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Forum: Engine Swaps 01-13-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 29,913
Posted By jimmypet
Great thread. Nice work. What is it like...

Great thread.
Nice work.

What is it like to drive?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-25-2016, 03:24 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 32,806
Posted By jimmypet
I personally have always liked 38 Hot, start...

I personally have always liked 38 Hot, start wherever you need to to get there.
On my cars its usually been around 30 - 32 depending on ambient and how smoothly I am driving that day....
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-24-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 32,806
Posted By jimmypet
My gut says for set #1, try the 225 / 50 - 15" ...

My gut says for set #1, try the 225 / 50 - 15"

Its a 23.9" tall tire. 1" shorter than stock, so it will be a little lower, a little lighter and a little wider.

Thats a super common size as...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-24-2016, 04:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 32,806
Posted By jimmypet
This post is LOADED with solid advice and great...

This post is LOADED with solid advice and great insight
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-24-2016, 04:38 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 32,806
Posted By jimmypet
The easy button for track tires that will...

The easy button for track tires that will tolerate a drive to and from the track is either the Toyo RA1 or The Nitto NT01.
I wouldn't bother looking any farther than either one of those two options....
Forum: Transmission 03-16-2016, 04:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,000
Posted By jimmypet
Bumping this thread up to post the results of my...

Bumping this thread up to post the results of my install for forum posterity.

I installed an M50 JB Racing single mass aluminum flywheel (JB 520-020-228) on my M44 Ti using a solid hub M50 228mm...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 05-13-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 186,259
Posted By jimmypet
The pieces of cloth taped over the actual lenses,...

The pieces of cloth taped over the actual lenses, cut to the exact size of the lenses, "before" being bubble wrapped was impressive.
That was an indication of your attention to detail.
Great seller.
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 05-12-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 186,259
Posted By jimmypet
Just wanted to post that my headlights came in...

Just wanted to post that my headlights came in very nice condition.
Possibly the best packing of a used item I have ever purchased.
They are a HUGE improvement over the stock 17 year old plastic...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-24-2015, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By jimmypet
Agreed on all 3 of those choices. I think you hit...

Agreed on all 3 of those choices. I think you hit all three of the BMW wheels that I think re-purpose onto the Ti the best.

255 / 40 is a lot of tire on that car. Must stick. So 255's are possible...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-24-2015, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By jimmypet
Perfect. Thank You. I really appreciate your...

Perfect. Thank You. I really appreciate your reply.

Being an E30 M3 guy I have loads of E30 M3 wheels and I was hoping I could re-purpose something that I had already, but thats too huge of a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-23-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By jimmypet
Low ET wheels on the Ti - Fitment question

Hey Gang,
I searched through all the wheel threads and I "think" I know the answer to this but I want to be sure.

I have a nice set of 17" x 8" TSW Hockenheim wheels that are in an E30 M3 fitment...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 03-21-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 186,259
Posted By jimmypet
PM Sent. I would like to purchase a set. Please...

PM Sent.
I would like to purchase a set. Please let me know the procedure to purchase.

Thanks
jimmy p
Forum: Differentials 12-02-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,689
Posted By jimmypet
I doubt there is a published gap (BMW probably...

I doubt there is a published gap (BMW probably doesn't want us swapping this stuff around),,, but I went to try and maintain the factory gap.

If you compare the ABS wheel diameter you will see how...
Forum: Transmission 10-30-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,000
Posted By jimmypet
No worries the clutch will 100% be for a single...

No worries the clutch will 100% be for a single mass setup...
Forum: Transmission 10-30-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,000
Posted By jimmypet
Good info guys. I bought a 228mm JB Racing...

Good info guys.
I bought a 228mm JB Racing aluminum flywheel on one of the forums, and then I am going to purchase a standard Sachs 228mm clutch to go with it.
On an M44 that will likely last a...
Forum: Exterior 05-01-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 71,718
Posted By jimmypet
I ordered the Strong Arm C4708 struts and...

I ordered the Strong Arm C4708 struts and installed them tonight.
Purchased from Auto Parts Discounters on Ebay. Under $6 each with free shipping.
As VWMikel said, arrived in a huge box, very well...
Forum: Differentials 04-29-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,081
Posted By jimmypet
I did a complete E30 axle swap. I can't see in...

I did a complete E30 axle swap.
I can't see in a million years how you can do it without but I read on here that people have done it.
Forum: Differentials 04-27-2014, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,081
Posted By jimmypet
I am running that exact same combination and diff...

I am running that exact same combination and diff in my Ti.

Its awesome for my purpose, which is as a highway commuter car. My job takes me on many 100 + mile routes to job sites.
I HATED the...
Forum: Transmission 03-19-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,000
Posted By jimmypet
Thanks for the solid confirmation. I think the...

Thanks for the solid confirmation.
I think the 6cyl combo is what I will end up doing. Even if the weight is a wash with the Valeo (which I believe it will be well under),,, the added capacity of...
Forum: US and North America 03-19-2014, 03:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 652
Posted By jimmypet
WTB: Drivers door moulding

Gruppe:
Due to a mishap between my snowblower and my Ti, I damaged my drivers door moulding beyond repair.

I believe stock part number is: 51138146363

Anyone parting a Ti and have a door...
Forum: Transmission 03-18-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,000
Posted By jimmypet
Hey Dave, Yes I thought about that as well. All...

Hey Dave,
Yes I thought about that as well. All the E30 M3 flywheels I have had lightened cost me ~$100 each, so if that pricing is still valid that would put the Valeo kit total (with lightening)...
Forum: Transmission 03-18-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,000
Posted By jimmypet
Bumping this thread. My Ti is just over 170K...

Bumping this thread.

My Ti is just over 170K miles, still on the stock clutch.
Its working fine, but at some point its going to be time to replace it.

My goal is to get a solid, lighter...
Forum: Engine 02-22-2014, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Posted By jimmypet
Yeah, thats a possibility. It just seems like...

Yeah, thats a possibility.
It just seems like cheating, I always try to figure out the "why" first before the easy way out...
Forum: Engine 02-22-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Posted By jimmypet
Exactly what I was thinking on all counts, I was...

Exactly what I was thinking on all counts, I was kind of hoping for a "fix" that was known (ex, put a 35 ohm resister between pins 1 & 2 and its done kind of thing).

I appreciate your reply, once...
Forum: Knowledge Base 02-21-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,297
Posted By jimmypet
Bumping this thread. I did this exact thing to my...

Bumping this thread. I did this exact thing to my 1998 Ti for the exact same reason as the OP.
I am getting an ASC light on the dash.
Is there any secret to getting that out?

Thanks in advance...
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