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Old 05-31-2017, 10:47 PM   #241
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stainless to stainless is fine. While working at Fastenal I had to take an online test about dis-similar metal reactions. Some stuff doesn't play well with stainless
I don't like your corrosive attitude.
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Old 06-04-2017, 11:33 PM   #242
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Maybe I should just go back and read the thread from the beginning, but...

JV, whether or not you have a lift, what do you use for jackstand points? Are the stupid plastic blocks the only safe places to rest the car, or can I use the front frame rails?
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Old 06-05-2017, 05:36 AM   #243
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I use the factory jack / tie-down points (plastic blocks). I wouldn't trust the "frame" rails.
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Old 06-05-2017, 06:53 AM   #244
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I wouldn't trust the "frame" rails.
Yeah that, unless you want jack-stand sized indentations in them.
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Old 06-05-2017, 11:05 AM   #245
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It's fine with Esco or similar jack stands, but there just no reason not to use the stock jack points on an E46.

Jacking up a 993 is a terrifying thing. They literally call it the "teeter-totter" method.
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Old 06-05-2017, 12:42 PM   #246
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Hey, uh, Matt? I ... "borrowed" your clutch slave cylinder.

I'll buy you a new (BMW) one.
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Old 06-05-2017, 12:48 PM   #247
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Hey, uh, Matt? I ... "borrowed" your clutch slave cylinder.

I'll buy you a new (BMW) one.
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Old 06-05-2017, 10:14 PM   #248
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Yeah that, unless you want jack-stand sized indentations in them.
Yeah...I ordered a pair of Esco stands. My Craftsman stands might technically be "fine" under the jack points, but their rectangular shape and my stands' V-shape totally give me the heebie-jeebies. No thanks. I also got a pad for my floor jack so that I can chuck the splintered wooden block sitting on it right now.
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Old 06-14-2017, 09:24 PM   #249
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I have to say, I can't wait for a post-makeover review. From both JV and Matt.

This is going to be one sweet time machine car when it's done.
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Old 06-14-2017, 10:53 PM   #250
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I have to say, I can't wait for a post-makeover review.
"It drove better with a clutch slave cylinder"?




Come up and drive it when JV has the get together!
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