[kenneth]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

My understanding:

Usually pads do not wear exactly the same depending on where they are installed on the car. If you swap them around, you might end up with not having full contact of the pad on the disc. This can cause glazing issue (due to local overheating) or a mushy pedal (as the pads deform to get full contact).

For those reasons, the best practice is always to re-install the pads at the same location.

That being said, some folks rotate the pads around to even out the wear without seeing the issues mentioned above. Note that if you want to do that, ensure you rotate the pads frequently enough as to not get too much uneven wear.

How's the new whip?

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by jgalaxy

Super sharp precise crisp shifts.

An awesome replacement for the BMW manual shifter.

Drooling!

Originally Posted by kenneth

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post16533922

In case anyone missed this!

[jgalaxy]

Originally Posted by GewoW

Sweeties, I have a question for you track junkies.

Is there any purpose of labeling ur brake pads Front right outer/inner etc....? Can i swap em sides?

All the best

Typically a set of pads conforms to the disk / caliper of the side installed on. If you swap them around they may not work as well.

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by kenneth

Get a new WRX or WRX STI, safer and faster!!!

The techie in me agrees, but the car nut disagrees profoundly. There are literally four STIs within 1km from me (and one guy has both the 2010 and the 2006 version modified for rally), and then about a 10 minute drive a guy has EVERY STI made, just parked in his driveway.

And since I know EVERYTHING about rare cars, I wouldn't get it because I'd want a rare, ahem, car. :P

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

The techie in me agrees, but the car nut disagrees profoundly. There are literally four STIs within 1km from me (and one guy has both the 2010 and the 2006 version modified for rally), and then about a 10 minute drive a guy has EVERY STI made, just parked in his driveway.

And since I know EVERYTHING about rare cars, I wouldn't get it because I'd want a rare, ahem, car. :P

I can see your passion, but the question is, once you have it would you track it without reservation, or would you make it a garage queen and scared to break it.....

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by kenneth

I can see your passion, but the question is, once you have it would you track it without reservation, or would you make it a garage queen and scared to break it.....

Oh, I am nowhere nearly rich (or vain) enough to have "garage queens". If I were to own it, it would be right out there on the track as it's designed to be, haha.

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Oh, I am nowhere nearly rich (or vain) enough to have "garage queens". If I were to own it, it would be right out there on the track as it's designed to be, haha.

I agree. If you drove it a few spirited times per week, the car's value will still go down very slowly to then hit some kind of floor. No way this appreciates in value, or even retains all of it. But the devaluation will be very slow.

I would track it but parts and labour could be very very expensive. In no way should it be a garage queen. That is reserved for 1960's or older Ferrari, Porsches, Jaguar etc.

The Lancia Delta Integrale was one of my childhood dream cars.

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

I agree. If you drove it a few spirited times per week, the car's value will still go down very slowly to then hit some kind of floor. No way this appreciates in value, or even retains all of it. But the devaluation will be very slow.

I would track it but parts and labour could be very very expensive. In no way should it be a garage queen. That is reserved for 1960's or older Ferrari, Porsches, Jaguar etc.

The Lancia Delta Integrale was one of my childhood dream cars.

Me too. This is exactly why I almost fell over when I saw this up for sale.

Of course, I literally fell over when the guy posted a pic of his garage in the thread a bit later on, and he has THREE of these up in Quebec City.

I just want to go over there and STALK him. Or befriend him so I could drive one. Or something.

[kenneth]

Then as Tony mentioned replacement parts might be expensive, plus a cage might be required. Wouldn't trust the crash worthiness of cars of that era.

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by kenneth

Then as Tony mentioned replacement parts might be expensive, plus a cage might be required. Wouldn't trust the crash worthiness of cars of that era.

Hell, especially Italian ones.

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Hell, especially Italian ones.

[palesmoh]

does someone know where to get the best deal for a m front bumper i drive a e92 328xi 2011 thx

[v1nc86]

M-Tech or M-style replica?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by kenneth

How's the new whip?

Quite good actually.

It proved itself an excellent GT for our family of 4 on a 4 week, 5000km road-trip across Europe.

It is very different than the E92. I can't wait to wring it out at the track. For now, I am just hoping I'll get it on time for the last LCMT events. See pics in my garage (click on "2015 BMW M4" under my avatar).

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Quite good actually.

It proved itself an excellent GT for our family of 4 on a 4 week, 5000km road-trip across Europe.

It is very different than the E92. I can't wait to wring it out at the track. For now, I am just hoping I'll get it on time for the last LCMT events. See pics in my garage (click on "2015 BMW M4" under my avatar).

Damn. That looks spectacular. Nice car! Double nice on the European delivery.

[Pseudo Nim]

Incidentally. Both my Mini and my Golf R are possibly going up for sale. Anybody looking? I'd prefer to sell them modified as is, since people here know I take good care of my cars, but I'll de-mod if needed.

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Quite good actually.

It proved itself an excellent GT for our family of 4 on a 4 week, 5000km road-trip across Europe.

It is very different than the E92. I can't wait to wring it out at the track. For now, I am just hoping I'll get it on time for the last LCMT events. See pics in my garage (click on "2015 BMW M4" under my avatar).

Nice! Enjoy. I hear it's a torque monster and apparently the quoted performance figures are actually at the wheel, not at the crank

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Incidentally. Both my Mini and my Golf R are possibly going up for sale. Anybody looking? I'd prefer to sell them modified as is, since people here know I take good care of my cars, but I'll de-mod if needed.

Ha Ha! you getting what? an M3?

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by kenneth

Ha Ha! you getting what? an M3?

No ... possibly moving away for a few years. Considering storing the Mini, but probably not a smart idea.

[g2BMW]

Hey guys, want to upgrade the DME on my N55. Dealers in Ottawa don't want to do it unecessarily or want me to upgrade all the modules, any garage/dealer I can get this done in Montreal without too much hassle?

Really appreciate your help.

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Quite good actually.

It proved itself an excellent GT for our family of 4 on a 4 week, 5000km road-trip across Europe.

It is very different than the E92. I can't wait to wring it out at the track. For now, I am just hoping I'll get it on time for the last LCMT events. See pics in my garage (click on "2015 BMW M4" under my avatar).

belle voiture. picture #9 looks like it's an "estate" ... i can only dream.

[Pseudo Nim]

Anybody know what it costs (ballpark) to get a car stored for 2 years?