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10-16-2022, 10:59 AM
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 Plus I used 6-7 cans of brake cleaner. 3 new full cans and some partial cans I had around the garage.
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10-16-2022, 11:24 AM
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Last week a small clunk could be heard on bumps. Right side. Definitely suspension. Three days and no luck finding it. Finally on the last try, the suspension stopped perfectly on ramps. I grabbed the antisway bar link. It moved.
 I grab a 6mm, not a 7mm like a YouTube video says, and an 18 mm offset wrench. Sure enough it turned maybe 1/2 turn. All other four connections were tight. Lesson learned, don't trust an inexperienced though good helper. An Impact doesn't work well all the time on links. Annoying that it took 1700+ miles for it start clunking a bit.
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10-16-2022, 04:10 PM
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87s installed
Suffered a slow leak from a drywall screw in one of my 132s. There are home construction projects all around where I live and picking up a screw or nail every now and then has become unavoidable.....
Went to patch it but my tire mounting machine went suicidal. One of the 8mm pneumatic lines broke off a nipple and every time I fixed one line, another one would burst as soon as the pressure got to 100 psi. I gave up and ordered a roll of 8mm tubing and 20 quick connect nipples to replace the cone style ones. In the mean time, strapped the 87s on the car. These are soooo good looking and without the flare extensions there is no need for spacers in the back. The front could do with a 10mm spacer but my smallest is 15mm. So, decided to go without any spacers. (Not a fan of Bridgestone tires but the ones mounted on these 87s are pretty decent, sufficient grip and not noisy despite being a bit older) They will stay on the car until Thanksgiving when the winter tires go back on. A few weeks ago I installed fresh front shocks, new spring pads and strut bearings. This has improved ride quality significantly. It passed the emissions inspection a few days ago. Overall it has been running well as a daily driver for the kids' college commutes.
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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout) 2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior Sold but not forgotten: 2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021) 2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly... Other hardware: 2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm) 2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler 2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.
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10-18-2022, 06:23 AM
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had the gearbox flushed yesterday. It shifted fine except for a harsher downshift from 1 to 2 on a hot engine. That didn't change, but the oil coming out was absolutely filthy so hopefully it will prevent issues in the future.
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10-21-2022, 09:20 PM
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10-22-2022, 10:08 AM
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Finally got my new headlight lenses installed..
 They look great!!Cracked the tab on the drivers side front clip..  I am now looking for a replacement clip and have a paint guy on standby.    Sent from my SM-A528B using Tapatalk
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10-22-2022, 12:27 PM
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Spare Tire
I’ll feel a little better in the X with a spare tire again, especially on my long drives.
I was a bit skeptical of how secure the hitch mounted swing out arms would be, but the 6 Monkeys piece I went with is super solid and doesn’t have any play in it. The company focuses on Jeeps, but 6 Monkeys added a a little length to some key dimensions to ensure clearance of the bumper and hatch. Almost no visibility issues out the back window either as the tire sits very low. I still need to splice the LED provided with the kit into the trailer hitch power, but beyond that I’m pretty happy with this setup. Up next are brakes/rotors and a transmission service. FCP parts inbound. 
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Current Original owner 2002 E53 X5 4.4i to 4.6i swap 2026 G80 M3 6 spd 2025 G06 X5 50e Former 1972 Audi Fox 1986 Saab 900S 1996 BMW Z3 1998 BMW E36 M3 Sedan 2004 BMW E46 M3 2006 Audi A3 Quatro 1993 Mopar 318 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee Last edited by Henn28; 10-22-2022 at 12:36 PM.
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