My '88 UK Highline. These are 100% original.
Silver over black.
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- Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:12 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Pinstripe installation location
- Replies: 6
- Views: 274
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:03 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Front end shake at 45mph E24 M6
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2905
Re: Front end shake at 45mph E24 M6
Have you thought of leaving the car on jackstands to take the weight of the tires? I had my e21 in storage for a year due to a job transfer and luckily no serious flat spots but the parkbrake had been set and it froze/rusted to the drum. I have but I have also heard that it is not a good idea as th...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:32 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Bumper/valance assembly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 588
Re: Bumper/valance assembly
They do look rather good! I'm so glad you could put them to good use635sharknose wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 4:25 pmThis is a photo of Phil's polished bumper, looks very well if you ask me.

- Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:51 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Bumper/valance assembly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 588
Re: Bumper/valance assembly
I went down the polishing route with the bumpers on my '88 Highline. But first it was necessary to grind off the hard anodised coating, although that went pretty well and didn't leave behind any ripples or other signs of what had been done - which I had initially been concerned about. But of course ...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:32 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Front end shake at 45mph E24 M6
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2905
Re: Front end shake at 45mph E24 M6
I know what I know plip. Torque values made a difference in my case, and the problem/solution was/is repeatable. The only thing I haven't done yet is replace the front hubs. Jose I accept that in your case it made a difference, but it wouldn't have been simply because of the differing applied torqu...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Front end shake at 45mph E24 M6
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2905
Re: Front end shake at 45mph E24 M6
Wacky as it sounds, wheel nut torque affects wobble on an M6. I tightened to 95 ft/lb once because that is what my local wheel shop said their book showed. Research revealed that original torque was rated at 75 ft/lb, then later upgraded to 85 ft/lb, and now shown (in BMW references) as 95 ft/lb. I...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:29 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
- Topic: 635 Motorsport sold UK
- Replies: 2
- Views: 293
Re: 635 Motorsport sold UK
Looked ok, but high mileage and a few other things didn't look quite right to me.
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:21 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: UK asking prices for "restoration projects...................."
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1363
Re: UK asking prices for "restoration projects...................."
Not exactly on topic, but I'm interested to know if most people looking to buy an E24 are doing so with a view to it more of a project rather than a car to simply drive and enjoy?
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:14 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: front brake pads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 239
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 10:03 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Replacing Pressure switch on brake pressure regulator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 388
Re: Replacing Pressure switch on brake pressure regulator
The point about using an impact gun is more about the way it applies the turning force rather than the amount of force, especially where what you're trying to remove is attached to something that itself isn't anchored especially rigidly. For example, it's perfectly feasible to remove a wheel bolt or...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:33 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Replacing Pressure switch on brake pressure regulator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 388
Re: Replacing Pressure switch on brake pressure regulator
Have you tried with an impact gun?
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:40 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: What can I do to "clean up" the rust on my rotors :(
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1110
Re: What can I do to "clean up" the rust on my rotors :(
They look good. You're quite right not to paint the wheel mating surface, although it is important that this is spotlessly clean and free of corrosion or dirt, both in order to give the best possible connection between hub and wheel, and also to take away any possibility of causing unwanted disc run...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:11 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Two fuel pumps or one?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 474
Re: Two fuel pumps or one?
Thanks for the replies guys, will take a look under the panel this week when i get a chance to get to the garage. I did look at realoem but it was a bit confusing as it lists options for the main pump with or without the pre-supply. Cheers James Did you use your specific chassis number when searchi...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:53 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: front uneven ride height e24 635csi
- Replies: 5
- Views: 376
Re: front uneven ride height e24 635csi
right front side 1/2 inch higher than left. right tire is slanted downward pushing wheel further out from the lip of the fender arch. I felt a new installation of OEM BMW stock touring springs on four corners along with Bilstein 4 shock absorbers. This did not solve the problem. It appears the righ...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:05 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Two fuel pumps or one?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 474
Re: Two fuel pumps or one?
My Highline is a very late '87 build and I believe it has two pumps. Have you tried plugging your chassis no in on Real OEM and see what it lists for your car?
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:17 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Which fuse?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 339
Re: Which fuse?
Did the check panel indicate a problem?
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: How often do you REALLY flush your brakes?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 846
Re: How often do you REALLY flush your brakes?
I believe the flush is for corrosion protection. Brake fluid is hydroscopic, i.e. it attracts and absorbs water. Even though the amount of water is minuscule, it does attack the metal brake lines. Flushing removes the contaminated fluid and the water absorbed within it. It also can lower the boilin...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:42 am
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: How often do you REALLY flush your brakes?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 846
Re: How often do you REALLY flush your brakes?
On race cars we generally bleed the brakes ahead of every outing, and maybe between sessions too, and probably flush the system completely every three or four outings. But on my road cars I have to confess to only doing it if I feel the brakes aren't working as well as they should rather than at set...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:22 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Hvac panel removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 352
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:17 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Hvac panel removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 352
Re: Hvac panel removal
Are you familiar with RealOEM? Some of the diagrams there might help you. There are Bowden cables that connect from the slider control levers to the screen, facia and footwell flap levers. Maybe one of these has broken? On my car (88 Highline), to remove the section with the slider controls you need...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:16 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: What can I do to "clean up" the rust on my rotors :(
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1110
Re: What can I do to "clean up" the rust on my rotors :(
Pretty much as already suggested, wire brush any loose stuff and then apply something like POR15. I did mines donkey's years ago and rust has never broken back through. And while I guess you can do the same with the rotor edges, I personally wouldn't bother, as in any case it might more readily get ...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: No heat In footwell
- Replies: 1
- Views: 261
Re: No heat In footwell
I have to admit that I've never had occasion to take apart the heater control unit. However, I think I'm most likely correct in suggesting that the various flaps that direct air to the screen, face and footwell are all mechanical ie controlled via rods and levers via the facia sliders. That being so...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Check the manufacture date of your tyres.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 284
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:03 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
- Topic: FS UK RHD M635 #076
- Replies: 2
- Views: 607
Re: FS UK RHD M635 #076
Isn't it a bit odd that the car is LHD and yet is described as "S812 National Version Great Britain"?
EDITED to add - the description mentions LHD but it isn't!!
EDITED to add - the description mentions LHD but it isn't!!
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:19 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: M6 front rotor minimum thickness?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 250
Re: M6 front rotor minimum thickness?
In my experience the min thickness is always stamped into the rim of the disc, although often quite difficult to see. On the M6 I think the discs start out at 30mm and I've be surprised if anything below 29mm would be regarded as acceptable. And strictly speaking that measurement should be taken acr...