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Anyone wanting to take over production of the clear rear lenses? I do know a guy here in the states that runs a plastics molding shop, JUST happens to own a turbo 6er as well :wink: I have already contacted him, waiting for a reply. But in the interim, could you do us a giant favor and get me whate...

Maybe he was an American car designer in a previous incarnation

At least we Yanks aren't replacing our "wings" every friggin' year :?

J/K Ivan

BTW, you ever get those Throwing Stars pointing in the correct direction

Strange design that never got past our lovely DOT here in the states, but I do believe there are a few running around

I think I also read that BMW is trrying to ressurect a similar design, that will pass DOT this time :?

Check out this beauty

Too bad they are not for the early chassis, only E28

At least they are progressive wound

Amazing what some people will waste their money on, when it comes to their toys

Having fun with the new camera, here's a shot of my latest "addition" to ole greeny, a genuine replica shark parking brake handle cover :shock: It's actually a finger puppet (for those of you with less than honorable scruples), although I will admit that it was purchased in a California lo...

Welcome!!!

Moving closer to the sway bar increased the stiffness, away decreases it :?

And if it is adjustable, it ain't stock

So, what's the story with your Avatar pic

Good luck and welcome to the madness

Welcome to the madness Paul!!! I have an '80 as well, US version however :? No matter, at least the cold start stuff is all the same. Regarding your problem, is that it starts reluctantly when cold?, or runs poorly until warmed up. Big difference with different parts to check out :roll: If it does n...

Didn't see that, obviously :oops: Kinda makes sense as well, replica wheels are usually a fraction of the cost of the genuine article :? FWIW, I have installed a set of replica wheels on the wife's X5, with mixed results. Not that the wheels aren't working out properly or anything like that, but wha...

you can get the real McCoy for about the same coin :shock: http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_detail.asp?ws=71&Series=E39 Check out this site, the price is about the same at $425 versus $432, but these are the genuine article, true multi piece OEM (probably) forged wheels, instead of what appear...

Hey Todd!

I thought you could use walnut shells for media blasting

Man, that pic gives creedence to fully checking out a car that has been sitting for a while, before turing the key :?

Dude, I owe you a lengthy reply to your last E:Mail, F'ing work keeps getting in the way

Hey Garren, Your mechanic is somewhat correct, as the temperature that this fan should come on at is rather high :? It is a 2 speed fan, the lower range should happen when you turn on your A/C. This is an easy way to see if it works at all :roll: My info is related to an earlier year, 1980, but I th...

negatory :( This question does come up alot, but pretty sure the reason they don't interchange is the width of the trunk, profile, etc. :roll: A quick check with realoem would tell you for sure, as it has already been pointed out by one of the potential bidders, asking the same question. He indicate...

L-block head gasket BMW 11-12-1-730-951, elring #772.992 Not sure why I kept this info, perhaps for future plans of my own :wink: And I also heard or read that you really need to use the correct gasket for this engine, due to it's different bore diameter and thin walls between the cylinders. The M9...

I know someone knows exactly what they do, and is LOL at all of us who do not.

Then please don't hold out on us! Enquiring minds want to know

Hey Tom, In addition to Brucey's thoughts, figured I'd throw in my 6 cents :? What is of greatest interest with the 3.5L that was installed in this car is whether is from a later model (Motronic equipped) 6er, or from an early Euro model, which would still be running L-jet injection. If the latter, ...

The E24 seats appear to have sharper corners, for lack of a better term :? The E21 seats are a bit "softer", and they probably appear not as deep because this after they were freshly recovered 8) have you re-upholstered them or this is an original one? These seats were refinished with new ...

This may come as a surprise, but the seating surfaces themselves are not narrower in the E21 version, probably no different in theE30's either. BTW, pretty sure that E30 "sport" seats are not manufactured by Recaro :? Here is a shot of E21 Recaro's in my 6er, easy swap in an E12 chassis 6e...

how can when I'm using my high beams the low beams and fog light are not working... You can thank your federal DOT for that "feature" :cry: I do believe that you cannot have more than 4 lights on at once, here in the good ole USofA :roll: Sad but true, there is a relay that cuts out the f...

... as you may have spiggots on those manifolds as well :shock: From what I understand, they are indended for use in tuning the throttle bodies, or something to that affect :? Guess you would have to hook up some sort of pressure gauges to measure the exhaust gas pulses, make sure they are all "...

It is Todd, right :?: Your stories are great!, although I doubt that your wife thinks so :? Good stuff in your other reply as well, thread about the blonde beeping in traffic to another 6er owner. LMAO!!! Using the outside tires on a dually as curb feelers :roll: My wife is not the best behind the w...

For those who have not seen this yet, talk about a hoot

http://www.texasjim.com/Top10WomenDrive ... Awards.htm

Enjoy

Welcome, mountain bimmer!!! OK, here's what you need to do. First, get the front end up high enough to fit your melon underneath the front air dam. Ramps would be good, provided you have some that the air dam actually clears :? Once you can se underneath, you will notice 3 odd looking 3 pointed widg...

they were indeed 8x16, but the offset was ET23 (23mm), which required the use of spacers up front :?

Hopefully he will see this post and chime in

but it was tight! Plus I have an early model, '80, without all the other stuff the later models have under there, like the self leveling BS, rear A/C, etc. :? There have also been successful installs in the area behind the center armrest which may be a better bet for you. Check the tech articles sec...

Because our beloved 6ers have a central locking system, all that's really needed is a module to control it remotely. The wife actually had this done to my 6er without me knowing it, installed at one of those Mickey Mouse stereo installation places :shock: And I have to admit, works well and they did...