[72GMC]

Thanks,
I might be leaning towards these, now that they come in my size, and because of this article:

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/ar...hang-yokohama/

[Biginboca]

Originally Posted by 72GMC

Thanks,
I might be leaning towards these, now that they come in my size, and because of this article:

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/ar...hang-yokohama/

The v730 are definitely a great bang for the buck. Unless you are doing competitive track days where that last second per lap matter I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t run them, they are significantly cheaper than other top tier track day tires like RT660, etc.

So FYI there are also some new Nankang tires (CR-S) that might be the best out of all the 200tw based on preliminary reports but I haven’t checked their pricing. I’m already considering trying the nankang for my next tire though based on a grassroots review my buddy sent me last night that isn’t published yet but is available for their subscribers. Grassroots had the CR-S faster than the RE-71rs and the AO52 in their 3 way test. Their summary of the test was that it was as fast as anything else they had ever tested.

[The Nightman]

Originally Posted by Biginboca

I tested it after with some water to see if there was any issues. From what I can tell it seems like it’s performing like OEM direction water away from the engine bay, and any water that leaks through would have anyway with the stock set up because it’s not going into the open area I cut but leaking through the cowling seal to the plastic under the windshield.

So I recently confirmed that water should not be leaking into the engine bay between the wiper cowl and the cabin filter panel. There's a gasket there but the integrity of the seal depends on pressure from the cabin filter clips. It's not a big deal if you run the engine cover, as water runs off of it and onto the undertray.

I broke the clips on mine trying to install the cabin filter panel over the M3 strut brace, resulting in the same leak. Any interference from the M3 brace hardware with the cabin filter panel also prevented the gasket from sealing properly. I was able to fix it by adding 3/8"x1/4" EPDM door weatherstripping to the cabin filter cowl, where it seals against the top of the profile gasket:

https://www.duckbrand.com/products/w...-25-in-x-17-ft

[Biginboca]

Originally Posted by Guy Fieri

So I recently confirmed that water should not be leaking into the engine bay between the wiper cowl and the cabin filter panel. There's a gasket there but the integrity of the seal depends on pressure from the cabin filter clips. It's not a big deal if you run the engine cover, as water runs off of it and onto the undertray.

I broke the clips on mine trying to install the cabin filter panel over the M3 strut brace, resulting in the same leak. Any interference from the M3 brace hardware with the cabin filter panel also prevented the gasket from sealing properly. I was able to fix it by adding 3/8"x1/4" EPDM door weatherstripping to the cabin filter cowl, where it seals against the top of the profile gasket:

https://www.duckbrand.com/products/w...-25-in-x-17-ft

Good info, thanks for sharing it! I’ll have to add some of that weather stripping I think my cowl also has a few broken clips on it. I do run the engine cover as you can see and haven’t had any issues, although I haven’t driving in any significant rain in months because we are in a drought lol

[tylerhart_21]

I have been in Europe for a few days and have noticed sort of new bmws (2014+) with the msport package having the bigger brakes M blue calipers on them. These cars are not the 35i’s or m40i’s they are 18i/d and 20i’s. It’s very interesting to notice how the US and European cars differ in small ways.

P.S. Also they small M badges on the side (similar to the m340i)

[Torgus]

BMW's lets put an M on everything strategy and water down the brand.

[Tambohamilton]

Any update on the ball joints in your rear suspension? I seem to remember you used Meyle ones for the trailing arms? Mine seem to be failing, especially in my toe arms, after 20k miles/2 years... Though I can see the rubber gaiter on one of the trailing arm joints has split a little - WTF!?

[RealJ22]

I’m still trying to find a reasonably priced front bar

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by RealJ22

I’m still trying to find a reasonably priced front bar

What specs are you looking for?

[RealJ22]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

What specs are you looking for?

The M3 bumper support.

[Tambohamilton]

Oh. I thought you meant sway bar

[Ughandi]

Originally Posted by ornicar

Exact!

In my opinion if you have hydraulic steering rack M3 plate reinforcement is better than the underside V braces.

## The M10 Hexagonal insert nuts are difficult to fit without a correct tool.##

I test fitted those rivet nuts the other day during an M3 sway bar install, and those boys just slip right on out.

Call me ignorant, but how are they held in? Are they mushroomed under the proper torque spec? (if so, what is that torque?)

[Tambohamilton]

https://www.spyderindustries.com/blo...rts-rivet-nuts

[ornicar]

Originally Posted by Ughandi

I test fitted those rivet nuts the other day during an M3 sway bar install, and those boys just slip right on out.

Call me ignorant, but how are they held in? Are they mushroomed under the proper torque spec? (if so, what is that torque?)

You can use Tambohamilton method, or borrow/rent/buy a tool like this :

https://assets.nieuw.lasaulec.nl/pro...es/A398727.pdf

[Jennaboo1228]

Originally Posted by Biginboca

Exterior Cosmetic/Exterior Upgrades:

*BMW M Sport E92 Front Bumper with eBay front lip
*BMW Gloss Black Kidney Grills
LUX LED Angel Eyes
*BMW E92 M3 Side Skirts with eBay side skirt extensions
Aftermarket High Kick Rear Spoiler
Depo LCI Taillights
Vanity Plate “NA6MT”

Beautiful car! Where can I buy the spoiler?