New Shark Wrangler
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New Shark Wrangler
Greetings everyone. Just bought a 1985 635CSi (1/85 production date). I also own a '91 850i, so am not new to BMW eccentricities. The 850 broke me in the hard way, yet I came back for more by buying the 6...
I will probably have a boat-load of tech questions and probably some operational questions as I don't have an owners manual (there's a shock) and where I should post either.
I started wrenching on cars in the mid 60's, so grew up on American muscle and original Mini's (owned 8 at one point). The 850 was my first BMW.
Any help would be appreciated.Thank you.
I will probably have a boat-load of tech questions and probably some operational questions as I don't have an owners manual (there's a shock) and where I should post either.
I started wrenching on cars in the mid 60's, so grew up on American muscle and original Mini's (owned 8 at one point). The 850 was my first BMW.
Any help would be appreciated.Thank you.
Mike Drives:
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
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Welcome PhoenixOp!
Well, you've landed in the right place, the best and most complete E24 6er only website in the world
Regarding your questions, just be specific, and post in the correct forum, and you'll get your answers, usually in a jiffy
But, we need to see some photos as well
The Gallery is perfect for that purpose
Regarding your questions, just be specific, and post in the correct forum, and you'll get your answers, usually in a jiffy
But, we need to see some photos as well
The Gallery is perfect for that purpose
Bobbo
1980 633 CSi Cypress Green/Pearl Beige
2017 X5 M Sport Xdrive 35i Carbon Black/Ivory White
2005 330 Ci ZHP Cabrio Imola Red/Bone/Black
Welcome:
here's a start on building your library:
http://www.armchair.mb.ca/~dave/BMW/e24/e24_85.pdf
Here's another source:
http://wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/
You might have to buy an OM on eBay, so keep looking.
-Ken
here's a start on building your library:
http://www.armchair.mb.ca/~dave/BMW/e24/e24_85.pdf
Here's another source:
http://wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/
You might have to buy an OM on eBay, so keep looking.
-Ken
Sansouci
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
A copy of the owners manual is available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B95IxH ... sp=sharing
Welcome to the madness
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B95IxH ... sp=sharing
Welcome to the madness
Sharknose
1989 BMW 635CSi - Metallic Smoke Gray - my Lupita
"If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done!"
1989 BMW 635CSi - Metallic Smoke Gray - my Lupita
"If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done!"
Is the a similar site for an 840ci owners manual?- The one I found was a poor pdf.
Sansouci
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
Thank you all for the warm welcome and a seperate thank you to those of you who pointed me in the right directions. Somehow in all of this, I get the impression that the e24 is an electrical nightmare. Please say it ain't so. I thought my 850 was en electrical nightmare, it has wire bundles as big as your thigh...
Ok, I exaggerated, but it's still mind bogling.
I'll try to get some pics up tonight. I "think" I bought, if not the best e24, then at least not a junker either. Usually on middle aged BMW's the shortest list is what works, in this case the list of things that don't work is the shortest. So far, it' the fog lights, temp gauge, passenger headrest, right front running light and the MID (OBC) looks like somebody hit it with a hammer. That's pretty much it. All new suspension goodies, belts, brakes and an engine reseal, except for a little inspection plate on the back of the head, which I have the gasket for.
All this grief, anguish and stress for the grand total of $2800.00 all in to quote David Beckham.
Thanks again all. Hopefully, by hanging out with smart people, I'll get smarter.
See ya
Ok, I exaggerated, but it's still mind bogling.
I'll try to get some pics up tonight. I "think" I bought, if not the best e24, then at least not a junker either. Usually on middle aged BMW's the shortest list is what works, in this case the list of things that don't work is the shortest. So far, it' the fog lights, temp gauge, passenger headrest, right front running light and the MID (OBC) looks like somebody hit it with a hammer. That's pretty much it. All new suspension goodies, belts, brakes and an engine reseal, except for a little inspection plate on the back of the head, which I have the gasket for.
All this grief, anguish and stress for the grand total of $2800.00 all in to quote David Beckham.
Thanks again all. Hopefully, by hanging out with smart people, I'll get smarter.
See ya
Mike Drives:
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
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New Shark Wrangler
Ken;
You are so right about that. Soon to be done projects on the 850 include but are not limited to, sunroof, both seats, a headlight, and both throttles. Last time I drove it it brought me home in "limp home" mode. But it's soooo sexy.
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't kick the 6er out of bed either. After 3 attempts, I did get a few pics posted. I'd appreciate some feedback regarding all those spoilers and air effects gizmos stuck all over the car. Since I'm not familiar with 6's, I don't know if they are good or bad, as to performance and/or value
I know BBS used to make a decent wheel which is what is on it, but again is this a plus or minus?
The interior is kind of a junk yard. The front seats look like a family of water buffalo spent most of their lives in them, they will need to be completely re-done. Headliner looks like crap. Back seats are salvageable. I'm going to post a pic of the steering wheel that doesn't show up in RealOEM for this car, maybe someone can ID it.
Thanks again to all for your kindness.
Mike
You are so right about that. Soon to be done projects on the 850 include but are not limited to, sunroof, both seats, a headlight, and both throttles. Last time I drove it it brought me home in "limp home" mode. But it's soooo sexy.
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't kick the 6er out of bed either. After 3 attempts, I did get a few pics posted. I'd appreciate some feedback regarding all those spoilers and air effects gizmos stuck all over the car. Since I'm not familiar with 6's, I don't know if they are good or bad, as to performance and/or value
I know BBS used to make a decent wheel which is what is on it, but again is this a plus or minus?
The interior is kind of a junk yard. The front seats look like a family of water buffalo spent most of their lives in them, they will need to be completely re-done. Headliner looks like crap. Back seats are salvageable. I'm going to post a pic of the steering wheel that doesn't show up in RealOEM for this car, maybe someone can ID it.
Thanks again to all for your kindness.
Mike
Mike Drives:
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
I'm looking for your pictures but, can't find them.
Is it only my computer again?
Oh, welcome to the fully authorized, nearly dealership ("stealership") type good people!
There are alotta huge shade trees around here. My shade tree is small!
Greg
Is it only my computer again?
Oh, welcome to the fully authorized, nearly dealership ("stealership") type good people!
There are alotta huge shade trees around here. My shade tree is small!
Greg
Hit the apex
in Long Beach, Cal
Buster/'82Euro6 Build Date 9/81
Rosallina/'80 528i Build Date 4/80
in Long Beach, Cal
Buster/'82Euro6 Build Date 9/81
Rosallina/'80 528i Build Date 4/80
New Shark Wrangler
Greg;
If I did it right, they are in the Gallery where all the pics are under New Shark Wrangler.
Let me know if I screwed up again and for some reason they are invisible, folded, spindled or mutilated.
See ya
Mike
If I did it right, they are in the Gallery where all the pics are under New Shark Wrangler.
Let me know if I screwed up again and for some reason they are invisible, folded, spindled or mutilated.
See ya
Mike
Mike Drives:
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
New Shark Wrangler
Noct;
Thanks for the welcome. As for the madness, my first BMW EVER is my '91 850i. Now there's some madness. I've liked the 6 series from it's predecessors, (3.0CS). E24's and E31's are my favorite BMW's, except maybe an M1. So I'm very qualified as the newbie dumb-a**.
Thanks again,
See ya
Thanks for the welcome. As for the madness, my first BMW EVER is my '91 850i. Now there's some madness. I've liked the 6 series from it's predecessors, (3.0CS). E24's and E31's are my favorite BMW's, except maybe an M1. So I'm very qualified as the newbie dumb-a**.
Thanks again,
See ya
Mike Drives:
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
BMW's...
1980 633CSiA
1985 635CSi (EC)
1985 635CSiA
Plus:
1 - E31
2 - E32
1 - E34
3 - E38
3 - E39
Also:
67 Buick Rivera
99 Mercedes Benz SL600
02 Mercedes Benz SL500
07 Mercedes Benz CL600
14 Dodge Dart Rallye XT
15 Ram 3500
Re: New Shark Wrangler
Ha. Well you sound quite knowledgable about cars in general. I'm able to chime in at this point about 6er specific issues I've dealt with here with the help of these kind folks... And give the newbie perspective. Anyway welcome aboard. BC is a great forum in part because BS is little tolerated and folks like to have good time.PhoenixOp wrote:Noct;
Thanks for the welcome. I've liked the 6 series from it's predecessors, (3.0CS). E24's and E31's are my favorite BMW's, except maybe an M1. So I'm very qualified as the newbie dumb-a**.
Thanks again,y
See ya
The OBC probably got smashed with a fist!PhoenixOp wrote: and the MID (OBC) looks like somebody hit it with a hammer.
Thanks again all. Hopefully, by hanging out with smart people, I'll get smarter.
See ya
It's a love/hate relationship if your car gets the no-start syndrome...
'87 635csi, 5sp man, dk blu on pearl beige
'88 635csi, auto, black on grey
'63 BMW Isetta
'75 XJ6C, 2dr, warm 350
'86 XJ6, th700r4
'75TR6
'64 Olds 88 conv
"68 T120 Bonneville
'88 635csi, auto, black on grey
'63 BMW Isetta
'75 XJ6C, 2dr, warm 350
'86 XJ6, th700r4
'75TR6
'64 Olds 88 conv
"68 T120 Bonneville