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06-27-2013, 02:07 AM | #69 |
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Wow - with all the editing, it's like coming back to a different thread every day!
Sounds like you've taken the high road following some of the stupid insinuations and derogatory comments thrown this way. This particular car is not for me, but I'm sure it will make someone very happy and I hope it goes to a good home soon - here's a bump for a fellow Canuck ... |
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06-30-2013, 01:16 PM | #71 |
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Excellent news for both of you!
Both of these nearly exact same cars sold within 2 days of each other. Guess it took two FS to corral some buyers. Perfect timing too for you given your schedule. Nekky, congratulations! Enjoy! |
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07-05-2013, 01:42 AM | #73 |
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Thanks guys!
I wanted to take the time to chime in about how great an experience I had with Karim (rabbit69). He was an all around, completely honest, sincere individual who I'm now happy to call a new friend. The car was exactly as represented and yes I feel I got a very good deal. There are a few small (I hope) issues that will be sorted straight away and I'll report back with my impressions. Again, thanks bro! Karim even went so far as to pick me up from the airport and his generosity most definitely speaks to his character. He is the kind of guy everyone should want to buy a car from. A happy buyer, Zac |
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07-05-2013, 01:50 PM | #74 |
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awesome! how was the road trip Zac?
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07-08-2013, 10:48 AM | #76 |
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Hey nekky, post up your issues , so many knowledgable people here, lots of us s/c'd too... We've all gone through the issues... Maybe we can help????
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07-08-2013, 12:21 PM | #77 | |
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I'll post a couple things, but first I want to make it absolutely clear that the seller, rabbit69, was completely honest about everything and is a stand up dude. I genuinely believe that he was not aware as to the severity of what is wrong with the car presently. I'll keep it short and sweet: backed out + broken cam bolts. VANOS is getting a complete rebuild with every upgraded part from Beisan Systems. Also will be receiving a valve adjustment, fresh oil change, tranny fluid change (notchier than my 07 MC), all gaskets replaced, etc. We drove (my buddy and I) 30 hours from Montreal to Toronto/Detroit to Chicago to Minneapolis and back across the border to Winnipeg, with broken cam bolts. I'm just glad we made it back unscathed. To be honest, the car was very good aside from sounding like a diesel at idle sometimes I got a great deal on the car from a great seller, and I'm not too bent out of shape about the whole thing. I'm just glad nothing else got effed up. As I said earlier, I'll report back when it's all done! I'm really hoping that fixing the VANOS issues will help the car to run better, bog less, make more boost, etc. Regards, Zac |
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07-08-2013, 02:23 PM | #79 |
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Ouch...that sucks. The car definelty ran louder than mine when they were side by side, but it was hard to tell if it was just the nature of the supercharger or another issue. Glad you caught what the issue was and fixing it back up though. Maybe get some Schrick cams while ur at it...
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nekky, awesome attitude seriously!!! love that.... one of those things.... i think as these cars get on theirs a few essential maintenance items we need to look towards servicing, the rod shells, and the vanos particularly.... cant wait to see more of this car :-) it was one of the first vt2's along with mine and joes.....
good luck and keep us updated!!
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Some Schricks would be nice, and the $1649 price point is attractive, but then that's just for the cams themselves. I'll need another $5-800 in followers and whatever else, plus labour, plus potentially a retune. It's a $3k job no matter which way you look at it. Maybe another time! Quote:
I'll keep everyone posted and post up some pics once it's done. All parts were ordered last night. I just need someone to hook me up with a valve adjustment kit! I have ordered *everything* else except for that. Thanks! |
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Things I have already bought for the car: -Full Beisan Systems VANOS rebuild including all upgraded OEM parts from BMW -Valve cover gasket set -Fresh oil change incl. OEM Mahle filter -Tranny fluid change ingredients -Diff fluid change ingredients -RE tranny mounts -VT "Fast Road" engine mounts -OEM S54 valve adjustment kit -18x9 / 18x10 CCW C14s w/ 245/40/18 275/35/18 Hankook RS3 -OEM BMW stubby antenna Just waiting on the last 2 pieces from BMW DE: VANOS filter and S62 diaphragm springs. Hoping to have the car running again in a week. More to come! Stay tuned. Thanks, Zac |
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07-20-2013, 11:47 AM | #86 |
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gooo nekky..... lookingh forward to seeing this car back on the scene :-)
are you going to be using it properly, i.e track work, drag scene ect ect? if you are please document it from start to finish and start us a new thread in the general section :-)
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Hmm... I'd like to take it to the track, but where I live it is honestly brutal. We have one road course in absolutely PISS POOR condition, and the drag strip is pretty brutal too. I'll make a pass or two though, as long as I'm not scared something is going to break. I'll take lots of pictures during the rebuild (my cousin is doing it mostly) and be sure to have a photoshoot done once the car is up to my standards. I want to buy the set of Fabspeed headers that's for sale in the classifieds.. but I'm worried my car won't run properly afterwards, because rabbit69 told me that the kit was for use with stock US headers...?? Anyone know anything about this? |
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Talk to ESS. I know of multiple people that had issues with non-OEM headers and ESS tunes. Euro headers are the way to go on ESS cars.
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