E36 rp v2

2020-01-30 15:13:31 ★ Marcus Wilburn drives the M3 inside the garage and lines it up between the two posts lift before hopping out
2020-01-30 15:13:57 ★ and heading to a corner where he reaches out for the mechanic jumpsuit on the hanger.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:14:14 ★ Marcus Wilburn puts the jumpsuit on and grabs a pair of leather gloves as he slips them on and
2020-01-30 15:14:26 ★ secures the straps.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:15:02 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets back to his car and moves the lift arms beneath the pinch welds of the BMW.
2020-01-30 15:15:42 ★ Marcus Wilburn pushes himself up and pushes the "up" button in order to raise the car about
2020-01-30 15:16:07 ★ two feet and a half above ground level.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:16:31 ★ Marcus Wilburn releases the "up" button once the vehicle is at a height he's comfortable with.
2020-01-30 15:16:45 ★ Marcus Wilburn looks around as he emits a brief sigh, mumbling to himself.
2020-01-30 15:16:53  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Let's get you braced up, girl.
2020-01-30 15:17:49 ★ Marcus Wilburn retrieves a creeper board and places it down in front of the vehicle prior to fishing a
2020-01-30 15:18:02 ★ switchblade out of the jumpsuit's pocket.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:18:26 ★ Marcus Wilburn presses a button to eject the blade, he uses it to cut a carton box open, revealing the
2020-01-30 15:18:41 ★ x-brace and the mounting accessories that come with it.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:19:02 ★ Marcus Wilburn folds the blade back in its slot and pockets the switchblade.
2020-01-30 15:19:19 ★ Marcus Wilburn empties the content of the box on the floor, in front of the vehicle.
2020-01-30 15:19:41 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs his trolley tool box and carts it closer to the vehicle for easier access to
2020-01-30 15:19:45 ★ the tools.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:20:04 ★ Marcus Wilburn pulls the top drawer open and takes out a permanent white marker as he pockets it.
2020-01-30 15:20:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn lays his back on top of the creeper board, he moves himself beneath the front of the vehicle
2020-01-30 15:20:40 ★ and drags along the x-brace.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:21:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn gasps onto both sides of the x brace and raises it up as he lines it up with the front
2020-01-30 15:21:30 ★ subframe and the BMW's body.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:22:01 ★ Marcus Wilburn supports the brace with his right hand and his knees if necessary, he keeps it fixed in
2020-01-30 15:22:16 ★ the right place and uses his free hand to pull the permanent white marker out of the      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:22:21 ★ jumpsuit's pocket.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:22:53 ★ Marcus Wilburn marks the holes where he's supposed to drill in order to install the x-brace.
2020-01-30 15:23:14 ★ Marcus Wilburn goes through everything again, he ensures the brace is where it's supposed to be
2020-01-30 15:23:30 ★ as mistakes aren't rewarding at all with this type of modifications.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:23:51 ★ Marcus Wilburn double checks once again just to be sure, he lowers the x-brace down and pushes it out
2020-01-30 15:23:55 ★ of his way for now.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:24:16 ★ Marcus Wilburn crawls out from beneath the vehicle and takes an electric battery powered drill along
2020-01-30 15:26:48 ★ with a half inch bit and a one and a half bit, pocketing the bits and getting back      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:26:54 ★ under the bimmer.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:27:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits the drill with the smaller bit, he turns it on and carefully drills small holes in the
2020-01-30 15:27:29 ★ dots he marked earlier.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:27:59 ★ Marcus Wilburn replaces the half inch bit with the one and a half inch one, he drills the rest of the holes
2020-01-30 15:28:16 ★ accordingly after getting them started with the smaller bit.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:28:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn steadily drills the said holes being as careful as it could get.
2020-01-30 15:28:54 ★ Marcus Wilburn turns off the electric drill once he's done, he places it down and crawls out to
2020-01-30 15:29:10 ★ take a breaker bar, a ratchet and a 16mm socket.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:29:29 ★ Marcus Wilburn firstly fits the breaker bar with the 16mm socket and breaks loose the bolts securing
2020-01-30 15:29:44 ★ the existing cross brace.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:30:12 ★ Marcus Wilburn takes off the socket and slots it onto the wrench as he unscrews the said bolts all the way
2020-01-30 15:30:21 ★ out.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:30:38 ★ Marcus Wilburn slowly lowers the stock cross brace down on the floor and uses his feet to push it away
2020-01-30 15:30:42 ★ for clearance.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:32:04 ★ Marcus Wilburn collects the nutserts that came with the kit and brings an electric nutsert tool down there
2020-01-30 15:32:07 ★ with him.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:32:58 ★ Marcus Wilburn slots the first nutsert on the tip of the tool and lines it up with one of the holes
2020-01-30 15:33:27 ★ prior to pulling the trigger and inserting it in place.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:33:49 ★ Marcus Wilburn slots another nutsert on the tip of the tool and keeps on inserting them in the mounting
2020-01-30 15:34:14 ★ holes to provide a permanent thread where the mounting bolts can go in, the nutserts      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:34:23 ★ tend to be rather reliable in such applications.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:35:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn drags the x brace closer and mounts the holes up with the threaded nutserts, he fixes it
2020-01-30 15:36:14 ★ in place using his left hand while moving his right one to put the washers and bolts      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:36:23 ★ that came with the kit inside the holes.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:36:41 ★ Marcus Wilburn hands tightens the said bolts to momentarily keep the x brace mounted on.
2020-01-30 15:37:17 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs an M8 hex socket and fits it on his ratchet before using it to secure the bolts one
2020-01-30 15:37:36 ★ by one, firmly mounting the x-brace.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:37:51 ★ Marcus Wilburn avoids over tightening the bolts but doesn't keep them loose either.
2020-01-30 15:38:17 ★ Marcus Wilburn smirks as he glances at the new part he's just installed.
2020-01-30 15:38:19  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Perfect.
2020-01-30 15:39:26 ★ Marcus Wilburn crawls out from beneath the car and collects the tools he used for the job, putting them
2020-01-30 15:39:37 ★ back in place to avoid a huge mess when it gets more complex.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:43:13 ★ Marcus Wilburn pulls the driver door open and leans in as he pulls the hood release handle in order
2020-01-30 15:43:18 ★ to pop the hood open.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:43:44 ★ Pop! The hood slightly raises as the latch disengages.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:43:57 ★ Marcus Wilburn heads to the front side and slides his fingers beneath the hood, he raises it up
2020-01-30 15:44:08 ★ and uses the prop to keep it in fixed.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:44:52 ★ Marcus Wilburn pops off the negative terminal's cap to reveal it, he uses a ratchet to loosen the
2020-01-30 15:45:03 ★ battery's negative terminal clamp.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:45:28 ★ Marcus Wilburn moves the cable aside and ensures it doesn't touch the battery post.
2020-01-30 15:45:55 ★ Marcus Wilburn heads back to the driver door, yanking it open as he leans inside the car.
2020-01-30 15:46:45 ★ Marcus Wilburn unscrews the shift knob, he proceeds to remove the shifter trim by prying it up gently.
2020-01-30 15:46:57 ★ Marcus Wilburn slides it off the shifter lever.
2020-01-30 15:47:20 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the said parts aside and fits his ratchet with a 10mm socket, using it to unscrew
2020-01-30 15:47:27 ★ the two bolts on the shifter lever.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:47:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn slides the lever off the shifter and places it next to the rest of the parts on the
2020-01-30 15:47:54 ★ passenger seat.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:48:40 ★ Marcus Wilburn unscrews the four bolts holding the shifter boot in place, he pulls the boot cover up and
2020-01-30 15:48:43 ★ sets it aside.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:49:14 ★ Marcus Wilburn finally reveales the shifter itself, it appears to be held by one bolt on each of four
2020-01-30 15:49:16 ★ corners.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 15:49:51 ★ Marcus Wilburn removes these with the ratchet and the same socket, he places it on the passenger seat
2020-01-30 15:50:05 ★ as well, now having sight of the top of the transmission.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:00:03 ★ Marcus Wilburn shuts the driver door and crawls beneath the vehicle after taking his ratchet along
2020-01-30 16:00:10 ★ with the sockets he's going to need.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:01:28 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets a plastic container under the transmission drail hole and fits his ratchet with a
2020-01-30 16:01:54 ★ 10mm socket.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:02:15 ★ Marcus Wilburn proceeds to undo the drain bolt on the transmission, placing it aside.
2020-01-30 16:05:05 ★ A stream of thick transmission oil rushes out the draining hole, the pressure drops      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:05:11 ★ as the container fills.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:05:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn inserts the draining bolt back inside the hole once the oil is finished draining.
2020-01-30 16:07:11 ★ Marcus Wilburn pushes himself up and pulls the handbrakes lever up to engage it.
2020-01-30 16:07:13  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Oh man.
2020-01-30 16:07:36 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets back beneath the vehicle, he's engaged the handbrakes to prevent the driveshaft
2020-01-30 16:07:44 ★ from moving while he undoes the bolts.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:08:07 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets a 12 point wrench of the right size and undoes the two bolts that he has access to, the
2020-01-30 16:08:26 ★ the ones securing the driveshaft to the rear differential.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:08:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn crawls out and pushes himself up, he disengages the brakes to unlock the driveshaft.
2020-01-30 16:09:15 ★ Marcus Wilburn drops on his knees and spins the driveshaft to reveal the two other bolts securing it
2020-01-30 16:09:18 ★ to the diff.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 16:09:35 ★ Marcus Wilburn pulls the handbrakes once again to prevent it from moving, he gets back beneath the
2020-01-30 16:09:45 ★ car and undoes the said bolts using the twelve point wrench.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:40:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn separates the tip of the driveshaft from the differential and carefully places it down
2020-01-30 19:40:48 ★ on the floor befre crawling beneath the tranny and undoes the four bolts securing      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:41:06 ★ the driveshaft's flange to the transmission output.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:41:38 ★ Marcus Wilburn separates these two once he's done loosening the four bolts, he drags the driveshaft
2020-01-30 19:41:56 ★ away from the vehicle to make space for the transmission removal.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:45:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits his ratchet with the perfect socket and undoes the two nuts securing the starter
2020-01-30 19:45:26 ★ to the transmission.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:45:53 ★ Marcus Wilburn moves the starter out of the way, leaving it hung by the wires connected to it for now.
2020-01-30 19:48:10 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets a trim removal tool and uses it to unclip the wire harness running on top of the
2020-01-30 19:48:14 ★ transmission.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:48:29 ★ Marcus Wilburn presses on the tab of the speed sensor's connector and unplugs it.
2020-01-30 19:49:18 ★ Marcus Wilburn pops out the reverse light switch as he looks around, making sure he didn't forget any
2020-01-30 19:49:22 ★ wires.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:49:59 ★ Marcus Wilburn sets the harness aside as he mumbles.
2020-01-30 19:50:03  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Shiii.
2020-01-30 19:50:11  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Fuck this sequential doe.
2020-01-30 19:50:37 ★ Marcus Wilburn jiggles the dust cover off of the tranny and places it down, he reveals the clutch cable.
2020-01-30 19:51:04 ★ Marcus Wilburn reaches out for his pry bar, he wedges it behind the clutch fork and pushes away
2020-01-30 19:51:11 ★ to release the pressure on the cable.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:51:28 ★ Marcus Wilburn unhooks the clutch cable and sets it aside, placing the pry bar down.
2020-01-30 19:52:49 ★ Marcus Wilburn slides the transmission jack beneath the transmission and cranks it up to support it
2020-01-30 19:53:02 ★ before he undoes the transmission crossmember.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:53:38 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits the ratchet with a 16mm socket and starts undoing the bolts securing the bellhousing to
2020-01-30 19:53:42 ★ the engine's block.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:54:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn goes through each one of them, using his heating blower to heat the bolts that wouldn't
2020-01-30 19:54:12 ★ budge.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:54:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn collects the bolts and pockets them for later use.
2020-01-30 19:54:38  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Now we get rid of the crossmember.
2020-01-30 19:59:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn wraps the strap around the transmission and straps it down firmly on top of the tranny jack.
2020-01-30 19:40:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn separates the tip of the driveshaft from the differential and carefully places it down
2020-01-30 19:40:48 ★ on the floor befre crawling beneath the tranny and undoes the four bolts securing      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:41:06 ★ the driveshaft's flange to the transmission output.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:41:38 ★ Marcus Wilburn separates these two once he's done loosening the four bolts, he drags the driveshaft
2020-01-30 19:41:56 ★ away from the vehicle to make space for the transmission removal.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:45:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits his ratchet with the perfect socket and undoes the two nuts securing the starter
2020-01-30 19:45:26 ★ to the transmission.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:45:53 ★ Marcus Wilburn moves the starter out of the way, leaving it hung by the wires connected to it for now.
2020-01-30 19:48:10 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets a trim removal tool and uses it to unclip the wire harness running on top of the
2020-01-30 19:48:14 ★ transmission.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:48:29 ★ Marcus Wilburn presses on the tab of the speed sensor's connector and unplugs it.
2020-01-30 19:49:18 ★ Marcus Wilburn pops out the reverse light switch as he looks around, making sure he didn't forget any
2020-01-30 19:49:22 ★ wires.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:49:59 ★ Marcus Wilburn sets the harness aside as he mumbles.
2020-01-30 19:50:03  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Shiii.
2020-01-30 19:50:11  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Fuck this sequential doe.
2020-01-30 19:50:37 ★ Marcus Wilburn jiggles the dust cover off of the tranny and places it down, he reveals the clutch cable.
2020-01-30 19:51:04 ★ Marcus Wilburn reaches out for his pry bar, he wedges it behind the clutch fork and pushes away
2020-01-30 19:51:11 ★ to release the pressure on the cable.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:51:28 ★ Marcus Wilburn unhooks the clutch cable and sets it aside, placing the pry bar down.
2020-01-30 19:52:49 ★ Marcus Wilburn slides the transmission jack beneath the transmission and cranks it up to support it
2020-01-30 19:53:02 ★ before he undoes the transmission crossmember.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:53:38 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits the ratchet with a 16mm socket and starts undoing the bolts securing the bellhousing to
2020-01-30 19:53:42 ★ the engine's block.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:54:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn goes through each one of them, using his heating blower to heat the bolts that wouldn't
2020-01-30 19:54:12 ★ budge.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 19:54:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn collects the bolts and pockets them for later use.
2020-01-30 19:54:38  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Now we get rid of the crossmember.
2020-01-30 19:59:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn wraps the strap around the transmission and straps it down firmly on top of the tranny jack.
2020-01-30 20:00:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits the right socket on his ratchet and loosens the two bolts securing the transmission
2020-01-30 20:00:16 ★ crossmember mount.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:05:42 ★ Marcus Wilburn sets the crossmember down and wedges a pry bar between the bell housing and the block, he
2020-01-30 20:05:54 ★ pries the transmission off of the engine to get it started.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:06:15 ★ Marcus Wilburn puts the pry bar down and gasps onto the rear side of the transmission as he begins
2020-01-30 20:06:28 ★ wiggling it as he pulls it out.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:06:52 ★ Marcus Wilburn cranks the tranny jack down and carts it away from beneath the vehicle.
2020-01-30 20:08:15 ★ Marcus Wilburn unstraps the old transmission and pushes it off the top of the jack's plate.
2020-01-30 20:08:35 ★ A rather loud bang is heard echoing through the garage as the heavy transmission drops.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:09:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn stares at the new transmission, he grabs it with both hands and grunts as he moves it
2020-01-30 20:09:39 ★ on top of the jack's plate.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:09:51 ★ Marcus Wilburn straps it down and carts the jack beneath the car.
2020-01-30 20:10:30 ★ Marcus Wilburn cranks it up to line up the input shaft with the pilot bearing hole, he ensures the
2020-01-30 20:11:08 ★ input shaft goes through the pressure plate, the clutch and pushes all they way on      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:11:22 ★ to the engine.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:11:48 ★ Marcus Wilburn wiggles it and pushes it against the engine mounting surface as he lines up the holes.
2020-01-30 20:12:30 ★ Marcus Wilburn applies thread locker to each bolt before inserting it in place and hand tightening it.
2020-01-30 20:12:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn finishes the job with his ratchet and a 16mm socket, he makes sure they're snug before
2020-01-30 20:13:08 ★ transferring the socket on his torque wrench and torquing each of the bolts to specs.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:14:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn sighs as he assesses the situation.
2020-01-30 20:14:41 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets the crossmember back in places and slips in the two bolts that secure it
2020-01-30 20:14:59 ★ before placing a washer and a nut on each of their ends.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:15:24 ★ Marcus Wilburn fastens the said nuts and bolts to ensure the crossmember is fully supporting the new
2020-01-30 20:15:28 ★ tranny.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:17:11 ★ Marcus Wilburn undoes the strap from the jack and pushes the transmission jack away for clearance
2020-01-30 20:17:17 ★ as he no longer needs it.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:17:52 ★ Marcus Wilburn runs the wire harness on top of the new gearbox, he clips it in the slots as he routes it
2020-01-30 20:18:09 ★ all the way to the back, connecting the reverse light switch and the speed sensor on his way      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:18:54 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets his pry bar and wedges it behind the clutch fork, he pushes aside and hooks the clutch
2020-01-30 20:19:27 ★ cable on the end of the fork, he then pulls out his pry bar to move the tension to the      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:19:31 ★ clutch cable.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:19:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the dirt box back on and hand tightens its two bolts before securing them
2020-01-30 20:20:03 ★ with a ratchet and a 12mm socket.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:20:57 ★ Marcus Wilburn takes the starter that is hanging around on its own wires, he mounts it up on the
2020-01-30 20:21:20 ★ new transmission and ensures it's fixed in place as he fastens the two bolts.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:22:34 ★ Marcus Wilburn drags the driveshaft beneath the bimmer and raises up the transmission side as he
2020-01-30 20:22:58 ★ mounts it on the transmission output.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:23:32 ★ Marcus Wilburn raises up the other side and couples the flange with the differential as he hand tightens th
2020-01-30 20:23:37 ★ the four bolts in place.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:24:00 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs his ratchet and swiftly slots another socket on it, tightening the four bolts
2020-01-30 20:24:13 ★ linking the drive shaft and the diff together.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:24:41 ★ Marcus Wilburn torques anything to factory spec, he knows that even professionals could fuck up.
2020-01-30 20:25:18 ★ Marcus Wilburn cleans the mess he made beneath the car, he collects all the tools he used and
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2020-01-30 20:26:05 ★ places them back inside the tool box, he heads to the table and twists the cap off      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:26:27 ★ before gulping it all down, apparently thirsty.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:27:46 ★ Marcus Wilburn sets the bottle on the table and heads to the driver door with a carton box.
2020-01-30 20:28:07 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the box on the driver seat and opens it, extracting what's inside.
2020-01-30 20:28:20 ★ It appears to be a short throw shifter kit.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:29:02 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the short throw plate on top of the new tranny that's poking out.
2020-01-30 20:29:19 ★ Marcus Wilburn hand tightens the bolt in each corner before finishing the job with his ratchet.
2020-01-30 20:30:31 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the shifter boot over it and secures the bolt on each side to get it all snuggy.
2020-01-30 20:31:32 ★ Marcus Wilburn test fits the shifter lever and slips the two bolts in the mounting holes, he places nuts
2020-01-30 20:31:41 ★ on their other ends and tightens them with the ratchet.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:32:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the plastic trim on, the lever goes through the leather.
2020-01-30 20:32:55 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the shift knob on top and screws it in to finish the shifter assembly.
2020-01-30 20:34:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn crawls back beneath the vehicle with a 14mm socket, a ratchet, a funnel and a bottle of
2020-01-30 20:34:35 ★ his favorite high quality transmission oil.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:34:52 ★ Marcus Wilburn slots the socket on the ratchet and looses the fill bolt, taking it off.
2020-01-30 20:35:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn inserts the narrow tip of the funnel inside the fill hole and uncaps the bottle before
2020-01-30 20:35:24 ★ starting to fill oil inside the transmission through the funnel.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:36:04 ★ Marcus Wilburn keeps on pouring oil until it starts coming out the same hole he's filling it the liquid
2020-01-30 20:36:07 ★ from.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:36:28 ★ Marcus Wilburn pulls the funnel out and quickly inserts the oil fill bolt, he tightens it using the ratchet
2020-01-30 20:36:53 ★ and grabs a piece of old cloth, he wipes off the oil that dripped out the fill hole.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 20:38:34 ★ Marcus Wilburn puts away the bottle, the funnel and the ratchet before cracking his neck, he seems pretty
2020-01-30 20:38:37 ★ tired by now.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 21:06:18 ★ Marcus Wilburn holds the down button to lower the car on four wheels, he heads to the engine bay
2020-01-30 21:06:33 ★ and reconnects the negative battery terminal as he uses the ratchet to tighten      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 21:06:36 ★ the clamp.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-01-30 21:06:52 ★ Marcus Wilburn disengages the hood prop and shuts the hood as he gets in the driver seat.
2020-01-30 21:07:07 ★ Marcus Wilburn turns on the engine and backs out from between the two post lift.
2020-02-01 22:25:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs one side of the roll cage, he nods to Nic.
2020-02-01 22:25:40 ★ Nic Howze grabs the opposite side of the cage.
2020-02-01 22:26:01 ★ Marcus Wilburn unloads it from the bed of the pick up truck, he hauls it wherever Nic guides him.
2020-02-01 22:26:14  [English] Nic Howze says: Lets set it down behinde the car for now.
2020-02-01 22:26:40 ★ Marcus Wilburn slowly places it down behind the car.
2020-02-01 22:26:50 ★ Nic Howze sets the cage down softly, as not to damage it.
2020-02-01 22:27:01 * Marcus Wilburn dropped a Kirk Racing Roll Cage E36. *
2020-02-01 22:27:07  [English] Nic Howze says: Now for that  top.
2020-02-01 22:27:21  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Yeah?
2020-02-01 22:27:35 ★ Nic Howze reaches into the bed, grabbing one end of the hartop.
2020-02-01 22:27:48 ★ Marcus Wilburn carefully lifts his side of the hard top, transporting it with Nic's help.
2020-02-01 22:28:06  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Here is good?
2020-02-01 22:28:24 ★ Nic Howze nods as he begins to lower the top onto the ground.
2020-02-01 22:28:44 ★ Marcus Wilburn carefully sets it down, the back windshield is installed.
2020-02-01 22:29:05  [English] Nic Howze says: Awseome. Now just to sign off on the work and we are good.
2020-02-01 22:29:15 ★ Marcus Wilburn unloads the carton box containing the retro fit kit, he places it next to the hard top.
2020-02-01 22:29:31  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Let's git it.
2020-02-01 22:29:45 ★ Nick Thompson does a short nod at Marcus as they face eachother.
2020-02-01 22:29:53 ★ Marcus Wilburn returns the gesture.
2020-02-01 22:30:11 ★ Nic Howze reaches into the filing cabnet, oulling out a generic form.
2020-02-01 22:30:37  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright so a weld in a cage and install a hardtop.
2020-02-01 22:30:57 ★ Nic Howze writes on the form the work needing to be done and the price.
2020-02-01 22:31:27 ★ Nic Howze hands the Form and a pen to Marcus.
2020-02-01 22:31:39  [English] Nic Howze says: If you are cool with all this, you can sign and we can get cracking.
2020-02-01 22:32:07 ★ Marcus Wilburn retrieves the pen and goes through the lines, reading them briefly before signing
2020-02-01 22:32:15 ★ his name in the bottom.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 22:32:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn returns the pen.
2020-02-01 22:32:55 ★ Nic Howze retrieves the form from Marcus, smiling.
2020-02-01 22:33:22  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright it looks like we are in business. I will contact you when it is ready. Shouldn't be -
2020-02-01 22:33:28  [English] Nic Howze says: More than a few hours.
2020-02-01 22:33:39  [English] Nic Howze says: Its a fairly simple install.
2020-02-01 22:33:47  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: For sure man.
2020-02-01 22:34:09 ★ Nic Howze extends his arm in Marcus' direction, initiating a handshake.
2020-02-01 22:34:16 ★ Marcus Wilburn shakes Nic's hand.
2020-02-01 22:34:36  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Call me, 789418.
2020-02-01 22:34:56  [English] Nic Howze says: Will do.
2020-02-01 22:36:25 ★ Nic Howze cracks knucles as he looks at the BMW.
2020-02-01 22:36:39  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright lets see what we got here.
2020-02-01 22:37:32 ★ Nic Howze looks inside the interior at the top of the a Pilar, looking for the roof latch.
2020-02-01 22:38:19 ★ Nic Howze releases the roof latch, rolling down the top.
2020-02-01 22:40:53 ★ Nic Howze scoots the front bucket see forward as to climb in the rear.
2020-02-01 22:43:04 ★ Nic Howze carefully pops the headliner cover off of the top exposing two screws
2020-02-01 22:43:50  [English] Nic Howze says: So far so good, looks like this top was well taken care of.
2020-02-01 22:44:34 ★ Nic Howze walks over to the Tool shelf, pulling off both a large and small screw driver.
2020-02-01 22:45:50 ★ Nic Howze slightly lifts the top, now being in a postion to unscrew the two 2.25 screws on the under-
2020-02-01 22:45:54 ★ side.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:46:54 ★ Nic Howze shoves the two screws into his pocket as for safe keeping.
2020-02-01 22:47:31 ★ there is a ribbed section holding the fabric to the top.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:48:07 ★ Nic Howze carefully begins to pull the fabric away from the top.
2020-02-01 22:48:15 ★ the headliner begins to droop.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:48:50 ★ Nic Howze lifts the top up a little further, go gain access to the next section.
2020-02-01 22:49:32 ★ Nic Howze this process would continue until the enitre headliner is removed from the top
2020-02-01 22:50:05 ★ Nic Howze droops the headliner over the front seats as he begins to step out of the vehicle.
2020-02-01 22:52:05 ★ Nic Howze strolls over to the tool self, putting the screw drivers back and grabbing the socket -
2020-02-01 22:52:20 ★ wrench and socket set.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:54:05 ★ there are three bolts on each side of the roof assembly, holding it to the car.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:54:16  [English] Nic Howze says: Hmm.. those look like 10s..
2020-02-01 22:54:51 ★ Nic Howze attempts to place the 10mm socket over the first bolt on the drivers side.
2020-02-01 22:55:02 ★ the socket is too small.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:55:14  [English] Nic Howze says: Hmm? maybe a 12?
2020-02-01 22:55:37 ★ Nic Howze switches out the head on the socket wrench.
2020-02-01 22:55:48 ★ the socket would fit snug on the bolt.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:55:57  [English] Nic Howze says: There we go.
2020-02-01 22:56:23 ★ Nic Howze breaks loose and unbolts the three bolts on this side.
2020-02-01 22:56:40 ★ Nic Howze gives the assembly a little wiggle to make sure itis loose.
2020-02-01 22:57:06  [English] Nic Howze says: Mhmm.
2020-02-01 22:57:40 ★ Nic Howze switches his attention to the passenger side, undoing the 3 mounting bolts at the bottom.
2020-02-01 22:58:04 ★ the top is now free from the chassis.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 22:58:40 ★ Nic Howze stands up, attempting to move the assembly out of the drivers side door.
2020-02-01 22:58:51  [English] Nic Howze says: Oof. This hoe is HEAVY.
2020-02-01 22:59:39 ★ Nic Howze shimmys the assembly from the car over to the right side of the enterance into -
2020-02-01 22:59:45 ★ the area      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:00:40 ★ Nic Howze whipes his brow.
2020-02-01 23:01:27  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright now lets see about this cage.
2020-02-01 23:01:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn curiously walks inside the shop, he makes his way to where Nic and his car is
2020-02-01 23:01:50 ★ and ensures Nic hears him coming not to freak him out.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:02:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn assesses the progress on the BMW on as he bobs his head.
2020-02-01 23:02:16 ★ Nic Howze turns to notice Marcus.
2020-02-01 23:02:22  [English] Nic Howze says: Hey man hows it going?
2020-02-01 23:02:35  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: It ain't nun man.
2020-02-01 23:02:45 ★ Nic Howze nods
2020-02-01 23:03:13  [English] Nic Howze says: I feel that. I am about to get started welding the cage in. Need to rip up this carpet real -
2020-02-01 23:03:17  [English] Nic Howze says: Quick.
2020-02-01 23:03:32  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Go ahead mane, figured you need help moving the tops and the cage, you know.
2020-02-01 23:04:00  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: I'll let you do the carpets for now, also, leave them bitches out the car when you dun, I don't
2020-02-01 23:04:03  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Need them back innit.
2020-02-01 23:04:22 ★ Nic Howze nods
2020-02-01 23:04:26  [English] Nic Howze says: I got you man.
2020-02-01 23:04:30  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Bool.
2020-02-01 23:05:03 ★ Marcus Wilburn takes a couple steps back, he doesn't get in Nic's work area and avoids being a distraction.
2020-02-01 23:05:26 ★ Nic Howze returns his attention to the BMW, kneeling down in the door jam to pull up the trim -
2020-02-01 23:05:36 ★ - around the carpet.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:06:26 ★ Nic Howze begins to pull up the carpet, rollint it twards the center console of the vehicle.
2020-02-01 23:07:28 ★ Nic Howze notices a bolt securing the console to the vehicle.
2020-02-01 23:08:07 ★ Nic Howze uses the 12mm socket to undo the bolt at the base of the center console, lifting -
2020-02-01 23:08:27 ★ it up just enough to pull out the remainder of the carpet.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:08:52 ★ Nic Howze heaves the carpet out of the driverside door.
2020-02-01 23:08:58  [English] Nic Howze says: Humph.
2020-02-01 23:09:32 ★ Nic Howze walks around to the passenger side of the car, opening the door to expose the trim.
2020-02-01 23:10:34 ★ Nic Howze Peels the trim off around the carpet and begins to roll it up towards the center console.
2020-02-01 23:11:21 ★ Nic Howze undoes the bolt holding the  carpet under the cosole just enough to pull the carpet from -
2020-02-01 23:11:37 ★ - underneath.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:12:00 ★ Nic Howze picks up the carpet, tossing it out of the car via the drivers side.
2020-02-01 23:12:29 ★ Nic Howze looks over at marcus from inside the BMW.
2020-02-01 23:12:44  [English] Nic Howze says: Hey you ready to drop the cage in?
2020-02-01 23:12:51 ★ The passenger OPM seat is stained, the interior smells like pussy.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:12:54  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Always man.
2020-02-01 23:13:26 ★ Nic Howze cliimbs out of the passenger side of the car, walking over to the cage, grabbing one side.
2020-02-01 23:13:46 ★ Marcus Wilburn holds the opposite side and upnods Nic.
2020-02-01 23:13:48  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Ready?
2020-02-01 23:13:57  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright we are going to lift it over the rear end and place it inside.
2020-02-01 23:14:16  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Sounds good.
2020-02-01 23:14:27 ★ Nic Howze Lifts the Roll Cage up over the rear of the BMW, being careful not to hit the car.
2020-02-01 23:14:35  [English] Nic Howze says: Steady.. steady..
2020-02-01 23:14:39 ★ Marcus Wilburn lifts it up after counting to three, he avoids scratching the car as well, steadily moving
2020-02-01 23:14:59 ★ the roll cage on top of it, dropping it inside the convertible as slow as possible.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:15:47 ★ Nic Howze inspects the cage as it sits in the car, making sure it is straight.
2020-02-01 23:16:21 ★ Nic Howze nudges his side, as to line it up with the end Marcus placed inside.
2020-02-01 23:16:30  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright that looks about right.
2020-02-01 23:16:37  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Hold up real quick yo.
2020-02-01 23:16:50 ★ Nic Howze looks at Marcus.
2020-02-01 23:16:54  [English] Nic Howze says: Yeah?
2020-02-01 23:16:59 ★ Marcus Wilburn pops the trunk open and takes out a red seatbelt harness, he unwraps it and heads
2020-02-01 23:17:32 ★ back to the driver door, yanking it open and test fitting the harness, bobbing his head.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:17:42  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Aite lit.
2020-02-01 23:17:55 ★ Marcus Wilburn tosses the harness in the trunk and shuts it as he gets out of Nic's way again.
2020-02-01 23:17:56 ★ Nic Howze notices the harness bar.
2020-02-01 23:18:06  [English] Nic Howze says: That's pretty sweet right there.
2020-02-01 23:18:24  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Yeah man, professional grade shit.
2020-02-01 23:18:56 ★ Nic Howze returns to the tool self, pulling down a tape measure to make sure everything is in line.
2020-02-01 23:19:38 ★ Nic Howze inspects the cage one more time, confirming that it is set in the porper position.
2020-02-01 23:19:57  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright cool now i can get to weldin'.
2020-02-01 23:20:14  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: You finna TIC the bitch?
2020-02-01 23:20:54 ★ Nic Howze nods as he brings the welding equipment down from the shelf.
2020-02-01 23:20:58  [English] Nic Howze says: Yes sir.
2020-02-01 23:21:35  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: I know a wee bit about welding but this shit right here? Better leave it to a professional.
2020-02-01 23:22:00 ★ Nic Howze Pulls down a a welders mask from the self.
2020-02-01 23:22:44 ★ Marcus Wilburn avoids staring at the flame, he takes his distance.
2020-02-01 23:22:47 ★ Nic Howze rolls the welder around the car to the drivers side.
2020-02-01 23:23:04 ★ the welder sparks to life.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:23:49 ★ Nic Howze starts to TAC the legs on the cage to the floor of the BMW.
2020-02-01 23:24:38 ★ you can see a spark as it weld is laid down.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:25:06 ★ Nic Howze inspects the cage, as to check if it has shifted at all during the weld.
2020-02-01 23:25:18  [English] Nic Howze says: Looking good.
2020-02-01 23:26:05 ★ Nic Howze rolls over to the the passenger side to TAC it in place, anchoring it to the chassis firmly.
2020-02-01 23:26:32 ★ Nic Howze gives the cage a gentle shake, making sure it is firmly in place.
2020-02-01 23:27:20 ★ Nic Howze starts to lay down a full bead around the legs of the cage, cementing it into the chassis -
2020-02-01 23:27:36 ★ - on the passenger side.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:28:12  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Good job mane.
2020-02-01 23:28:24 ★ Nic Howze wheels the welder back over to the drivers side, laying down a smooth bead around the legs -
2020-02-01 23:28:30 ★ of the cage.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:28:38  [English] Nic Howze says: Straight dimes.
2020-02-01 23:28:55 ★ Nic Howze chuckles to himself, celebrating a badass weld.
2020-02-01 23:29:22  [English] Nic Howze says: Hey Marcus, come giver her a shake.
2020-02-01 23:29:54 ★ Marcus Wilburn curls his fingers around the tube, he gives the roll cage a firm shake, nodding his head
2020-02-01 23:30:04 ★ as he seems impressed by the perfect weld.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:30:35  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: One hunnit.
2020-02-01 23:30:36 ★ The cage is firmly planted to the chassis, making the whole car rock.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:31:01 ★ Nic Howze nods as he agrees.
2020-02-01 23:31:32 ★ The car is equipped with a rather stiff 3 grand suspension and 15x13 wheels on the rear axle      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:31:39 ★ it wouldn't rock after all.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:32:16  [English] Nic Howze says: That
2020-02-01 23:32:27  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Aite man, do your things.
2020-02-01 23:32:31  [English] Nic Howze says: That's a stiff ride.
2020-02-01 23:32:35  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Indeed.
2020-02-01 23:33:14 ★ Nic Howze walks over to glance at the hardtop hardware.
2020-02-01 23:34:58 ★ Nic Howze picks up the mounting brackets.
2020-02-01 23:37:02 ★ Nic Howze walks back over to the BMW, placing the first bracket on the driver side where the -
2020-02-01 23:37:15 ★ - soft top would bolt in.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:37:56 ★ Nic Howze walks around the rear of the car to the passenger side, placing the second braket into -
2020-02-01 23:38:02 ★ -position.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:38:34 ★ you would hear the cranking of a socket wrench as Nic bolts down each bracket.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:40:02 ★ Nic Howze looks over at Marcus.
2020-02-01 23:40:13  [English] Nic Howze says: Hey can you give me a hand with moving the top?
2020-02-01 23:41:07  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Yeah.
2020-02-01 23:41:20 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs his end of the hard top and awaits for Nic.
2020-02-01 23:41:28 ★ Nic Howze steps over to the top, grabbing the drivers side.
2020-02-01 23:41:43  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright jsut like last time. Over the rear.
2020-02-01 23:41:52  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Yeah, for sure.
2020-02-01 23:42:12 ★ Marcus Wilburn raises it up after counting to three, he starts steadily moving the roof and raising it up
2020-02-01 23:42:25 ★ Nic Howze Picks up the roof with the help of Marcus, carrying it over the top of the BMW.
2020-02-01 23:42:28 ★ above the car, trying not to damage anything during this process.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:42:40  [English] Nic Howze says: Alright slowly now..
2020-02-01 23:42:58 ★ Marcus Wilburn lines it up with the mounting brackets, he starts dropping it at the same pace Nic's
2020-02-01 23:43:02 ★ lowering it at.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-01 23:43:15 ★ Nic Howze and Marcus begin to lower the top, making sure it does not contact the roll cage.
2020-02-01 23:43:36 ★ there is very little clearance between the top of the cage and the hartop.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:43:46  [English] Nic Howze says: Fuck yes it fits snug.
2020-02-01 23:44:05  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Of course it does mane, this roll cage was meant for the coupe.
2020-02-01 23:44:34  [English] Nic Howze says: Not gonna lie man, I was a little scared at first it would be too tall.
2020-02-01 23:44:46 ★ Nic Howze says as he bolts down the driverside bolts.
2020-02-01 23:45:16  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: If you only asked me.
2020-02-01 23:45:33 ★ Nic Howze reaches arocss to the passenger side, bolting the top to the bracket.
2020-02-01 23:45:35  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Man I ain't dumb like that, I don't waste my time or anyone else's on sum parts that dun fit.
2020-02-01 23:45:58 ★ Nic Howze chuckles.
2020-02-01 23:46:24  [English] Nic Howze says: I mean i got a cutter on the shelf we could have MADE it fit. Haa.
2020-02-01 23:46:37  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Fuck all the hassle homey.
2020-02-01 23:47:21 ★ Nic Howze reaches up to the front of the top where it connects to the A -Pillar securing the top in -
2020-02-01 23:47:28 ★ - place.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:48:19 ★ Nic Howze hops out of the car and inspects the edges of the top, making sure it is seated properly -
2020-02-01 23:48:26 ★ to the vehicle.      ((Nic Howze))
2020-02-01 23:48:57 ★ Nic Howze looks over at Marcus.
2020-02-01 23:49:12  [English] Nic Howze says: Whatca think man, we looking good or what?
2020-02-01 23:49:45  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Pretty much yeah.
2020-02-01 23:49:52 ★ Nic Howze runs his finger the length of the base of the top, checking for gaps.
2020-02-01 23:50:14  [English] Nic Howze says: Yep she is on there good. I think we are done here.
2020-02-01 23:50:24 ★ Nic Howze whips his brow once more.
2020-02-01 23:50:32  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Yeah we gucci.
2020-02-01 23:50:57 ★ Marcus Wilburn takes a fat roll out of his right pocket, he counts five grand and passes the bread to Nic.
2020-02-01 23:51:37 ★ Nic Howze takes the money, quickly flipping through it before shoving the notes into his back pocket.
2020-02-01 23:52:01  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Well earned, yo.
2020-02-01 23:52:02 ★ Nic Howze Extends a handshake to Marcus.
2020-02-01 23:52:06 ★ Marcus Wilburn shakes hands with Nic.
2020-02-01 23:52:10  [English] Nic Howze says: I apprecate the Opperunity man.
2020-02-01 23:52:17  [English] Nic Howze says: Now go tear shit up.
2020-02-01 23:52:31 ★ Marcus Wilburn flashes a smile before gesturing to the BMW.
2020-02-01 23:52:55  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: This finna spit a THOUSAND and three hunnit ponies next time you see her.
2020-02-01 23:53:16  [English] Nic Howze says: Ayeee. I can't wait. Here let me move the truck so you can get out.
2020-02-01 23:53:25  [English] Marcus Wilburn says: Aite 'preciated.
2020-02-02 01:01:46 ★ Marcus Wilburn drives his car inside his garage after getting the hard top and the roll cage installed, he
2020-02-02 01:02:08 ★ parks it on the dyno in a way that rear wheels are between the dyno rollers.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:03:24 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs the left side strap and wraps it around the left axle as he secures it firmly.
2020-02-02 01:03:55 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets hold of the right side strap and wraps it around the right axle, he then locks it in
2020-02-02 01:03:58 ★ place.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:06:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn wraps the final strap around both axles to form the X shape, he ties it down using the
2020-02-02 01:06:14 ★ locking mechanism.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:06:28 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets inside the car and turns the engine on as he shifts to the first gear and slowly
2020-02-02 01:06:34 ★ drives the car to center it      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:06:51 ★ Marcus Wilburn hops out after killing the engine, he finishes tightening the straps.
2020-02-02 01:11:11 ★ Marcus Wilburn makes sure the straps are snug and firmly securing the car in place by cranking
2020-02-02 01:11:23 ★ the strap tie-downs.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:12:03 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs the inductive RPM pick up sensor and hooks it up to the spark plug wire to
2020-02-02 01:12:19 ★ ensure a correct reading.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:14:02 ★ Marcus Wilburn secures it in place and grabs the dyno's air/fuel ratio sensor, he crawls beneath the
2020-02-02 01:14:37 ★ vehicle now that it is on the dyno ramp, he grabs the O2 sensor hangling there and      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:14:44 ★ mounts it to the dyno's sensor.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:15:13 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets his lap top and hops in the driver seat, he unfolds the laptop and presses the
2020-02-02 01:15:19 ★ start button.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:15:40 ★ Marcus Wilburn awaits for the PC to boot up, he connects the USB side of the cable to the computer
2020-02-02 01:15:57 ★ and the other side to the ECU under the passenger side of the dashboard.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:16:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn clicks on TunerStudio MS icon to start up the application.
2020-02-02 01:16:33 ★ A splash screen shows up briefly before booting up.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:17:06 ★ Marcus Wilburn moves the mouse to File > New Project.
2020-02-02 01:17:35 ★ Marcus Wilburn fills up the project details such as the project name, the firmware and a brief description.
2020-02-02 01:18:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn presses next and sets up a couple settings to match his car's settings such as the
2020-02-02 01:18:34 ★ Lambda display and the O2 sensor version.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:19:05 ★ Marcus Wilburn then proceeds to create the project, the tuner software is ready to go.
2020-02-02 01:20:36 ★ Marcus Wilburn presses on a button with the icon of a fuel injector, he sets the injector flow rate in the
2020-02-02 01:21:03 ★ general tab before getting to the injection table, he tweaks the values as necessary.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:21:40 ★ Marcus Wilburn moves to the ignition set up timing, he tweaks with the values slightly to avoid knock.
2020-02-02 01:23:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn heads to the boost table and adjusts the pressure to forty PSI, he then starts setting
2020-02-02 01:23:30 ★ up the anti lag settings after discarding a warning saying that the anti lag is rough on      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:23:36 ★ the engine and the turbo itself.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:24:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn heads to the variable valve timing tab and slightly tweaks the values to match the
2020-02-02 01:24:28 ★ rest of the settings.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:24:58 ★ Marcus Wilburn finally gets to the air fuel ratio table, he takes his time changing the values after
2020-02-02 01:25:20 ★ doing calculations, he doesn't want to go neither lean or rich on the mixture.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:25:39 ★ Marcus Wilburn flashes the map to the car's ECU and turns the engine on, he takes a deep breath before
2020-02-02 01:25:43 ★ shifting to 1st.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:29:53 ★ Marcus Wilburn starts slowly accelerating and shifting gears until he reaches the forth gear which has
2020-02-02 01:30:15 ★ a 1:1 ratio, he presses the pedal all the way to the metal.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:30:42 ★ The loud engine screams and pops flames out of the hood exit exhaust.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:31:09 ★ Marcus Wilburn flashes a devilish grin after hitting the rev limiter, he lets go of the gas pedal and
2020-02-02 01:31:50 ★ lets the car drop to idle as he downshifts to N when the RPM is low.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:32:45 ★ Marcus Wilburn goes to the tuning and dyno logs tab, he squints his eyes as he carefully goes through
2020-02-02 01:33:08 ★ all the data in there, he alt tabs casually to note down the changes he has to make      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:33:13 ★ in a .txt file.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:33:42 ★ Marcus Wilburn finishes analyzing the data, he gets back to the tables and changes the information there
2020-02-02 01:34:14 ★ as necessary, he ensures that all the tables and settings have been modified      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:34:28 ★ to spit out more power without damaging the engine.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:34:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn goes for a second pull, he starts slow and floors it once it's at forth gear.
2020-02-02 01:35:16 ★ Marcus Wilburn watches the RPM grow, he casually looks at the computer screen with his eyes
2020-02-02 01:35:31 ★ focused on the live data to ensure a smooth pull.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:36:00 ★ Marcus Wilburn smirks as he goes through the results while letting the car's RPM drop down.
2020-02-02 01:37:22 ★ Marcus Wilburn spots some knock error as he goes through the dyno logs, he immediately goes
2020-02-02 01:37:37 ★ to the ignition timing tab and retards the timing to sort it out.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:38:01 ★ Marcus Wilburn increases the boost to forty four, pushing the turbo to its limits as he flashes the
2020-02-02 01:38:21 ★ MAP and pulls off another dyno pull.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:38:55 ★ Marcus Wilburn admires the live data on the screen as the loud inline six terrorizes the whole area.
2020-02-02 01:39:42 ★ Marcus Wilburn lets the RPM drop once it reaches the rev limiter, he seems to be satisfied with the results
2020-02-02 01:39:58 ★ therefore saving the map he made.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:40:23 ★ Marcus Wilburn turns off the computer and kills the engine, he disconnects the cable from the ECU
2020-02-02 01:40:26 ★ and hops out.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 01:41:05 ★ Marcus Wilburn unplugs the spark sensor and gets under the car to undo the A/F sensor.
2020-02-02 01:41:30 ★ Marcus Wilburn unlocks the strap tie-downs and starts separating the straps from the rear axles.
2020-02-02 01:42:00 ★ Marcus Wilburn sighs as he gets inside the car, reversing out of the dyno ramp.
2020-02-02 01:42:11 ★ Marcus Wilburn gets it between the two post lift and goes for a cigarette.
2020-02-02 02:12:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn puts his cigarette out in the ashtray, he slides the lifting arms beneath the pinch
2020-02-02 02:12:57 ★ welds, he holds the up button to slightly lift the car up, about a foot above floor level.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:13:28 ★ Marcus Wilburn takes his impact wrench and fits it with a lug nut socket before usingi to take off the
2020-02-02 02:13:39 ★ 5 bolts securing the driver side wheel.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:13:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn slides the wheel out of place and puts it down.
2020-02-02 02:14:30 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs a carton box branded with "StopTech", he rips it open and takes out the parts
2020-02-02 02:14:47 ★ needed for a full brake installation on the driver side.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:15:34 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits a 15mm socket on his breaker bar and breaks loose the two bolts securing the
2020-02-02 02:15:44 ★ brake caliper to the mounting bracket on the knuckle.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:16:17 ★ Marcus Wilburn droops the caliper and slides the brake rotor off the studs, putting it down.
2020-02-02 02:16:43 ★ Marcus Wilburn pushes himself up, yanking the driver door open and pulling the hood release.
2020-02-02 02:16:59 ★ Marcus Wilburn heads to the hood and raises it up, supporting it using the prop rod.
2020-02-02 02:18:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs a spanner wrench and uses it to undo the two nuts securing the brake lines
2020-02-02 02:18:38 ★ to the master cylinder.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:19:03 ★ Marcus Wilburn slips a cotton towel beneath the master cylinder to catch the dripping oil.
2020-02-02 02:19:54 ★ Marcus Wilburn kneels down and eases the brake caliper and line out from beneath, tossing them
2020-02-02 02:19:59 ★ away from the car.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:23:13 ★ Marcus Wilburn slides the new rotor in and places the new assembled caliper over it as he lines up
2020-02-02 02:23:34 ★ the mounting holes, inserting the two new bolts after applying thread lock, he tightens them      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:23:43 ★ using his ratchet and a 15mm socket.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:24:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits the new brake line on the caliper inlet, he tightens the nut using a 12mm spanner.
2020-02-02 02:24:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn routes the line all the way up to the master cylinder, he hooks it up and does the same with
2020-02-02 02:24:55 ★ the nut securing that side.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:25:24 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the wheel back on, he inserts the five lug nuts and hand tightens them before
2020-02-02 02:25:33 ★ finishing the job with his impact wrench.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:25:52 ★ Marcus Wilburn moves to the passenger side, he unscrews the lug nuts with the impact wrench, saving
2020-02-02 02:25:56 ★ those aside.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:26:02 ★ Marcus Wilburn pulls the wheel out.
2020-02-02 02:26:31 ★ Marcus Wilburn places it aside and loosens the two bolts securing the caliper to the knuckle using
2020-02-02 02:26:51 ★ the ratchet, he pulls the caliper and eventually forces the brake line out as well.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:27:11 ★ Marcus Wilburn puts them away and gets back to the vehicle, he slides out the old brake rotor and
2020-02-02 02:27:16 ★ replaces it with the new one.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:27:53 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the new caliper over it and hand tightens the two bolts before tightening them
2020-02-02 02:28:02 ★ with the ratchet and ensuring they are snug.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:28:47 ★ Marcus Wilburn connects the brake line to the caliper and directs it to the master cylinder as he
2020-02-02 02:28:53 ★ plugs that end on too.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:29:08 ★ Marcus Wilburn uses the spanner to secure the nut securing each end of that brake line firmly.
2020-02-02 02:29:25 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the wheel back on and hand tightens the five lug nuts before finishing the
2020-02-02 02:29:46 ★ job with his impact wrench, he fastens them in a christian cross pattern.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:30:14 ★ Marcus Wilburn holds the down button on the lift, lowering the car back on its wheels, he moves the arms ou
2020-02-02 02:30:31 ★ out the way and takes the vehicle for a spin, breaking in the new brakes.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:31:00 ★ Marcus Wilburn hard brakes after speeding, he does what has to be done for the break in process.
2020-02-02 02:15:34 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits a 15mm socket on his breaker bar and breaks loose the two bolts securing the
2020-02-02 02:15:44 ★ brake caliper to the mounting bracket on the knuckle.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:16:17 ★ Marcus Wilburn droops the caliper and slides the brake rotor off the studs, putting it down.
2020-02-02 02:16:43 ★ Marcus Wilburn pushes himself up, yanking the driver door open and pulling the hood release.
2020-02-02 02:16:59 ★ Marcus Wilburn heads to the hood and raises it up, supporting it using the prop rod.
2020-02-02 02:18:33 ★ Marcus Wilburn grabs a spanner wrench and uses it to undo the two nuts securing the brake lines
2020-02-02 02:18:38 ★ to the master cylinder.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:19:03 ★ Marcus Wilburn slips a cotton towel beneath the master cylinder to catch the dripping oil.
2020-02-02 02:19:54 ★ Marcus Wilburn kneels down and eases the brake caliper and line out from beneath, tossing them
2020-02-02 02:19:59 ★ away from the car.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:23:13 ★ Marcus Wilburn slides the new rotor in and places the new assembled caliper over it as he lines up
2020-02-02 02:23:34 ★ the mounting holes, inserting the two new bolts after applying thread lock, he tightens them      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:23:43 ★ using his ratchet and a 15mm socket.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:24:21 ★ Marcus Wilburn fits the new brake line on the caliper inlet, he tightens the nut using a 12mm spanner.
2020-02-02 02:24:50 ★ Marcus Wilburn routes the line all the way up to the master cylinder, he hooks it up and does the same with
2020-02-02 02:24:55 ★ the nut securing that side.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:25:24 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the wheel back on, he inserts the five lug nuts and hand tightens them before
2020-02-02 02:25:33 ★ finishing the job with his impact wrench.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:25:52 ★ Marcus Wilburn moves to the passenger side, he unscrews the lug nuts with the impact wrench, saving
2020-02-02 02:25:56 ★ those aside.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:26:02 ★ Marcus Wilburn pulls the wheel out.
2020-02-02 02:26:31 ★ Marcus Wilburn places it aside and loosens the two bolts securing the caliper to the knuckle using
2020-02-02 02:26:51 ★ the ratchet, he pulls the caliper and eventually forces the brake line out as well.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:27:11 ★ Marcus Wilburn puts them away and gets back to the vehicle, he slides out the old brake rotor and
2020-02-02 02:27:16 ★ replaces it with the new one.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:27:53 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the new caliper over it and hand tightens the two bolts before tightening them
2020-02-02 02:28:02 ★ with the ratchet and ensuring they are snug.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:28:47 ★ Marcus Wilburn connects the brake line to the caliper and directs it to the master cylinder as he
2020-02-02 02:28:53 ★ plugs that end on too.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:29:08 ★ Marcus Wilburn uses the spanner to secure the nut securing each end of that brake line firmly.
2020-02-02 02:29:25 ★ Marcus Wilburn places the wheel back on and hand tightens the five lug nuts before finishing the
2020-02-02 02:29:46 ★ job with his impact wrench, he fastens them in a christian cross pattern.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:30:14 ★ Marcus Wilburn holds the down button on the lift, lowering the car back on its wheels, he moves the arms ou
2020-02-02 02:30:31 ★ out the way and takes the vehicle for a spin, breaking in the new brakes.      ((Marcus Wilburn))
2020-02-02 02:31:00 ★ Marcus Wilburn hard brakes after speeding, he does what has to be done for the break in process.v