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  • Jparkr
    HR Admin
    • Jan 2006
    • 3494
    #16
    Originally posted by xwill112x
    it had sound deadening that the po had installed back in like 93'.

    edit: it wasn't tar, but huge heavy rubber mats that covered the trunk, that were doubled up aswell.
    That sounds like standard E30 tar.

    1987 PRO-3 car /1990 325is (2.7i Concours)

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      • craiggroves91
        No R3VLimiter
        • Oct 2009
        • 3024
        #17
        Removing the trunk tar didn't seem to throw the car off at all. It didnt mess up my stance either. I measured before and after. I also took out the spare tire and it didnt do anything. If it made a difference I can't notice it. It could be quicker.
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        1989 BMW 325i SOLD
        1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
        1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
        1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207

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          • Streichholzschächtelchen
            E30 Mastermind
            • Jan 2009
            • 1670
            #18
            Originally posted by cjdontthink
            Removing the trunk tar didn't seem to throw the car off at all. It didnt mess up my stance either. I measured before and after. I also took out the spare tire and it didnt do anything. If it made a difference I can't notice it. It could be quicker.
            take it for a spin in the rain. Feels more apt to kick the rear out without the trunk tar, atleast in my opinion.
            Jah bless! :pimp:

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              • craiggroves91
                No R3VLimiter
                • Oct 2009
                • 3024
                #19
                Originally posted by Streichholzschächtelchen
                take it for a spin in the rain. Feels more apt to kick the rear out without the trunk tar, atleast in my opinion.
                Its been raining a lot in San Jose and it doesnt seem to lose control, I still feel like I have control and the rear doesnt fly out.
                I do have new tires though ...seems fine
                Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                1989 BMW 325i SOLD
                1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
                1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
                1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207

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                  • E30Kaiser
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 1790
                    #20
                    Originally posted by Streichholzschächtelchen
                    take it for a spin in the rain. Feels more apt to kick the rear out without the trunk tar, atleast in my opinion.
                    I had the same experience, but my car had even more tar than 50lbs I believe. It was pretty unwieldy until i got stickier tires, and really until i put my wing on which added 4k lbs of downforce.
                    "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time"-Colin McCrae

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                      • craiggroves91
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Oct 2009
                        • 3024
                        #21
                        Originally posted by E30Kaiser
                        I had the same experience, but my car had even more tar than 50lbs I believe. It was pretty unwieldy until i got stickier tires, and really until i put my wing on which added 4k lbs of downforce.
                        What wing are you using?
                        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                        1989 BMW 325i SOLD
                        1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
                        1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
                        1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207

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                          • E30Kaiser
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Mar 2008
                            • 1790
                            #22
                            Originally posted by cjdontthink
                            What wing are you using?
                            MT2....which I think it really has to do with the 20lbs that that thing weighs lol.
                            "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time"-Colin McCrae

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                              • craiggroves91
                                No R3VLimiter
                                • Oct 2009
                                • 3024
                                #23
                                Originally posted by E30Kaiser
                                MT2....which I think it really has to do with the 20lbs that that thing weighs lol.
                                It doesnt really weight that much does it?
                                Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                                1989 BMW 325i SOLD
                                1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
                                1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
                                1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207

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                                  • E30Kaiser
                                    E30 Mastermind
                                    • Mar 2008
                                    • 1790
                                    #24
                                    Originally posted by cjdontthink
                                    It doesnt really weight that much does it?
                                    Its fairly heavy because it is made out of some heavy duty plastic and not fiberglass. Also it is sitting pretty high up so overall it was probably a terrible idea to get rid of the tar and replace it with a bit of aero up top.
                                    "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time"-Colin McCrae

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                                      • funcrew
                                        E30 Fanatic
                                        • Jun 2007
                                        • 1223
                                        #25
                                        Stupid comment deleted. Stickier tires fixed the tail-happy condition post-tar.
                                        "If the sky were to fall tomorrow, the tall would die first."

                                        -Dr. Paul Forrester



                                        Do I LOOK like I need a psychological evaluation???

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                                          • rThor432
                                            No R3VLimiter
                                            • Feb 2007
                                            • 3907
                                            #26
                                            Originally posted by Naplm00
                                            I dont beleive this statement, for real?
                                            Yes, he's absolutely correct. Euro 6-cylinder cars without A/C and/or P/S didn't have the tar as there was no need to counter the weight up front. 4-cylinder cars didn't have it either, for the same reason-- balance.

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                                              • StereoInstaller1
                                                GAS
                                                • Jul 2004
                                                • 22679
                                                #27
                                                D'ya guys think BMW so stupid that they would use 57 pounds of crap in the fucking trunk to control NOISE?

                                                Closing SOON!
                                                "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                                                Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                                                Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                                                  • E30Kaiser
                                                    E30 Mastermind
                                                    • Mar 2008
                                                    • 1790
                                                    #28
                                                    Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                                                    D'ya guys think BMW so stupid that they would use 57 pounds of crap in the fucking trunk to control NOISE?
                                                    I thought they put the battery back there to control the noise too....
                                                    "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time"-Colin McCrae

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                                                      • NC325iC
                                                        R3V OG
                                                        • Mar 2004
                                                        • 6565
                                                        #29
                                                        you remove trunk tar and add the weight back in with audio equipment
                                                        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                                                        Originally posted by TimKninja
                                                        Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                                                          • StereoInstaller1
                                                            GAS
                                                            • Jul 2004
                                                            • 22679
                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by NC325iC
                                                            you remove trunk tar and add the weight back in with audio equipment
                                                            DING DING DING! I just went too far on mine...

                                                            Closing SOON!
                                                            "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                                                            Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                                                            Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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