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      09-18-2018, 05:51 PM   #6931
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I got a weird one for your guys- what is the thread type for our cars called? It's not quite metric and not quite sae. It's like a euro sae...
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      09-18-2018, 05:57 PM   #6932
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I got my felt from fcp euro and they were actually the best price after shipping was factored in. When it gets jacked up again, I'll be returning it for a free replacement as per their warranty.
I'm just a little bit hesitant with the aluminum... I was excited about it at first, but if it goes, it's a lot of metal ripping at a lot of things, and the metal isn't going to tear, the bumper and fender liners are.
You'll have to let us know how the warranty thing works out.
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Hear you guys on the FCP Euro.. got OE BMW "Twin Power Turbo" 10w60 oil change kit, Castrol SRF, headlight bulbs, and spark plugs from them recently. Will be an interesting experience sending back oil and brake fluid.

Spark plugs make sense as our intervals are so frequent. Headlight bulbs... was cheapest price for Osram during their sale.

In other goodies, ended up getting Project Mu 999 pads for my Rotora BBK. NT01s will be ordered via simpletire sale, and my Dinan monoballs are sitting at home, will install when OEM control arms' bushings give out.
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      09-18-2018, 10:39 PM   #6934
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I got my felt from fcp euro and they were actually the best price after shipping was factored in. When it gets jacked up again, I'll be returning it for a free replacement as per their warranty.
I'm just a little bit hesitant with the aluminum... I was excited about it at first, but if it goes, it's a lot of metal ripping at a lot of things, and the metal isn't going to tear, the bumper and fender liners are.
My aluminum wasn't gonna get here till after my next track day so I decided to follow suit and get a replacement from FCP Euro. If they actually honor the warranty when I tear up the old one on the track, I'll consider it a bonus.

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my Dinan monoballs are sitting at home, will install when OEM control arms' bushings give out.
So you've already decided that the monoballs are better and given that they will last you a long time, why not install them now and enjoy the benefits starting now?
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I haven't heard of FCP ever not honoring their warranty and it's not a particularly expensive part. The only thing about the felt undercarriage is that the return shipping will be pretty expensive due to its size. I'm assuming around the $100 mark.
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      09-18-2018, 11:25 PM   #6936
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I haven't heard of FCP ever not honoring their warranty and it's not a particularly expensive part. The only thing about the felt undercarriage is that the return shipping will be pretty expensive due to its size. I'm assuming around the $100 mark.
i'd fold it up pretty good. lol

maybe call them and see if i can do something like that or cut it in half... its useless anyways.
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      09-19-2018, 12:14 AM   #6937
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I haven't heard of FCP ever not honoring their warranty and it's not a particularly expensive part. The only thing about the felt undercarriage is that the return shipping will be pretty expensive due to its size. I'm assuming around the $100 mark.
i'd fold it up pretty good. lol

maybe call them and see if i can do something like that or cut it in half... its useless anyways.
I folded up an oil pan gasket and they took it.
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      09-19-2018, 01:31 AM   #6938
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I'm going to burn it and send the ashes.
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So you've already decided that the monoballs are better and given that they will last you a long time, why not install them now and enjoy the benefits starting now?
Good point. Was assuming I could get some wear/life out of the stock part, and save the monoballs' life. Do the pretty much last forever? Perhaps I am just a bit put off by the hassle I had when the Turner ones failed, clunking and squeaking all the time. Had to swap in brand new OEM control arms back then
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quoting you since you are a Z4M guy
what do you think of this battery? Researched and spoke to Tom of EAS on here about it being a good alternative for a car that is daily driven. I didn't see this particular one on the google doc from Z4M. Sorry to bug

Bosch (didn't see this on the google doc):
https://www.pepboys.com/bosch-premiu...product/672432

Napa (on the google doc):
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NBP9848
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what do you think of this battery? Researched and spoke to Tom of EAS on here about it being a good alternative for a car that is daily driven. I didn't see this particular one on the google doc from Z4M. Sorry to bug

Bosch (didn't see this on the google doc):
https://www.pepboys.com/bosch-premiu...product/672432

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https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NBP9848
Are they AGM?, I know a few guys also run the Mini battery.
I'm running a Voltphreaks but the M3 isnt a DD.
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Are they AGM?, I know a few guys also run the Mini battery.
I'm running a Voltphreaks but the M3 isnt a DD.
the napa is, but upon closer look, this Bosch one isn't. I guess I'll go with the Napa one. locally available for pickup a few blocks away.

AGM is glass mat right?
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Yes , glass mat & sealed.
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Yes , glass mat & sealed.
It's #5 on this....

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Got that out of the way.
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Picked up a fluid sucker off amazon. Figured I would get some healthy use out of it sucking the oil out of he filter housing during changes, but also for flushing the brake fluid. I have a cheap autozone Chinese pump that is basically garbage right now.

As petty as it seems, I really enjoy products that are well made, actually work, and are built to last. I'm impressed with this pump!
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Picked up a fluid sucker off amazon. Figured I would get some healthy use out of it sucking the oil out of he filter housing during changes, but also for flushing the brake fluid. I have a cheap autozone Chinese pump that is basically garbage right now.

As petty as it seems, I really enjoy products that are well made, actually work, and are built to last. I'm impressed with this pump!
I just use a Harbor Freight vacuum bleeder to do that stuff. Brake fluid from reservoir, ps fluid, and oil.
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Picked up a fluid sucker off amazon. Figured I would get some healthy use out of it sucking the oil out of he filter housing during changes, but also for flushing the brake fluid. I have a cheap autozone Chinese pump that is basically garbage right now.

As petty as it seems, I really enjoy products that are well made, actually work, and are built to last. I'm impressed with this pump!
That is a much better tool than a turkey baster

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Hear you guys on the FCP Euro.. got OE BMW "Twin Power Turbo" 10w60 oil change kit, Castrol SRF, headlight bulbs, and spark plugs from them recently. Will be an interesting experience sending back oil and brake fluid.

Spark plugs make sense as our intervals are so frequent. Headlight bulbs... was cheapest price for Osram during their sale.

In other goodies, ended up getting Project Mu 999 pads for my Rotora BBK. NT01s will be ordered via simpletire sale, and my Dinan monoballs are sitting at home, will install when OEM control arms' bushings give out.
I've shipped my oil back to them 4 or 5 times now with no issue
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Finally got some E9x content for you guys. Fully built E92, instructor group. After he stopped looking in the rearview mirror I couldn't keep up. With some more confidence in my stock brakes, I probably could though, or if I got some aero, but that's cheating.

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My winter plans:

1. MCS Doubles with remote
2. Diff/subframe bushing replacement (w/ swaybar swap if warranted)
3. Drexler GT4-lite rear diff

I've got the Akra X-pipe and the stage 2 tune already, so those are Autumn plans.

I need better corner exit to compete with those GT3rs's.
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Finally got some E9x content for you guys. Fully built E92, instructor group. After he stopped looking in the rearview mirror I couldn't keep up. With some more confidence in my stock brakes, I probably could though, or if I got some aero, but that's cheating.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9Wglq_yGNc
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