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puppypilgrim
07-26-2006, 09:38 AM
First, last night I disassembled my air filter box, removed the Air Flow Meter (AFM) and completely cleaned it out with no-residue brake cleaner. It was filthy! When I put everything back together again, I was struck with a sudden fear that the car would not run. But of course everything was fine. It seems to drive a little smoother today but that could just be my imagination from the placebo effect. Since it was a daily office commute, I had to chance no try wide open throttle driving. I will have to go for a non-commute drive to see if there is a difference after cleaning the AFM.

Second, I have enquired with Cosmo Racing for their strut bar listed here:
http://www.cosmoracing.com/productinfo.asp?cid=241&pid=1287

The next one I could source was a Racing Dynamics one by at $295 CAD instead of $150 CAD for the Cosmo one. My only concern is whether that particular strut bar which is designed for a standard E34 series will have issues with Alpina's plumbing. We shall see.

The next item on my to do list is to replace the guibo and center bearing. I am pretty sure the slop and clicking I am hearing whenever I clutch in and out at low speeds is due to it. If you think it may be something else, please chime in here.

The next item following that is to replace the all the bushings in the suspension and steering system for a tighter feel overall. This along with the hopeful strut bar mentioned above will help the car feel more responsive.
Jon K
07-26-2006, 01:28 PM
I go WOT on my way to the train station 3 mins from my house, why not?
TC535i
07-26-2006, 02:49 PM
I go WOT on my way to the train station 3 mins from my house, why not?

I got WOT on the way to work 1.5 miles away in the morning. :)

I'm running cold plugs because of the supercharger... uhh... I have to make sure they don't foul! Yeah, that's it! :p
puppypilgrim
07-26-2006, 02:52 PM
I don't apply WOT until the oil temperature reads 80* C or above. This gives the car's metal and oil components to warm up to a reasonable level to avoid premature wear and tear. I also watch the rear differential temperature warm too before engaging in high speed runs.
Jon K
07-26-2006, 03:08 PM
Bah the car is warmed up after 10 mins of driving...
angrypancake
07-26-2006, 03:35 PM
where the hell are the pictures of said bi-turbo?!?!?!?! cmon now
Wyn
07-26-2006, 03:46 PM
Not running an Alpina wide open is worse than the guy who never revved his M50 over 4500.
Wyn
07-26-2006, 03:46 PM
And we demand pics!
puppypilgrim
07-26-2006, 04:02 PM
Bah the car is warmed up after 10 mins of driving...

If you are thinking about water temperature yes. Oil temperature of the engine and rear differential temperature, no. It depends on ambient temperature and other factors.
puppypilgrim
07-26-2006, 04:04 PM
I never said I didn't run WOT. I just don't do it until the oil temperature (which is an indication of how warm the metal parts are) is up to 80*C or more. You are welcome to pull the engine to redline from a cold start. I just don't do it to my car. ;)
filip00
07-26-2006, 04:06 PM
okay, you can WOT and let go the gas when engine reaches 4000rpms if you don't want to push the engine when it's cold.

and give us THE PICS!!


edit - and yeah, i agree it's not bright to push the engine to the redline at least 15min after it's started. the oil must get hot!
puppypilgrim
07-26-2006, 04:09 PM
coming, just uploading them...
Wyn
07-26-2006, 04:14 PM
I never said I didn't run WOT. I just don't do it until the oil temperature (which is an indication of how warm the metal parts are) is up to 80*C or more. You are welcome to pull the engine to redline from a cold start. I just don't do it to my car. ;)
I didn't mean you never do. Someone stated last night they never rev thier car above 4500 RMP, ever. I suuuuure hope you do, redline is a redline for a reason.
puppypilgrim
07-26-2006, 04:15 PM
And we demand pics!

Tsk, tsk, didn't your mother ever tell you to ask nicely? :D
OK, here are some pics.
puppypilgrim
07-26-2006, 04:20 PM
Another pic.
filip00
07-26-2006, 04:35 PM
mmmmust have mooorrreee!
Jehu
07-26-2006, 05:00 PM
What is the difference in handling with the Strut brace when compared without it?
angrypancake
07-26-2006, 05:30 PM
...must.... have.... ride... in.... bi-turbo.
RockJock
10-22-2006, 12:10 PM
very, very nice, looks like the one that came into Canada in Oct-Nov, 2005 .... with the green one. have you clocked 200K km yet? ;) if it's the same car i'm thinking of it had about 196K km on it...

i see that the blue one just sold :( ...
Thayne
10-22-2006, 03:15 PM
Wowzer that car is hot!
Scott C
10-22-2006, 04:24 PM
Alright - you suck ;) That is one nice ride!
Scott
puppypilgrim
10-23-2006, 12:08 AM
very, very nice, looks like the one that came into Canada in Oct-Nov, 2005 .... with the green one. have you clocked 200K km yet? ;) if it's the same car i'm thinking of it had about 196K km on it...

i see that the blue one just sold :( ...

I am at 203,500 km today. Since purchasing the car in May 2006, I have installed ground wires, new fuel filter and rubber hoses, new coolant expansion tank, new water temperature sender (sensor), recirculating blow off valve (excellent mod.), clutch stop and disassembled my pressure adjusting device under the windshield, cleaned and re-oiled it. Will reinstall it this week. Also purchased winter wheel (BMW mesh BBS 3 piece forged) and tires (Bridgestone Blizzaks WS-50).