[Povee1337]

Just picked up my 2010 328i. Looking to put the LEDs I got from LUX for the angel eyes in and also my fogs and low beams and DRL. If anyone in the Phoenix area would help out that'll be great. Lunch is on me.

[SteveMartin330i]

Hey!!! Sooo I want to start meeting up with anyone out there!
I have a 2006 E90 330I GT. PM Me and I'll send my Cell.

Thanks!!

[madskillzE90]

I would like to put together a meet over in Goodyear. Who is game and what day/time works best for you. Lets get an idea of what works out best.

[BrigsS4]

Hey gang,

Can any forum members help with registering a new battery? Or suggest a shop that wont charge me $80?

Thank you

[zigsman]

Originally Posted by BrigsS4

Hey gang,

Can any forum members help with registering a new battery? Or suggest a shop that wont charge me $80?

Thank you

Sure can; I'm in the south east valley. Send me a PM and we can get together.

[2fast4]

Hey guys, I'd like to borrow the 22mm strut nut socket. Schwaben makes it.
I'm in the middle of installing ST coilover and I need this tool.
I'm in East Valley.

[zigsman]

Originally Posted by 2fast4

Hey guys, I'd like to borrow the 22mm strut nut socket. Schwaben makes it.
I'm in the middle of installing ST coilover and I need this tool.
I'm in East Valley.

I made my own socket when I replaced the shocks/struts in my car, but it's a 13/16. If you think it will work, you are more than welcome to borrow it. If it won't work, you can at least see how I made it and you might be able to make your own?

[2fast4]

Originally Posted by zigsman

I made my own socket when I replaced the shocks/struts in my car. What size are you looking for? I'd be more than happy to loan it to you if it's the right size.

22mm.

[zigsman]

Originally Posted by 2fast4

22mm.

Yeah, sorry... I read your post too quickly! I see that it's a 22. I edited my post. I have a 13/16 that I made. You are welcome to borrow it if you think it will work.

[2fast4]

Originally Posted by zigsman

Yeah, sorry... I read your post too quickly! I see that it's a 22. I edited my post. I have a 13/16 that I made. You are welcome to borrow it if you think it will work.

How difficult is it to make one?
I can buy a tall socket and cut it in the middle but it might not be an easy work.

13/16 is like 20.6mm which won't work.

[zigsman]

Originally Posted by 2fast4

How difficult is it to make one?
I can buy a tall socket and cut it in the middle but it might not be an easy work.

13/16 is like 20.6mm which won't work.

That's exactly what I did...it was not difficult at all. You'll just need a small small grinder and a good vice to mount the socket in while you're cutting away.

[2fast4]

Originally Posted by zigsman

That's exactly what I did...it was not difficult at all. You'll just need a small small grinder and a good vice to mount the socket in while you're cutting away.

Like a dremel grinder or high speed grinder?
High speed grinder makes me nervous from the vibrations it makes.
I have a vice that can be mounted on the bench.

My car is up in the jackstands for days now doing this work
Autozone, O'Really, Lowes, Ace hardware, etc don't have it.
Probably none in entire Az.

Thin wall tall socket might do.

[zigsman]

Originally Posted by 2fast4

Like a dremel grinder or high speed grinder?
High speed grinder makes me nervous from the vibrations it makes.
I have a vice that can be mounted on the bench.

My car is up in the jackstands for days now doing this work
Autozone, O'Really, Lowes, Ace hardware, etc don't have it.
Probably none in entire Az.

Thin wall tall socket might do.

I used a high speed grinder with a small cut-off wheel, but I'm sure you could use a good quality dremmel with a small cut-off wheel. It just might take a little longer...

[2fast4]

Originally Posted by zigsman

I used a high speed grinder with a small cut-off wheel, but I'm sure you could use a good quality dremmel with a small cut-off wheel. It just might take a little longer...

So mock it up and cut the section off vs grinding the metal bit by bit.
I have a Makita die-grinder...about 1 foot long and straight...this is the high speed grinder I was saying.

I'm also thinking of different approach...
First drill with small bit. Then gradually use bigger drill bits till grinder bit can fit into the hole. Then spread from there to grind them out to desired width and height.