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by val_c
Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:16 am
Forum: Useful links
Topic: Tire size calculator
Replies: 0
Views: 3500

Tire size calculator

by val_c
Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: e24 Frapper - list yourself!
Replies: 27
Views: 10126

e24 Frapper - list yourself!

by val_c
Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: What Spring should I get?
Replies: 11
Views: 5879

Hi there!
I think that I answered you in the other forum, but again, my pick is Suspension Techniques, if you'll like to see/feel the set-up we can meet in GTA somewhere, I am planning to be n the next autocross at October 25.
by val_c
Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:03 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Suspension Techniques and Bilstein Sports
Replies: 0
Views: 2603

Suspension Techniques and Bilstein Sports

If someone is planning to change suspension set-up with Suspension Techniques springs and Bilstein Sport shocks, below is a pictures of my car before and after change. Pay attention to adjust position of spring support on rear shocks properly from the first time (shocks will arrive with standard sup...
by val_c
Tue Sep 27, 2005 1:13 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: My first autocross
Replies: 2
Views: 3705

The whole preparation and course lay-out was made by Ontario BMW club and it was a really great event with interesting cars and superb drivers to learn from. Some videos from previous autocrosses may be viewed here: http://www.maxbimmer.com/videos/videos/max_autox.mpg http://www.maxbimmer.com/videos...
by val_c
Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:09 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Calendar submissions deadline Oct 16
Replies: 19
Views: 10706

Sohlman wrote:I have ssome other cool photos, but don't have the necassery software to get the size down enough so that it can be viewed.
How about http://www.irfanview.com - free and easy to use soft?
by val_c
Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:10 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: My first autocross
Replies: 2
Views: 3705

My first autocross

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by val_c
Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: Useful links
Topic: Air filters comparison
Replies: 13
Views: 11951

And some more tests including Fram filter: http://www.bolhuijo.com/airflowtest/ind ... VnyZf9cTpb
by val_c
Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:02 pm
Forum: Useful links
Topic: Air filters comparison
Replies: 13
Views: 11951

Air filters comparison

From time to time I see a discussion about different type of air filters... well, before making some changes and spending some money for an upgrade, there is an interesting research about air filters to read.
by val_c
Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Have been offered an M30 K&N induction kit - any good?
Replies: 17
Views: 8616

Some interesting air filter data: Air filters comparison
by val_c
Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:55 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Back To The Future 633
Replies: 1
Views: 1998

Back To The Future 633

Back To The Future 633 - the car was sold on eBay some time ago, now we know where this one ended up.
BTW, I hate what they did with the car.
by val_c
Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:09 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Two pictures from Ontario fest
Replies: 0
Views: 2253

Two pictures from Ontario fest

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by val_c
Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: 750il self dimming rear view mirror into my 86 shark
Replies: 4
Views: 3667

I fitted GenTex self-dimming mirror in my car. Same look but much cheaper than BMW self-dimming mirrors. Got the mirror for $6 from junkyard Cadillac or Olds, run wires as described in article above (from right sun wisor). Straight forward job, disadvantage is that I had to glue a mirror mount on th...
by val_c
Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:47 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Ontario BMW meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 1749

Ontario BMW meeting

by val_c
Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:22 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Alpina Catalogue
Replies: 3
Views: 2510

by val_c
Tue Jul 12, 2005 5:21 pm
Forum: Useful links
Topic: VIN decoder
Replies: 0
Views: 3468

VIN decoder

by val_c
Sun Jul 10, 2005 9:17 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: LS6 engine in e24
Replies: 5
Views: 4319

LS6 engine in e24

Mr. Wrench not only have an ultimate steering box fix for e24, but also buildind a monster 6-er.

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Pictures are here.
by val_c
Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:42 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Halo's on my six!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2983

Emmanuel,
We just had one in June. But, I believe, we also can get together later in Summer.
by val_c
Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:46 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: ??
Replies: 3
Views: 3859

Nice reference Chevale. Those are the Zender side skirts (sietenschweller) same as on my car. However, the heckschweller also be Zender but it doesn't look very good as fas as compliment the lines of the car. You should check out the M-Tech heckschwellers I have on my car. Much better looking. Agre...
by val_c
Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:04 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: ??
Replies: 3
Views: 3859

Check the German e-bay, I see those sideskirts at least once in two months. Got pair of mine for EUR 100.
See this one for sale right now
by val_c
Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:21 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Bigcoupe Merchandise ?
Replies: 56
Views: 22956

Personally I'd prefer simple style like e28 guys:

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by val_c
Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:34 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: BAD NEWS
Replies: 9
Views: 4709

Taliking about Fast & Furios wanna be you guys should read this post from mye28.com.
by val_c
Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:35 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: BAD NEWS
Replies: 9
Views: 4709

Oh, come on, Horse -- you don't dig American Reality Television at its ultimate finest? Watch the show sometime -- and keep in the back of your mind while you're doing so that the subjects who get their car "pimped" won't be able to afford the taxes when the time comes and will be forced ...
by val_c
Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:08 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Replacement of belt driven cooling fan with electric one
Replies: 4
Views: 4176

Brucey wrote:looked into it before, not much room behind, no room in front if AC fitted I thought.

I don't think the fan illustrated will fit an E24, will it?

cheers
At the Summit Racing site thickness of the fan stated as 3.75' (9.52 cm).
I'll check if there is enough clearence between radiator and engine.