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Long Travel BS Thread

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by amaes, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. Jul 27, 2017 at 4:09 PM
    Evenflow

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    That would be a rad daily driver...if I could just figure out how to keep the air conditioning inside the cab...
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2017 at 4:12 PM
    doyouquaxu

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    it's ok to admit you're scared of luxury. its a BMW. built by ze germans, who do not know how to make a car badly.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2017 at 4:35 PM
    DannyBFresco

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    My mom's 2011 BMW 3 series is a complete POS, and, surprisingly to me, she's even been on top of maintenance
     
  4. Jul 27, 2017 at 7:05 PM
    doyouquaxu

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    That's a shame. My '10 is an absolute jewel. Just did all new brake pads and rotors last week. Guess your mom's car was built on a Monday.
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2017 at 7:10 PM
    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    Those m3's are hot rods right off the lot. I'd love to drive one on a turny road. If I had the $$$ I'd consider it for sure.
     
  6. Jul 27, 2017 at 7:35 PM
    doyouquaxu

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    buy mine for $$, not $$$. keep the extra $ for your truck!


    win-win scenario, what could go wrong?*



    *not responsible for speeding tickets
     
  7. Jul 27, 2017 at 8:38 PM
    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    Just finished 8 years of school (man that sounds like Tommy Boy) and starting my first full time job in that many years (two part time jobs paid my bills). I'll be spending all my money on my first gen until it's good to go.

    I love those m3's though. Ever since the 90's when they had the inline 6's. The newer ones are just amazing at the power they put down for the type of car they are. Got any pics? I'll at least :jerkoff: - do you want a few bucks for some nudes?
     
  8. Jul 28, 2017 at 6:17 AM
    FlapJack935

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    keep the first gen and cage and link it.
     
  9. Jul 28, 2017 at 6:36 AM
    ls1 prerunner

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    Hmmmmmm......keeping my truck and hacking it up to do this

    IMG_1254.jpg
     
  11. Jul 28, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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    Coot83 DORKEL NATION

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    You were thinking about selling?

    Has anyone seen that Baja kits is making a 4 link set up? This def has my attention.
     
  12. Jul 28, 2017 at 8:48 AM
    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Benefits to the j-arm vs a standard a-arm? Only thing I can think of is better clearance for coilovers/ bypasses?
     
  13. Jul 28, 2017 at 8:52 AM
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    That, no more long dumb bolt, the 10-15*antidive gone and not many if anyone has a second gen 4wd j arm truck :)
     
  14. Jul 28, 2017 at 8:57 AM
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  15. Jul 28, 2017 at 9:50 AM
    doyouquaxu

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    it's all good, maybe one day you'll be able to afford a brand new one. i love that it's a very subtle car when driving around daily. you can be comfortable and composed, and the ride is no worse than a regular 3 series. but once in M Dynamic Mode with the power turned up to 11 and the suspension stiffened up, it's a little rocket ship that hugs the ground.

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  16. Jul 28, 2017 at 10:49 AM
    MadTaco461

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    Kinda stock
    What size you doing the UCA tubing out of? 1.25" x.120" wall?
     
  17. Jul 28, 2017 at 11:02 AM
    Basikbiker

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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    nah 1.5" .250wall
     
  18. Jul 28, 2017 at 11:38 AM
    TC yota

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    1.5" 120 wall 4130 would be good
     
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  19. Jul 28, 2017 at 12:22 PM
    MadTaco461

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    Kinda stock
    Cool I was curious if people typically use 1.5"
    3/4" Rod End for that size tubing?
     
  20. Jul 28, 2017 at 12:44 PM
    TC yota

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    I've used 3/4" before and been fine, but but I find the larger the rod end the longer it lasts before wearing out
     
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