JB's upcoming upgrades...... - BMW Forum

johnnyBgood · 03-11-2009, 08:49 PM

So, I finally got everything I need to start my upgrades this coming Saturday....

Eibach Front & Rear Sway Bar Kit, Blaupunkt Powered Subwoofer, also have to replace my radiator, installation of rear shock tower reinforcement plates, & a power steering system flush to do.......
more pics of install's to come.....

Eibach Front & Rear Sway Bar Kit........

I was going to modify this BSW Powered Stealth Subwoofer to fit my e36 non-convertible.....but I decided that the $549.99 set up cost too much, so I ordered this Blaupunkt Powered Subwoofer which measures up pretty much the same, but at a much lower price.....$179.99 after $20.00 rebate......& I will be installing it behind the rear seat center armrest.....through the trunk

94BMW325i · 03-11-2009, 10:03 PM

johnny how's it going? I would look into the rear swaybar reinforcement plates. I got some aftermarket sways along with a lot of m3 parts (whole rear end). The rear swaybar mounting tabs on that cars subframe were starting to tear. Had Racing Dynamics sways, so I welded on the pieces..

johnnyBgood · 03-11-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 94BMW325i

johnny how's it going? I would look into the rear swaybar reinforcement plates. I got some aftermarket sways along with a lot of m3 parts (whole rear end). The rear swaybar mounting tabs on that cars subframe were starting to tear. Had Racing Dynamics sways, so I welded on the pieces..

Ok.....how is everything with you, are you going to be @ the upcomimg meet here in NJ 3/29/09?.....& what mounting tabs are you referring to, the ones that mount the bushings to the frame?

johnny,

witeshark · 03-11-2009, 10:13 PM

Looks like cool stuff!

johnnyBgood · 03-11-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by witeshark

Looks like cool stuff!

Thanks witeshark......basically, all I could afford this year....it always fun to upgrade

johnny,

Teh Prof · 03-12-2009, 08:23 AM

Very cool.

I'm going to do my best to be at the meet too--probably with my E38. We should form a Bimmerwerkz parking group :-)

Montizzle · 03-12-2009, 10:48 AM

Im jealous! I need thicker sways!

johnnyBgood · 03-12-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Teh Prof

Very cool.

I'm going to do my best to be at the meet too--probably with my E38. We should form a Bimmerwerkz parking group :-)

Yes......I will be looking forward to meeting Teh Prof....

johnny,

nnamdi · 03-13-2009, 08:10 AM

Montizle, whats that colour called or code number? Have been considering changing mine from silver to Mat black or yellow

Nick_318is · 03-13-2009, 08:28 AM

Johnny I would agree with Nick, I would definitely look into the reinforced plates. They are basically little triangles that you weld in to provide extra reinforcement where the bars mount. I see them all the time at my local performance shop who does a lot of work on BMWs.

drz · 03-13-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nnamdi

Montizle, whats that colour called or code number? Have been considering changing mine from silver to Mat black or yellow

267 Dakar Gelb II Dakar Yellow Standard Yellow. BMW Part # 51 91 1 052 199

94BMW325i · 03-15-2009, 11:19 PM

johnny,

the other Nick answered for me

The triangular pieces go behind where the sway bar bushings mount, and to the rounded part of the subframe where the 2 rear subframe bushings sit. So basically it stops the thin piece of the subframe that the sway bar bushings mount to from moving. They can bend very easily, I put a little weight on the subframe when I was going to weld the plates in and they bent completely inwards

so nvmd when you have thicker sways and are driving the car hard.

basrite · 03-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Johnny...

Make sure you let us know how it handles after the upgrades!

Oh whats that rattle.. oh its just the front ball joints flogging out.. she'll be fine till the next major! hehe

J.

nnamdi · 03-18-2009, 06:39 AM

Thanks monti

denyo77 · 03-18-2009, 10:59 AM

keep 'em coming, Johnny!!!