Thanks. If you know anyone that needs a good bottom tray I now have one.
the rag is interesting - the guy I bought it from mentioned he had an old BMW rag in his drawer for years and offered to throw it in.
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- Wed May 19, 2021 8:10 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Tool tray and red handled screwdriver
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2256
- Wed May 19, 2021 7:53 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Power window motor removal - series 1 type
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6115
Re: Power window motor removal - series 1 type
Some general thoughts based on my experience with electric motors: I'm guessing it is press fit, so there is no way to tighten it. Did you have to force something to remove stuff? It seems there are at least 3 failure points: Pinion-shaft/pinion lift mechansim/Lift mechanism If you can access the pi...
- Tue May 18, 2021 12:05 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Tool tray and red handled screwdriver
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2256
Tool tray and red handled screwdriver
I've almost completed my tray - just need the Z tool and wheel hub tool. I don't think my 85 had a tow hook as it has no fog light valence but two two hooks up front. A couple of questions: I have an extra tray but it is different than mine. I'm guessing it is from an earlier E24 given the fuses are...
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:03 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Replacement battery pack for cordless power tool
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6770
Re: Replacement battery pack for cordless power tool
Rigid is Home Depot's brand but is an old company dating back to the year1 that they bought out. It is top quality and what makes it super is not only life time warranty, but the batteries forever and if they dump, just take them into a store and they will swap them out. Just make sure you register...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:00 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
- Topic: LED CENTER BRAKE LIGHT
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4943
Re: LED CENTER BRAKE LIGHT
I'm in on one for an 85.
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: President Donald J Trump makes history...
- Replies: 97
- Views: 20501
Re: President Donald J Trump makes history...
Preventing 30,000 deaths annually or having a well armed populace to oppose a tyrannical government. I am not suggesting that we have one, but would a heavily armed population prevent a military coup in Myanmar? I am not sure if the populace agreed with the military. That is a key point. The assump...
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:34 pm
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Got gauges?!? Series 1 custom VDO gauge installation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 16111
Re: Got gauges?!? Series 1 custom VDO gauge installation
I couldn't say. They were there when I bought the car and 80s BMW air being marginal at best. Especially in Florida. Story I heard way back when was the Germans insisted the a/c was fine so when some execs from Munich came to the states one hot summer they were picked up in a BMW that had the windo...
- Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Heater blower switch issues SOLVED
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3310
Re: Heater blower switch issues
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:37 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Heater blower switch issues SOLVED
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3310
Re: Heater blower switch issues
Sounds like the control unit is bad. It's easily fixable, here: https://bigcoupe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2465 The heater and A/C blowers are controlled by separate units, and the heater one is much more easily accessible. I did the A/C one. I also replaced the thermal breaker and resistor on mine...
- Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:58 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Steering wheel refurbishment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5654
Re: Steering wheel refurbishment
Where did you get the cover?
- Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:36 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Replacement battery pack for cordless power tool
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6770
Re: Replacement battery pack for cordless power tool
I'm in the cordless camp as well. All of mine are Ridgid to minimize battery types as well as for the lifetime warranty. The impact wrench makes taking off wheels easy, and not having cords is a godsend when doing other projects. I gave away my dad's air compressor and tools to someone who would use...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:42 pm
- Forum: Buyer and Seller feedback - Vender Feedback
- Topic: More positive feedback for slownrusty. (Yasin)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5235
More positive feedback for slownrusty. (Yasin)
Great seller - items were well packaged and the communications made the deal easy.
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:21 am
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: 4x6 Speaker Option
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2292
Re: 4x6 Speaker Option
I have a set of Kickers in the front and they fit well and use the original grill I put them behind the carpet rather than on top. I have Retrosounds in the back and they fit properly. Not exactly killer sound but I’m happy with it and the stock look.
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:04 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Instrument Cluster Light Upgrade
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4619
Re: Instrument Cluster Light Upgrade
It looks like a T10 base is needed for the large cluster bulbs in an e24. I may try the mod as my dash lights are dim. According to the German thread the LEDs are dimmable.
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:47 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Classic insurance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6275
Re: Classic insurance
Same here with USAA. I went with Hagerty for the Shark as they were half the price, no mileage limit and agreed value. I’m sure USAA’s partner would be good, I use a partner for my business insurance.
Grnshrk: what do you think of their valuation tool? I have AAA so towing is not needed.
Grnshrk: what do you think of their valuation tool? I have AAA so towing is not needed.
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:28 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: 635csi in the snow
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4003
Re: 635csi in the snow
Nice. Like the wheel/color combo.
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:26 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Classic insurance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6275
Re: Classic insurance
I went with Hagerty for my shark. It's an agreed value policy and I looked at BAT auction prices, on line for sale prices, etc. to come to what I felt was a reasonable value. I liked them because they seem to have a good reputation, the price was 1/2 of what my current policy was, no deductible or m...
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:29 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Mustard Season in Napa Valley
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4063
Re: Mustard Season in Napa Valley
Don't know what I am more jealous of - your beautiful shark or that you are in the Bay Area... I miss Half Moon Bay, wish I had my shark then to drive the PCH.
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:46 pm
- Forum: Tires and Wheels
- Topic: BBS RC090 finish selection opinion
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19938
Re: BBS RC090 finish selection opinion
Thats what I said. Sometimes (usually) it's listed as "et", which is a contraction of the German "einpresstiefe", which means pressed-in depth. Some wheel manufacturers, like BBS, list it as "is". It all means offset. Gotta love the Germans; rather than create a new wo...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:58 pm
- Forum: Useful links
- Topic: The Complete BMW Line Up - Spring 1981 w\ Prices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9010
Re: The Complete BMW Line Up - Spring 1981 w\ Prices
So an inflation corrected price for a 635CSi would be around £48000. Wonder what a pristine one is worth in the UK today? That's a little low - depending on what inflation calculator you use it would be between £75k and £83k. The very best 635CSi's (Not M635CSi's) will fetch anywhere from mid to hi...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:35 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: My 1982 633csi
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6191
Re: My 1982 633csi
That's a real beauty. Welcome to the madness.
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:36 pm
- Forum: Useful links
- Topic: The Complete BMW Line Up - Spring 1981 w\ Prices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9010
Re: The Complete BMW Line Up - Spring 1981 w\ Prices
So an inflation corrected price for a 635CSi would be around £48000. Wonder what a pristine one is worth in the UK today?
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:57 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Converting from US Rear Bumpers to Euro: How I Did It - Pics
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2168
Re: Converting from US Rear Bumpers to Euro: How I Did It - Pics
Bdautiful. I'd love to do that or find a set of world bumbers.
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:17 pm
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: 1983 Bmw 635Csi E24
- Replies: 49
- Views: 33330
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:24 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Sunroof liner fabric repair / reattach
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2707
Re: Sunroof liner fabric repair / reattach
If removing the head liner to do this, why not buy a new one? GAHH has them in a variety of textures and colors. I bought one and am very pleased with it Thanks for the suggestion but I am just reattachning the sunroof liner. All of the cloth is in great shape so no reason to open that can of worms.