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by GRNSHRK
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:17 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Pulling Rear Parcel Shelf '87 CSI, Pod Paint, etc
Replies: 7
Views: 1342

Re: Pulling Rear Parcel Shelf '87 CSI, Pod Paint, etc

While Ralph mentioned the seat belts, he didn't mention that you will need to disconnect them from where they bolt in under the rear seats and feed them through the parcel shelf, in order to completely remove the shelf :-" And you do need to be careful in the corners as you can damage or even t...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Mysterious bulb
Replies: 7
Views: 790

Re: Mysterious bulb

Do you have the wiring diagram for a 79? Yes, the ETM covers model years '77 through '82 but the wiring diagrams are huge :shock: They fold out and are probably about 1M in length, really not something that could be easily copied :-k But there may be a link to the ETMs and/or wiring diagrams here, ...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Mysterious bulb
Replies: 7
Views: 790

Re: Mysterious bulb

Do you have fog lights :-k I took a look at the ETM for '79 US model and while most wires are bi-colored behind the instrument cluster, the only gray wire I saw was for the for the fog light switch :-" Brown would be for ground, typical for BMWs :roll: But if you have fog lights, try to turn th...
by GRNSHRK
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Skid plates
Replies: 7
Views: 1471

Re: Skid plates

Please post pix of the skid plate installed [-o<

Ken, linky no worky, at least not for me :roll:
by GRNSHRK
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Brake Bleeding '87 csi
Replies: 11
Views: 1178

Re: Brake Bleeding '87 csi

Phil, I have to respectfully disagree with this statement [-( Getting an assistant to cycle the brake pedal down and back up with the bleed valve opened and then closed off again is probably the most reliable bleed method out there. The 2 person method requires fairly precise coordination between th...
by GRNSHRK
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: '87 M6 up for auction on Hemmings
Replies: 4
Views: 729

Re: '87 M6 up for auction on Hemmings

Hmm, sold for $24,150 :-k
by GRNSHRK
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Stereo upgrade.
Replies: 10
Views: 1490

Re: Stereo upgrade.

True about the Bremen, but that "duck's nuts" will cost you about half a grand US :o

I opted for an Alpine head unit, half the price and all of the features I wanted, included CD capability \:D/ \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Euro stripes
Replies: 8
Views: 1216

Re: Euro stripes

Arqtect, The side bumper surrounds on your '84 were originally black plastic :-k Presuming that you purchased the car as seen in your photos, you're not going to find anything "factory" in the way of black stripes or transfers for the areas that you want stripes on :-? You might want to di...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Stereo upgrade.
Replies: 10
Views: 1490

Re: Stereo upgrade.

I can't speak for what might be involved regarding the installation of the E34 M5 setup, but here's a thread pertaining to my stereo install, hopefully this will help :-"

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by GRNSHRK
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: '87 M6 up for auction on Hemmings
Replies: 4
Views: 729

Re: '87 M6 up for auction on Hemmings

Not sold, presumed that it didn't make it to reserve, now with an asking price of $27.5K :-"
by GRNSHRK
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB Handbrake Housing/switches
Replies: 1
Views: 655

Re: WTB Handbrake Housing/switches

You should try this guy, appears to have a wealth of parts \:D/

viewtopic.php?t=31473
by GRNSHRK
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Need a Soft Fabric Style Dash Cover
Replies: 10
Views: 1151

Re: Need a Soft Fabric Style Dash Cover

As Ken duly noted, there's not a lot of options that will look good, I for instance have protected my dash with a custom fit carpet cover, which is not elegant at all and comes out for shows and whatnot :-" And as you duly noted, there are plastic covers that can be bonded over your existing da...
by GRNSHRK
Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: How to refinish this type of bench top...
Replies: 18
Views: 5543

Re: How to refinish this type of bench top...

Thanks gents :wink: This bench top was already existing, and it will likely get more abuse, no projects currently lined up but something will come up sooner than later :roll: The lighting I added was also LED, kitchen under cabinet type, in addition to the fluorescent one I installed years ago :-&qu...
by GRNSHRK
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Gauge question
Replies: 3
Views: 552

Re: Gauge question

Bert, presuming that your '81 has series 1 gauges, I have some input regarding this exchange 8) I installed a Euro 70 Liter fuel level gauge in mine and when full it doesn't go all the way to indicate full (70L) which I presume is due to the difference in the fuel tank capacity, which is larger in t...
by GRNSHRK
Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: How to refinish this type of bench top...
Replies: 18
Views: 5543

Re: How to refinish this type of bench top...

Finished pix :wink:
by GRNSHRK
Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: How to refinish this type of bench top...
Replies: 18
Views: 5543

Re: How to refinish this type of bench top...

Finally coming back to this project, as recently completed refinishing this workbench =D> I also took the opportunity to add a couple of features, including 2X AC power outlets, more lighting and an Akro-Bin rack complete with a dozen bins for handy access \:D/ After cleaning off the bench, removing...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: '87 M6 up for auction on Hemmings
Replies: 4
Views: 729

'87 M6 up for auction on Hemmings

Not affiliated but thought I would share \:D/

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1987-b ... ay_test422
by GRNSHRK
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: 1980 Power Steering - is mine working correctly?
Replies: 9
Views: 988

Re: 1980 Power Steering - is mine working correctly?

So you're saying that it just requires more effort to turn the steering wheel than you are expecting, based on other models :-k Hard to say that there's anything actually "wrong" with your PS system, but you may want to service the hydraulics, here's a thread that shows what I did, and how...
by GRNSHRK
Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Power, Running Super Rich
Replies: 26
Views: 2052

Re: No Power, Running Super Rich

Just for clarification, my '80 has an O2 sensor, first year as this was also the first year for the cat :-"

Wish I had some input regarding your problem, but I'll keep thinking about what could cause this issue :-k

I've never had to deal with this type of problem [-(
by GRNSHRK
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Favored Part Suppliers
Replies: 6
Views: 770

Re: Favored Part Suppliers

For stock parts I like to use FCP Euro, and for aftermarket stuff, I usually go to ECS Tuning \:D/ Not sure about actual "dismantlers", but there are quite a few on Big Coupe that peddle parts on a regular basis :-" You could try Ralph in SoCal (his handle) or another guy in the Sandy...
by GRNSHRK
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:40 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Thoughts about 225/45/17's
Replies: 6
Views: 1800

Re: Thoughts about 225/45/17's

How wide are the wheels :-k

Typically, 235/45 x 17" would be about the right outside diameter as original, so 225/45's would be a bit short as far as the OD would be concerned :-"

But you do need to match the tire width with the wheel width as well \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: my 1983 633csi
Replies: 2
Views: 956

Re: my 1983 633csi

Welcome to the madness \:D/ I see that you attended PSF this past weekend, while I was involved in much of the planning, alas I was not able to make the event this year :( Tough times right now with one of our dogs, we did a FaceTime during happy hour Friday and that just made me sadder :-? Good luc...
by GRNSHRK
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Alarm advice
Replies: 3
Views: 396

Re: Alarm advice

How about some pix of the connections :-k

Obviously hard to diagnose, and you're looking at it, we aren't :-"

I have an aftermarket keyless lock setup and the wiring under the dash is a nightmare ](*,)
by GRNSHRK
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: LED lighting "upgrade"
Replies: 12
Views: 1205

Re: LED lighting "upgrade"

Good point Ken, better grounding was part of the many conversations, with both Klaus and Tommy :-k But the other issue that Klaus pointed out was that the LEDs should be colored to match, either amber or red in this case, and these are all white [-( I'm just gonna leave things as they are for now, w...
by GRNSHRK
Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: LED lighting "upgrade"
Replies: 12
Views: 1205

Re: LED lighting "upgrade"

Update, this has basically been a total bust ](*,) Once installed (I did get the dash indicator to work with the rectifier/diode bridge, BTW :-" ) I was experiencing very odd behavior, what I would describe as "current bleed" to lights that shouldn't be receiving any power :-? For ins...