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  Topic: Austin Guys still meeting this weekend? ...`cause I can't go
ClayW

Replies: 4
Views: 75

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-24-08 12:22   Subject: Austin Guys still meeting this weekend? ...`cause I can't go
Car's still in the shop!

Boo.
  Topic: Stud availability for Volvo/E21 brake swap?
ClayW

Replies: 6
Views: 155

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-24-08 10:52   Subject: Re: Stud availability for Volvo/E21 brake swap?
H_Krix, what was your website/blog address again?
  Topic: paint color help please
ClayW

Replies: 12
Views: 347

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-24-08 06:39   Subject: Re: paint color help please
Oh, this issue has been beaten quite a bit.

Basically, it comes down to what you want. Number matching cars aren't that much more valuable (not like early Camaros and Mustangs). Original color seem ...
  Topic: 320is diff's and inboard brakes
ClayW

Replies: 9
Views: 241

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-23-08 09:35   Subject: Re: 320is diff's and inboard brakes
You're looking at a lot of custom machined parts. Also, with the half-shafts being shortened to accomodate the inboard brakes, I'm not sure that the stock CV joints could handle the angles of full sus ...
  Topic: universal handsign??
ClayW

Replies: 17
Views: 545

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 02:40   Subject: Re: universal handsign??
Dude!

http://educate-yourself.org/lte/bush_satan_5.jpg

The day I see this clown driving an 02 is the day I drive mine off a cliff.
  Topic: universal handsign??
ClayW

Replies: 17
Views: 545

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 02:38   Subject: I thought that meant, "Steal Third" (nt)
(nt)
  Topic: NE1 need 6 series rear seats & 3.64 lsd? in nj junkyard
ClayW

Replies: 3
Views: 192

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 11:14   Subject: Re: NE1 need 6 series rear seats & 3.64 lsd? in nj junkyard
Damn, I could really use a 3.64 LSD but I'm nowhere near New Jersey and I don't have the money!

That's always the case, isn't it?
  Topic: 2002 Diesel !
ClayW

Replies: 9
Views: 455

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 09:50   Subject: Re: 2002 Diesel !
turbo position and idler arm are going to be friends..

Hmmm...sounds like a lot of fun. I'd like to see someone import a new 120d and do the swap.

http://bmw120d.com/images/4c_diesel_400px.jpg
...
  Topic: Car's in the bodyshop....crossing my fingers
ClayW

Replies: 2
Views: 246

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 07:51   Subject: Car's in the bodyshop....crossing my fingers
http://x12.xanga.com/2f4c702719d30195575111/z151044993.jpg

Dropped the car off at the bodyshop last night. I'm crossing my fingers, hoping that everything will come out okay....and that they won't ...
  Topic: 2002 Diesel !
ClayW

Replies: 9
Views: 455

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 06:58   Subject: Do a forum search
But for starters.....

The M21 (324TD & 524TD) is based on the same architecture as an M20, for which there are conversion parts. You'll have to switch your fuel lines to diesel-friendly lines and b ...
  Topic: Big Brake upgrade question (nt)
ClayW

Replies: 8
Views: 277

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-21-08 12:40   Subject: Re: Big Brake upgrade question (nt)
Yes, 80-83 320i hubs on non-tii struts.
  Topic: Big Brake upgrade question (nt)
ClayW

Replies: 8
Views: 277

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-21-08 08:44   Subject: Re: Big Brake upgrade question (nt)
I ordered calipers for an `87 Volvo 240, just make sure you're asking for vented rotor calipers.
  Topic: looking for motorised door lock tutorial
ClayW

Replies: 4
Views: 139

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-21-08 06:12   Subject: Re: looking for motorised door lock tutorial
the kits available come with all necessary parts and very good instructions included....

i installed some on one of my o2's in about an hour...pretty easy stuff

Didn't someone (HKrix?) do a how- ...
  Topic: SOT: Bay Area 02ers
ClayW

Replies: 3
Views: 176

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-18-08 06:28   Subject: Thanks!
Don't forget that if you're bringing a '76 to California and want to register it here, you'll have to smog it. Might be worth keeping it registered out of state if you've removed any of the smog stuf ...
  Topic: SOT: Bay Area 02ers
ClayW

Replies: 3
Views: 176

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-17-08 12:12   Subject: SOT: Bay Area 02ers
San Francisco Bay Area 02 guys: I'm considering relocating to the San Francisco area and I wanted some information on where to move and what events there are for 02ers.

Can you guys email me at cl ...
  Topic: prices on previously popular parts
ClayW

Replies: 13
Views: 464

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-17-08 07:11   Subject: Re: thanks for responding, all!

Clay,
I should have one, this is an example of what I was saying, when these were $20, we changed all the mouldings on every paint job, now we are more selective.
Dave

Sure. Shoot me an email ...
  Topic: Speedometer Markings
ClayW

Replies: 8
Views: 278

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 11:43   Subject: Re: Speedometer Markings
3.45:1 diff -- W=1.24 speedo
3.64:1 diff -- W=1.297 speedo (W=1.30 is close enough)
3.90:1 diff -- W=1.39 speedo ('76 49-State 2002)
3.91:1 diff -- W=1.393 speedo (E21 320is LSD)
4.10:1 diff -- W= ...
  Topic: prices on previously popular parts
ClayW

Replies: 13
Views: 464

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 09:18   Subject: Re: prices on previously popular parts
Hmmm....do you have a lower passenger side door trim piece? I didn't want to spend the dough to get one new piece of trim....I just need one to cover the clips!

Email me at clay [dot] weiland [at] ...
  Topic: Speedometer Markings
ClayW

Replies: 8
Views: 278

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 09:14   Subject: Speedometer Markings
I searched but couldn't find anything in the archives, though I could swear I saw someone post this answer.

What markings on the back of the speedometer indicate which differential gear ratio that ...
  Topic: Megasquirt/EDIS People: Ignition table for optimum mileage?
ClayW

Replies: 2
Views: 117

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 08:35   Subject: Megasquirt/EDIS People: Ignition table for optimum mileage?
I imported Tim Skwiot's table and it works really well. I'm curious now about any changes that might help with optimizing fuel mileage. Obviously, the EFI will help, but my goal for now is good mileag ...
  Topic: Some of my Images from the Le Mans Classic 2008:
ClayW

Replies: 9
Views: 408

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-15-08 09:49   Subject: For those without dial-up (Really? Dial up?)
There you go:

Still Copyrighted!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/richstern/LeMansClassic99.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/richstern/LeMansClassic89.jpg
http://i138.photobuck ...
  Topic: expected gas mileage?
ClayW

Replies: 7
Views: 285

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-15-08 08:23   Subject: Re: expected gas mileage?
Any idea what my fuel consumption might be in my amazon colored 72 2002 if I drive in reverse? The dash is cracked and the interior is tobacco colored. It is basically stock, except for the triple w ...
  Topic: MPG
ClayW

Replies: 8
Views: 256

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-14-08 09:33   Subject: Do a forum search
This topic has been discussed many times.

Basically, it breaks down like this:

Things that make your gas mileage go up:
-Engine is tuned and timed properly
-Stock Cam
-Electronic Fuel Injecti ...
  Topic: $4k Budget - What do you get?
ClayW

Replies: 5
Views: 359

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-11-08 09:47   Subject: I agree
Look for something in the $2500-3000 range. Don't go over $3000 if you can help it.

That'll get him a good, running car with a few problems. Use the remaining $$ in the budget to change all the flu ...
  Topic: Austin, TX - anyone up for a meet this weekend?
ClayW

Replies: 11
Views: 146

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-11-08 06:52   Subject: Re: Austin, TX - anyone up for a meet this weekend?
Make it the weekend of July 27-28 and I can make it.
  Topic: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method
ClayW

Replies: 17
Views: 458

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-9-08 08:26   Subject: Re: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method
Nice work!

Before I got my current car, which I foolishly hope to get the Behr unit working on, I constructed the beginnings of a center console. I didn't care about the exposed screws, so I just u ...
  Topic: Does anyone have a passenger side lower door trim?
ClayW

Replies: 4
Views: 128

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-9-08 08:17   Subject: Yes! I want it!
Please send me an email at clay (dot) weiland (at) gmail (dot) com.

Thanks, man!
  Topic: Has anyone *bypassed* `76 emmision controls in California?
ClayW

Replies: 6
Views: 237

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-8-08 01:09   Subject: Has anyone *bypassed* `76 emmision controls in California?
I realize that some might be reluctant to admit it here, but for those who realize their relative anonymity; Has anyone faked their way through the visual emissions test in California?

My dad used ...
  Topic: Inside diameter of a stock muffler inlet?
ClayW

Replies: 0
Views: 48

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-8-08 10:32   Subject: Inside diameter of a stock muffler inlet?
Does anyone have a stock muffler sitting around that they can measure for me? I need to know the inside diameter of the inlet tube where it meets/slips over the resonator.

Thanks in advance!
  Topic: to many
ClayW

Replies: 3
Views: 225

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-6-08 02:20   Subject: Re: too many
Good to know. Thanks, Steve!
 
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