SoCal General Chat

[MrBurgundy]

It seems like the cylinder is leaking pressure internally assuming you're not losing brake fluid externally and the system has been bled properly.

[Sh3rpak!ng]

So I narrowed down the problem a bit. It only happens if I press the clutch pedal gently. If I give it a quick jab, operates as normal. But if I slowly press it, absolutely no resistance and goes straight to the floor.

[reelizmpro]

Sounds like a seal. Perhaps the internal seal on the clutch master is bad. Are u sure the fluid isn't leaking anywhere?

[QUKBMER]

Kinda quiet today ?

[reelizmpro]

What's up Terry? how's it goin? I was just thinking it was too quiet in here lately so I'll share my latest project. I picked up this car (Mike Carrey's old euro) from the guy he sold it to over a year ago for $500. It's an 85 323i 5 speed in running condition with BAR label. Just finished going through the entire car.
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[2mAn]

Did you pull any rear spring pads out yet?

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Yup. It was a bad master cylinder. Febi no less... swapped in the fte MC last night, bled it, no more weirdness. Could probably use another bleed, but I have reliable clutch action again.

[IRON-E]

Barry; I'm really digging the new project, but please get off them adapters.
Redrill, you know it's a better route unless 5 lug swap.

[2mAn]

Yup. It was a bad master cylinder. Febi no less... swapped in the fte MC last night, bled it, no more weirdness. Could probably use another bleed, but I have reliable clutch action again.

thats great news! Have fun at the Streets course!

in other news, I drove up to Simi Valley and dropped off the car with the fabricator to get the roll bar welded in. I figured if I had it back in 2 weeks I would be happy. Turns out he cant really have it sitting there very long so he told me it should be done monday or tuesday!

[reelizmpro]

Did you pull any rear spring pads out yet?

Yes and switched to Eibachs
The bav auto springs were for late models.

Yup. It was a bad master cylinder. Febi no less... swapped in the fte MC last night, bled it, no more weirdness. Could probably use another bleed, but I have reliable clutch action again.

Febi isn't as good as they used to be. I went with FTE as well. I'm glad you got it sorted.

Barry; I'm really digging the new project, but please get off them adapters.
Redrill, you know it's a better route unless 5 lug swap.

I want to keep it 4 lug for the Alpinas I plan to install someday. Adapters obviously allow me to use my 5x120 wheels in the meantime. The Blox adapters are high grade and have a good track record so I decided to run them. I still don't like not being able to torque the overlapping bolt though.

[JeLani]

I was just thinking it was too quiet in here

Not a fan of heckblendes? :)


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[reelizmpro]

Why do u say that? I have one on my silver M3 and vert. Goes nice with startecs IMO. I don't think I like them with stock tails though.

[JeLani]

I don't think I like them with stock tails though.

I feel that






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[Balleristic31]

thats great news! Have fun at the Streets course!

in other news, I drove up to Simi Valley and dropped off the car with the fabricator to get the roll bar welded in. I figured if I had it back in 2 weeks I would be happy. Turns out he cant really have it sitting there very long so he told me it should be done monday or tuesday!

Simon,

Who/where is your fabricator in Simi?

Also who is going to the Topanga CNC tomorrow morning?

[2mAn]

Simon,



Who/where is your fabricator in Simi?



Also who is going to the Topanga CNC tomorrow morning?

A friend of a friend, he runs a shop called Empire Fabrication. He's moving the shop to Ventura soon, so that might be more convenient for you. Are you planning on welding in your roll bar too