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Still taking bets?

Dick

Nice reference site.

Thanks
Dick

GRNSHRK- I've made a pretty good effort over the years to maintain at least honourary status as "Riff-raff". Polite riff-raff, maybe even genteel riff-raff but definitely and hopefully always at least a bit "iffy".


Wallowing in the mud,
Dick

This car is currently featured in the January issue of Performance BMW . The owner/builder describes his project and reasoning. The car is a bit extreme but that was the goal. Lots of pictures. I particularly like the rear of the car. Wow! It's wonderful to see someone working in metal to create som...

....and thus the circle is complete......



Dick

Beautiful. Very constructive application of OCD. My white '85 has a black interior and I've noticed some that are beige/brown that does nothing for me. How rare is this white (or near-white) interior? When was it available, etc. I'm getting a serious case of the gotta-have-it bug. I can't believe ho...

Nice car.

Is this all or part of your 15 minutes of fame?

Dick

Looks great. The intense black masks the age of the car. How many hours (or days) to get it that clean?

Enjoy,
Dick

Exactly!



and remember "Your mileage may vary."

Dick

Whew!

That car actually saved me some money!! I don't think my stomach can handle lunch now.

Dick

Nice work. I'll bet it took more that just a bit of patience.

Keep at it,
Dick

Sounds like European Auto is a class act. Nice to hear about

They look a lot better than I would have expected. The car looks less sporty but has a classy luxury coupe appearance. Nice. And a good deal makes them even nicer. Well done.

Dick

Are BMW springs prone to sag over time? My '85 looks a bit droopy in the "outback".

Thanks,
Dick

Am looking at MAP sensor for best tune and versatility. Initial search, although not extensive, indicates the use of many $$$$$$$$$$$$. A cheap solution using generic(ish) GM sourced parts would be HIGHLY interesting. Please document well and keep us all posted. P.S. what would we in N.A. call a &qu...

Well.... It's an improvement but the nose looks awkward. The cretin who did the centre console area deserves a special punishment - it's a deal-breaker.

Dick

Vancouver doesn't get much snow being on the Pacific coast - they get rain, and lots of it. You can stay in Vancouver and get to great skiing within an hour or so. They just finished hosting the winter olympics. We don't live in igloos or snowshoe to work (usually). Think Seattle for weather. I work...

It's not only in the academic and political worlds that we find people EDUCATED BEYOND THEIR INTELLIGENCE. Attending class does NOT equal understanding. I better stop now before I start ranting and foaming at the mouth (the tranquilizer darts HURT). A big shiney shop at the dealers is guarantee of a...

PorscheDude wrote:DIY or die!

Sometimes that's "DIY and die!"


Dick

Sometimes:
Excited
Frustrated
Smug
Bleeding

Always:
Grinning like an idiot

Dick

For appearance - M Parallel's
My choice- the least unsprung weight would have to be considered.

Dick

Due to the lack of lubricating properties in propane synthetic oil should be used. Propane burns very clean and you'll be amazed at how clean your oil stays.

2 cents from
Dick

I appreciate your problem. It's been said "the ring goes on your finger, but you feel it in your nose." (Be very, VERY careful where you repeat that.)

Carefully,
Dick

tobes,
It's a pressure issue. A gas (air) under pressure will try to dissolve into the liquid (brake fluid). The amount of air that becomes entrained in the brake fluid would seem to me to be more of an issue in the lab rather than the garage - no numbers- just eye-ballin' it.

Dick