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- 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...
- 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, ...
- 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...
- 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
Ken, linky no worky, at least not for me
Ken, linky no worky, at least not for me
- 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...
- 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
- 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
I opted for an Alpine head unit, half the price and all of the features I wanted, included CD capability
I opted for an Alpine head unit, half the price and all of the features I wanted, included CD capability
- 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...
- 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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- 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
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:18 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: WTB Handbrake Housing/switches
- Replies: 1
- Views: 655
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- 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
I've never had to deal with this type of problem
Wish I had some input regarding your problem, but I'll keep thinking about what could cause this issue
I've never had to deal with this type of problem
- 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...
- 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
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
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
- 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...
- 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
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
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
- 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...
- 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...