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I got Huper Optik Ceramic film @ 35% fitted to my daily driver before last summer - does keep the car cooler.

Chris

Search this site - where i got mine

http://www.fiveomotorsport.com/

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A small correction was made to the air flow meter using an exhaust gas analyser (no oxy sensor).

Chris

Also replaced with the 4 hole injectors, which should give better atomisation. Noticeable improvement in throttle response, but get your AFM adjusted to suit.

Chris

Interested in your pedal box conversion. Have looked into these to delete the bar and the other crap but not sure where to start.

Chris

If you're looking for a known / honest car there's a member on here in Northern Territories I think selling his prized possession. Name Vinny?? Do a search

For those running H&R springs with bilstein sports are you trimming the rear bump stops and if so, by how much? I realise this is somewhat dependent on where the rear spring perches are sitting, but assuming is in keeping with front height.

Thanks Chris

Hi Jon Yes, car's back on the road (for the minute) as I'm going to try and improve the ride quality. Brakes are certified, so all road legal and work great - teamed up the Alcons with 540I rears and 750 m/c. Ended up shimming the calipers out another 4mm. The shims slotted into the caliper brackets...

Paper and then cardboard templates to get the layout right, a CF guru to cut out from template slightly oversize, then final shaping until I was happy with fit. Same for front trim edging.

Hi Adam Heres a pic of a street legal dash I'm slowly building. Wanted a Group A replica look but also wanted to retain the factory warning lights, so going with a 5 instrument all Stack layout. The ST700 is a real cool instrument with lap timing capabilities etc if desired. I've finished the easy s...

Thanks Gaz.

BMW actually have both n stock in Auckland so have asked a few q's of them also. Apparently these mounts are standard across a number of models.

Looking at changing my springs again, most likely to H&R's. (Have bilstein sports). I think the strut mounts are still original and still ok condition, but am I right in thinking these would be contributing to a harsh ride due to age and hardening? Am a bit confused over replacements though. I a...

My '83 had a bad check valve that hung open (should be closed except when the engine is running). After putting another housing on, my oil light after coldstart is only on for about 4 seconds instead of 7-8 seconds. Similar experience. Replacement housing rectified flickering light on start up and ...

Thanks Ron. Exactly what i was after.

Chris

Searching for some info, this partly answers my question - its such a a bastard of a place to work in.

How are the speaker pod hinges fixed to the parcel shelf card. I'm picking they are riveted, and the carpet is glued to the card - yes?

(I have one seat out and the front of one pod out)

Chris

Thanks Adam. Sounds like the real deal

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If you are keeping the car I would recommend replacing the reference sensors anyway. When they fail the car's a no go. After towing mine home, and some weeks later, after lots of trouble shooting it finally fired up.......then promptly died again after about 10 mins idling. In between times both ref...

Replaced - now hood has absolutely no play when fully open, plus won't free-fall until about 30 degrees or less off horizontal.

Shop around for the price as it varies between certifiers. I involved them a little in the process beforehand, by clarifying the regs and sent photos of the caliper brackets before buying, that way less likely to face any issues. You'd be surprised what some people try - or maybe not. They had a Sky...

Don't do facebook either, but looks good. What type of muffler and how much ground clearance underneath - just the one?

Chris

I posted a similar topic just recently. I've used these guys, but you do need to know the part number. http://eshop.original-teile.de/index.php?sid=bee8a009517b7726eaad2d4b4ee50126&cl=start&lang=1 Prices are higher than US but shipping is relatively cheap, especially if you utilise the max c...

Hi Douglas Don't want to interrupt this thread but on the subject of LV certs, I've just been through this process after finally fitting the Alcons. On the cert: - calipers and rotors incl the 540i rears - master cylinder - rims - whiteline sway bars - Bilstiens - rears classed as adjustable (they m...

Pelican Parts have advised of a change in parts ex Germany, now taking in excess of 8 weeks instead if the usual 3.

Chris

[When I fitted my springs I'm pretty sure the fronts we handed]

I'm not sure what you mean JPS635. Could you elaborate?

Different left and right hand springs for front. Presumably the RH side carries more weight?

Chris

I've got the red bushings whatever they are and they don't squeak, but my yellow whiteline sway bar bushes do.

When I fitted my springs I'm pretty sure the fronts we handed.

Chris