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by LarryM
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1988 635 CSi for sale on Hemming's
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Re: 1988 635 CSi for sale on Hemming's

There’s that old saying, goes something like “When you buy a used car you’re buying the previous owners.” Never more true than when it comes to buying an E24. Get the wrong one and you have a true money pit on your hands.
by LarryM
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Failure rate of ABS wheel sensors?
Replies: 2
Views: 974

Failure rate of ABS wheel sensors?

Pulled my E24 out of the garage a few weeks ago and the ABS light suddenly came on. Turned out the RF wheel sensor had failed. I've owned the car for 25+ years and this is the first time I've had a failure of any kind in the ABS system. I couldn't locate a replacement (all indications are they're ou...
by LarryM
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Spark 85 635csi - TRIED EVERYTHING
Replies: 12
Views: 1354

Re: No Spark 85 635csi - TRIED EVERYTHING

I’ll reiterate Slownrusty’s suggestion about double-checking the ECU you tried swapping in. Early this year (the very day before I had knee replacement surgery) my E28 suddenly had the same symptoms you’re experiencing. No spark, no start. Over the course of several weeks I hobbled around with a can...
by LarryM
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Nice Euro 1984 BMW M635CSi for sale on BAT
Replies: 5
Views: 808

Re: Nice Euro 1984 BMW M635CSi for sale on BAT

It looked like a very nice car; it should have done better. Sadly in general E24s don't often do well on BaT, when compared to some other BMW models. But I don't know of a better place to sell one, at present. I might be facing a dilemma soon; I have an E28 and E24 which I've owned for many years an...
by LarryM
Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:18 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Talk me out of this road trip.
Replies: 12
Views: 2183

Re: Talk me out of this road trip.

Sorry to hear about your dad. The fact that he's still in good health is a big plus. I lost mine about 10 years ago when he was 87 but his health had been failing for awhile. I know a lot of enthusiasts take their older bimmers on extended road trips but personally I don't think it's a good idea. Th...
by LarryM
Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Should I? A 840csi available in my area
Replies: 5
Views: 1477

Re: Should I? A 840csi available in my area

Besides the mentioned electrical issues, better check to see if it has a nikasil or alusil engine before you buy. They’re nicely designed cars but have the potential to be a real money pit.
by LarryM
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464234

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

I for one would love to hear more about the oven reflow technique. Temperature? Time? Pre-roast preparation?
by LarryM
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464234

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

Interesting.
by LarryM
Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464234

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

I’m scheduled to have knee surgery (my left one) on Monday and I probably won’t be able to drive the 6er for at least a month so I thought I’d take it out for a “last run”. The car is just so satisfying on the open road especially since the manual conversion with all new shifter hardware and the lig...
by LarryM
Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:09 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What’s going on with Trump???
Replies: 16
Views: 2890

Re: What’s going on with Trump???

Another BMW forum I belong to has a thread named, literally, “Trump-bashing thread” along with other politically-themed threads. All they do is serve as confirmation bias for people who tend to think alike; they don’t change anybody’s minds. As Ken notes, they only divide people. Christ, we’ve got e...
by LarryM
Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:45 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What’s going on with Trump???
Replies: 16
Views: 2890

Re: What’s going on with Trump???

Few Americans actually trust our media anymore. The mainstream media (and I include CNN in this) in the U.S has been very biased for decades; it's pretty clear to many of us that it’s become little more than a propaganda arm of the democratic party. The latest Gallup poll shows that Americans' trust...
by LarryM
Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Wheels that I hope will fit
Replies: 21
Views: 10718

Re: Wheels that I hope will fit

Stunning yet elegant. Perfect complement to the E24's styling. =D>
by LarryM
Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Wheels that I hope will fit
Replies: 21
Views: 10718

Re: Wheels that I hope will fit

TimU - This is a great summary and I've used it before in doing some basic planning/sizing. One added complexity for those of us with 16" diameter wheels is there's virtually no availability of 235 width tires. The right 235r17 I can find all day long. And similar 225r16 has plenty of availabi...
by LarryM
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:31 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Wheels that I hope will fit
Replies: 21
Views: 10718

Re: Wheels that I hope will fit

To my eyes, 17" is the ideal wheel size for an E24; mine are RS 198s (17 X 8.5, ET13) with 245/40 tires. Next time tires are due, I think I'll switch to a slightly less aggressive, more "typical" upgrade size of 235/45. I'd like a slightly larger sidewall for a better ride and to red...
by LarryM
Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:46 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Condolences to our friends in England
Replies: 3
Views: 1236

Re: Condolences to our friends in England

Indeed; thanks for pointing that out.
by LarryM
Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Condolences to our friends in England
Replies: 3
Views: 1236

Condolences to our friends in England

We in the U.S. offer our deepest condolences on the passing of your Queen Elizabeth II.

On a personal level, she was crowned one month before I was born, so I've known no other.
by LarryM
Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Louvers?
Replies: 8
Views: 1562

Re: Louvers?

I wouldn't do it. [-X I'm still haunted by the memories of cutting through the hood of my first car, a beautiful 1963 Impala SS, to install one of those fiberglass "teardrop" hood scoops that were popular back in the day. When I think of some of the things we did to our cars back then; hac...
by LarryM
Mon Mar 21, 2022 6:36 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464234

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

I just changed the "engine crankshaft position sensor" (Item #7) on the front of the engine because I noticed the plastic connector on my original one was completely disintegrated from engine heat. It crumbled apart in my hands. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=5384-USA-01-198...
by LarryM
Fri Mar 18, 2022 3:10 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Wanted: Dinan E24/ M6 Strut Brace
Replies: 12
Views: 2933

Re: Wanted: Dinan E24/ M6 Strut Brace

Yeeoow! I should have bought a strut brace along with the chip when I was visiting Dinan way back in 1999. Missed my chance; now they've evidently become quite collectible. Never saw that coming; indeed, time changes everything. Racing Dynamics strut braces are a good alternative and are still avail...
by LarryM
Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: BBS RS 007s refinished to 16x7
Replies: 2
Views: 894

Re: BBS RS 007s refinished to 16x7

They sold for only $1500. That's a great deal assuming they were properly restored, assembled and trued. They looked really good.
by LarryM
Wed Feb 16, 2022 5:37 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: BBS RS 007s refinished to 16x7
Replies: 2
Views: 894

Re: BBS RS 007s refinished to 16x7

Nice looking wheels. Never heard of that website but I've registered and will be watching. The value of RSs has really gone up. About 10 years ago I paid only $2200 for a set of restored RS198s (17 X 8 1/2, ET13) for my E24. About 5 years ago I bought a set of four RS061s (16 X 8, ET20) in pieces th...
by LarryM
Sat Oct 23, 2021 3:12 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: FREE - old school dwell/tach tester - FREE
Replies: 2
Views: 849

Re: FREE - old school dwell/tach tester - FREE

Still available? If so, I'll take it. I'm an old-time hotrodder.
PM'd
by LarryM
Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464234

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

Thanks to Rod Paine and his terrific website I discovered my 6er was missing a heat shield for the RH upper control arm bushing. Until I read through this page, I hadn't been aware such an item existed, but apparently the factory began installing them after a certain date: https://www.mye28.com/tech...
by LarryM
Sat Aug 21, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Front Rotors
Replies: 9
Views: 2810

Re: Front Rotors

I bought a set of these for the front of my E28. I have about 5K miles on them and they've been great, no complaints. https://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brakes.jsp?autoMake=BMW&autoModel=535i&autoYear=1987&autoModClar=&make=StopTech&model=SportStop+Drilled+Rotor&group=Cross-Dril...