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by imissedtheapex
Fri May 31, 2019 1:15 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: One day left on my M6 on Bring A Trailer
Replies: 2
Views: 3031

One day left on my M6 on Bring A Trailer

Hi all, in case you'd like to get a chance to bid. 87 M6 Black on Lotus White with 59000 miles. Records, extra wheels, cold converted AC, sympathetic interior restoration work on seats.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-m6-38/
by imissedtheapex
Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:45 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel smell in cabin
Replies: 5
Views: 3544

Re: Fuel smell in cabin

86_6series wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:08 pm Could be #6 or one of the three hoses attached to the three nipples under part # 2

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=16_0014
Thanks I'll check those out!
by imissedtheapex
Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel smell in cabin
Replies: 5
Views: 3544

Fuel smell in cabin

hello Gruppe, I have an 87 M6 and noticed that after i filled her and went for a drive, there's been a pretty strong fuel smell inside the cabin. Some searching here among 635s shows that it could be a loose clamp on the cold start injector but does the S38 have this as well? I don't see fuel drippi...
by imissedtheapex
Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Oil Leak from rear of engine.. advice
Replies: 30
Views: 15751

Re: Oil Leak from rear of engine.. advice

Luckily this fix must go down as one of the cheapest in history, under a tenner for the parts. If i added the labour in at £65 an hour though, then it would be another story :) Timing chain is good on my baby. However brakes are binding with front right running the hottest / pulling so i do believe...
by imissedtheapex
Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: 87 M6 Steering issue, I've searched and looked diagnosed. Stumped!
Replies: 4
Views: 4292

Re: 87 M6 Steering issue, I've searched and looked diagnosed. Stumped!

wattsmonkey wrote:There is a collar nut that secures the splined section of the shaft in the engine bay to the rest of the column. It's inside the car, obvious once lower panel removed. 32mm spanner required.

A prime candidate!

would this be part of the reason the car wanders during turns?
by imissedtheapex
Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:47 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: 87 M6 Steering issue, I've searched and looked diagnosed. Stumped!
Replies: 4
Views: 4292

87 M6 Steering issue, I've searched and looked diagnosed. Stumped!

Hi guys, So the steering wheel has a pretty good dead spot in the center (which we know is typical) and has a minor clicking sound in the shaft. When turning at highway speeds, the car will turn in, then wander slightly to the outside of the turn and will require another steering input. (so if you'r...
by imissedtheapex
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Bought a Getrag 265/6
Replies: 7
Views: 5721

Re: Bought a Getrag 265/6

Just looked at photos - I'm assuming it's the right bellhousing with the sensor holes. You'll need the mounting crossmember and the clutch pivot. I think the clutch itself is the same, but you can check this easily on realoem of course. From my experience, this box is great, but really does need ti...
by imissedtheapex
Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:29 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Air conditionin function overview and retrofit/repair thread
Replies: 110
Views: 66653

Re: Air conditionin function overview and retrofit/repair thread

Can we update these posts with non-photobucket hosted pix? this thread is essential to the survival of our cars IMO and would be great to see the pictures instead of Photobucket's lame notice about upgrading your service lol
by imissedtheapex
Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leatherique Interior Project Begins
Replies: 113
Views: 62063

Re: Leatherique Interior Project Begins

whatever you do, do NOT go into Ebay and search for "bespoke leathering" lolol. That is not what I expected - bondage suits etc. Found the correct company though via google...
by imissedtheapex
Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leatherique Interior Project Begins
Replies: 113
Views: 62063

Re: Leatherique Interior Project Begins

what I found with the crack filler is it shows through the dye a little bit due to not being able to rub it down very well, so what I did was give a few coats of dyen then flat the dye a little. the dye dries very quickly so this can be done almost straight as and where necessary.. this is how mine...
by imissedtheapex
Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:50 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leatherique Interior Project Begins
Replies: 113
Views: 62063

Re: Leatherique Interior Project Begins

Swapped driver's seat that is now the passenger's seat with some cracks filled. My advice with the crack filler... only put it in the crack and be careful not to get it anywhere on the seat that it is not needed as this stuff does not sand easily. I'd recommend an artist spatula as the "perfec...
by imissedtheapex
Thu May 25, 2017 4:09 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Adjusting the dashboard on M6
Replies: 23
Views: 13965

Re: Adjusting the dashboard on M6

Here are mine....ugh as you can see there is space between the A pillar and the dash. Clearly mis aligned. i'm just curious how to raise this sucker up a bit...glad to know I'm not alone but also, my OCD and wanting my investment to be in awesome condition makes me lose my mind when I see this Plea...
by imissedtheapex
Wed May 24, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Adjusting the dashboard on M6
Replies: 23
Views: 13965

Re: Adjusting the dashboard on M6

So far, mine looks the worst. Thanks, Just Dashes :roll: Here are mine....ugh as you can see there is space between the A pillar and the dash. Clearly mis aligned. i'm just curious how to raise this sucker up a bit...glad to know I'm not alone but also, my OCD and wanting my investment to be in awe...
by imissedtheapex
Tue May 16, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Adjusting the dashboard on M6
Replies: 23
Views: 13965

Re: Adjusting the dashboard on M6

thanks for the reply. The reason I think it's the dash is that main line of the dash also falls below the continuous line on the door card. A pillar looks correct.
by imissedtheapex
Mon May 15, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Adjusting the dashboard on M6
Replies: 23
Views: 13965

Adjusting the dashboard on M6

Hi all, PO had the dash replaced on my 87 m6, and the top of the dash doesn't line up with the doorcard, and there is a clear indentation on the A pillars where you can see where the original dash sat. I've looked at the dash removal tutorial in the tech section - I'm unclear however of which of the...
by imissedtheapex
Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Some pix of my M6 - 87 with 57000 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 4524

Re: Some pix of my M6 - 87 with 57000 miles

dwcains wrote:Nice garage-mates. If you get an M5 you'll have the full set.
yes I'm working on it but prices are soaring quickly out of my range. Although I might consider selling all of them for an M1! hah - nice to dream
by imissedtheapex
Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:54 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Some pix of my M6 - 87 with 57000 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 4524

Re: Some pix of my M6 - 87 with 57000 miles

JCS wrote:Welcome,

What city?
Thousand Oaks, CA
by imissedtheapex
Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Some pix of my M6 - 87 with 57000 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 4524

Some pix of my M6 - 87 with 57000 miles

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/SteveTheRaceCow/M6New2_zpsmzad9smn.jpg http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/SteveTheRaceCow/7777af1b-020a-472e-90a2-f72a8fbc7fed_zpsdoiszzo4.jpg http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/SteveTheRaceCow/M6New1_zpsee29vs6l.jpg (previous owner put Zender sk...
by imissedtheapex
Sun May 08, 2016 4:40 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Removing Zender Side Skirts
Replies: 0
Views: 5192

Removing Zender Side Skirts

Friends - new to the forum and to M6 ownership. I've searched unsuccessfully for the following info so I thought i'd start a thread. I recently purchase an 87 the PO had installed Zender rocker panel "side skirts." Has anyone had these and then removed them? I'm wondering if I"m going...