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Looks like I might have a few more expenses coming up than I was thinking....I knew the brakes were getting low and there is a rattle that's been annoying me, so I thought I'd get the car up, have a look at the brakes and fix what I thought was causing the rattle. I didn't find the rattle, the brakes seem ok, but anything under the car that has rubber seems to be going to shit.
I didn't get a pic, but the engine mounts aren't looking too great. Not failed, but splitting and such all over. They look like typical old rubber that's had it's day. Much worse is the top of the rear shock (which also may be slightly leaking) and some other bushing that can be seen in the last pic. |
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With what happened to chrislux recently over on M5board I decided to order some new stuff:
Anyone know why it looks like an imprint has been removed on the fan? One company buy another or something? |
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Hmmm... that is very strange indeed. I would call the company you purchased from and ask.
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There was a sticker on the fan as well, but I didn't post it before because it's kind of a crappy pic (is says "ACM Germany"). I would assume this is possibly the "new" company. I'm not too concerned about it, I was just wondering if anyone else has some across this
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I got new brake parts a while back and now that we should be into some better weather I'm starting to work on them
I don't have a pic, but after removing the rear wheels the rear brakes look ok. I guess the squeal has been coming from the front. |
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Great to start working on the car again after the long winter. I've got some things I need to catch up on too.
Are the B8 brakes the same as the standard E36 (328) or US M3 or ? |
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The rears are the same as the M3, but the fronts are specific to the B8. The front brakes are specially made by Lucas. Unfortunately, this means it's really expensive to get any components for the front brakes A member of the forum (testdriver) helped me out to get a better price on some new brake pads though
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alpina b8 4.6, bmw, fast, photo, saloon |
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