Line Lock Install Help

[The Ghost]

I received my AR Design line lock today, but it looks different from the pictures online (the brackets in particular). Can someone confirm this is the right kit (335i)?

Also, I cannot find installation instructions nor do I have any installed pictures to work from. I'm interested in the hose/fitting orientation. Is there a brake line that goes in between the solenoid and the caliper?

Thanks

[The Ghost]

It looks like a this thread uses the same kit I got:
http://www.bimmerboost.com/showthrea...ng-a-line-lock

[Sticky]

You talk to @ar design?

[The Ghost]

Yeah, they emailed me the instructions. You can delete this thread (or merge with the above).

Thanks

[Sticky]

No need to delete. We'll leave this as an updated discussion.

[rawad1017]

No need to delete. We'll leave this as an updated discussion.

the one you use would probably work for me, wouldn't it? no experience with line locks so idk anything about fitment

[Sticky]

the one you use would probably work for me, wouldn't it? no experience with line locks so idk anything about fitment

The one I use is basically this same exact thing.

[rawad1017]

The one I use is basically this same exact thing.

yeah but 3 series..but anyway line locks for the most part are universal aren't they?

[Sticky]

yeah but 3 series..but anyway line locks for the most part are universal aren't they?

For the most part.

I mean @ar design can adapt anything you need them to. I forget what changes were necessary for the M3 but there were a few.

[The Ghost]

Yes, the 3 series line lock is the same. Also, line locks are universal parts anyway. You can buy a domestic kit for about $120 and then SS line for another $80 and piece it together. I just bit the bullet and bought the AR kit for the ske of time.

[Sticky]

We should support vendors that take the time to tailor parts for our cars. Sure, you can adapt other stuff of course if you care about $50 or whatever.

[The Ghost]

We should support vendors that take the time to tailor parts for our cars. Sure, you can adapt other stuff of course if you care about $50 or whatever.

It's more like $150, but to each their own. In the end, I was too lazy.

[dzenno@PTF]

Yes, the 3 series line lock is the same. Also, line locks are universal parts anyway. You can buy a domestic kit for about $120 and then SS line for another $80 and piece it together. I just bit the bullet and bought the AR kit for the ske of time.

most times it is simply not worth spending time making something already tested and provided by a reputable company. I've had the AR line lock on my own car for 3 years now, easy to install and never had an issue. @ar design has always been top notch.

I see you're getting the car ready for some action. Hopefully you also got the diff lockdown from @rick@defiv and some lighter wheels+sticky rubber?

[Tony@VargasTurboTech]

I just ordered the AR kit as well. I looked at some of the domestic stuff we have installed before and could have gotten locally, but in the end it was easier to just get the complete kit. Not to mention AR stuff is always solid. Gonna get this car to track pretty soon.

[bigdnno98]

I can't wait to start seeing some N54 timeslips this year! I myself will be heading to the track soon too hopefully. Just in a 15 year old eclipse, not a BMW lol.

[The Ghost]

most times it is simply not worth spending time making something already tested and provided by a reputable company. I've had the AR line lock on my own car for 3 years now, easy to install and never had an issue. @ar design has always been top notch.

I see you're getting the car ready for some action. Hopefully you also got the diff lockdown from @rick@defiv and some lighter wheels+sticky rubber?

yeah, I have NT05Rs on 17" K1s with LSD but couldn't get better than 2.0 60'. The burnout with this line lock is easy and awesome, however.

I tried 17-25psi with short, long, smoke screen long, and dry burn outs with no luck. I bought my NT05Rs used from a buddy last year, so maybe they were never bedded correctly. They are at the wear bars now, so I dunno if they need to be replaced.

Thinking of getting stickier tires, perhaps real slicks. Wheelspin sucks. I wish I could limit boost per gear.

[The Ghost]

For the sake of documentation, here is my install and my secondary switch (primary is located in the glove box).