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Cars, firearms, and tech! Just some of the hobbies I enjoy exploring and tinkering with. I hope you enjoy the various DIYs and insights!
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Cars, firearms, and tech! Just some of the hobbies I enjoy exploring and tinkering with. I hope you enjoy the various DIYs and insights!
Contact:
IG @farkle_tech
Email farkle0079@gmail.com
DISCLOSURE:
Some of the product links in my videos are affiliated (Amazon, eBay, ect.) so I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed on this channel are my own and do not reflect the views or opinions of any other organization, employer, or company.
Hunting an M4 CSL at Sonoma Raceway (with an F87 M2C)
Spotted a sexy G82 M4 CSL in my run group at Sonoma Raceway. Can I catch it with my F87 M2C?
M4 CSL: 543hp/479lb-ft, 3640lbs
My M2C: ~500hp/540lb-ft, ~3590lbs
Ohlins R&T 60F/190R N/mm springs, 8F/12R damping
Hankook R-S4 265/35R18 front, 285/35R18 rear, 10 days old
M2 CS Racing front sway bar
Vorshlag camber plates (-3deg front camber, -0.2deg toe out each side)
M4 CSL: 543hp/479lb-ft, 3640lbs
My M2C: ~500hp/540lb-ft, ~3590lbs
Ohlins R&T 60F/190R N/mm springs, 8F/12R damping
Hankook R-S4 265/35R18 front, 285/35R18 rear, 10 days old
M2 CS Racing front sway bar
Vorshlag camber plates (-3deg front camber, -0.2deg toe out each side)
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Millway Street Camber Plate Updates for 2024 (BMW F2x/F3x)
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It's pretty fun to see all of the continuous improvements and changes Millway has built into their "street" line of BMW camber plates from their original release in 2019 through today. Even from the 2023 plates I took a look at last year there have been additional improvements. These are still my #1 recommendation for a car that's daily driven, but needs some more front camber. Index: 0:00 Intr...
AGA Drain Plug Tool + Manual Fluid Extractor = Look Ma, No Mess!
zhlédnutí 276Před 2 měsíci
I love my AGA drain plug and manual drain tool, but it still requires lining it up with a oil catch receptacle (my fancy word for a bucket) and can take some time for all the oil to gravity drain out. Well, what if I could connect the AGA drain tool directly to the manual pump fluid extractor/topside pump I already have, and pump the oil out faster directly into a tank? Hmmm... Timestamps: 0:00...
BMW 4-Series/i4 Gran Coupe Rocker Panel Replacement (G26)
zhlédnutí 538Před 4 měsíci
*Timestamps in Description!* Did your family member accidentally run over a parking block and damage the sill of your BMW 4-series i4/430i/440i Gran Coupe too? Well, luckily for you the part isn't too expensive and is easy to replace yourself with basic tools! PNs: -51775A36101 Left -51775A36102 Right -51775A36103 Left w/ light carpet -51775A36104 Right w/ light carpet Index: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Ca...
BMW G26 i4 & 4 Series Dual Channel Dashcam Install
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*Timestamps in Description!* I believe dashcams are super helpful in case something happens to your vehicle, so naturally I installed a higher end, hardwired Thinkware U1000 Battery system into my family's BMW G26 chassis i4 EV. This install guide works pretty much for any of the G2x 3/4 series cars, and the G80 M3. Index: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Thinkware U1000 package overview 2:02 Cellink Neo packag...
New Gearwrench 120XP *Low Profile* Locking Flex Head Ratchet Overview
zhlédnutí 8KPřed rokem
*Timestamps in Description* I was pretty excited when the new low profile 120XP ratchets debuted in late 2022. Slimmer heads, and a push button style locking mechanism looked to be the improvement I wanted over my existing Husky workhorse. The new ratchets had some surprises I wasn't expecting though... Index: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Flex locking mechanism comparison 1:28 Flex use/comparison 3:05 Contr...
PdV Motorsports Rear BMW Top Mounts, No Added NVH!
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed rokem
*Timestamps in Description!* I put my money where my mouth was and purchased some spherical bearing rear top mounts from @pdvmotorsports after making the video showing how much play there is in the stock F2X/3X/8X rear top mounts (czcams.com/video/2Bzilnp_MeA/video.html). Let's take a look at these parts and see if they add any NVH! PdV Motorsports BMW F2X/F3X Rear Top Mounts: www.pdvmotorsport...
The Best Street/Track BMW Camber Plates, Even Better! (Millway Street F8X M2 M3 M4)
zhlédnutí 3,9KPřed rokem
*Timestamps in Description!* I finally got the chance to get my hands on a revised Millway Street camber plate (this time for the F8X BMW M2C/M3/M4) and compare it to the original version, which I've had since 2019. There have been some nice improvements, mainly focused on better ease of use. These are still my favorite camber plates to recommend to people looking for a dual duty (mostly street...
GKU D200 Dash Cam: Cheap, but is it Good? (vs VIOFO A129)
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*Timestamps in Description!* GKU was kind enough to send me their D200 single-channel (front only) dash cam for review. At around the $50 mark, this is the cheapest dash cam I've taken a look at so far, and was curious how it stacked up against *the benchmark* Viofo A119/A129 Plus for a single channel camera. I found the D200 pretty simple, appreciated the ease of use with the app, and was even...
This is Why Your BMW NEEDS Rear Spherical Top Mounts!
zhlédnutí 3,4KPřed rokem
*Timestamps in Description!* @pdvmotorsports inspired me to take a look at the deflection in our BMW F2X/F3X/F8X rear top mounts, and wow I was not expecting that! There's a lot more flex in there than I imagined, flex which means your damper isn't working until the play stops. Looks like spherical rear top mounts will be a definite upgrade! Index: 0:00 Intro 0:38 Why I wanted to do this 1:38 T...
MadTrace Magnetic Shifters, The Ultimate Shift Levers?
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*Timestamps in Description!* Magnetic shifter paddles are all the rage now and MadTrace has come out with a set for a wide variety of BMWs. Let's take a close look and see what I think! Index: -0:00 Intro -1:12 Contents -2:42 Shifter Paddle Overview -4:00 Lever Pull Weights -5:36 Initial In-Car Impressions & Design Thoughts -9:24 Damping the "Clack" Noise -10:51 Driving Impressions w/ My Modifi...
AGA Tools Clean Oil Drain Plug *No More Messy Hands!*
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed rokem
*Timestamps in Description!* One thing I hate about changing oil is getting oil all over and running down your hands or tools when you take the drain plug out (you should've seen how much oil from this my brother got on my floor when he tried to do his own oil change). The AGA tools clean oil drain plug in conjunction with their manual drain tool gives you a way to drain oil cleanly, without th...
You'll NEVER Believe What I Found in My BMW 328d's Engine!
zhlédnutí 8KPřed rokem
*Timestamps in Description! So here's a totally CRAZY story I have to share with you guys about some weird readings I was getting from my engine oil analysis, and what I eventually found in there! Thankfully there's a happy ending! Huge thanks to the guys at Love Shop Auto (www.loveshopauto.com/) for helping me get to the bottom of this! Index: -0:00 Intro -0:14 Background -0:54 Weird Engine Oi...
BMW Adjustable Rear Toe Arm DIY (M2, M3, & M4)
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Timestamps in Description! Replacing stock toe arms with their eccentric adjustment and rubber bushings that can deflect is a popular mod to increase the stability and alignment adjustability of the F8x M2/M3/M4. In this video we'll go through that process, which is pretty simple for an M3/M4, and unfortunately a lot more involved on the M2. Index: -0:00 Intro -0:27 Turner vs SPL Toe Arm Compar...
The Fastest Tire Stagger? (for a BMW M2)
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The Fastest Tire Stagger? (for a BMW M2)
FineVu GX33 Overview & Review (Better than Thinkware?)
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FineVu GX33 Overview & Review (Better than Thinkware?)
Diverged Concepts BMW M2 GTS Splitter Overview and Install
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Diverged Concepts BMW M2 GTS Splitter Overview and Install
AGA Tools Jack Rod - An Ingenious Upgrade for Your Floor Jack!
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AGA Tools Jack Rod - An Ingenious Upgrade for Your Floor Jack!
BMW M2/3/4 Mishimoto Charge Pipes Installation (S55)
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BMW M2/3/4 Mishimoto Charge Pipes Installation (S55)
BMW M2/M3/M4 SPL Front Sway Bar End Links Install (F8x chassis)
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BMW M2/M3/M4 SPL Front Sway Bar End Links Install (F8x chassis)
BMW M2C GTS Splitter Installation (Super durable!)
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 2 lety
BMW M2C GTS Splitter Installation (Super durable!)
BMW M2C Protective Grille Mesh (Keep bugs out!)
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed 2 lety
BMW M2C Protective Grille Mesh (Keep bugs out!)
BMW M2C Bumper Removal and Installation
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 lety
BMW M2C Bumper Removal and Installation
BMW M2 Double Staggered Wheel Setup, Will 305's Fit?
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 2 lety
BMW M2 Double Staggered Wheel Setup, Will 305's Fit?
Amsoil Diesel All in One, BMW 328d MPG Gains?
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 2 lety
Amsoil Diesel All in One, BMW 328d MPG Gains?
Turner Motorsports BMW M2 Skid Plate, The Struggle is Real
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 2 lety
Turner Motorsports BMW M2 Skid Plate, The Struggle is Real
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I didn't understand anything!!!!!!! You waste a lot of time talking about nuts and bolts and end up confusing those watching! 1 - Measure the ride height! 2 - Place the suspension at this height. 3 - Place the Link and secure it and adjust it at 90 degrees 4 - Then put it on the ramp? 5 - I didn't understand anything man, be more direct! Why leave a link loose?
Followup. Great video. You think these mounts will help reduce front to back or side to side body movements when going over dips in the road 1 wheel at a time? Also, is the damping stiffer and any traction or cornering differences? Also, is the vertical movement in the stock shock mount something we would notice when driving over certain road surfaces? Maybe a jittery on its toes feeling, or more bounce then necessary?
Do these break down over time? How long did they last you?
wish these were still available
Easy fix and it worked. Thanks!
Thank you. The only guide that actually works and explains what exactly to do
Could I add ceramic brake pads and brake rotor to this set up? “Stock big brake kit”
Great video. You even teach how the clips work on the panels.
Thanks for such a good video! 10/10 from London UK!
I can’t believe that a company would release such an awful grip! The original p320 grip is a joke. Absolutely horrific.
The spl website states +- 4 degrees of caster adjustment for the bushings, is it really that much from that small offset?
Maybe theoretically, but I think you might run into other limitations/clearance issues before getting there (like pulling the wheel into the wheel well liner).
@@FaRKle0079 agreed! But I run M2 front fenders and arch liners. The wheel sits too far back so I want to move it forward a few cm. I did some calculations and seems like shortening the caster arm by 1cm could move the wheel forward by over 2cm, which would make the 3+° of caster range plausible. I plan to install an xdrive caster arm, which is about 9mm shorter than the rwd one, and see where that gets me. If this works, much cheaper than either of the spl parts. 😎
This is one of the most comprehensive DIY videos I ever watched....thank you!
what pads you run now a days? nice driving as always!
I'm running the Ferodo DS3.12. I really like them. Thanks!
@@FaRKle0079 thanks! I am thinking about trying the 3.12s, have had 1.11s and really liked them, you don't happen to have had tried the 1.11s as well have you?
@@oficina_moomoo I haven't tried the 1.11 before. I hear the 3.12 has more initial bite versus having to go a bit deeper in the pedal with the 1.11.
Did the Turner arm come with the eccentric lockout bolt And washer?
Yes, the Turner one I ordered came with the eccentric lockout.
Hello Sir, Do you still have this car with this tune? I just bought a 328d myself and am looking to get it tuned potentially in the Golden State. Wanted to see how you navigate the emissions testing in the state now that tunes are detected
Congrats on the new ride! I still have the car as my daily and it's still going strong and smoothly. For your other question, you won't need to worry about software checking finding anything. The dealer software (ISTA) doesn't detect anything and that's the most thorough check routine for BMWs.
Looking at a similar solution for my '22 Supra as the toe keeps slipping it's settings. Looking at the SPL and Verk options... but I notice at 12:15, the arm /bearing faces upward. Would dirt, debris and water present an issue to the bearing as it looks like it may just collect there? No biggie if a track car, but for a daily? And of course, NVH? noticeable?
I don't recommend exposed spherical bearings for daily driver cars. You can usually buy boots for the bearings from the actual manufacturers of the spherical bearing parts and use those to protect them. Arms like these don't make any salient NVH, but may increase the white noise/road noise floor a bit. It's not very noticeable.
Hats off to you for the awesome video but holy sh*t what a terrible spot for that thing
This is the most complete dash cam video I've seen. Kudos!!
What is part number for glass
Check the video description 😉
I have a 435i and my diff is making a howling noise when accelerating so now i am looking at wavetrac! This doesmt make noise in the inside of the car does it?
There's zero noise from my wavetrac.
How do you adjust the caster for alignment after install?
Loosen the bolt holding the arm to the subframe, then use a wrench to turn the eccentric nut on the spherical bearing to get your desired caster. Then tighten the subframe bolt back to spec.
Why no grease in the pads?
BMW explicitly says in their procedures not to use grease for these calipers. Plus under track driving grease just dries up/gets burned up anyways and leaves a mess.
@@FaRKle0079 i was just curious from an engineering standpoint of why not using grease. I guess it’s just for the track driving as you said. Interesting
@@whizkid235 Grease can also gum things up if there's not enough clearance built in. The stock pads have a shim around them, and those surfaces on the sides that bracket the pad have a smoother finish, so grease might constrain movement instead of lubricating and allowing the pad to move like it usually does in other designs.
Thank you very much for making this video! Helped me a ton!
So the subframe doesn't need to be lowered on a F80?
Wow! Perfect. It worked. Thank you so much. I was scratching my head and trying to find where in the manual this says. Nowhere.
Used this to perform the same upgrade. Thanks!
Help Needed i have a 2021 m340i xdrive a few days ago i got Silvers Coilovers installed and now i have a check engine light with Chassis Stabilization, Cross Traffic Warning and Regenerative Braking Reduced issues.
M340i has electronically controlled dampers that are now missing from your car, which is why you have the CEL. You need to either use terminators that trick the car into still seeing EDC dampers, or code the car so it doesn't expect to see EDC dampers anymore.
@@FaRKle0079 First of all thank you for taking the time to respond but i am a little confuse are you saying EDC is standard on m340i? Cause i did check the OEM suspension for any electrical connections and there is none so how does it work without any electrical connections?
@@Lonestreets hrm I thought USA M340i came with it by default. Maybe I mis-remembered. There are usually ride height sensors connected to some of the arms, make sure those are connected and in the correct orientation. In general it seems like something might not have been reconnected.
@@FaRKle0079 Yeah my car don’t have the adaptive suspension i will take it back to the shop to have them check everything first thing Monday.
Nice video, I have a question about the 18mm pass-through with 6mm counterhold. I saw my mechanic installed my new strut and coil spring without the 6mm counterhold. He just use a socket wrench to tie up the strut and mount. Does that cause strut and mount tie-up not properly? Thank you for your answer.
If he was able to hold the strut shaft securely some other way, he might not have needed the 6mm hex counter hold.
Well-done!-You were very patient with a driver that seemed unwilling to check his mirrors to let faster traffic by. Safety first, of course. Getting a baseline with the Ohlins (after Flat Ride adjustment) before your FCM Elite Stage 3 ;)
@@SuspensionTruth Thanks Shaikh! I'm super excited for your setup. The Ohlins were massively better with flat ride and without really pushing and on 10 day old R-S4 tires I was 3sec off my best time. I just got some scales to take the corner weights for you. Will measure in the next week!
And still ppl keep telling me the S55 can't sound nice.. I freaking love the sound even stock and with OPF in mine 🫰 nice vid btw! Greets from Germany
Looks like good room to run if not for that cayman kind of blocking you
Damn bro you're Soo smart and I loved how much you went into detail. Very informative video. Something no you tuber or even the forums have ever talked about. Thank you soo much for this video. I really do appreciate. I always wondered what the difference between the Turner and SPL was but you explained it. Strength and design. Please don't stop making videos like These. Very intellectual and helpful
Thanks for the kind words!
Got the whole way to removing the E16 subframe bolts and they will not budge. The E16 socket rounded them. Moved onto a Bolt remover which broke without budging the bolt. Looks like I’m throwing in the towel.
Oh man! I stripped a subframe bolt etorx head once, and ended up using my dremel to cut the flange off of the bolt. With the flange removed there's no clamp load on the bolt anymore and I was able to unscrew the rest of it with a pair of vise grips. Has your subframe been removed before? If so I wonder if the previous place put loctite on the bolts. I've seen that before too... Best to replace those bolts if there's any sign of rounding on the etorx.
I could try cutting the flanges off on the middle bolts but the front ones are stuck up in a that tube. I don’t believe it would have been apart before. Bought with 30,000 miles just off of a lease. I’ve got creaking a noise and this was the last thing I could think of replacing. Replaced upper and lower control arms/thrust arms, Inner and outer tie rods, sway bar end links, struts and strut mounts, that weird plastic piece inside of the steering rack. Guess I’m living with it now.
Did you wear your Chick-fil-A shirt for more speed?
🤣 I'll have to wear that shirt next time I'm at the track!
Good times! I woulda come heckled ya if I'd known you were there
Very informative and awesome video as usual! Is it ok if I reuse the rear subframe bolts and how do I guarantee that the subframe will go back nice and square as I raise it back up? Thanks again!
The unibody has indexing nubs that align the subframe when they're mated together, so no real issue realigning them. I've reused the subframe bolts, but you kind of have to watch that the heads of them aren't rounding off.
If you get a new tcm does it need to be programmed?
For the 5 speed transmission it doesn't need to be programmed.
This is very helpful for my Mazda CX-5, which has a similar configuration. The CX5 is just taller.
Hi! Will a deep socket 21mm pass through work with putting the nut on the ball joint/applying torque?
It should. Sometimes the ball joints have enough resistance that you can just use an impact/normal deep socket and zip the nut off/on too without having to counter hold.
Found them!
Do you happen to have the amazon product links posted somewhere? I can’t find the two meshes based on the description in your video. Thanks!
anyone know who has them in stock .?
No need to remove the reflectors
I used one of these as a boot Drive the system works just fine but has motherboard issues randomly when booting from it sometimes if it doesn't get enough power it will throw memory errors
Great review I did the same for my e92
Hey when you got it repainted which is what I’m about to do does the body shop remove the double sided tape that comes with the piece or do they work around it?
Some details 1:10 The shim is to add preload to the assembly. 2:31 We added more lateral support and reduced axial force. That why they are 37mm now. 4:22 To see the clearance you need to have the lower polydisc inserted. 4:47 They are changed 2022 with angular correction. 6:06 The 3-bolt works aswell as long as you use torque for M8. Some may have used torque for 3xM10 which is not correct for M8. 6:48 The two flush is for clearance with high camber settings. The tall once are for those who want to use OEM bolts on those positions. 7:34 This is changed to give 3mm more adjustment range. 8:23 The resistance is a feature to lock the studs. They are locking helicoils. Red=locking helicoils. Green=normal helicoils.
Thanks for the insights!
This is the best video, but you need to do both processes for the rolling code
Guys there is a good reason to get the nicer spring compressor.. trust me. I’m in the process of wrestling with the cheap one and its burning hours and a total pain
I disconnected my battery first. Getting the panel out and back in (f83) was by far the hardest part 😂