Definitely do not do the x3.
Mine was black because I painted it, twas silver when it first arrived. This thing had issues all over the place... the only thing that was actually correct about it was the location of the brake line ports on the master cylinder. The mounting bolts were too narrow and required slotting, the shaft for the clevis wasn't long enough (true for the e90/e92 as well) and required a bolt to be welded on, the diameter was too big (not everywhere, just towards the firewall, but still interfered) for the IM to fit at all. The e90 just fit and worked so much better. Bending and flaring the custom lines really wasn't that difficult, only cost about $125 extra, and will put an extra tool in your belt.
Obviously I don't have the car running yet, but I'm very hopeful it will improve brake feel/power as compared to the 944.
*Edit: Looked at the other starter I had laying around and realized the kick-out and spin of the starter gear are separate inputs. Pulled the manifold off to the side to take a look and sure enough, I didn't have the lower (kick-out) input connected. Got 'er on and she turns over now! Still doesn't even attempt to start though. I've done absolutely no diagnosis as of this point. I'm going out of town tomorrow morning but will be back on Friday and trying to get this beast running next weekend!
Mine was black because I painted it, twas silver when it first arrived. This thing had issues all over the place... the only thing that was actually correct about it was the location of the brake line ports on the master cylinder. The mounting bolts were too narrow and required slotting, the shaft for the clevis wasn't long enough (true for the e90/e92 as well) and required a bolt to be welded on, the diameter was too big (not everywhere, just towards the firewall, but still interfered) for the IM to fit at all. The e90 just fit and worked so much better. Bending and flaring the custom lines really wasn't that difficult, only cost about $125 extra, and will put an extra tool in your belt.
Obviously I don't have the car running yet, but I'm very hopeful it will improve brake feel/power as compared to the 944.
*Edit: Looked at the other starter I had laying around and realized the kick-out and spin of the starter gear are separate inputs. Pulled the manifold off to the side to take a look and sure enough, I didn't have the lower (kick-out) input connected. Got 'er on and she turns over now! Still doesn't even attempt to start though. I've done absolutely no diagnosis as of this point. I'm going out of town tomorrow morning but will be back on Friday and trying to get this beast running next weekend!
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