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by BillW
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: US Drivers side (left) rear window motor
Replies: 1
Views: 658

Re: WTB: US Drivers side (left) rear window motor

Parting an L6; PM sent
by BillW
Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Engine and Auto trans for sale in Midwest
Replies: 0
Views: 887

Engine and Auto trans for sale in Midwest

My 1987 L6 parts car needs to go.
Average miles engine ran last year, transmission shifted fine.
Located Near St Louis MO.
by BillW
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Looking for later AC compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: Looking for later AC compressor

I will be looking for 2 M30 compressor Mtg brackets by Spring!
by BillW
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Looking for later AC compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: Looking for later AC compressor

I will go that route. thanks. Also going with new.
by BillW
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Looking for later AC compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Looking for later AC compressor

pn 64528390468

for my 89 535i
by BillW
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Rear cooler removal
Replies: 0
Views: 1115

Rear cooler removal

No I don't want to do away with it.
I am changing my interior color from Perl Beige to Lama. How hard is it to swap out the housing? Versus painting it.
by BillW
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Mystery Speaker Pods?
Replies: 9
Views: 7166

Re: Mystery Speaker Pods?

Coincidence.
And it seems obvious that the factory originally intended the rear speaker area to be storage pods (note the "handles"). Maybe for a First Aid kit, though there is very little room. that may be why the early speakers are small and to the side.
by BillW
Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Used Lotus White interior in the Midwest.
Replies: 6
Views: 1133

Re: Used Lotus White interior in the Midwest.

I will research how to remove it. It is fun to learn new things.
by BillW
Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB Rear Window Mechanism
Replies: 6
Views: 1624

Re: WTB Rear Window Mechanism

I assume my regulators from 87 won't work. Good thing, because I tried to remove one for an hour yesterday. Seems i need to separate the window but can't.
by BillW
Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Looking for OEM front spoiler
Replies: 24
Views: 3472

Re: Looking for OEM front spoiler

Be aware that the year of your car matters.
by BillW
Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Drinks cupholder
Replies: 7
Views: 1569

Re: Drinks cupholder

hornhospital wrote: Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:17 am I don't know if it's true, but I was told the reason no cup holders was you are supposed to be driving while in the car, not drinking. :-k
+2
by BillW
Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB Wiring for heated 1985 sport seats
Replies: 2
Views: 702

Re: WTB Wiring for heated 1985 sport seats

I plan to buy a complete kit off Amazon. Only challenge then is to incorporate factory switches.
by BillW
Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 85 vs 86 injectors
Replies: 10
Views: 4373

Re: 85 vs 86 injectors

Yes, I too am interested how these compare to the "Mustang" injectors, but the only real evidence would come from back-to-back tests in the same car.
by BillW
Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Lama interior - What years was it available?
Replies: 1
Views: 983

Lama interior - What years was it available?

I am converting my 1987 e24 from Perl Beige to Lama.
The rear cooler as well as other parts will probably get painted, but looking at the 1986 for sale on BAT, I wonder it Lama was available in later years.
by BillW
Tue Nov 08, 2022 12:21 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Used Lotus White interior in the Midwest.
Replies: 6
Views: 1133

Re: Used Lotus White interior in the Midwest.

Leather dash??? Looks like burnt potato chips.

Cable should be fine. I am parting out a 1985 528e which may be the same?

Bill
by BillW
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Used Lotus White interior in the Midwest.
Replies: 6
Views: 1133

Used Lotus White interior in the Midwest.

Parting an L6.
Leather headliner
Lotus white interior
by BillW
Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: 1988 L6 Door Panels - with arm rest
Replies: 2
Views: 1559

Re: WTB: 1988 L6 Door Panels - with arm rest

Is Lotus White light light gray? Parting one too.
by BillW
Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Recaro Classic C81
Replies: 3
Views: 1338

Re: Recaro Classic C81

And for reference, e28 manual seat rails also fit and may be more common. EXCEPT that they have a mount for the seatbelt on the side where you can see it. So the the plastic trim is different. This is more of a problem when using e24 coupe mounts in a e28 sedan.
by BillW
Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Early front brake rotors. SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 3132

Re: Early front brake rotors. Cross-drilled and slotted

they have been sold
by BillW
Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Front Rotors
Replies: 9
Views: 2811

Re: Front Rotors

I helped a friend cross-drill a pair of rotors and the weight difference was noticeable.

For a street-driven car with 5-spoke wheels, I don't need larger, heavier brakes, and I like the cross-drilled look.
And being a e24, I don't see myself regularly abusing the brakes in normal driving.
by BillW
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Upgrading swaybars
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Re: Upgrading swaybars

Yes I know they will fit.
I would like people's experience with the swap and whether they feel that it helps to upgrade the rear sway bar as well.
by BillW
Sun Aug 08, 2021 4:45 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Upgrading swaybars
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Upgrading swaybars

I have a set of e34 M5 sway bars and brackets. These were for my e28 years ago
I am looking for feedback on this modification on a e24, and also advice on whether to do Front or both Front and Rear.
This is a 1987 street car.

TIA
by BillW
Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Different size tires front and back
Replies: 2
Views: 2319

Different size tires front and back

Has anyone used taller/wider tires in the back. I am going for a racy look, with 16 inch wheels.
  • 225 55 16 front (or 225 50 16)
  • 245 50 16 rear
Otherwise 225 all around.
by BillW
Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 5 speed transmission for sale - Getrag 265
Replies: 1
Views: 943

5 speed transmission for sale - Getrag 265

Very clean unit.
Removeable bellhousing
Prefer pickup in St Louis; Shipping possible.
Some other early swap parts available
$900