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by Klaus
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:11 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars
Replies: 15
Views: 3840

Re: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars

While the non-vented rotos will fit on the rear hub, keep in mind that the thickness of the vented and non-vented rotors differs significantly. Therefore you would have to use the calibers of an early E12 with non-vented rotors to match the thickness. Might be more cost effective to buy OEM BMW rear...
by Klaus
Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Brake Pad recommendation for early E24
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Brake Pad recommendation for early E24

Wow, I completely forgot about this post. Anyway, I ended up with EBC Red Pads, had a problem sourcing the front ones for a couple of weeks as every order went to back order. I have a set of drilled and slotted rotors, still waiting for a set of stainless brake hoses and some time to actually change...
by Klaus
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Brake Pad recommendation for early E24
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Brake Pad recommendation for early E24

It's time to redo brakes on my 1981 E12 based E24 and I am looking for recommendations for front and rear brake pads. Looks like Juris does not offer a rear one anymore, ATE offers front and rear in semi metallic. I looked at EBC, they offer red and green. Anybody have any experience with these? Or ...
by Klaus
Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:45 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: E12 based e24 take same struts as 5er? and Koni help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1014

Re: E12 based e24 take same struts as 5er? and Koni help needed

Yes, E12 based 5 and 6 series uses the same red Koni's. Part numbers are as follow: Front E12 based: 86 2017 Rear E12 based: 82 2161 Just a piece of advise, I was not happy with them, even at the hardest setting. They were soft enough to bottom out with stock springs and almost undrivable with lower...
by Klaus
Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:00 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars
Replies: 15
Views: 3840

Re: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars

So, ultimately none of the sources for aftermarket rotors came through with any remaining stock. It also appears that due to the lack of demand no production runs are planned for the near future. Well, I ended up buying OEM rotors. But what strikes me as odd is that 2 orders were cancelled. Ultimate...
by Klaus
Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars
Replies: 15
Views: 3840

Re: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars

That's pretty much what I found out, even the OEM rotors are in short supply. Autohausaz and the usual WorldPac suspects just list the OEM rotors when you search via part#, no aftermarket sources show up. I contacted a few manufacturers including Balo and a few other well known ones and there appear...
by Klaus
Sun Aug 22, 2021 2:38 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars
Replies: 15
Views: 3840

Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars

Looks like my 1981 633CSi (now 635CSi) will be in need of some rear brake rotors shortly, not sure if I changed them in the last 20 years. I looked and they are still available through BMW, but pricing is quiet high. After checking the usual sources, I was unable to find any aftermarket sources, rep...
by Klaus
Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB M30 Oil Pump
Replies: 2
Views: 1510

Re: WTB M30 Oil Pump

PM send, thanks Ralph.
by Klaus
Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:37 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB M30 Oil Pump
Replies: 2
Views: 1510

WTB M30 Oil Pump

Looking to buy a used oil pump, preferably Part# 11411286468, used until about 6/86. Really just looking for a decent, complete, undamaged assembly, planning on rebuilding in order to cure a massive high oil pressure issue during cold start. Please let me know what you have, not willing to spend cra...
by Klaus
Sun May 10, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Current speakers for factory locations
Replies: 0
Views: 2749

Current speakers for factory locations

After doing some searches it turns out that most of the speaker suggestions are NLA, being not current. I am looking to finally upgrade the sound system in my 1981 E12 bases chassis. The parcel shelf has been upgraded to one out of an 1987 L6 with the sunshade and the premium pods. The front locatio...
by Klaus
Sun May 10, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Current speakers for factory locations
Replies: 5
Views: 4275

Current speakers for factory locations

After doing some searches it turns out that most of the speaker suggestions are NLA, being not current. I am looking to finally upgrade the sound system in my 1981 E12 bases chassis. The parcel shelf has been upgraded to one out of an 1987 L6 with the sunshade and the premium pods. The front locatio...
by Klaus
Sun May 03, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 12mm fuel line length - 88 635csi
Replies: 6
Views: 4091

Re: 12mm fuel line length - 88 635csi

Yes, 1 meter is enough. It helps to loosen up the tank to create a little gap. I also sprayed the outside of the hose with silicone spray and connected the old to the new with a barbed 1/2" hose connector and just simply used the old hose to pull the new one through. Not sure why it would matte...
by Klaus
Sat May 02, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 12mm fuel line length - 88 635csi
Replies: 6
Views: 4091

Re: 12mm fuel line length - 88 635csi

Just did mine, and the section is almost 1 meter long, you have about 5 cm left. I bought hose from WorldPac and they sell the 12 mm hose in 1 meter length, I was pissed because I ordered 2 meters and it came as 2 sections of 1 meter each.
by Klaus
Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Clearing left over parts
Replies: 27
Views: 15029

Re: Clearing left over parts

kylefav390 wrote: Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:54 am
Klaus wrote: Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:16 am Interested in the mirrors, shipping to Las Vegas NV, let me know.

Klaus
Sure, whats the zip code? can get them sent out as early as tomorrow if necessary.
Just saw your response, I send you a PM with the details.

Thanks,

Klaus
by Klaus
Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:16 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Clearing left over parts
Replies: 27
Views: 15029

Re: Clearing left over parts

Interested in the mirrors, shipping to Las Vegas NV, let me know.

Klaus
by Klaus
Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:30 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Wanted-Pic’s of e24’s W/Shadowline Trim
Replies: 8
Views: 9035

Re: Wanted-Pic’s of e24’s W/Shadowline Trim

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Here is mine, 1981 graphite metallic with full Shadowline.
by Klaus
Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:49 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Euro E12 parts for sale
Replies: 20
Views: 14514

Re: Euro E12 parts for sale

By any chance is the left, driver side quarter panel molding still on the vehicle? All I am missing is the little plastic end piece toward the driver's door. I don't care what the rest of the molding looks like.
Please let me know.

Klaus
by Klaus
Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:44 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Side Molding End Piece
Replies: 4
Views: 3404

Re: Side Molding End Piece

Klaus, better mention you have an early car as the width of the moldings are different Yes, mine is an early car. But it looks as if the original molding 51131839133 up to 9/82 was superseded in 5/82 by 51131889487 for use until end of production. Both moldings use the same attachment hardware, whi...
by Klaus
Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:53 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Side Molding End Piece
Replies: 4
Views: 3404

Side Molding End Piece

Got a little, wierd request... Noticed today that I am missing an endpiece on the quarter panel molding on the left, driver's side. 1549258629132330.jpg Looked through all my stock of replacement moldings and of course this is one of the moldings that I am missing. Also not planning on replacing the...
by Klaus
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:26 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: M Technic Euro Fender Flares
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

Re: M Technic Euro Fender Flares

Still looking...
by Klaus
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Production Line Picture
Replies: 4
Views: 4107

Re: Production Line Picture

Google Image search says "No other sizes of this image found." :cry: Do you know of this site? https://rasterbator.net/. You can blow up any image to poster size using that site's rasterizing function. It is a cheap way to print a huge version of an image as it utilizes standard printer p...
by Klaus
Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:10 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: My "Solution" for no Bilstein Sports for E12 based Cars
Replies: 5
Views: 4960

Re: My "Solution" for no Bilstein Sports for E12 based Cars

It appears as if Bilstein does not plan on offering any more rear Sports for E12's or E12 based E24's. But they are still offering rear Sports for E3 and E9 chassis, and as far as I am concerned the specs are close enough to be interchangeable. Rear uses 24-008198, about $110 per side. Front is stil...
by Klaus
Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:38 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Production Line Picture
Replies: 4
Views: 4107

Production Line Picture

Saw this picture posted on one of the FB groups. Was wondering if anybody knows the source or has an idea if a higher resolution file is somewhere to be found. Would really like to have this poster size for my office or garage!
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Klaus
by Klaus
Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:58 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: M Technic Euro Fender Flares
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

M Technic Euro Fender Flares

Looking either for a set of 4 or single M Technic flares as available for later Euro models. Would also be interested in damaged pieces if complete enough to reproduce. Picture added shows the style I am interested in. Items need to be able to be shipped to Las Vegas NV USA.
by Klaus
Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Early e24/e12 based Steering Box
Replies: 2
Views: 2187

Re: WTB: Early e24/e12 based Steering Box

Send you a PM.