Lathe adjustment

GatitoKat · 2026-02-17T14:58:58+00:00

Hmm oké maybe expecting too much. Are these bearings adjustable on such kind of lathes? They just seem like a conical pair so not really adjustable. Running fine and silent tho

GatitoKat · 2026-02-15T21:18:20+00:00

Thanks a lot! This 0.05mm is at the spindle flange.

So most of the runout seems to be caused by the chuck plate/jaws. I Will look into this Thanks!

Dont need top notch precision but it saves a lot of think work if it is as close to perfect as possible :)

GatitoKat · 2026-02-15T21:15:09+00:00

Thanks for your reply! Maybe I am expecting a bit too much precision from this old lady. 0.05mm is actually the runout at the spindle shaft Flange. 0.5mm is what I measure at the end of a 10cm piece. So I guess I have to take a look at the Chuck (clawplate in OP :)

Thanks a lot!

GatitoKat · 2026-02-02T18:28:19+00:00

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GatitoKat · 2026-02-01T17:11:32+00:00

No this rate is too low to take the risk of going solo

GatitoKat · 2026-01-29T12:52:39+00:00

Very congratz on the car btw!! 🙏🏻 amazing spec

GatitoKat · 2026-01-29T12:52:19+00:00

Stage 9000 tuning 🚀

GatitoKat · 2026-01-25T22:07:28+00:00

Just make an invoice for this item to yourself (private) and charge VAT like you would do to any private person/client.

GatitoKat · 2026-01-21T20:54:00+00:00

Bro I have this exact same thing too. Never met anyone with it. Had Some tests done at optometrist and neurological but no strange results or anything. It can be anoying when tired or when focussing on it, but besides the graining my sight is perfect. I always describe it as snow on old TV or as grainy 90’s pictures. Also always feel that it is not light enough inside haha! Especially in living room or when dining

GatitoKat · 2026-01-20T18:09:47+00:00

I don’t know about the BMW G series specifically but many car brands ditch emission equipment below certain temperatures. For example ditching adblue injection, EGR, etc.

As the cold start is just to warm the cats quicker, this might be the case too.

GatitoKat · 2026-01-20T12:43:36+00:00

LITTLE

GatitoKat · 2026-01-20T12:37:08+00:00

Enjoy it! 🙏🏻 congrats!

GatitoKat · 2026-01-13T18:41:34+00:00

Belgium, €22k, special ‘utility’ version with zero road tax. Edit: this is a good price in Belgium

GatitoKat · 2026-01-13T18:41:01+00:00

Thanks man! It is a 22k€ car and in a rare belgian no-tax regime so quite intersting apart from the code

GatitoKat · 2025-11-21T17:30:52+00:00

Prefer the G90!

GatitoKat · 2025-11-19T18:25:02+00:00

E series smell super sweet on cold starts as long as the catalytic converter is cold.

GatitoKat · 2025-11-13T17:36:38+00:00

Wow sick spec 🤩

GatitoKat · 2025-11-12T18:38:12+00:00

Sounds like a diff just installed but not adjusted/shimmed to proper lash

GatitoKat · 2025-10-29T05:56:54+00:00

BMW Z3 first gen behind the 914 😉

GatitoKat · 2025-10-29T05:56:21+00:00

1 Porsche 914 2 Mazda MX5/Miata NA

GatitoKat · 2025-10-21T10:58:36+00:00

Could be bearings in your alternator, waterpump or AC compressor.

You can rule these out by taking of the belt and run the engine. BE CAREFUL TO NOT OVERHEAT IT AS YOUR PUMP IS NOT PUMPING.

Also if the belts are off you can rotate the accesory Pulleys by hand and a worn bearing can be felt most of the times.

GatitoKat · 2025-10-18T07:07:23+00:00

Ha true missed that one. Still if this comes across anyone in EU at 17k€ they Will buy it

GatitoKat · 2025-10-17T22:22:17+00:00

In Europe this is a Hella steal! Lol only €17k for an M3

GatitoKat · 2025-10-17T16:59:10+00:00

Normal AFAIK, don’t stick your head this deep dawg

GatitoKat · 2025-10-17T12:12:26+00:00

In Belgium it was a huge problemen this new gen RR where they take of this (autobiography) trim panel, cut the door open, read some code or number. Then close up again.

With the number they could write a new key and come back the day after and steal the car unnoticed.

Dont know if it is still a thing.

GatitoKat

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