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Damn i hit a barrier head on at 4kph when I gave way to an incoming car. Didnt notice the barrier it was so low i was too close to notice it and it's not painted and was raining so hard! Damn!
I already realigned the front chassis, my bumper bulged a bit on the right side because the chassis was push in a bit. Now it's a lot better, but the bumper has lots of scratches in front.
I'm just waiting for the repair set i bought at Amazon so I can practice my painting and repair skills if I have any...
are those the tein streed basis z coil overs? How low is the car fully dumped?
Hello, this one's this >> https://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/super_compact.php
Super Compact? Lower settings are low, cant fit my fingers between the front tire and fender.
Rear also seats low but I left just 1cm from the lowest settings.
Hello, this one's this >> https://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/super_compact.php
Super Compact? Lower settings are low, cant fit my fingers between the front tire and fender.
Rear also seats low but I left just 1cm from the lowest settings.
i think thats perfect for my set up! Thanks. Do you have any issues with rubbing?
i think thats perfect for my set up! Thanks. Do you have any issues with rubbing?
None so far, I always check the wheel wells and fenders of any signs of rubbing. I just find it a bit hard for my liking, but it's not too hard, it's livable daily! I think I'll set it up 1cm higher in front for when I have my wife and kid and old dad just so I can soften the damp a bit more. It's set to 6 of 16 clicks, 16 as the softest. Best one so far is at 12 clicks, i'll try it with the current set and see if it rubs when going over humps and potholes.
So remember I hit a barrier? It left an ugly scar on my bumper. I fixed it coz everyone who will see my car will know i suck! lol
Here's the result of my first time bumper repair. It wasnt perfect but 99% better than before!
Prep Sanding After Sanding Putty, I actually think I didnt have to do this, scratches arent deep. I shouldve used just a little amount, took me a while to sand it down. Base Coat Clear Coat Finished Product after compound and wax!
Installed my Spoon Sports rearview mirror. I bought a new OEM rearview mirror for this install considering their (low) price. This way I can swap back to the original rearview mirror if I ever need to without any worries.
So remember I hit a barrier? It left an ugly scar on my bumper. I fixed it coz everyone who will see my car will know i suck! lol
Here's the result of my first time bumper repair. It wasnt perfect but 99% better than before!
It looks like it had never been scratched before. Great job!
So remember I hit a barrier? It left an ugly scar on my bumper. I fixed it coz everyone who will see my car will know i suck! lol
Here's the result of my first time bumper repair. It wasnt perfect but 99% better than before!
Wow, I'm impressed! I would have never attempted that. Well done, sir!
So remember I hit a barrier? It left an ugly scar on my bumper. I fixed it coz everyone who will see my car will know i suck! lol
Here's the result of my first time bumper repair. It wasnt perfect but 99% better than before!
Finished Product after compound and wax!
Well done. I have a couple tiny ones you can come repair.
Well done. I have a couple tiny ones you can come repair.
Thanks! Just goes to show that anyone can do it!
I now have the courage to do my spoiler next. I just ordered one from Ebay USDM Spoiler unpainted abs. I saw some fit before and after installing a spoiler, and I just feel like my fit looks like it's not wearing pants without a spoiler.
Drill, Paint, Install next!
I did a lot of maintenance this weekend, replace a lot of things, nothing wrong with those parts, I just want a piece of mind
a. Replace Primary O2 Sensor:
b. Replace EGR Valve:
c: Replace all 4 Coils (and the bolts that hold the coils) and of course Spark Plugs:
d. Replace MAP Sensor (and new screw):
e. Replace MAF Sensor:
f. Replace the Rubber Gasket from the Mugen CR-Z Airbox to the throttle body:
g. Replace the K&N Air Filter in the Mugen CR-Z Airbox to My Spare Unit while this dirty unit will be cleaned and re oiled ready for next swap:
h. Replace the brake switch and the brake pedal:
i. Replace Front Brake Pads with EBC Yellow Brake Pads, this is a temporary solution for the next 15,000 miles until I buy a brand new Brembo Type 3 Rotor with Ferodo DS-2500 pads,
because the current Brembo Rotor still have lots of life on it (still very thick) although it's Type 3 slot pattern already almost gone
Well, not bad considering that this is the first time I have to change this Brembo (model FM-1000 by Ferodo) Front Pads after almost 80k miles of "passionate" daily driving vs 4 pads (well, to be precise it was 3.5 pads, 1 original Honda Pads and 2.5 EBC Green Pads) change during the first 30k miles while using stock front brakes caliper
Last edited by BMW ALPINA; Mar 17, 2019 at 10:40 PM.
I mounted my Advans on my GE. I still need to lower the car but I just wanted to get off my snow tires ASAP.
Even with the exaggerated wheel gap from the slightly shorter sidewall & more aggressive offset I can tell it will look really great at a reasonable ride height.
I mounted my Advans on my GE. I still need to lower the car but I just wanted to get off my snow tires ASAP.
Even with the exaggerated wheel gap from the slightly shorter sidewall & more aggressive offset I can tell it will look really great at a reasonable ride height.
Couple full turns on pass side cylinders (1&2?), two was the worst. Been smelling exhaust for a while. I just finished making a little post about it that'll go up once the mods approve it.
