Not much happening with the Super4 daily at present however the first steps to a stealthier front end have been taken :
WHATS NEW :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f1ly3bp.jpg
Thanks for looking :)
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Not much happening with the Super4 daily at present however the first steps to a stealthier front end have been taken :
WHATS NEW :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f1ly3bp.jpg
Thanks for looking :)
Well I decided this evening would be the evening to change my very knackered engine mounts, the charger accelerated they're condition so much so that the left hand side mount had split in two.
Like always I have had these AKG Motorsport uprated mounts sitting in the corner for quite some time. These as you will see are the black version which = street use. So without any more delay here are some pics etc.
TOOLS NEEDED :
Trolley jack
Axle stands
1/2" ratchet
1/2" 6" extension
1/2" 16mm deep socket
Flat head screw driver
HOW TO GO ABOUT IT :
This was done on an M44 lump so is specific to the how too, however it shall roughly be the same throughout the E36 range.
1. Jack up the car
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2. Place axle stands on both sides in suitable positions, lollipop bush holders work.
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3. Release jack and lower car onto stands
4. Get a piece of timber, I used 4x2 and place on the trolley jack pad.
5. Slide trolley Jack under the the sump and jack until taking the engines weight.
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6. Remove front wheels (easier access)
7. Pick a side to start on and then take your ratchet, extension and 16mm socket and get under the car. Locate the bottom engine mount nut, for this you shall be sliding the 16mm socket through the holes in the front wishbones.
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8. Once the lower nut is undone go back up top and get plenty of extensions and a knuckle with your 16mm socket attached and undo top mount nut. See below.
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9. For the M44 you shall have to remove the fan cowling and rubber intake boot as the fan blades could get broken. There maybe other items that need removal depending on application/model.
10. Slowly jack the engine always making sure that no wires or pipes are snagging anywhere. Jack the engine until you can pull out the old mount. My passenger side one was split in two!
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11. Once out install the new mount paying particular attention to the way the old one came out. The bottom of the mount has a guide pin for slotting into the subframe so be sure it is sitting in place correctly before lowering the engine onto its new mount.
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12. Tighten the new mount up top and from underneath and proceed to the other side.
For the passenger side you may want to remove the air box and pipe work altogether in order to make access to the top engine mount nut easier.
UNDER HERE :
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You are undertaking this work at your own risk (I am in no way responsible for any work you carry out) and this "how to" is not gospel. If unsure of what you are doing bring the car to a garage and have them do it.
I would also like to claim, I have successfully created the worlds largest VIBRATOR by installing these uprated mounts.......talk about extreme!!!!
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Picked this up today, it's not as clean as it looks in the photo and requires some work. I bought as (surprise, surprise) it's light and plus I wanted to see if I liked a carbon bonnet on the car before shelling out for a new item towards the end of the year.
Have to say I love how it looks against the Avus and on weekends I shall be able to spend some time freshening it up.
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Thanks for looking :)
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First dibs when you decide to shift for the new item + it would defo look sooo cool on Black :tounge: ha ha ha :D
^^^ Lol I was wondering how long it would take you to spot this [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND SMILING EYES]
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Big birthday yesterday!
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Great tread Cab. Enjoyed the story of the IS to what it is now. Some great mods done.
Was really tempted by that bonnet, Except I didn't like the vents. Suites your car though!
Every time I look at your car it makes me want a set of ROTA wheels. :D
Nice addition Cab. What do you reckon the weight difference is over the standard bonnet?
Thanks Johnny, its been over two years now and I would be thinking there is another 2-3 to go before I am happy and it then sits in a shed never touched.......NOT ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnnyghia
Go on you know you should!!! I kerbed one the other day in a rush.....So soon off to wheelwizards for attention. Tbh the bronze coat on them is soft and chips way to easily so I shall get them all re done just much more durable.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMW
Hi Enda, yes the bonnet is a good bit light for sure, I like the look so I shall be hunting for a more extreme carbon bonnet towards the end of the year. I have not weighed this one yet but I shall compare and post results when time permits.Quote:
Originally Posted by EndaC