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    Maybe someone can cut the costs by providing a...

    Maybe someone can cut the costs by providing a BMW Master Tech and/or Field Engineer, and all the parts and special tools for assembly.

    I haven't done an M50TU B25 yet, but it seems that...
  2. Thread: NHIS Results ???

    by MK
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    I TOLD him he shouldn't use the "X" button 'till...

    I TOLD him he shouldn't use the "X" button 'till NEXT year. Dammit.
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    Chris-search ebay for one of those for under...

    Chris-search ebay for one of those for under $100.

    Scrapes gaskets too. Yeah, I went "How lazy can you get?" too, but I've since eaten those words.
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    Snap-On PGS1A Air Powered Gasket Scraper if you...

    Snap-On PGS1A Air Powered Gasket Scraper if you have a compressor. Works on most undercoating/sound deadener/seam sealer without tearing up the metal like an air chisel will. If you're careful it...
  5. Thread: electrical wires

    by MK
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    Wires missing/non stock = rolling slowly through...

    Wires missing/non stock = rolling slowly through the stop sign while making sure no one's coming.

    Cheater cams = running through stop sign at 40mph on a blind corner.

    Both are illegal, but...
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    Stephen, I don't remember who had the most on...

    Stephen,

    I don't remember who had the most on that day, but it was around 95-96hp. I don't think anyone with an engine from the "well,well,well known" engine builder wanted to get on the dyno...
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    Jarrod, Thanks for the info. You can pick up...

    Jarrod,

    Thanks for the info. You can pick up some more power if you can "somehow" get the a/f a little leaner up top.

    Payson's car was around 88 that day at LR. The best SM pulling over 96. ...
  8. Thread: IT Legal Coilover

    by MK
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    George, If we truly wish to shut the door on...

    George,

    If we truly wish to shut the door on expensive equipment, why not fixed dollar limits? Most of the companies that make RR shocks will make you non-RR shocks also. They usually cost the...
  9. Thread: IT Legal Coilover

    by MK
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    Just could not help it.... *As for expense......

    Just could not help it....

    *As for expense... Nowadays... (REMOTE RESERVOIR) shocks are EVERYWHERE, and they aren't the overwhelming expense they use to be.....

    *SO, those with the means go...
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    Bring spares and tools to change things out. ...

    Bring spares and tools to change things out. You'll probably find one car runs better than the others, so you might want to swap things around to eliminate variables.

    Use the exhaust sniffer if...
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    Here's some tips for the GC set-up: Get a...

    Here's some tips for the GC set-up:

    Get a second steel washer(same as the one between the bearing and perch) for the Torrington bearing and have the piece(one side is concave) that normally sits...
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    I'm not trying to be a smartass, but firing a...

    I'm not trying to be a smartass, but firing a shot like this across the bow of an E36 builder might cause cheating in another area(keeping stock cams-knowing what'll be protested)

    Anyway-does the...
  13. Thread: ADJUST SHOCKS

    by MK
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    YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A SIX PAGE COPYRIGHTED...

    YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A SIX PAGE COPYRIGHTED INSTRUCTION MANUAL WITH YOUR ADS.

    Basically:
    Blue knob is bump. 1=softest, 3=stiffest
    Red knob is rebound. Clockwise all the way in is full stiff. ...
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    I'm in the even smaller minority that thinks a...

    I'm in the even smaller minority that thinks a 1.8 Miata can do well in ITS! Stop laughing!

    Anyway(when you guys can breathe again), I'm building a 1.6 SM now with IT in mind and it will probably...
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    Before you replace the pump, check the regulator....

    Before you replace the pump, check the regulator. You can "deadhead" the fuel system by pinching the fuel return line hose shut with the pump running. If the pressure goes up significantly(should go...
  16. Thread: Pilot bushing

    by MK
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    This works well most of the time: Pack the...

    This works well most of the time:

    Pack the pilot bushing/bearing 3/4 full with grease(no air pockets). Find a bolt/shaft with an OD a hair smaller then the ID of the bearing. The closer the fit...
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