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by GRNSHRK
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Wheel decisions?!?!!
Replies: 24
Views: 733

Re: Wheel decisions?!?!!

The 205/55s will give you a "slightly" better ride than 225/50s would, for instance, given the slightly taller sidewall :roll:

Maybe a good choice on your choice road surfaces \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: I got published in the Roundel!!! - PSF 2022 story :)
Replies: 7
Views: 39

I got published in the Roundel!!! - PSF 2022 story :)

After speaking with Satch Carlson (Roundel editor) regarding how to get a story about our annual left hand coast E24 6er event, he told me that you have to write and submit your own :-? Well, I decided to have at it, even though the event was in the autumn of last year, and made it into the June edi...
by GRNSHRK
Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: Wheel decisions?!?!!
Replies: 24
Views: 733

Re: Wheel decisions?!?!!

There wouldn't be much difference in ride or handling, but Ralph is correct, 215/55's may be too tall and are taller than the stock size :-k

The correct tire for 7 x 16 wheels is 205/55 \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:42 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: M6 Antenna base/grommet and nut (shadowline)
Replies: 7
Views: 722

Re: WTB: M6 Antenna base/grommet and nut (shadowline)

Roger that, after all you do have an M6 =D>

Good call on shadowline as well, I've seen a few examples and it looks great \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: E28 / E24 meeting in The Netherlands
Replies: 3
Views: 71

Re: E28 / E24 meeting in The Netherlands

Plus 1 =D>

That M6 is a knockout \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Stock exhaust manifolds and downpipes
Replies: 8
Views: 149

Re: WTB: Stock exhaust manifolds and downpipes

Done deal, just waiting on the logistics now =D>
by GRNSHRK
Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Stock exhaust manifolds and downpipes
Replies: 8
Views: 149

Re: WTB: Stock exhaust manifolds and downpipes

Jubilados, I bought these from Ralph in SoCal a while back, thinking that I may have to go back to stock due to smog issues, but never used them :-" According to Ralph they are off an M30B34, not sure what MY, however :-? The downpipes are obviously way different, but I'm sure the manifolds wou...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: M6 Antenna base/grommet and nut (shadowline)
Replies: 7
Views: 722

Re: WTB: M6 Antenna base/grommet and nut (shadowline)

Hey Chuck, I have these parts, but from an unknown source :-?

You are welcome to have them for what it costs me to ship them \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Fri May 26, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Alpina replica (Maxilite) fitment - 8x17 et 15
Replies: 7
Views: 200

Re: Alpina replica (Maxilite) fitment - 8x17 et 15

You should be fine with 235/45's on those wheels :-" I have 17 x 8 ET20 up front with 235/45's and while they are "close" to the struts, no rubbing :wink: I have even thought about spacers up front, maybe 10 mm or so, to bring the wheels out a bit, so I also doubt that fender rubbing ...
by GRNSHRK
Tue May 23, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: " Auric " the odyssey ........
Replies: 82
Views: 58686

Re: " Auric " the odyssey ........

Plus 1, now that is outstanding =D> I've been a bit of a "hired gun" myself, although I typically insist on them coming to me :roll: This is due in large part because I have the tools, jacks, stands and whatnot to get most anything done :-" Great story, glad it's working out and pleas...
by GRNSHRK
Thu May 18, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Door glass
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: Door glass

Wow, you are going all out =D>

I didn't recall that you had body color bumpers, but should look good, more modern 8)

And shadowline door handles to boot \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Thu May 18, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Door glass
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: Door glass

Dang Pablo, going to town \:D/

Here's what I've got, keeping in mind that this is from a 6er that's 8 years older :-"

I have an aftermarket windshield, from Dmitri (kronus) in fact :lol:
by GRNSHRK
Wed May 17, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Is Metric Mechanic still in business?
Replies: 2
Views: 127

Re: Is Metric Mechanic still in business?

Good question :-k

The website is still up :-"

https://metricmechanic.com/

Let us know if/when they get back to you [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Sun May 14, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Power Steering low pressure hoses - substitutions?
Replies: 7
Views: 455

Re: Power Steering low pressure hoses - substitutions?

Agreed, Scott, thanks for posting =D>

Geez, what a complicated mess :roll:

I'll take care of moving it to the Tech Forum :-"
by GRNSHRK
Sun May 14, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: mwrench subframe fix.
Replies: 59
Views: 40130

Re: mwrench subframe fix.

Well, Ed went silent on me again, guess I need to reach out to him, again :-?

I'll give him a shout tomorrow and report back [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Fri May 12, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: US SharkFests
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2023 plans are in the works
Replies: 0
Views: 297

Pacific Sharkfest 2023 plans are in the works

Fellow left hand coast sharkies, the PSF braintrust has been hard at work planning this year's event, to be held outside of the Yosemite south gate in the lovely little town of Oakhurst \:D/ Attached is a flyer for the host hotel, which of course is the first order of business, booking your room :-&...
by GRNSHRK
Wed May 03, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Dry ice blasting
Replies: 6
Views: 506

Re: Dry ice blasting

What exactly does the dry ice process do, and/or how does it work :-k

I guess I can look online for a shop that does it :-?
by GRNSHRK
Wed May 03, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: The missus' X5 hits a "devil" of a milestone
Replies: 5
Views: 304

Re: The missus' X5 hits a "devil" of a milestone

Ooh, side swiped your 633, that's a deal breaker right there ](*,)

I have no idea what age your daughter was, or is now, but lessons learned along the way go to being a responsible adult, good lord willing [-o<

I hope all is better now, including her driving :-"
by GRNSHRK
Mon May 01, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: The missus' X5 hits a "devil" of a milestone
Replies: 5
Views: 304

Re: The missus' X5 hits a "devil" of a milestone

Thanks Ken, "broken" in being the operative word :-? I've been keeping up with the maintenance on my own, including plugs and coils at the obligatory 60K, besides oil changes :roll: But she managed to scrape up the front on a high curb, even though the park distance sensors were screaming ...
by GRNSHRK
Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: The missus' X5 hits a "devil" of a milestone
Replies: 5
Views: 304

The missus' X5 hits a "devil" of a milestone

Yeah, she clicked this off on the odometer this week, had to take a pic :roll:
by GRNSHRK
Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: '86 635CSiA - challange accepted
Replies: 1
Views: 388

Re: '86 635CSiA - challange accepted

Well, welcome to the madness \:D/

And nice to see that you have accepted the challenge =D>

Good looking example there, and plenty of info here as well, you're in the right place :wink:
by GRNSHRK
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1977 630 CSi up for auction on Hemmings
Replies: 3
Views: 253

Re: 1977 630 CSi up for auction on Hemmings

Sold for $19,425 =D>
by GRNSHRK
Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Mystery electronic devices under rear seat
Replies: 2
Views: 305

Re: Mystery electronic devices under rear seat

Thanks Ross, now why didn't I think of that #-o However, thanks to the "Big Blue Book", here's the skinny :-" The larger silver unit is for the "Lamp Test Unit for Check Control", the test panel that Series 1 versions have \:D/ Interesting location :shock: The smaller black ...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Mystery electronic devices under rear seat
Replies: 2
Views: 305

Mystery electronic devices under rear seat

While I was working on some other stuff and had the rear seats out, I've seen these 2 electronic devices before and never gave them much thought, but curiosity got the better of me this time :-? They are located under the left hand seat [-( This is a series 1 version, anybody know what the function ...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Power Steering low pressure hoses - substitutions?
Replies: 7
Views: 455

Re: Power Steering low pressure hoses - substitutions?

I used 5/8" SAE sized hose on mine, series I with 2X lines to and from the reservoir, one to the pump and the other from the steering box, without any issues =D> It was labeled 16.1 mm, just for reference :-" Have you reached out to some of what I consider the "more reputable" se...