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by GRNSHRK
Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:40 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Headliner Color/Installer Req
Replies: 5
Views: 963

Re: Headliner Color/Installer Req

How about a quote, Bert :-k

I got a quote from well regarded interior guy local to me, but I would have to sell a kidney in order to afford it ](*,)

I bought the headliner from slownrusty, originally purchased from World Upholstery :-"
by GRNSHRK
Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: He Fixed 180 iPhones So He Could Rescue One BMW - Article
Replies: 1
Views: 629

Re: He Fixed 180 iPhones So He Could Rescue One BMW - Article

Great find Scott =D>

He's fairly local to me, I'll send out the linky to a couple of the locals to see if anybody recognizes him [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:59 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464295

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

Just 24K on the clock =D>

Dang, nice find \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: mud flaps
Replies: 9
Views: 1012

Re: mud flaps

Sorry, but I gotta ask, why do you want or need mud flaps on your M6 :-k
by GRNSHRK
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Best Sparkplug for a stock '87 635CSI?
Replies: 18
Views: 1315

Re: Best Sparkplug for a stock '87 635CSI?

Here's what FCP Euro offers :wink:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/635CS ... =9&d=69&v=

Personally I would use Bosch, but they also offer NGK \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Complete tail light units
Replies: 19
Views: 1694

Re: Complete tail light units

Sansouci. upgrading to LEDs is more difficult than it sounds :-({|= For reference with my experiences in a series 1 :-" https://bigcoupe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=33619 Series 2 is likely to be even more difficult, since the low current draw of LEDs will throw errors to your check panel/OBC wh...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:30 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Rocinante Redux
Replies: 30
Views: 2204

Re: Rocinante Redux

Yes Scott, photos are now visible =D>

However, no PM, I'll check with Brian to see if there's something up with that feature, post site reset [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: mwrench subframe fix.
Replies: 65
Views: 49198

Re: mwrench subframe fix.

At long last, we have come to a final solution to the supply of the Mwrench steering box reinforcement kits =D> They are currently available for immediate shipment from the following shop, located in San Mateo, CA :-" Name: The Studio Presents PH: 408-596-9189 Email: info@thestudiopresents Inst...
by GRNSHRK
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Rocinante Redux
Replies: 30
Views: 2204

Re: Rocinante Redux

Hey Scott, interesting writeup on your rear brake caliper rebuild process, but we can't see your pix :cry: I suspect you are linking to your website but you can attach up to 4 photos per post directly, using the "attachments" feature below your posts :wink: And I sent you a PM so that we c...
by GRNSHRK
Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:07 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: 16x8 et24 wheel fitment
Replies: 10
Views: 796

Re: 16x8 et24 wheel fitment

Well, if you don't have wheels the same width, rotation is not an option :-? I hope we didn't "steer" you clearly, but having wider wheels rear than front makes rotating impossible :-" Please check with your supplier so you can discuss this, unless you're good to go :-? Moving right t...
by GRNSHRK
Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: 16x8 et24 wheel fitment
Replies: 10
Views: 796

Re: 16x8 et24 wheel fitment

Cool 8)

My tire size recommendations:

Front: 205/55-16
Rear: 225/50-16

:wink:
by GRNSHRK
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: remove ac belt and unit question
Replies: 5
Views: 699

Re: remove ac belt and unit question

Board mod here, gonna move your thread to the engine/mechanical forum, you should get more views there [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: 1984 633csi owners manual
Replies: 2
Views: 659

Re: 1984 633csi owners manual

You can try these guys, although I don't see what you need listed, which may just be because their list isn't updated regularly :-k

https://books4cars.com/cars/BMW
by GRNSHRK
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: 16x8 et24 wheel fitment
Replies: 10
Views: 796

Re: 16x8 et24 wheel fitment

Hmm, ET24 may be a bit too much up front and result in the tires rubbing on the strut tubes :-? Also, 225/55 series is a bit on the tall side and may also rub on the underside of the spring perches :-" If you want to go square, you might want to consider 225/50's all around and spacers up front...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:46 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Server crashed :(
Replies: 10
Views: 968

Re: Server crashed :(

Ken, I get one of those "I am not a robot" checkboxes to click, and this is all for security purposes until Brian comes up with a solution on how to block whoever is hacking the database ](*,)

Please hang wit us, we've got our best man on it :-"
by GRNSHRK
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Server crashed :(
Replies: 10
Views: 968

Server crashed :(

Sorry ladies and germs, but I didn't realize that the server was down until I contacted Brian a little while ago #-o Brian restored back to yesterday's forum, so we may have lost a few posts :-({|= On behalf of Big Coupe admin, my sincere apologies [-o< If you find that a post you made is no longer ...
by GRNSHRK
Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M30 engine block compatibility
Replies: 12
Views: 1038

Re: M30 engine block compatibility

Hey Bobbo; Been million years. Scott Andrews from Los Altos here (Rocinante). Since relocated to Petaluma. Scott, you have a PM \:D/ And welcome back =D> DarkBMW, even though your build date is in late 1987, indeed yours is an 88, with world bumpers and a B35 8) That doesn't explain the earlier &qu...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M30 engine block compatibility
Replies: 12
Views: 1038

Re: M30 engine block compatibility

Welcome to the madness :lol: While I'm no expert, there are certainly differences between model years :-" You say that your 635 is an '87, but it appears to have "world bumpers", which would make it an 88 or 89, and would have an M30B35 engine, the last of the breed :-? That would be ...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1979 635CSi Euro - Henna Revival Project
Replies: 24
Views: 1760

Re: 1979 635CSi Euro - Henna Revival Project

Wow Tom, you're one brave man :shock: With that much already on your plate, it would be a bit easier if your boys were a little older :-" For reference, my '80 US 633 VIN is 5555701, build date of June 1980 according to the door jamb sticker :wink: Good luck sorting this example, I'm sure you w...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:39 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Front electric window
Replies: 14
Views: 1032

Re: Front electric window

Found the alignment procedure :roll:

Dang, can't upload a word doc ](*,)
by GRNSHRK
Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Flushing Power Steering/Brake Booster System
Replies: 4
Views: 708

Re: Flushing Power Steering/Brake Booster System

Here's a link to a drawing of the system, if that will help [-o<

viewtopic.php?t=33589
by GRNSHRK
Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:37 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Alternator hookup
Replies: 2
Views: 815

Re: Alternator hookup

That connector doesn't look factory :-k

Can you follow where those 2 blue wires go to help with your question [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Front electric window
Replies: 14
Views: 1032

Re: Front electric window

Here's a link to one of my many projects, dealing with the passenger side power window motor, HTH [-o< https://bigcoupe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=236960&hilit=window+motor#p236960 I also have a word doc describing the alignment process, which I will attach in another reply, once I find it :roll:
by GRNSHRK
Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:53 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1988 635 CSi for sale on Hemming's
Replies: 1
Views: 532

1988 635 CSi for sale on Hemming's

https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1988-b ... ay_test422

Interesting tail lights #-o

2 photos of the gauges are from a different vehicle [-X

But hey, it's got the uber rare V6 engine #-o
by GRNSHRK
Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: It's alive!
Replies: 8
Views: 1074

Re: It's alive!

Your thread title reminded me of this comic I saw right after doing a clutch job with my son in law on his Scion \:D/

Suffice to say that it was quite the job, think my days of humping transmissions is close to over :-?