87 M6
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87 M6
Hi everyone, I am new to BIG coupe, I have owned this car since 1995. I am the second owner, it now has 67,000 miles. I ran into financial trouble, and was going to sell the car. I finally got a new job in April, and have changed my mind. I want to keep my Shark! I have been fixing it up the last 12 months. I recently located a fellow M6er that is selling new reproduction M6 lables. He has been selling them thru e-bay, or you can contact James at [email protected]. I am currently having a brake problem. I wonder if anyone has experienced draging brakes, all four wheels lock on. I have rebuilt the brakes, and installed a new accummlator. I am thinking it might be the brake booster.
3-4-11 I fixed the brake booster, rebuilt with new o-rings, and a new 750i M/C.
I am adding a photo link.
I just purchased some old BBS wheels, style 5's, 8x17 RC 090, painted WHITE (all over)OMG!
These will replace the chrome 18 inch 5 spoke.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1135658876 ... s7i1IyIgAE#
3-4-11 I fixed the brake booster, rebuilt with new o-rings, and a new 750i M/C.
I am adding a photo link.
I just purchased some old BBS wheels, style 5's, 8x17 RC 090, painted WHITE (all over)OMG!
These will replace the chrome 18 inch 5 spoke.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1135658876 ... s7i1IyIgAE#
Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
- Ralph in Socal
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Welcome to The BC Group
Hello Jay,
Very Nice car! I'm very partial to the Red Sharks and yours being an M6 makes it even better.
Did the rebuilt booster fix the dragging brake problem? I've read it's a likely culprit.
M6Zealot (James) is a good guy to know. He has several nice items for the sharks.
Ralph
Very Nice car! I'm very partial to the Red Sharks and yours being an M6 makes it even better.
Did the rebuilt booster fix the dragging brake problem? I've read it's a likely culprit.
M6Zealot (James) is a good guy to know. He has several nice items for the sharks.
Ralph
There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and Mental Illness.
85 635csi Zinno Auto
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81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)
85 635csi Zinno Auto
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WOW!
Very nice. You have done a great job keeping the dash nice.
No easy feat.
Very nice. You have done a great job keeping the dash nice.
No easy feat.
'89 635CSi Black/Silver Gray #3269085
Bilstein Sports/H&R's, ACS Type II's, 5 speed, 3.91 LSD, UUC Evo 3, Lt FW
'95 E34 Touring Blk/Blk MTech Bumpers, Euro Trim, Euro Lights, BBS RX.
Past
'86 951 Blk/Blk '94 968 Polar Silver/Black
Bilstein Sports/H&R's, ACS Type II's, 5 speed, 3.91 LSD, UUC Evo 3, Lt FW
'95 E34 Touring Blk/Blk MTech Bumpers, Euro Trim, Euro Lights, BBS RX.
Past
'86 951 Blk/Blk '94 968 Polar Silver/Black
These are the engine compartment stickers.
From James at [email protected]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14584432@N05/
From James at [email protected]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14584432@N05/
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
Here is a pic of my recent purchase of 4-BBS 8 x 17 RC 090. I plan on a total refinish, with rim polish, painted hyper silver centers and new rim screws.
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
Hi Guys & Gals,
I just scored a warning triangle from German E-Bay.
For your information the red case measures 457mm long X 135mm wide X 40mm thick.
Perfect for your M6 trunk battery recess.
I just scored a warning triangle from German E-Bay.
For your information the red case measures 457mm long X 135mm wide X 40mm thick.
Perfect for your M6 trunk battery recess.
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
My italian M635CSI has a blue box.Pod wrote:I think that the M6 cases were originally blue? No doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong!JCS wrote:Hi Guys & Gals,
I just scored a warning triangle from German E-Bay.
For your information the red case measures 457mm long X 135mm wide X 40mm thick.
Perfect for your M6 trunk battery recess.
Renaud
Hello all,
I just received a first aid kit from E-Bay UK. It is numbered DIN 13 164.
It measures 25 cm x 17 cm x 8 cm.
I just received a first aid kit from E-Bay UK. It is numbered DIN 13 164.
It measures 25 cm x 17 cm x 8 cm.
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
Hi all,
I just installed a Blaupunkt CD43 into my M6. It is not new but it looks new.
I bought it from a BMW guy on E-Bay UK, Rob Marrs. He provided every thing I needed to install the unit into my e24.
I also ordered the 17 pin wire harness with bare labled tails, and the 90 degree antenna adaptor.
It comes with all of the necessary paperwork.
The manual, wiring diagram, security radio code, and how to change (program) the country band width mode.
I highly recomend Rob!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-BUSINESS-CD-P ... 0480332889
In the photos are my old cassette unit, and the newer CD 43, with CD player, on top. Note the CD 43 has a thicker faceframe.
I just installed a Blaupunkt CD43 into my M6. It is not new but it looks new.
I bought it from a BMW guy on E-Bay UK, Rob Marrs. He provided every thing I needed to install the unit into my e24.
I also ordered the 17 pin wire harness with bare labled tails, and the 90 degree antenna adaptor.
It comes with all of the necessary paperwork.
The manual, wiring diagram, security radio code, and how to change (program) the country band width mode.
I highly recomend Rob!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-BUSINESS-CD-P ... 0480332889
In the photos are my old cassette unit, and the newer CD 43, with CD player, on top. Note the CD 43 has a thicker faceframe.
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
Ed,
Here you go.
Here you go.
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
Looking good! I bought a CD43 from Rob about 1.5 year ago, very nice guy!
I think this is about the only 'modern' BMW car stereo that looks good in an E24 Looks and color blend in nicely.
I think this is about the only 'modern' BMW car stereo that looks good in an E24 Looks and color blend in nicely.
The M88/3 was all about power, no cats. At idle the raw fuel from the exhaust will make your eyes water like an old V-8 powered muscle car's exhaust did.
Staggered 17 x 9 style 5's
Hi All,
I scored a pair of 17 x 9 style 5's, they will be refinished this winter.
I am looking forward to replacing the 18 inch chrome 5 spoke wheels, with staggered style 5's.
Thanks to a BF member Nelson ( +1 ) for the pair. A great transaction.
I scored a pair of 17 x 9 style 5's, they will be refinished this winter.
I am looking forward to replacing the 18 inch chrome 5 spoke wheels, with staggered style 5's.
Thanks to a BF member Nelson ( +1 ) for the pair. A great transaction.
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
New Rear Headrests
I finally completed this project.
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
New refinshed Style 5's rc090/91
Hey Forum members,
Well I finally received my painted silver centers and caps, about 2 days ago.
I got the BBS red/gold emblems just today.
I started this project about 1 1/2 yrs ago, hope to have on car photos in a week or 2.
<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6EjU ... CT0006.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kHw0 ... CT0005.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5km8 ... CT0011.JPG" height="600" width="800">
The Red/Gold emblems are not a perfect fit, they are made in Japan, the 3 tabs on the backside are about 2.6mm to long. I decided to use a Dremal hobby tool to modify the RS 1/4 height center nut. It can be done, with the use of a 15.5mm dia sanding drum and some planning and patience.
Well I finally received my painted silver centers and caps, about 2 days ago.
I got the BBS red/gold emblems just today.
I started this project about 1 1/2 yrs ago, hope to have on car photos in a week or 2.
<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6EjU ... CT0006.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kHw0 ... CT0005.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5km8 ... CT0011.JPG" height="600" width="800">
The Red/Gold emblems are not a perfect fit, they are made in Japan, the 3 tabs on the backside are about 2.6mm to long. I decided to use a Dremal hobby tool to modify the RS 1/4 height center nut. It can be done, with the use of a 15.5mm dia sanding drum and some planning and patience.
Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
New refinished Style 5 RC090/91 225/45ZR-17, 265/40ZR-17
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Rear
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2R5g ... CT0013.JPG" height="600" width="800">
Front
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nCd0 ... CT0012.JPG" height="600" width="800">
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Front
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xEI1 ... CT0007.JPG" height="600" width="800">
Rear
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<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4q1i ... CT0005.JPG" height="600" width="800">
Rear
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2R5g ... CT0013.JPG" height="600" width="800">
Front
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nCd0 ... CT0012.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9YtY ... CT0006.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lKu7 ... CT0009.JPG" height="600" width="800">
Front
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xEI1 ... CT0007.JPG" height="600" width="800">
Rear
<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xSIh ... CT0008.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-94aR ... CT0010.JPG" height="600" width="800">
<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GrLZ ... CT0011.JPG" height="600" width="800">
Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
- Ralph in Socal
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- Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:32 am
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WOW!!!
Excellent Jay. Looking forward to seeing that in person soon. Looks simply amazing and I bet it makes for a nice ride. See you at the SoCal show in Woodley.
Ralph
Ralph
There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and Mental Illness.
85 635csi Zinno Auto
84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)
85 635csi Zinno Auto
84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)
Added an '88 m6
Hi, Fellow Forum Members,
Well I picked up the '88 m6 from Mike yesterday, a fellow BC member, a really great guy.
He did some very nice restoration, while the m6 was in his care of 3.5 yrs.
It has 96,000 miles and I am the 4th owner. This will be my daily driver, but I work from home, so very little miles per year.
Awesome thanks to Ralph from BC, for sending me the link of the car for sale!!!!
I saw that many photos were lost on this post, when BC changed servers.
Most of these photos are still in my website, see links on my footer below.
The '88 is on the left, with 96,00 miles.
The '87 is on the right, with 67,500 miles.
Best,
Well I picked up the '88 m6 from Mike yesterday, a fellow BC member, a really great guy.
He did some very nice restoration, while the m6 was in his care of 3.5 yrs.
It has 96,000 miles and I am the 4th owner. This will be my daily driver, but I work from home, so very little miles per year.
Awesome thanks to Ralph from BC, for sending me the link of the car for sale!!!!
I saw that many photos were lost on this post, when BC changed servers.
Most of these photos are still in my website, see links on my footer below.
The '88 is on the left, with 96,00 miles.
The '87 is on the right, with 67,500 miles.
Best,
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
- Ralph in Socal
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Very Nice Jay. I'll have to come out and get a good look at the new arrival. All red tail lights look nice as well - very nice on a zinno shark.
Ralph
Ralph
There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and Mental Illness.
85 635csi Zinno Auto
84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)
85 635csi Zinno Auto
84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)
I scored a Blue Case warning triangle
Hi Folk's,
I finally found a Blue Case warning triangle, for my '87 m6.
Best,
I finally found a Blue Case warning triangle, for my '87 m6.
Best,
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Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/