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dkl 04-22-2009 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by panzercommander (Post 610103)
are you serious about that?
Yes...the boots are most stressed when the wheels are turned. Leaving them that way while park doesn't help prolong their lives.

X5 Meister 04-22-2009 12:30 AM
Correct. What will prolong them is making fewer U-turns.

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Originally Posted by dkl (Post 610206)
Yes...the boots are most stressed when the wheels are turned. Leaving them that way while park doesn't help prolong their lives.

JT///MC 04-22-2009 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Icer006 (Post 610158)
Offtopic: JT, I live in Riverside (Riverwalk) and always go to Corona. I'm surprised I haven't seen your Estoril 4.8is or you haven't seen my LeMans Blue 4.8is around town?

Have you seen a red C4S with black wheels around town?

BTW, which mechanic do you use? I have a good one that works on my Porsche and Benz if you need a recommendation.
Thanks for looking out. I have a friend thats a BMW/Dinan Tech so he takes care of all my bimmers. I've been lucky in that regards.

As far as seeing any other 4.8is, thats been few and far between. Seems like there are hardly any around! Thats kinda how I like it tho. Very exclusive lot of cars.

panzercommander 04-22-2009 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by X5 Meister (Post 610210)
Correct. What will prolong them is making fewer U-turns.

perhaps if you only drive in a straight line they will last forever and ever.

dkl 04-22-2009 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by panzercommander (Post 610641)
perhaps if you only drive in a straight line they will last forever and ever.
YES they will...why do you think no one has ever replaced the rear boots as those wheels alway goes in a straight line :nanana:

dzhoka 04-23-2009 03:21 PM
what silicon spray do you use for CV boot to spray ?
(pl be more specific..- couse an attractive idea -good one)

X5 Meister 04-23-2009 03:48 PM
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I would think the BMW silicone spray would work.

Big "J" 04-23-2009 04:44 PM
WD-40?

Weasel 04-23-2009 07:03 PM
WD 40 isn't a silicone product and wouldn't be as good, but also wouldn't be a bad thing and would be better than nothing.

CharlieHustleX5 04-25-2009 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dzhoka (Post 611108)
what silicon spray do you use for CV boot to spray ?
(pl be more specific..- couse an attractive idea -good one)
Run into any major auto parts store and you'll see Silicone Lubricant spray right around where the white lithium spray and wd-40 would normally be found.


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