture = good. 4) soften your suspension if it is adjustable. If you can, disconnect your sway bars. 5) slow down your inputs (hands and feet) unless things go horribly wrong, then be quick like a bunny (fast hands) If it isn't too heavy (e.g., no standing water) run the Nittos. If there is standing water run the PSS'.
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I love the subtle mods that add up. I also have solid subframe and diff bushings and I feel like each of the mods enhances the other. The car feels very solid, even on oem zcp suspension, and razor sharp steering feel.
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Just ordered track tires, time-sert for oil drain, OE drain plugs, more oil, and diff service kit. Will be ready for COTA in no time!
I also talked on the phone to a time-sert tech for like 20 minutes, great resource and feel confident about using the kit now.
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