I like my car again

zach · 12-12-2005, 09:11 AM

Thanks to the hard work of JST, nrubenstein, bren, rumatt, and Bahnbaum, and the generosity of Pinecone, my car underwent some modifications over the weekend.

We installed: Konis, H&R Springs, a new front control arm and tie rod, X-brace, new fuel filter, and new RTABs.

The car feels remarkably different in a good way.

We even remembered to torque all but two bolts.

At any rate, I am very pleased and owe a huge debt of gratitude to the aforementioned mechanics and garage owner.

JST · 12-12-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zcasavant

Thanks to the hard work of JST, nrubenstein, bren, rumatt, and Bahnbaum, and the generosity of Pinecone, my car underwent some modifications over the weekend.

We installed: Konis, H&R Springs, a new front control arm and tie rod, X-brace, new fuel filter, and new RTABs.

The car feels remarkably different in a good way.

We even remembered to torque all but two bolts.

At any rate, I am very pleased and owe a huge debt of gratitude to the aforementioned mechanics and garage owner.

Good meeting you, though to put my name first is kind of unfair, given that mostly what I did was stand around and make smart ass remarks.

Glad the car feels good.

Which two bolts didn't get torqued? Or is that a mystery that you are supposed to figure out later?

rumatt · 12-12-2005, 09:16 AM

It was great meeting all you clowns.

Were you able to tighten the two bolts and fix the problem? Or was there damage?

zach · 12-12-2005, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

It was great meeting all you clowns.

Were you able to tighten the two bolts and fix the problem? Or was there damage?

Nah, I drove the last few miles home without using the brakes. I'll fix it later today.

BahnBaum · 12-12-2005, 09:23 AM

It's all Bren's fault.

And if you happen to wreck it before you fix it, dibs on the NAV/headunit.

Alex

rumatt · 12-12-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JST

Which two bolts didn't get torqued?

They tried to blame the clunking on our Koni top nut torquing creativity, saying we should have used the impact gun.

It turned out to be nothing important.... just the brake caliper.

bren · 12-12-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zcasavant

At any rate, I am very pleased and owe a huge debt of gratitude to the aforementioned mechanics and garage owner.

"mechanics"

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Originally Posted by BahnBaum

It's all Bren's fault.

Hey, I'm the one who said not to remove the caliper in the first place

Nick M3 · 12-12-2005, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

"mechanics"

Hey, I'm the one who said not to remove the caliper in the first place

See what happens when you insist on using torque wrenches?

JST · 12-12-2005, 09:48 AM

"Wait--is a newton meter bigger than a pound foot?"

rumatt · 12-12-2005, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

Hey, I'm the one who said not to remove the caliper in the first place

12-12-2005, 09:11 AM	#1
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,036	I like my car again Thanks to the hard work of JST, nrubenstein, bren, rumatt, and Bahnbaum, and the generosity of Pinecone, my car underwent some modifications over the weekend. We installed: Konis, H&R Springs, a new front control arm and tie rod, X-brace, new fuel filter, and new RTABs. The car feels remarkably different in a good way. We even remembered to torque all but two bolts. At any rate, I am very pleased and owe a huge debt of gratitude to the aforementioned mechanics and garage owner.

12-12-2005, 09:23 AM	#5
BahnBaum Tilting Rocinante Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 6,244	It's all Bren's fault. And if you happen to wreck it before you fix it, dibs on the NAV/headunit. Alex __________________

12-12-2005, 09:16 AM	#3
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	It was great meeting all you clowns. Were you able to tighten the two bolts and fix the problem? Or was there damage?

12-12-2005, 09:48 AM	#9
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,609	"Wait--is a newton meter bigger than a pound foot?"