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Post by Phil-E30 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:05 pm

Evening all,

Been thinking about one of my favourite mods that was a component of my old TT engine bay (one of the nicest looking engine bays I've seen, if I do say so myself...), namely a tidy up of the nuts and bolts. I replaced all of them after buying a couple of kits, one to replace the stupid plastic clips holding covers in place and the other to replace the nuts and bolts.

Has anyone done anything similar on their M? The likes of Pro-Bolt or Racing Planet UK tend to be popular providers. If so, any pics and an idea of cost?

Thanks! :thumbsup:
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Post by Doddsy » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:46 am

A mate of mine has a 225 TT and has also done this. They look good as they are a similar colour to his misano red bodywork.
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Post by Phil-E30 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:08 pm

It's a great mod. Makes a real difference as it removes the naff looking plastic and any tired or rusty looking nuts and bolts.

Think I'll investigate further when I get home this weekend.
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Post by D4dawg » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:22 pm

Only ever done to my Mazzer :)

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Post by Beedub » Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:58 pm

add some flair elsewhere i say....

i went with a pearl black base, and did the ///M colours splashed across the cover. It really looks awesome in the flesh. sorry the pics aren't the best they were taken with a pants mobile in poor lighting.

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****before anyone moans the stock cover is safe and sound in my loft. *****
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Post by Scaramanga » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:42 am

OP: I'd be very interested in tidying up my engine bay with upgraded nuts/bolts too. Would be interested if you've found a good supplier.

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Post by Phil-E30 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:57 pm

Beedub, that's absolutely awesome! As you will see from the attached pic of my TT engine bay, it's right up my street! I think I might just have to do this.

Scaramanga, I get home tomorrow, I will have a look over the weekend and keep you posted. I have something in mind.
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Post by Argenta » Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:46 pm

Are people STILL using K&N filters..?

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Post by barneybear » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:13 pm

Argenta wrote:Are people STILL using K&N filters..?
As long as folk think they increase power, they will always sell!

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Post by Beedub » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:22 pm

Argenta wrote:Are people STILL using K&N filters..?
yes it came with my supercharger kit.... as used by many oem performance cars, such as mountune , the z06 , Porsche GT3 has them stock, and so so so many well regarded aftermarket people like alpina, RUF,
Its served me well all these years it it does what i need it to do, in an ideal world my S/C would have used the stock airbox as i don't like dramatic noise. :-)
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Post by Beedub » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:22 pm

barneybear wrote:
Argenta wrote:Are people STILL using K&N filters..?
As long as folk think they increase power, they will always sell!

nope.... the pump its attached to helps me alone nicely. :thumbsup:
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Post by Beedub » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:23 pm

Phil-E30 wrote:Beedub, that's absolutely awesome! As you will see from the attached pic of my TT engine bay, it's right up my street! I think I might just have to do this.

Scaramanga, I get home tomorrow, I will have a look over the weekend and keep you posted. I have something in mind.
ill grab a proper DSLR pic over the weekend it looks ace in person in the light....
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Post by Scaramanga » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:33 am

Phil-E30 wrote:...
Scaramanga, I get home tomorrow, I will have a look over the weekend and keep you posted. I have something in mind.
:thumbsup:

Cheers, just got back from a couple of days in Oz, so look forward to hearing what you recommend.

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Post by D4dawg » Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:35 pm

Bub I can't wait to see your car
Man it's awesome!!
What did you do to polish vanos up so well?!?!?

Mazzer engine :)

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Post by Beedub » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:58 pm

D4dawg wrote:Bub I can't wait to see your car
Man it's awesome!!
What did you do to polish vanos up so well?!?!?

Mazzer engine :)

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when the s/c went on simpson took the vanos off to do some maintaince pieces... so while it was off i polished it.... lol. SAD> To polish it like that it needs to be removed ideally, its dull in that pic a quick wipe and its like a mirror.
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