S52 finally!

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I was skeptical, but the darn thing worked. Worth every penny (70)

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That sound thing looks pretty damn slick. Engine bay isn't half bad either haha

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I drove the BMW in 110 degrees to the pool store a mile away, temp elevated slightly so I opened the hood & the lever was super hot because the filter for the SC oil landed right under it & while I was there.....

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1 is at the differential side of the driver lower control arm pivot, 2 at the outside, 3 at the shock. 4 is at the inner side of the pass lower control arm, 5 is at the differential side of the passenger lower control arm.

It's helpful, I thought the bulk was on the passenger side.

https://vimeo.com/958550229?share=copy

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Noise detector came.

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I removed the "badge" The car is 99.9% done, I have an annoying rear suspension noise.

https://vimeo.com/955561221?share=copy

I have looked 5+x can't find anything loose, all bushings were slathered in silicon grease.

I ordered this to localize the noise.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCPBF9HJ...roduct_details

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Normal grill badges are huge for Z3 grills. I hail maried and got some pins, most were too small. This one is ok. I like it but am on the fence.

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Got the car, there was a miscommunication, they didn't install them.




In! it was easy!


Alignment is tough, get the front right & it's too far back, back right too far forward, I compromised.

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I got a new Dragy & I got a mount.









Ordered a teal mount for the BMW.

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Dropped the Z at the body shop, it's first time away from home, they grow up so fast :P

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Reasonable quality non-OEM grilles have been a PITA to find, but I finally did!

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ZHP weighted shift knob came today, man it's nice!

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Liking the brake lights, kind of shocking.

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Previous owner 1/2 Ass shitty repairs rears its ugly head again.

The 3rd brake light lens was old so I got a new one.

Supposed to disconnect electrical connector, unscrew 2 screws, pop out the lens & light assembly, reverse

NO! he glued the motherfucker in!

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Sounds pretty good and moves quickly