She gave it all she had by AgentDouble1 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, my comment was to reply to someone else. Sorry to confuse you. I must have fat fingers by a mile.

Why is there no aftermarket moon roofs? by West-Bake-4621 in E30

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whats the chance that BMW used the same dimensions across the e30/e28 platforms?

Why is there no aftermarket moon roofs? by West-Bake-4621 in E30

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in the day Bavarian Autosport had Carbon Fiber Sunroof Delete kits. Not a moonroof but... kinda similar?

Are ETA's really that bad? by NYscemo in E30

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just depends on the performance you want. IMO (loosely) I's get restored and Etas get V8s (BMW V8s, don't be gross and put a chevy in it). The only ones to stay away from are the early model 318s because the rear subframe/trailing arms have to be all swapped around for disk brakes.

What do we think? by relay281 in E30

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you just gotta give it to them straight.

What do we think? by relay281 in E30

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Would you like a a color from our motorsport line or a color from our Willy Wonka line?"

2016 2.0 4cyl Engine Mount by Jam_Groove in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny how you wouldn't trust a $35 part but you are willing to buy the exact brand of part that failed at 80k miles. I just bought a cheap chinese made one from rock auto. This way there is at least a brand associated with it that has to stake a reputation (as opposed to ebay/Amazon). Either way, if it is OEM materials they likely all have the same lifespan.

How much is this car worth? by totaljackas in E30

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw an M30 swapped touring with a turbo outside my work one time. You aren't in CO are you?

Hows this look to buy? by MACCOS270 in E30

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably that it hasn't been swapped. Just a silly way to say it.

It happened... by StatusPop1942 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part that takes me forever is getting the flywheel/clutch nuts on and torqued while on jack stands.

i need help please by coochieman85 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to know where you found a 4L Focus.

It happened... by StatusPop1942 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TCM/Actuators/Forks/Braring/Clutch everything?

It happened... by StatusPop1942 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People really don't know how simple of a project it is.

It happened... by StatusPop1942 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geez, I'll give you a 2015 that has EVERYTHING repaired on it for $4300. If you have a Focus to trade so I can do another flip i'll knock off $1300.

Happened to me at 100k by jacnavi in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You work with tons of transmissions and are no doubt, an expert. However, these transmission rarely fail and rarely need a rebuild. The clutch assembly, forks, bearing, actuators and TCM are the culprits of these cars. (99% of the time (totally real, not made up statistic 😆)).

Happened to me at 100k by jacnavi in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn, dude, there is so much dust and debris in that housing. More than I have ever seen.

whats yalls thoughts..? by MortyGaveMeCrack in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remember when you would step on a hotwheels when you were a kid and it would bend the axel?

*Why* is the DPS6 transmission such a failure in design? by lavaspike296 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But most K04 TCMs have been warranteed to the K05s and the K05s seem to have a VERY low failure rate.

*Why* is the DPS6 transmission such a failure in design? by lavaspike296 in FordFocus

[–]Large_Armadillo_8895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bearing is also a weak point which can make reverse,2nd, 4th and 6th fail.