Control Arm Bushing GB.

[STALKER]

1) TCK Front Bushings - glenspeed, zero4, yansha
1a) TCK Rear Trailing Arm Bushings - glenspeed, zero4, yansha
2) Powerflex RTAB - stalker, B1x, kenny88
3) GC Front Bushings Street - stalker, b1x, and kenny88
4) GC Springs 525lbs 2.5x6": 150.64.92(part number) 545lbs 2.5x6.5": 165.64.96(part number) - stalker
5) GC Sways - front and rear, B1x
6) GC RSM - B1x

The buy was oringinally suppose to be just for front and rear bushings, but I guess we have expanded it a little.
Nothing is official yet, as Hangen, which is Glen's friend has to work it out with him.

[zero4]

It'll be great if we can all pay Hagen individually if possible so that no one has to worry about collecting money, etc.

[STALKER]

It'll be great if we can all pay Hagen individually if possible so that no one has to worry about collecting money, etc.
Agreed. Lets allow Glen to chime and see what he thinks, since he is our Hagen connection. Im sure Hagen wont mind all the business.

[glenspeed]

Agreed. Lets allow Glen to chime and see what he thinks, since he is our Hagen connection. Im sure Hagen wont mind all the business.

that's fine by me! I'll get the prices and you guys can pay Hagen direct.

[STALKER]

that's fine by me! I'll get the prices and you guys can pay Hagen direct.
Thanks for doing it buddy, if you need any help, let me know.

[glenspeed]

no worries!

we should also organize a group install for these no?

[STALKER]

no worries!

we should also organize a group install for these no?
We could. I think since im changing springs, Im gonna need another alignment and corner balance though.
Anythoughts on location, I dont think its a DIY. Im sure Sam@Cross can hook us up, he prices are normally pretty good.

[glenspeed]

We could. I think since im changing springs, Im gonna need another alignment and corner balance though.
Anythoughts on location, I dont think its a DIY. Im sure Sam@Cross can hook us up, he prices are normally pretty good.

I can check with Tino at Sam's. We will probably have to make a whole day of it!

[STALKER]

ya, it would take up the shop for a full day if we call go.

[glenspeed]

Here's pricing from Hagen. Prices are CAD shipped, but DO NOT included taxes. If I buy through Fastlaps, I can save the PST, but not sure if I can do that for everyone...

1) TCK Front Bushings $130
1a) TCK Rear Trailing Arm Bushings $175
2) Powerflex RTAB - $75
3) GC Front Bushings Street - $275
4) GC Springs 525lbs 2.5x6": 150.64.92(part number) 545lbs 2.5x6.5": 165.64.96(part number) - full set $285
5) GC Sways - 2 week delay on front bars. $800
6) GC RSM - $90

damn the springs are a good deal...

[STALKER]

alright, Im in.
Just point me in the direction I need to pay. Thanks for the effort Glen.

[glenspeed]

alright, Im in.
Just point me in the direction I need to pay. Thanks for the effort Glen.

ok, let's finalize this list and I'll talk to Hagen. It will probably be much easier to pay him directly, that way I don't have to chase around...

[STALKER]

ok, let's finalize this list and I'll talk to Hagen. It will probably be much easier to pay him directly, that way I don't have to chase around...
Agreed.

[glenspeed]

He would like to deliver to one address only, so I'll make it mine to simplify things.

[STALKER]

That will save on shipping too.

[glenspeed]

That will save on shipping too.

that's the idea!

[STALKER]

that's the idea!
Sounds good. Gonna be a good track season, new mods, new wheels/tires, little bit wiser for the better, cant wait.

[glenspeed]

yah, can't wait until it's warm again. It was a good summer.

[STALKER]

yah, can't wait until it's warm again. It was a good summer.
Still summer for me.

[glenspeed]

but you ain't on the track either... whipped

[STALKER]

but you ain't on the track either... whipped
That was low man, real low. Talk to me in Jan and February.

[glenspeed]

That was low man, real low. Talk to me in Jan and February.

ha ha...I don't think you feel too bad man...after all you have the beach...

[STALKER]

ha ha...I don't think you feel too bad man...after all you have the beach...
I think I would rather have the track. Believe or not, I have actually been to the beach 3 times since I have been here.

[zero4]

Thanks for co-ordinating everything Glen. Please let us know how we should go about paying Hagen.

[glenspeed]

No probs Kaname.

Pej, I also noticed you were getting the TCK CF fenders. Hagen is the distributor for TCK in Canada, so maybe I should price them with him as well?? If so, let Bill know as well and I can call Hagen for a price.

[STALKER]

No probs Kaname.

Pej, I also noticed you were getting the TCK CF fenders. Hagen is the distributor for TCK in Canada, so maybe I should price them with him as well?? If so, let Bill know as well and I can call Hagen for a price.
Im still not sure if I want to go that route, but ask for a price. Cause this way I just have to replace and paint one OEM one, that way I have to get 2 CF ones, and paint and fit them, so it might be more $$$ then I want to spend as the rest of the mods are taking up a good portion of the budget.

[b1X]

1) TCK Front Bushings - glenspeed, zero4, yansha
1a) TCK Rear Trailing Arm Bushings - glenspeed, zero4, yansha
2) Powerflex RTAB - stalker, B1x, kenny88
3) GC Front Bushings Street - stalker, b1x, and kenny88
4) GC Springs 525lbs 2.5x6": 150.64.92(part number) 545lbs 2.5x6.5": 165.64.96(part number) - stalker
5) GC RSM - B1x

Im not buying the GC Sways yet but im in for the rest. Just let me know when and I'll send payment ;)

Question: are these the ones we are getting?
from GC site:
"E46 M3 front control arm bushings
Suitable for race or aggressive street. Mild increase in NVH, compliance reduced by 400%
$249.00"

[STALKER]

yes.

[zero4]

I am ready to send payment.

[carboy88]

I've asked Hagen for price quotes on the coilover suspension. If it works out, I'll add myself to this list.....

[STALKER]

sounds good, hopefully we can get it all done soon, no rush though right guys, its is witner???

[glenspeed]

Ok, I will set this up with Hagen. I will tell him you guys will contact him direct and arrange payment under the "E46TO Group Buy".
He will want to ship once to save on costs, so that means he'll need confirmed payments from everyone to do that. I've offered to recieve the stuff and distribute once it gets here.

Contact Hagen at: (give me a couple of days to finalize)
www.hhtuningandperformance.com
hhtuner@sympatico.ca
(613) 839-5643 during the evening or (613) 270-5273 during the day

Taxes will be added to the below prices for each set:

1) $130 each TCK Front Bushings - glenspeed, zero4, yansha
1a) $175 each TCK Rear Trailing Arm Bushings - glenspeed, zero4, yansha
2) $75 each Powerflex RTAB - stalker, B1x, kenny88
3) $275 each GC Front Bushings Street - stalker, b1x, and kenny88
4) $285 each GC Springs - stalker
5) $90 each GC RSM - B1x

[STALKER]

Just let us know when you want us to contact him, thanks Glen.

[STALKER]

Get him to knock the prices down a bit.

[glenspeed]

Get him to knock the prices down a bit.

trust me, he's not making much on these.

[glenspeed]

OK, ordered from Hagen:

"I'll be getting two shipments: one from TCK and one from bimmerworld. I'll concatenate them into one shipment and mail that out to you. Since all the parts are in stock, it should not add any delay and you should have the products in 8 days max"

Can you guys PM me your email address? He will send you individual invoices and you can do interac email money transfer to pay him.

[Yorgi]

Crap, the TKC front bushings were only $130? I would have done mine too if I would have known. :crying:

[glenspeed]

Crap, the TKC front bushings were only $130? I would have done mine too if I would have known. :crying:

You want? tell me now!

[carboy88]

OK, ordered from Hagen:

"I'll be getting two shipments: one from TCK and one from bimmerworld. I'll concatenate them into one shipment and mail that out to you. Since all the parts are in stock, it should not add any delay and you should have the products in 8 days max"

Can you guys PM me your email address? He will send you individual invoices and you can do interac email money transfer to pay him.

Ugh, he hasn't gotten back to me yet on the coilover sets... I was hoping it could be on the same shipment.

[glenspeed]

Ugh, he hasn't gotten back to me yet on the coilover sets... I was hoping it could be on the same shipment.

email him? I'm trading emails with him right now...

[carboy88]

email him? I'm trading emails with him right now...

I sent him a mail earlier today, for a quote on both the GC and TCK setups.

[b1X]

Glen,
I left Hagen a VM and sent a email with all my info.
I'll pay asap not to hold up the group

Bill :thumbsup:

[STALKER]

I PMed ya my email address Glen.

[Yorgi]

You want? tell me now!
If it's not too late, then add me to the order for front and rear TCK delrin.

[STALKER]

If it's not too late, then add me to the order for front and rear TCK delrin.
Can't have a track related item group buy with out Yorgi participating.

[Yorgi]

Can't have a track related item group buy with out Yorgi participating.You got that right. So when is the LSD group buy for us non-M mortals? :p :p

[glenspeed]

If it's not too late, then add me to the order for front and rear TCK delrin.

You're in!

PM me your email please!

[b1X]

Hagen already replied to my email. Sounds like a great guy.
As soon as he fowards me his banking info I'll send payment;)

I LOVE buying new goodies;)! :thumbsup:

Thats it boyz.....next group buy....DA's Turbo kit....lol jokes....

[glenspeed]

I'm only missing Yansha's email right now. Eric, please PM me your info so Hagen can invoice you.

[STALKER]

Hagen has sent out the emails for payment guys.
Big thanks to Glen for organizing this. So everything is being shipped to you Glen?

[b1X]

Glen thanks for organizing this buy.
I'm paying tomorrow.

Is everything being delivered to you?

[carboy88]

Glen, you da man. I got the quotes from Hagen, and based on his recommendations (and his discounts :thumbsup: ) I'm gonna go with the TCK coilover setup. So once the payment details are arranged you can expect that in the shipment also :D .

Thanks a bunch!

..P

[Yorgi]

Payment sent. Thanks again Glen for organizing this. :thumbsup:

[STALKER]

Glen, you da man. I got the quotes from Hagen, and based on his recommendations (and his discounts :thumbsup: ) I'm gonna go with the TCK coilover setup. So once the payment details are arranged you can expect that in the shipment also :D .

Thanks a bunch!

..P
TCK, nice. I want to try it out. What spring rates did you get?

[carboy88]

TCK, nice. I want to try it out. What spring rates did you get?

Going for the 450/500 rates...

[STALKER]

Going for the 450/500 rates...
That a boy. You are going to have to give me a ride. Im curious to see how the kits differ in feel and ride.
Why did you chose TCK over GC?

[carboy88]

That a boy. You are going to have to give me a ride. Im curious to see how the kits differ in feel and ride.
Why did you chose TCK over GC?

The way Hagen explained it, the TCK S/A kit compares better to the GC street/track kit than the basic street kit I was looking at. The TCK springs are also better, apparently. He was also able to get a deeper discount with TCK, so the net difference between the two was less than $100.

[glenspeed]

That a boy. You are going to have to give me a ride. Im curious to see how the kits differ in feel and ride.
Why did you chose TCK over GC?

My guess would be the TCK has slightly more aggressive shock valving than GC. The other advantage from TCK is all their springs are equal height and therefore, once you set the ride height for a given spring, all their springs should be at the same height and easily swapped without changing ride height again. From what I hear, the Vogtland springs are extremely high quality (maybe more than Eibach race)

[STALKER]

My guess would be the TCK has slightly more aggressive shock valving than GC. The other advantage from TCK is all their springs are equal height and therefore, once you set the ride height for a given spring, all their springs should be at the same height and easily swapped without changing ride height again. From what I hear, the Vogtland springs are extremely high quality (maybe more than Eibach race)
With GC you get a variety of lengths. The ones I just ordered are 6.5" each I think.

[STALKER]

So when is the ETA on the parts???

[glenspeed]

So when is the ETA on the parts???

7-10 days.

[STALKER]

Sweet, so they will be there when I get back into town. Might have to throw them on then too. I can't wait till spring.

[b1X]

sent my payment guys.

[STALKER]

sent my payment guys.
yup, me too. Very curious to see the diff with the new parts.
Bill, where you getting the install?

[b1X]

yup, me too. Very curious to see the diff with the new parts.
Bill, where you getting the install?

PM sent

[b1X]

I will eventually get them installed at Munich Micheals. :thumbsup:

[STALKER]

I will eventually get them installed at Munich Micheals. :thumbsup:
Just asking.

[Yorgi]

Hagen assumed everyone was getting M3 bushings, but I need 330 bushings which are different. I was contemplating buying an M3 so that he would not have to change the order but my wife vetoed that idea. whipped

He is ordering me the correct size today but he also wants to confirm all other bushings are for M3's. Is that correct?

If there is an M3 owner out there that wants the TCK delrin front bushings there is as extra set available.

[STALKER]

Hagen assumed everyone was getting M3 bushings, but I need 330 bushings which are different. I was contemplating buying an M3 so that he would not have to change the order but my wife vetoed that idea. whipped

He is ordering me the correct size today but he also wants to confirm all other bushings are for M3's. Is that correct?

If there an M3 owner out there that wants the TCK delrin front bushings there is as extra set available.
Just get another Ti one, and she wont even notice.

[Yorgi]

Just get another Ti one, and she wont even notice.I think she would notice the first time I stepped on it. But you are right, looks-wise she would never know. :yak:

[STALKER]

I think she would notice the first time I stepped on it. But you are right, looks-wise she would never know. :yak:
So just be gentle when she is in the car. Where there is will there is a way.

[glenspeed]

Hagen assumed everyone was getting M3 bushings, but I need 330 bushings which are different. I was contemplating buying an M3 so that he would not have to change the order but my wife vetoed that idea. whipped

He is ordering me the correct size today but he also wants to confirm all other bushings are for M3's. Is that correct?

If there is an M3 owner out there that wants the TCK delrin front bushings there is as extra set available.

Don't know how that happened. I emailed him your order and specifically said 330ci...I can find the email if you have problems returning them.

[Yorgi]

Don't know how that happened. I emailed him your order and specifically said 330ci...I can find the email if you have problems returning them.No need to dig up the email. You know Hagen, he is Mr. Customer Service so no worries.

[glenspeed]

No need to dig up the email. You know Hagen, he is Mr. Customer Service so no worries.

Yah, Hagen is a very good guy. :thumbsup:

[STALKER]

Any word on the shipment?

[glenspeed]

Any word on the shipment?

no word. everything was ordered before we even paid, so I assume it's on it's way.

patience grasshopper.... :1nono:

[STALKER]

no word. everything was ordered before we even paid, so I assume it's on it's way.

patience grasshopper.... :1nono:

I hope everyone has paid, since Hagen put this all together for us and pre ordered it.

[glenspeed]

I think Yansha just has to receive the invoice. Everyone else far as I know has paid.

[STALKER]

I think Yansha just has to receive the invoice. Everyone else far as I know has paid.
Good to know.
We have a good group.

[STALKER]

Glen,
Will the parts be in by Dec 8th? Can I pick them up from you on the 8th before I head down to Philly.

[glenspeed]

Glen,
Will the parts be in by Dec 8th? Can I pick them up from you on the 8th before I head down to Philly.

I'll find out from Hagen when they will ship.

[STALKER]

I'll find out from Hagen when they will ship.
Thanks. I can pick them up the 14th too. I have an appointment to take the car to EA on the 15th to get all installed.

[STALKER]

Anyword on shipment date?

[glenspeed]

OK, the M3 TCK bushings are in, so waiting for the rest of the stuff...

[STALKER]

Thanks for the update. GC is starting to be a bit like UUC, bad delivery times.

[STALKER]

Any word Glen?
Let me guess, GC is late on the order?

[glenspeed]

Any word Glen?
Let me guess, GC is late on the order?

Hagen said last week the remaining shipment was coming, so it should be here this week...

[STALKER]

Nice.

[b1X]

Hi guys,

I haven't been on the site for a while...Glen, will you send me a PM when you receive the goods:);)

lol

I JUST changed to winter tires yesterday!
Couldn't have been to soon eh!
LOL
Drive safe boyz!

[STALKER]

Hi guys,

I haven't been on the site for a while...Glen, will you send me a PM when you receive the goods:);)

lol

I JUST changed to winter tires yesterday!
Couldn't have been to soon eh!
LOL
Drive safe boyz!
Im sure the hold up is with GC, they are very bad with delivery times.

[glenspeed]

Im sure the hold up is with GC, they are very bad with delivery times.

yep, GC was delaying the second shipment. Hagen says next week...hopefully...

[STALKER]

I kinda figured, thanks for the heads up.

[glenspeed]

Ground Control screwed up again. Apparently they sent the wrong stuff to Hagen...they will try again this week and I should get something next week, but I won't be around until after New Year's....

[STALKER]

GC service sucks.

[glenspeed]

GC service sucks.

I think they never kept up with the growth in demand in their products. They are going the way of UUC...

Imagine how much business is being lost.

[STALKER]

I think they never kept up with the growth in demand in their products. They are going the way of UUC...

Imagine how much business is being lost.
I hear ya. If they continue this way though, I will not buy parts from them anymore. Thats one reason I stay away from UUC.

[STALKER]

So did GC actually send the right stuff out this time?
Hopefully I can pick the pieces up before I have to head back to Cayman.

[glenspeed]

So did GC actually send the right stuff out this time?
Hopefully I can pick the pieces up before I have to head back to Cayman.

I have been out of the city since the 23rd so I will have to check when I get back on the 3rd. Hopefully GC didn't screw up again and got it to Hagen on time for him to send out...

when do you leave?

[STALKER]

Im leaving the morning of the 8th. Heading down to Philly on the 3rd, be back on the 4th.

[glenspeed]

Hagen has gotten another shipment for the Powerflex and TCK bushings, but no GC stuff yet....hopefully this week??? GC is holding (or missing) the boat right now it looks like...

[STALKER]

Hagen has gotten another shipment for the Powerflex and TCK bushings, but no GC stuff yet....hopefully this week??? GC is holding (or missing) the boat right now it looks like...
Glen, Im heading back down south on Sunday, so is it ok if you hold onto the parts for me?

[glenspeed]

Glen, Im heading back down south on Sunday, so is it ok if you hold onto the parts for me?

surething, whenever they get here...Hagen says now should be next week...GC ugh...

[STALKER]

Thanks Glen.

[glenspeed]

Ok, Hagen has sent me the rest of the shipment, so it should be here Friday or Monday.

Anyone talk to Yansha, he still needs to pay for his stuff, so if you guys see him please let him know he needs to do so asap.

The rest of you, please arrange pickup of your stuff with me.

[Yorgi]

The rest of you, please arrange pickup of your stuff with me.What? You are not going to personally deliver to us? :p :p ;)

Where is your office again?

[STALKER]

office, lololol.
Glen, Im gonna be back in town Feb 1st to Feb 5th maybe, so I might be able to pick up the parts from you then.

[glenspeed]

What? You are not going to personally deliver to us? :p :p ;)

Where is your office again?

Don Mills/Yorkmillls.

We can do a mini meet to get personal delivery....

[Yorgi]

Don Mills/Yorkmillls.

We can do a mini meet to get personal delivery....Sounds good. But let me guess, we have to meet at the nearest Home Depot? whipped

Any weekday is good with me, the later the better. It's easier for me to get out after kids are in bed. Or I take the subway up to your office during the day. Any time on weekends is fine too.

[glenspeed]

You guys want to do a mini-meet one of these nights next week, yah we can meet at Home Depot too lol...

(I still need to verify the parts when they come in as time of this posting)

Zero4 - TCK Front/Rear bushings
Kenny88 - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings
B1x - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings, GC RSM
Yorgi - Powerflex front bushings

Stalker - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings, GC springs - pick up when you are back

Yansha - TCK Front/Rear bushings but Hagen needs to be paid first

[Yorgi]

Note, I had to switch to Powerflex, and I’m getting fronts only. The TCK bushings required some expensive extra part for non-M’s so I just went for the Powerflex urethane.

[carbonM3]

You guys want to do a mini-meet one of these nights next week, yah we can meet at Home Depot too lol...

(I still need to verify the parts when they come in as time of this posting)

Zero4 - TCK Front/Rear bushings
Kenny88 - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings
B1x - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings, GC RSM
Yorgi - Powerflex front bushings

Stalker - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings, GC springs - pick up when you are back

Yansha - TCK Front/Rear bushings but Hagen needs to be paid first

Hey Glen if yansha has fallen off the face of the earth like i did for a bit...I'll buy them. Let me know and I will drop cash at your house.

[STALKER]

You guys want to do a mini-meet one of these nights next week, yah we can meet at Home Depot too lol...

(I still need to verify the parts when they come in as time of this posting)

Zero4 - TCK Front/Rear bushings
Kenny88 - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings
B1x - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings, GC RSM
Yorgi - Powerflex front bushings

Stalker - Powerflex RTAB, GC Front bushings, GC springs - pick up when you are back

Yansha - TCK Front/Rear bushings but Hagen needs to be paid first

thanks Glen.

[zero4]

Mini-meet will be great. But due to being busy at work, may not be able to make it. Will try though. If I can't, I will arrange to pick it up another time Glen.

Thanks for everything Glen.

[glenspeed]

great. let me confirm that everything is in the order and what is in Yansha's order (I think Hagen quoted me higher than just the bushings). Sean, it may be easier to send the money to Hagen as he's the one that needs to be paid, but I will let you know how much is Yansha's.

[carbonM3]

great. let me confirm that everything is in the order and what is in Yansha's order (I think Hagen quoted me higher than just the bushings). Sean, it may be easier to send the money to Hagen as he's the one that needs to be paid, but I will let you know how much is Yansha's.

ok

[STALKER]

Not sure if you can answer this Glen, but appears that GC has a new front bushing out, there is no race or street version anymore, its just one. Did we get the new ones? It does coincide with your order date, but just wondering, perhaps Hagen would know. The colours might be diff on the newer ones.

[glenspeed]

Not sure if you can answer this Glen, but appears that GC has a new front bushing out, there is no race or street version anymore, its just one. Did we get the new ones? It does coincide with your order date, but just wondering, perhaps Hagen would know. The colours might be diff on the newer ones.

no idea, but I doubt GC sent you old stock since they didn't have any so most likely the new ones whatever those are...



Sean, Yansha contacted me and said he was going to pay Hagen. If he still hasn't done so by next week, they are yours. Front and rear TCK bushings are $326 total which includes shipping and taxes.

[STALKER]

Sounds good, thanks Glen.

[b1X]

Hi Glen,

Let me know when you guys would like to get together to meet :thumbsup:

[glenspeed]

I should be getting the 2nd shipment on Tuesday. You would never believe it, but Hagen sent it and for some reason they couldn't deliver to the office, wtf, and they sent it back to him. He sent it again last week and eta is Tuesday...

this is turning out to be a long shipment... :crying:

[STALKER]

Glen, I bet back from the 1st to teh 5th, so I can swing by then and get the parts from you. I will check on those cigar prices too for you later on, I have a busy week coming up.

[glenspeed]

Ok, got the 2nd shipment and everything is here. let's arrange for a mini-meet pickup!!

[STALKER]

that took way to long. GC is becoming UUC with its delivery times and such.

[glenspeed]

that took way to long. GC is becoming UUC with its delivery times and such.

well they are here!

[STALKER]

So Glen can I get them from you when Im back at the end of the month?

[Yorgi]

Ok, got the 2nd shipment and everything is here. let's arrange for a mini-meet pickup!!Is the weekend good? Sunday afternoon?

[STALKER]

Glen,
Is your work anywhere around York University? The woman has an exam, I can drop her off then swing by to pick up the goods, if thats ok with you?

[glenspeed]

Sunday is good Rick.

Pej, I'm not that far from York U, so if I'm home you can drop by.

[STALKER]

Sunday is good Rick.

Pej, I'm not that far from York U, so if I'm home you can drop by.
sounds good, thanks.

[glenspeed]

Guys, please let me know when we can meet so you can pick up your parts!

b1x
kenny88
yorgi
stalker
zero4

[STALKER]

Can I pick it up from you on Friday afternoon, I think that would be the 3rd of Feb?

[glenspeed]

Can I pick it up from you on Friday afternoon, I think that would be the 3rd of Feb?

Friday afternoon at the office would be ok. Just let me know Thursday so I bring the stuff back to the office...

[STALKER]

Where is the office?

[glenspeed]

Where is the office?

180 Duncan Mill - Don Mills/York Mills

[STALKER]

180 Duncan Mill - Don Mills/York Mills
kewl, I will call ya. it should be good for me though.

[Yorgi]

Thanks again Glen for organizing this. The bushings look very nice, I can't wait to install them.

Doh, I forgot to give you the best motoring DVD. :sick:

[STALKER]

180 Duncan Mill - Don Mills/York Mills
So is it ok if I swing by on Friday and pick the up from ya? :)

[glenspeed]

So is it ok if I swing by on Friday and pick the up from ya? :)

sounds good, just call me before so I know you're coming.

Rick, no probs, I get the DVD next time!

[STALKER]

I'll def come for sure. Can you PM me your cell again, think I lost it.

[STALKER]

Glen I will call your cell tomorrow, hopefully I still have the number. Thanks.

[STALKER]

Nice seeing ya again Glen, and thanks for the parts.
Nice Vulva too.

[glenspeed]

Nice seeing ya again Glen, and thanks for the parts.
Nice Vulva too.

ha ha...even the Vulva is worthy of Fastlaps plates...

good seeing you too buddy.

[STALKER]

ha ha...even the Vulva is worthy of Fastlaps plates...

good seeing you too buddy.
LOL, that was classic, as soon as I saw that, I knew it was your car.

[glenspeed]

B1x your RSM's arrived, so let me know when you want to pick everything up.


Yansha flaked out on his bushings and I can't get in touch with Sean, so a set of TCK Delrin bushings is up for grabs. $326.

[STALKER]

I saw Sean on MSN, and told him to contact you if he wants them.

[glenspeed]

I saw Sean on MSN, and told him to contact you if he wants them.

thanks, can you PM me his MSN?

[STALKER]

I gave him yours, hope you didnt mind.

[glenspeed]

I gave him yours, hope you didnt mind.

that also works...

[STALKER]

Where you gonna have all this stuff installed?

[STALKER]

So where you guys going to have these installed? Cross?

[glenspeed]

So where you guys going to have these installed? Cross?

either Cross and do my headers at same time or at Sam's Garage.

how about a group install and we make a hang out day???

[STALKER]

Sounds good to me, you don't need to do an alignment or anything when installing these do you?

[glenspeed]

Sounds good to me, you don't need to do an alignment or anything when installing these do you?

you should.

[STALKER]

you should.
if thats the case, Im gonna have it all done when I do my springs. Since i need to get an alignment and corner balance again when I change my springs, so I mine as well get these done too. Im gonna take it to Mantis.

[Yorgi]

I want an alignment done at Sam's so I'm up for a group install there. I think maybe we should wait until the snow clears up?

[STALKER]

Do they do corner balancing at Sam's?

[zero4]

either Cross and do my headers at same time or at Sam's Garage.

how about a group install and we make a hang out day???


I would be in if the timing is right. Would prefer to wait until it gets a bit warmer as my car is stored right now and have no insurance.

Glen, what kind of headers did you get? I am looking myself but don't know which ones to go with.

[glenspeed]

Do they do corner balancing at Sam's?

they can, but we have to tell them in advance so they bring the scales.

[glenspeed]

I would be in if the timing is right. Would prefer to wait until it gets a bit warmer as my car is stored right now and have no insurance.

Glen, what kind of headers did you get? I am looking myself but don't know which ones to go with.

Euro headers and cats. After all the discussion, I decided to go with OEM and not worry about any issues...

[STALKER]

they can, but we have to tell them in advance so they bring the scales.
Price is the other factor too.

[glenspeed]

Price is the other factor too.

I doubt it would be more than Mantis!

[STALKER]

I doubt it would be more than Mantis!
I'll have to check on it, are they are really good shop, cause I have springs, bushings and the rest of the stuff to do, and want to get id done at one time.

[STALKER]

Anyone installed the bushings yet??

[Yorgi]

Anyone installed the bushings yet??I'm waiting till spring to do it with my track alignment.

[STALKER]

I'm waiting till spring to do it with my track alignment.
I hear ya. Im gonna get my engine work done first, then do these.

[glenspeed]

let's do a group bushing install/alignment and make a day of it...

if I'm going to take a day off, might as well have some fun hanging around...

[STALKER]

let's do a group bushing install/alignment and make a day of it...

if I'm going to take a day off, might as well have some fun hanging around...
How many cars can the shop do in one day though???

[glenspeed]

How many cars can the shop do in one day though???

I can ask, but I figure at least 3 for each bay?

[STALKER]

so has anyone installed their pieces yet. Mine are going in this week.

[zero4]

Going in tomorrow.

[glenspeed]

probably not until after the track day...no time! I have an oil pan gasket leak and it's going in Monday for that

[Yorgi]

I am going to wait till next track day too. I was thinking I'll get coilovers for the next track day at the same time.

Looks like I will be running with AXXIS Ultimate pads and my street wheels. I do not have time to get wheels that will fit over the StopTechs and CarboTech is out of stock on the XP10 pads. :sick:

BTW, they are phasing out XP9's. You can only buy what they have left in stock. The rep also mentioned that a lot of people are pissed that these have been dropped and they may have to start producing them again but for now XP9’s are toast.

[glenspeed]

didn't the spacer work?

XP9 is a good pad, I've been very happy with the pad. Any reason why they are dropping the pad??

[STALKER]

I am going to wait till next track day too. I was thinking I'll get coilovers for the next track day at the same time.

Looks like I will be running with AXXIS Ultimate pads and my street wheels. I do not have time to get wheels that will fit over the StopTechs and CarboTech is out of stock on the XP10 pads. :sick:

BTW, they are phasing out XP9's. You can only buy what they have left in stock. The rep also mentioned that a lot of people are pissed that these have been dropped and they may have to start producing them again but for now XP9’s are toast.
Rick,
I was at Megawheels the other day, and Parum said he will give really good deals on OZ Supperleggera since they are discontinued. They will clear your BBK for sure and not kill the wallet.

[Yorgi]

didn't the spacer work?

XP9 is a good pad, I've been very happy with the pad. Any reason why they are dropping the pad??I forgot to mention the spacer results. It allows the spokes to clear but there is less than a millimeter of clearance between the inner wheel rim and the caliper on my 17" e36 M3 wheels. My 17" M68's rub.

I am worried that if anything, like a rock or even a piece of rubber, gets between the caliper and the wheel there will be damage to the caliper or the wheel.

[Yorgi]

Rick,
I was at Megawheels the other day, and Parum said he will give really good deals on OZ Supperleggera since they are discontinued. They will clear your BBK for sure and not kill the wallet.I'll give him a call. I was going to buy your old wheels off blue dragon but I just realized yesterday that they are staggered. I need the same size all around so I can rotate tires front to back.

[glenspeed]

I forgot to mention the spacer results. It allows the spokes to clear but there is less than a millimeter of clearance between the inner wheel rim and the caliper on my 17" e36 M3 wheels. My 17" M68's rub.

I am worried that if anything, like a rock or even a piece of rubber, gets between the caliper and the wheel there will be damage to the caliper or the wheel.

time to get 18's...

[blue dragon]

Rick,
I was at Megawheels the other day, and Parum said he will give really good deals on OZ Supperleggera since they are discontinued. They will clear your BBK for sure and not kill the wallet.
Where is mega wheels and can I get 18x9 for the front too? That way, I'll just keep the rears and have a staggered setup woot

[STALKER]

Its close to Cawthra and Queensway.

[Yorgi]

I called the other day but Parum was not there; I talked to some French guy. They only have one set of Superleggras left in 18”. Staggered 8x18 and 9x18. $425 per wheel, maybe you can grab one pair.

Same price for the Ultraleggra (replacement for Superleggra). Those are available non-staggered.

[STALKER]

Talk to Parum.

[zero4]

I was at Cross today getting the bushing installed. Sam and the guy installing it was saying the TC Kline bushings were hard as hell and that may result in the ball joints going quicker. Hope it doesn't go too quickly.

Will get the car back tommorow.

[STALKER]

There were some mixed reviews on the TCK ones over at M3forum.com, Glen might remember more.

[zero4]

Sam and guy that was installing it said the for track, it will be good though. Let's see how it is on May 4.

[glenspeed]

I was at Cross today getting the bushing installed. Sam and the guy installing it was saying the TC Kline bushings were hard as hell and that may result in the ball joints going quicker. Hope it doesn't go too quickly.

Will get the car back tommorow.

please tell us how long it took and how much was charged! and give us a first impression review!

delrin is harder than polyurethane, but based on what Hagen and Rick said, I made the decision to go with the TCK's. I think any time you improve an area of the car for performance and not another, that other area will be the weak link. I don't think it would be any different for stuff like swaybar links, shock mounts or suspension bushings.

Given that Delrin is harder than polyurethane, it should theoretically feel better and perform better at the track, whereas the polyurethane is more of a compromise for the street.

Pej bought the GC's and I think those will be just as stiff or stiffer than the delrin ones, so we're all in the same boat, except Pej paid more to be bling! j/k....(they are real nice looking though the GC bushings...)

[STALKER]

please tell us how long it took and how much was charged! and give us a first impression review!

delrin is harder than polyurethane, but based on what Hagen and Rick said, I made the decision to go with the TCK's. I think any time you improve an area of the car for performance and not another, that other area will be the weak link. I don't think it would be any different for stuff like swaybar links, shock mounts or suspension bushings.

Given that Delrin is harder than polyurethane, it should theoretically feel better and perform better at the track, whereas the polyurethane is more of a compromise for the street.

Pej bought the GC's and I think those will be just as stiff or stiffer than the delrin ones, so we're all in the same boat, except Pej paid more to be bling! j/k....(they are real nice looking though the GC bushings...)
LOL, I see you got a lot to say about me these days.

[glenspeed]

LOL, I see you got a lot to say about me these days.

Your the king...it's tough to be king!

The GC bushings are nice when you see them. I'll be curious to see if we can feel the difference between the two designs.

[zero4]

I will know how much it is tomorrow. Sam said it was a bitch to get the bushings in and took longer than initially anticipated.

I think the Powerflex RTAB's are not as hard as Delrin TCK rears.

Anyway, will let you guys tomorrow when I get it back.

[STALKER]

I will know how much it is tomorrow. Sam said it was a bitch to get the bushings in and took longer than initially anticipated.

I think the Powerflex RTAB's are not as hard as Delrin TCK rears.

Anyway, will let you guys tomorrow when I get it back.
I got the Powerflex ones, they are not Delrin, so yes you are right, they are not as hard.

[zero4]

I got my car back today. Sam and his boys did a good job.

Man, quite a difference from before. The response is much better and feel like I can push the car more as I can feel what the car is doing better.

Would highly recommend the mod!!

As for the cost, I don't really know how much as I got a few other things done.

[glenspeed]

I got my car back today. Sam and his boys did a good job.

Man, quite a difference from before. The response is much better and feel like I can push the car more as I can feel what the car is doing better.

Would highly recommend the mod!!

As for the cost, I don't really know how much as I got a few other things done.

very nice. can't wait for mine to get in! looking forward to the increase in response too.

[STALKER]

Mine are in too, the car is more lively, but then again, I put in new springs, and got a new alignment/corner balance too.

[glenspeed]

basically these should give you more turn-in and cornering feel in the front and help power out of corners and have better traction for the rear

[STALKER]

basically these should give you more turn-in and cornering feel in the front and help power out of corners and have better traction for the rear
The front is more "alive" and feels lighter.

[glenspeed]

Bill, can you come pick up your stuff? it's at my office at Don Mills/York Mills.

[SShark]

Is it too late to get on this group buy?

[STALKER]

yup, was done about 3 months ago. Sorry.

[SShark]

next time

[glenspeed]

I might have one TCK rear trailing arm bushing available if the guy doesn't take them. $160 CAD.

[SShark]

will the rear bushing stop my steering wheel from jerking ?

[glenspeed]

will the rear bushing stop my steering wheel from jerking ?

no. it will allow the rear-end to feel more planted out of corners on hard acceleration.

[SShark]

will the TCK rear trailing arm bushing fit onto my 328i?

[glenspeed]

will the TCK rear trailing arm bushing fit onto my 328i?

rears fit all E36 and E46.

[STALKER]

Glen, do you still have the rear kit for sale that Yansha didn't take?

[glenspeed]

Glen, do you still have the rear kit for sale that Yansha didn't take?

yep.