Eff you mtech1 front valence!

[Ben Carufel]

ILast time I checked, I wasn't even close to being poor, my car wasn't even close to being stock...

Speak for yourself!

[T3rd Ferguson]

I like how newman assumes we're all poor and all of our cars are slow and stock. Last time I checked, I wasn't even close to being poor, my car wasn't even close to being stock... OR slow for that matter.

Generalizations are sweet though.

[gazellebeigem3]

Please tell me you made that pic just for this thread.

i made that, and "thats the gayest shit i ever heard" for this thread.

[arnibjorn]

Hey Newman,

I have been watching your thread on the lotus site since 2006 and its amazing to see what you have done and what you are capable of doing! :)

I think the car is going to look great when it is finished and fuck the Mtech I valance, its your valance and you can do what you want with it. Its great that you dare to be different.

And I cant wait to see pics and video from when it will be ready, this thing is going to haul ass!!

Great job! :)

[Tree18is]

yeah...

[Turf1600]

Thats so rad, bro! Its so totally raw and stuff. But like yeah, im so stoked to see how raw that came out. I don't think you should even paint it, thats how raw i like my shit. That would TOTALLY set off all these peasants, you know, that you can afford to have it painted, but like you didn't.

Please tell me you made that pic just for this thread.

[gazellebeigem3]

Thats so rad, bro! Its so totally raw and stuff. But like yeah, im so stoked to see how raw that came out. I don't think you should even paint it, thats how raw i like my shit. That would TOTALLY set off all these peasants, you know, that you can afford to have it painted, but like you didn't.

[Jand3rson]

This has the potential to actually look pretty badass when painted. I still don't like giant exposed FMIC's, and I still hate the fact that you mangled a perfect M-Tech I valance, but it could look pretty sick.

[E-Thirty]

Thanks, it's nice to see someone who appreciates the golden days of F1.:up:

[CleanAzzE30z]

I just switched, so which were you referring to; the BMW Brabham BT52, or Group 2 CSL?:p

Brabham



Mariano

[newman]

No, the outer race is part of the hub. BTW, don't order from the website, call Patrick. He's usually able to do even better if you mention R3V. Be sure you tell him "Arrr-three-veee limited" sent you. ;-)

makes sense. I pulled them apart a few weeks ago, but couldn't remember at the moment how it all went together. My fronts were in decent shape, so i will leave them as is for the time being.

is that really how it's pronounced in real life?

i always thought the 3 was just web-speak for e...

thus "REV LIMITED"

[VacMan]

thanks! will do.

edit: checked their webby and it told me i was a F.A.G.!!! WTF. EVERYTHING BMW HATES ME (jk, jk)

$29.99 that's a GREAT price. THANKS A TON.


(also, can i buy front wheel bearings independently of the hubs?)

No, the outer race is part of the hub. BTW, don't order from the website, call Patrick. He's usually able to do even better if you mention R3V. Be sure you tell him "Arrr-three-veee limited" sent you. ;-)

[Gooch]

i am always open to being wrong. it just usually doesn't happen.

i really do like the way it looks. no shitting here.

HOWEVER, i'd like to point out that the intercooler DOES fit entirely behind the original USDM bumper and IS valence, which i have. When the car was being built, this was a legitimate concern. However, when i made the late-in-the-game decision to switch to mtech stuff, i was in no mood to remake my radiator, IC piping, IC mounting, etc etc etc.

Again, I am happy with the current results.

When i paint the car, for shits and giggles, i MAY paint the usdm stuff... if at some point i want to go with a more stealth look.

However, I think a lot of people hating on it honestly just don't have the completed vision of the project. when the splitter is on and the car is painted with body color endtanks, i genuinely believe that a lot of minds will change....



there is a strong relationship between webbing and work. sarcasm and heavy posting are directly proportional to how much distraction i need whilst at work. :)

That makes a little more sense. And the only thing that matters is that you're happy with it in the end.

Once again, good luck.

[newman]

Patrick at bmaparts.com. Call the 800 number and ask for him.

thanks! will do.

edit: checked their webby and it told me i was a F.A.G.!!! WTF. EVERYTHING BMW HATES ME (jk, jk)

$29.99 that's a GREAT price. THANKS A TON.


(also, can i buy front wheel bearings independently of the hubs?)

[VacMan]

LEGIT QUESTION:
where should i score new rear wheel bearings?

Patrick at bmaparts.com. Call the 800 number and ask for him.