Flex disc guibo delete? Good idea?

[e30slut]

i've seen a few e36's and such running without the flex disk. Looks kinda like they used small motor mounts or bolts with rubber washers between em...

Have any of you done this? if so how does it feel?

Guibos suck and I can't find one firm enough.... or cheap enough.

the dealerships wants $75 should I go for it and call it a day or......

lmk

[e30slut]

no?

[Aptyp]

buy one and put it in

[Jean]

i've seen a few e36's and such running without the flex disk. Looks kinda like they used small motor mounts or bolts with rubber washers between em...

Have any of you done this? if so how does it feel?

Guibos suck and I can't find one firm enough.... or cheap enough.

the dealerships wants $75 should I go for it and call it a day or......

lmk

Don't buy a cheap one, you'll be doing the work all over again. Buy a good quality one and it will last a LONG time if you install it properly.

[evil_twin]

pics or fail

[mikegar]

autohausaz.com has them at an affordable price.

[e30slut]

pics or fail

I wish I took pics of it but my phone doesnt have flash

[87e30]

How do you install one incorrectly? Face it the wrong direction?

[Jand3rson]

How do you install one incorrectly? Face it the wrong direction?

Just don't re-use the nylock nuts when you put the new one on. I found that out the hard way.

[87e30]

Just don't re-use the nylock nuts when you put the new one on. I found that out the hard way.

Oh shit... I've had mine off twice and reused all the hardware both times...

[e30slut]

oh shit... I've had mine off twice and reused all the hardware both times...

+1

[E30Idea]

Just don't re-use the nylock nuts when you put the new one on. I found that out the hard way.

Heading to the garage right now to r&r the hardware.

[midnightslyr22]

what are the exact specs on the bolts?

[3bvert]

locktite ?

[DJB]

The bolts are high grade M10x50mm or 54mm (the longer bolts are used with the vibration absorber). They may be reused if not stretched or damaged.

The nuts are all metal self-locking with deforming metal rings around the end. They are supposed to be replaced with new each time.

Nuts with nylon locking rings are not suitable here.

I usually follow the recommendation and replace the driveline nuts with new, but have reused the old ones when I knew I would be removing them again in the near future. I always, always use a torque wrench on these bolts to get the proper pre-load.

Replacing the flex disk with a solid connection is idiotic. This has been covered many times -- this joint handles small-angle misalignments between the transmission and the driveshaft. Even if there is a perfect static alignment, body and mount flex will create a misalignment.

If you see some vendor trying to sell you a solid piece to replace the flex disk, carefully note every product they sell. Those are likely parts that you should never put on your car.