4000lb Sideways
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06 CLS55 AMG 08 911 TT
Awesome video.. those rivets came out on point.
also, where the hell did you take the tires and wheels to get fitted?? Man that dude sounded like he had no idea what he was doing. Subbed to your YouTube!
also, where the hell did you take the tires and wheels to get fitted?? Man that dude sounded like he had no idea what he was doing. Subbed to your YouTube!
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W210 DRFT BNZ
Never again...
Thanks for the love, man.
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2019 Jeep Trackhawk, 2002 CLK55, 2014 911 Carrera
A few observations after that last video:
1. Was that your dad helping with the repairs? I like his attention to detail while fixing the license plate. Awesome craftsman!
2. I like the rivets in silver. Celebrate those battle scars!
3. You have the patience and restraint of a saint (re: the wheels!)
1. Was that your dad helping with the repairs? I like his attention to detail while fixing the license plate. Awesome craftsman!
2. I like the rivets in silver. Celebrate those battle scars!
3. You have the patience and restraint of a saint (re: the wheels!)
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W210 DRFT BNZ
Right? Not the worst.
I do not, you haven't seen me with this differential project. But I try. Some days I'm better than others.
When I was younger I would get really hot headed and short tempered. (Did you know that anger issues are linked directly to cynicism?!)
I'm glad I grew up and re-adjusted my worldview. But it took me a very painful split with a partner to finally figure how to live my life.
Thank you for the kind words.
Last edited by jumph4x; Aug 14, 2018 at 02:35 PM.
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Glad you're getting the car together and overcoming obstacles.
FWIW, if this had occurred in the San Antonio area, I would have volunteered to be there with you late at night disassembling/reassembling the differential.
FWIW, if this had occurred in the San Antonio area, I would have volunteered to be there with you late at night disassembling/reassembling the differential.
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W210 DRFT BNZ
Thanks for the love! This was a little while ago, I'm just catching up on releasing the footage. Once I get through this, I'll be able to show you what I've really been up to.
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Glad you got it back together. Sucks that it happened. It’s good to see you using the car drifting and driving it across the US. Not many would attempt it.
At least it’s Sunny in your mind!
At least it’s Sunny in your mind!
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W210 DRFT BNZ
Engine (and Transmission) Mounts
ECE (East Coast Euro) have been very kind and sent over a set of prototype (?) mount inserts that are even softer than the logo-stamped '60 polyurethane hardness rating' inserts.
For reference, ECE offer the 60 and 80 rating inserts. 60 being designed for street and 80 a more race/drag oriented setup.
So what I have now is even more plush and I must say, this would be my defacto recommendation for anyone running primarily street on their M113. I'm hoping ECE make these available for everyone sooner than later.
The mounts themselves are a solid product (c wut i did thar). The billet aluminum machining is top notch, fit is perfect.
The design itself is very clever: each set of 6 cylindrical deflection pieces orienting the core radially and the fact that there are 2 of them, providing axial orientation for a center sandwich plate.
The 6 bolts take seconds to undo and the entire set can be swapped in a matter of minutes. As always, dropping and swapping engine mounts is easiest done on these cars by undoing the 2x large steering rack locating bolts on the underside.
In my humble amateur machinist opinion, I would offer a non-anodized unfinished silver version.
The Wavetrac HAG215 Helical LSD
Notice, this is an evolution of the classical helical LSD design that has an additional device to stop the zero-load condition.
Passed shakedown with flying colors today, TT style. I haven't drifted this setup yet, but I have a good feeling about it.
Couple more videos coming and then posting a bunch of photos, stay with me guys!
ECE (East Coast Euro) have been very kind and sent over a set of prototype (?) mount inserts that are even softer than the logo-stamped '60 polyurethane hardness rating' inserts.
For reference, ECE offer the 60 and 80 rating inserts. 60 being designed for street and 80 a more race/drag oriented setup.
So what I have now is even more plush and I must say, this would be my defacto recommendation for anyone running primarily street on their M113. I'm hoping ECE make these available for everyone sooner than later.
The mounts themselves are a solid product (c wut i did thar). The billet aluminum machining is top notch, fit is perfect.
The design itself is very clever: each set of 6 cylindrical deflection pieces orienting the core radially and the fact that there are 2 of them, providing axial orientation for a center sandwich plate.
The 6 bolts take seconds to undo and the entire set can be swapped in a matter of minutes. As always, dropping and swapping engine mounts is easiest done on these cars by undoing the 2x large steering rack locating bolts on the underside.
In my humble amateur machinist opinion, I would offer a non-anodized unfinished silver version.
The Wavetrac HAG215 Helical LSD
Notice, this is an evolution of the classical helical LSD design that has an additional device to stop the zero-load condition.
Passed shakedown with flying colors today, TT style. I haven't drifted this setup yet, but I have a good feeling about it.
Couple more videos coming and then posting a bunch of photos, stay with me guys!
Last edited by jumph4x; Aug 20, 2018 at 12:05 AM.
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I'm working to get through some of the trip footage and then it will be new footage season.
Do you guys have any questions or interesting topics or other videos ideas you'd like me to address?
I'm open to suggestions. I enjoy this, it's a hobby from way ago.
Do you guys have any questions or interesting topics or other videos ideas you'd like me to address?
I'm open to suggestions. I enjoy this, it's a hobby from way ago.
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Haha, my old thing just got posted up the homepage: https://mbworld.org/articles/mercede...g-matte-black/
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Remember the ****ty tire mounter and the ruined rim? That story isn't over. I was doing shakedown last night and lost PSI in that tire. No nails or punctures, but the inside of it swelled in a spot around the bead.
He probably tore the bead and sent me driving 5000+ miles across country like that waiting for a blowout.
Last edited by jumph4x; Sep 6, 2018 at 03:01 PM.
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I just took a little over a week off to go to the desert and party with my friends. Came back and getting back into the flow of things, I'll have something to post up soon.
Remember the ****ty tire mounter and the ruined rim? That story isn't over. I was doing shakedown last night and lost PSI in that tire. No nails or punctures, but the inside of it swelled in a spot around the bead.
He probably tore the bead and sent me driving 5000+ miles across country like that waiting for a blowout.
Remember the ****ty tire mounter and the ruined rim? That story isn't over. I was doing shakedown last night and lost PSI in that tire. No nails or punctures, but the inside of it swelled in a spot around the bead.
He probably tore the bead and sent me driving 5000+ miles across country like that waiting for a blowout.
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Wow. That is some s h i t!
I find it difficult to get tires done correctly anymore....so I bought my own tire machine.
Best to find a shop to change tires that does high $ cars, like Donks. Lol.
I find it difficult to get tires done correctly anymore....so I bought my own tire machine.
Best to find a shop to change tires that does high $ cars, like Donks. Lol.
