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Shim: whether architecture is contemporary or not is... Shim: whether architecture is contemporary or not is less of an issue tham how architecture emerges from & serves specific local conditions 8:02 AM Jun 12th from Twitterrific
Started 16 hours, 24 minutes ago (2010-01-02 17:00:00)
by 220Dratturbo
Whiles messing with the car today I decide to take the top off the boost capsule and found the 'magic shim' I have read posts about making the shim thiner as a more refined way of adjusting the fueling to compensate for higher boost but have not managed to find any mention of how thin to make it!! Has anyone made a guide as to what thickness is needed?? My car is a 220D running 18psi with...
Started 3 days, 3 hours ago (2009-12-31 06:14:00)
by omegabenz
I have searched on the web as well as on this website for more information regarding the vavle shim adjustment. http://www.e30m3performance.com/main...djustment2. htm http://www.koalamotorsport.com/mall/toolprice.htm http://www.autopartsworld.com/valve-..._products.h tml I am wondering where do I buy the BMW shims and in what sizes do they come...
Started 5 days, 12 hours ago (2009-12-28 20:34:00)
by 1984 2.3-16v
Does anyone know where I can find a 190e 2.3-16v valve shim kit online. I need to adjust the valves on mine pretty bad and I dont want to let it go too long without adjustment. Help would be much appreciated.
Started 5 days, 18 hours ago (2009-12-28 14:37:00)
by beamer75
Remove all Advertisements Completing a overhaul of my cousins '08, he and a buddy started taking things apart after it quit on him and I'm piecing it back together. Not as bad as it sounds but one thing, when they took it apart they did not mark which valve shim came from which valve. What route should I take to putting it back together?? I was ...
Started 6 days, 15 hours ago (2009-12-27 18:13:00)
by Pugdog1
Can a steel shim head gasket be used with an aluminum head and iron block? Thanks Dan _________________ "Ignorance is a powerful tool if applied at the right time, even usually surpassing knowledge." E.J. Potter, The Michigan Madman
Started 6 days, 16 hours ago (2009-12-27 16:48:00)
by ULEWZ
Remove all Advertisements I modified the shim calculator in the FAQ file to help people chose a shim size. You basically add your measured clearance, existing shim size, guess on which shim to use, and see what the new clearance will be. If your clearance is tight, and your shim is a 1.65, plug in a 1.75 and see if it will be within spec. I added the ...
Started 4 days, 7 hours ago (2009-12-30 02:10:00)
by ni4ni
Im planning to buy a couple of those cpu shims, just to help support the waterblocks. I see there are two kinds of shims: metal shims (usually copper) which helps spread the heat better and are, of course, conductive and non metal shims which are insulating but absorb heat. Does anyone know which is better ? Isnt there any risk using a conductive shim ? if not then why would anyone use a...
Started 5 days, 21 hours ago (2009-12-28 11:47:00)
by boostzealot
This is a virtually brand new BOV. No scratches or marks and is the black version. It comes with all the springs +1, the shim for in-between adjustments, and instructions. Its also capable of holding over 30psi with the included springs and spring swap is a breeze. $90 Shipped
Started 1 week ago (2009-12-26 14:06:00)
by GONZO416
CRC T-FORCE TEAM RED EDITION WITH EXTRA GOODIES $200 Painted Body KO Propo PDS-949 ICS Servo 3 Sets of Foam Track Magnets Pro-Cuts New Delrin Steering Blocks New Ride Height Shim Set New .063 T-Bar Cobalt Pro 27Turn Motor XRAY T1 MINI (1/12 scale touring car) VERY HARD TO FIND! with extras and 3 new bodies $275...
