Turn Signals Optional: Gberg’s M3

[max225]

Should I just run it like this?

:yes: how do you like the Daytona jack ?

[Gberg2119]

Should I just run it like this?

:yes: how do you like the Daytona jack ?

Works just fine. No complaints.

The Michelins are at 8/32 all around after 3,791 miles.

And while waxing the calipers I found 2 small scratches on top of the front passenger side brembro.

[Gberg2119]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

[max225]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

Using an impact to break em loose is kind of not the name of the game imo. I generally go by hand then screw them loose with the impact.

[CaleDeRoo]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

My black lig nuts are fucked and rusty water pools in the lug holes.

I just clean the wheels every week

[Gberg2119]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

Using an impact to break em loose is kind of not the name of the game imo. I generally go by hand then screw them loose with the impact.

Yeah that’s what I did the rest of the way. It still helps speed up wheel changes and I guess it’s nice to have if the dillerman ever blasts them on at 200 ft lbs.

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

My black lig nuts are fucked and rusty water pools in the lug holes.

I just clean the wheels every week

I really want to change my brake pads but it’s so

[D Griff]

Should I just run it like this?

:yes: how do you like the Daytona jack ?

It’s great, I’ve had that exact one for five years.

[SAWCE]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

I lined the inside of the socket I’d use on my lug nuts with a thin layer of electrical tape and it helped the scratching a ton.

[Gberg2119]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

I lined the inside of the socket I’d use on my lug nuts with a thin layer of electrical tape and it helped the scratching a ton.

I'll give that a shot.

[SAWCE]

I lined the inside of the socket I’d use on my lug nuts with a thin layer of electrical tape and it helped the scratching a ton.

I'll give that a shot.

Doesn’t hurt to hit the outside of the socket too if it can rub on the wheels getting into the holes for the lug nuts.

[SAWCE]

:yes: how do you like the Daytona jack ?

It’s great, I’ve had that exact one for five years.

I need to finally buy one.

Are we still not trusting harbor freight jack stands though or was that taken care of. I need a jack and stands. EOY bonus should roll in soon and planning on grabbing those things.

[Gberg2119]

It’s great, I’ve had that exact one for five years.

I need to finally buy one.

Are we still not trusting harbor freight jack stands though or was that taken care of. I need a jack and stands. EOY bonus should roll in soon and planning on grabbing those things.

I've had my HF 1.5 ton aluminum jack for over 10 years and never had a problem with it. I only upgraded to the 3 ton because the M3 weighs a good bit more than the VW's. After the usual coupon I think I paid around $130 for the 3 ton.

[max225]

I need to finally buy one.

Are we still not trusting harbor freight jack stands though or was that taken care of. I need a jack and stands. EOY bonus should roll in soon and planning on grabbing those things.

I've had my HF 1.5 ton aluminum jack for over 10 years and never had a problem with it. I only upgraded to the 3 ton because the M3 weighs a good bit more than the VW's. After the usual coupon I think I paid around $130 for the 3 ton.

Yea my 2 ton 20 year old Walmart jack is not giving me a good feeling lifting the 5700ix. It also doesn’t go high enough to get the entire side off the ground.

[SAWCE]

I need to finally buy one.

Are we still not trusting harbor freight jack stands though or was that taken care of. I need a jack and stands. EOY bonus should roll in soon and planning on grabbing those things.

I've had my HF 1.5 ton aluminum jack for over 10 years and never had a problem with it. I only upgraded to the 3 ton because the M3 weighs a good bit more than the VW's. After the usual coupon I think I paid around $130 for the 3 ton.

I’ll keep an eye out for coupons for the jack and stand with Black Friday coming up.

[Desertbreh]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

My black BMW lugs looked like such crap I could not paid them with new ramz. I did the titanium thing. https://www.acerracing.com/collections/ ... 9tsheZAH4a. Nobody else will ever notice but it soothes my savage OCD every day.

[Gberg2119]

Also, one downside of having black lug bolts is that the impact wrench really beats them up. Coating is starting to peel a bit so I’ve started breaking them by hand again which kind of defeats the purpose of the impact.

As annoying as those VW caps could be I’ve always liked how they cover the lugs.

My black BMW lugs looked like such crap I could not paid them with new ramz. I did the titanium thing. https://www.acerracing.com/collections/ ... 9tsheZAH4a. Nobody else will ever notice but it soothes my savage OCD every day.

And the pvd coating actually holds up?

[Desertbreh]

My black BMW lugs looked like such crap I could not paid them with new ramz. I did the titanium thing. https://www.acerracing.com/collections/ ... 9tsheZAH4a. Nobody else will ever notice but it soothes my savage OCD every day.

And the pvd coating actually holds up?

I didn't order black I didn't like the look so not coated.

[Gberg2119]

And the pvd coating actually holds up?

I didn't order black I didn't like the look so not coated.

Your apex ramz are anthracite right? The silver doesn't stick out too much from a dark colored wheel?

[Gberg2119]

Also just noticed this this morning. Toyota dealer so impressive. The tech couldn’t take the 5 seconds to peel off the old maintenance sticker to put the new one on.

Such laziness. Very impressive.

[max225]

Also just noticed this this morning. Toyota dealer so impressive. The tech couldn’t take the 5 seconds to peel off the old maintenance sticker to put the new one on.

Such laziness. Very impressive.

It seems like the overall dealership "tech" quality is completely in the shitter. I also hear that "lube" techs at toyota in particular are at minimum wage and have huge turn over. I think it's to try and save money by having the least trained and motivated people do a crucial routine service on your vehicles. Especially considering how much toyota engines cost. ($30k for a tacoma engine)

[Gberg2119]

Also just noticed this this morning. Toyota dealer so impressive. The tech couldn’t take the 5 seconds to peel off the old maintenance sticker to put the new one on.

Such laziness. Very impressive.

It seems like the overall dealership "tech" quality is completely in the shitter. I also hear that "lube" techs at toyota in particular are at minimum wage and have huge turn over. I think it's to try and save money by having the least trained and motivated people do a crucial routine service on your vehicles. Especially considering how much toyota engines cost. ($30k for a tacoma engine)

Yeah, I'm done taking it there. It needs a brake flush too which they wanted $230 for. I never liked Team to begin with from buying to service but insisted because that's where her dad has always gone. No more. It's going to the indy place down the street from now on since we're long out of warranty.

[max225]

It seems like the overall dealership "tech" quality is completely in the shitter. I also hear that "lube" techs at toyota in particular are at minimum wage and have huge turn over. I think it's to try and save money by having the least trained and motivated people do a crucial routine service on your vehicles. Especially considering how much toyota engines cost. ($30k for a tacoma engine)

Yeah, I'm done taking it there. It needs a brake flush too which they wanted $230 for. I never liked Team to begin with from buying to service but insisted because that's where her dad has always gone. No more. It's going to the indy place down the street from now on since we're long out of warranty.

I think $150-250 for a brake fluid flush is somewhat reasonable. It's usually a bitch to do at home... tools and all.

[Gberg2119]

Yeah, I'm done taking it there. It needs a brake flush too which they wanted $230 for. I never liked Team to begin with from buying to service but insisted because that's where her dad has always gone. No more. It's going to the indy place down the street from now on since we're long out of warranty.

I think $150-250 for a brake fluid flush is somewhat reasonable. It's usually a bitch to do at home... tools and all.

I'm expecting the indy shop to be around 150. $230 seems excessive.

I'm also pretty sure I've got a warped rotor on it too.

[max225]

I think $150-250 for a brake fluid flush is somewhat reasonable. It's usually a bitch to do at home... tools and all.

I'm expecting the indy shop to be around 150. $230 seems excessive.

I'm also pretty sure I've got a warped rotor on it too.

ORLY? I find indy's to be kind of pricy even compared to stearshits unless they are hole in wall places using non oems parts.

[Desertbreh]

I didn't order black I didn't like the look so not coated.

Your apex ramz are anthracite right? The silver doesn't stick out too much from a dark colored wheel?

No the ramz are hyper black, so they are pretty matchy matchy.