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Hi everyone,
I have a quick question regarding tie rod lock plates. Yesterday I tried to get an alignment and was told I have "tie rod damage" due to improper installation. My car has brand new tie rod ends and a rack that's been rebuilt by rack doctor. Long story short, I pulled the boots off and found the inner tie rod was simply loose and needed to be tightened. Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't there be lock plates between the rack end and the inner tie rod? My rack doesn't seem to have them. Is it safe to run without them, or should I hold off and get the lock plates installed before reassembling everything? It's a non-M e36 rack for reference.
Thanks,
Joey
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Originally posted by kronus View PostWe were up near Truckee too. Drove up right before the storm, came back yesterday. Best snowboarding of the last 7 years.
Yeah I flew in Saturday morning to Reno, they screwed me on a rental because I reserved chains but they didn't have any, and they wouldn't rent me a 4 wheel drive because I was under 25 (by a month and a half -.-)
My parents live 3 miles down an unplowed fire road so I stopped in truckee and got some chains for $45.
On donner pass they had chain control and it was pointless, this was the summit.
So I had my chains on, and the cabin was another 20 miles down the road, so I said fuck it and drove for 30mph with my chains the rest of 80, very dangerous and bothersome lmao. But I made it, took forever.
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Originally posted by mr2peak View PostAnyone here own an FD RX-7? Want to see how I feel in one, it's on the short list of new vehicles.
Just be ready to V8 it when the rotary goes pop.past:
1989 325is (learner shitbox)
1986 325e (turbo dorito)
1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
1985 323i baur
current:
1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)
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Originally posted by decay View PostDad had one when I was in high school. It felt a little cramped for me because I'm tall and lanky, but I think you'd be fine.
Just be ready to V8 it when the rotary goes pop.Drive it hard. Maintain it well.
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Originally posted by mr2peak View PostI'll be keeping it at/near stock power, so hopefully it won't pop right away. Easy to rebuild from what I've seen.1986 Schwartz Black 325es
2005 Alpine White E46 M3
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I went on a quick run when I got home from work yesterday and spotted a 1987 L6. I had to stop and ask the old lady about it because I had never heard of the L6. The old lady didn't seem to know much about it besides it being a more luxurious model. Turns out she was right! Has anyone ever seen one of these?
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Spency that looks like a blast. We (my dad) just picked up an e39 touring last week. How's the holidays guys?
My vert needs a front wheel bearing (have the new FAG part) installed and I have neither the puller nor the inclination really. Does anyone know a good/reasonably priced southbay shop for this type of stuff? Or anyone with the puller want to make some cash this weekend? I got a quote for $400 and at that price I'd figure it out myself..
About the L6--I've heard about them and there's actually a super clean one on sfbay CL for 8500 last I checked. My brother tells me it's been up for years though..I may go try to see what's wrong with it.The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
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