Well, the dragging issue was definitely my brake pads. Took them off and the rotor spun fine without noise, I cleaned the pads, rotors, and calipers as much as possible so hopefully, that helps. If not, I plan on changing pads, fluid, and all hardware before the next track day so I should be good. On a side note: remember to plug back in all wires or else your ABS and Traction will be no bueno during brake bedding
Pad Sound
I have a new sound I noticed but with enough music and exhaust it's unnoticeable so I'm not too concerned with taking the door card off to figure it out. But if any of you have heard this before, let me know what it could be. It's not the speakers as it is without the sound system on, sounds like plastic rattling but is very random so who knows.
Rattle
Also, I was finally able to get license plates on the car, and yes, I think I'm funny.
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I decided to be impulsive and head over to Bill's Mufflers to have them chop off my muffler. The way I look at it, $100 is better than $1,000 on a real exhaust, and if I hate it I can have the old muffler put back on, or just buy a real exhaust in the future. For now, I love the way it sounds and couldn't be happier and ricy-er, we'll see how long that last's when I'm at 3300rpm on 81 though.
Exhaust Video
I think for now I'm good with modifications and will see how it does on track with better pads, fluids, and more experience with heel-toe. Got an FM transmitter for $20 instead of $1,000 on head-unit retrofit, as well as ordered new climate switches from some Argentinian in Germany so we'll see if those ever show up..
Still want new rims, something like this, but would want to sell my current rims first as I don't want to drop $1k on this car just for different rims until I save up more money for unforeseen issues/consumables. Side vents/Bumperette Delete would be cool, but they are $500 each so that's a no-go for now as well.
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Okay, back to your regularly scheduled silence on the thread until I break something else.
Pad Sound
I have a new sound I noticed but with enough music and exhaust it's unnoticeable so I'm not too concerned with taking the door card off to figure it out. But if any of you have heard this before, let me know what it could be. It's not the speakers as it is without the sound system on, sounds like plastic rattling but is very random so who knows.
Rattle
Also, I was finally able to get license plates on the car, and yes, I think I'm funny.
I decided to be impulsive and head over to Bill's Mufflers to have them chop off my muffler. The way I look at it, $100 is better than $1,000 on a real exhaust, and if I hate it I can have the old muffler put back on, or just buy a real exhaust in the future. For now, I love the way it sounds and couldn't be happier and ricy-er, we'll see how long that last's when I'm at 3300rpm on 81 though.
Exhaust Video
I think for now I'm good with modifications and will see how it does on track with better pads, fluids, and more experience with heel-toe. Got an FM transmitter for $20 instead of $1,000 on head-unit retrofit, as well as ordered new climate switches from some Argentinian in Germany so we'll see if those ever show up..
Still want new rims, something like this, but would want to sell my current rims first as I don't want to drop $1k on this car just for different rims until I save up more money for unforeseen issues/consumables. Side vents/Bumperette Delete would be cool, but they are $500 each so that's a no-go for now as well.
Okay, back to your regularly scheduled silence on the thread until I break something else.
Current:
13' E92 M3 Comp | 05' Yahama R6 | 95' E36 M3
Past:
14' BMW 335xi GT | 06' Porsche Boxster S | 15' Jeep Grand Cherokee | 84' BMW 733i | 85' Honda Shadow VT700 | 06' Acura TL