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Topic: prices on previously popular parts |
H_Krix
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 07:30 Subject: Re: prices on previously popular parts |
I wasn't gonna ask... but since Clay did, I feel a little better about begging
Any chance you have any of the window chrome molding (inner or outer - i need both) its the stuff that has the rubber ... |
Topic: has anyone tried crafting a replacement for a/c console brds |
H_Krix
Replies: 3
Views: 130
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 07:22 Subject: Re: has anyone tried crafting a replacement for a/c console |
You can do damn near anything with MDF and fiberglass.
Got any pics? I had a frigiking AC console in my car before, and I remember the sides being sort of complicated but nothing too awful. I've se ... |
Topic: Tom's Stealthy Schwarz Build |
H_Krix
Replies: 46
Views: 2195
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-18-08 07:15 Subject: Re: July 13th - On the road |
Its been said a hundred times before, but that is one beautiful car you've got Tom.
You should write an FAQ about those lenses, with how much you get asked about them! |
Topic: The road to Phoenix (Updated 5.29.08 - Engine *back* in!) |
H_Krix
Replies: 168
Views: 39725
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-16-08 01:19 Subject: Brakes... why did it have to be brakes... |
| My friend is trying to convince me to do the brakes on his Mazda Protege 5 so he can save a couple bucks. I just got finished with rebuilding the braking system on my e36 and I politely told him "Ther ... |
Topic: should i be worried? |
H_Krix
Replies: 8
Views: 499
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-15-08 07:48 Subject: Re: should i be worried? |
Maybe try C.D.'s trick of filling it with diesel fuel for a bit and let that evaporate off. He claims it cleans all the crud out quite nicely.
Worked for me, but I can't give you a play-by-play of ... |
Topic: The road to Phoenix (Updated 5.29.08 - Engine *back* in!) |
H_Krix
Replies: 168
Views: 39725
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-10-08 01:01 Subject: Re: Weekend... progress? |
The clock/cubby came from here:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,307740/highlight,console/
Apparently out of a Euro 90's 318i. I had to shave the s ... |
Topic: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
H_Krix
Replies: 17
Views: 450
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 11:20 Subject: Re: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
nice to see the "Slackey Method" is gathering steam. Nice looking console mate.
Thanks man! And thanks for being the first pioneer to do all this, I would have never had this idea n my own.
I'll ... |
Topic: Source for italian clear signals? |
H_Krix
Replies: 17
Views: 521
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 10:24 Subject: Re: If someone could make new ones..... |
| its possible those are stripped italians. I know the paint on the inside of mine is very sensitive and not adhered on well. Simply cleaning the inside of the lens with windex resulted in some of the i ... |
Topic: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
H_Krix
Replies: 17
Views: 450
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 12:05 Subject: Re: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
I would also like the pattern if your willing. I think we spoke once about this. type3 underscore guy at yahoo dot com.
Yeah man, i remember that thread. Figured if i can post PDFs online it'll be ... |
Topic: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
H_Krix
Replies: 17
Views: 450
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 11:11 Subject: Re: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
Maybe, you can get Bill Williams' wife, Ruth, (aka: the console queen) to stitch you up some vinyl. Huh?
I seem to recall Ms. Williams stating her handiwork was a one-time only deal. I think Bill i ... |
Topic: E36 Motorsport Decals installed |
H_Krix
Replies: 6
Views: 220
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 10:58 Subject: Re: E36 Motorsport Decals installed |
I'd love to see how they came out. If you want to email them to me, i'll post them up for ya.
hkrix -@- teamgo -.- com |
Topic: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
H_Krix
Replies: 17
Views: 450
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 08:58 Subject: Re: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
The clock/cubby came from here:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,307740/highlight,console/
Apparently out of a Euro 90's 318i. I had to shave the s ... |
Topic: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
H_Krix
Replies: 17
Views: 450
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 07:22 Subject: Adaptations to the "Slackey" console method |
I posted this in my project blog, but I know not a ton of people read that section, so I'm tossing it out here in case anyone is building their own anytime soon.
Project Center Console is shaping u ... |
Topic: The road to Phoenix (Updated 5.29.08 - Engine *back* in!) |
H_Krix
Replies: 168
Views: 39725
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-9-08 07:10 Subject: Weekend... progress? |
Well, a parts shipment I was waiting on last week didn't show up until yesterday because of the holiday weekend, so I wasn't able to put the car back on the ground and try to start it.
I've been w ... |
Topic: Weekend Roadtrip Photos |
H_Krix
Replies: 2
Views: 251
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 07:04 Subject: Re: Weekend Roadtrip Photos |
well, its official. I need that valve cover.
(nice beach shot!) |
Topic: Metric Mechanic.. |
H_Krix
Replies: 8
Views: 387
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 07:03 Subject: Re: Metric Mechanic.. |
I have one of their 5-speed kits, and the quality has been nice so far.
outside of that, not many experiences with them.
http://www.ancientcirclels.com/images/2002/5.29.08/Transmission_02.jpg |
Topic: Double 02 |
H_Krix
Replies: 19
Views: 2610
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-9-08 06:34 Subject: Re: DBL 02 |
nice one man, I worry about crossing wires all the time... glad o hear it runs well though.
Hopefully I can join ya out there on the streets of ATL soon. |
Topic: Found in console??? |
H_Krix
Replies: 7
Views: 481
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 09:11 Subject: Re: Found in console??? |
| that piece fits in the back of the console, vertically. There are usually 2 square cardboard pieces (about 3" x 3") that sit on the little "wings" and direct the airflow from the bottom heaterbox vent ... |
Topic: HELP!! Re-wiring, something I don't Have a Clue At All |
H_Krix
Replies: 7
Views: 148
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 08:37 Subject: Re: HELP!! Re-wiring, something I don't Have a Clue At All |
What is the best way in which to remove the wiring for the emissions/EGR without affecting the entire electrical system.
This should all be modular and not wrapped into the factory harness at all. ... |
Topic: HELP!! Re-wiring, something I don't Have a Clue At All |
H_Krix
Replies: 7
Views: 148
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 08:22 Subject: Re: HELP!! Re-wiring, something I don't Have a Clue At All |
Don't cut your harness!
I wrote this a while ago when I first joined the board. This should help with removal. More answers to your other questions coming in a bit.
...
Its probably a good id ... |
Topic: STOLEN- BWA rims |
H_Krix
Replies: 13
Views: 636
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 08:09 Subject: Re: STOLEN- BWA rims |
| here you go: same pic, little more forum-friendly. |
Topic: STOLEN- BWA rims |
H_Krix
Replies: 13
Views: 636
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 05:20 Subject: Re: STOLEN- BWA rims |
Paul, were they stolen off the transport? Seems like they would have insurance for that.
Ok, this is way off-topic, but you really need to make your avatar smaller dude. On my 13" laptop, any post ... |
Topic: Wiper arm troubles |
H_Krix
Replies: 9
Views: 275
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-4-08 08:46 Subject: Re: Wiper arm troubles |
| The wiper arms sit on a threaded rod, and the arm rotates within that rod. The 6-sided nut you see on the top is one of two, the other is on the bottom. There are a few washers on either side of these ... |
Topic: Almost 2 years later, the 02 has a tranny :D |
H_Krix
Replies: 3
Views: 162
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-4-08 06:21 Subject: Re: Almost 2 years later, the 02 has a tranny :D |
just be sure you put that slave on the right way up! I had big problems with that when I was doing my car.
seconded... spent 2 hours flipping mine last weekend.
congrats man, get some shots of ... |
Topic: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
H_Krix
Replies: 14
Views: 444
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 11:50 Subject: Re: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
I've gone with a full-glass touch screen, black-out panel on mine
You got any shots of that handy Tom? I'd like to see what you've come up with. |
Topic: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
H_Krix
Replies: 14
Views: 444
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 11:02 Subject: Re: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
I'd opt for something a bit more chronologically appropriate.
I think I got booted from the "Chronologically Appropriate" party when I started fitting Ford EDIS and Fuel-injection computers into my ... |
Topic: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
H_Krix
Replies: 14
Views: 444
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 09:33 Subject: Quality stereo? Vintage look? |
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2008/068/h068RETRO1-o_mt.jpeg
No internal CD or direct iPod control, so it won't work for what I want, but I know a lot of people would be interested in th ... |
Topic: Makes a great gift for collectors Huh? |
H_Krix
Replies: 7
Views: 399
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-2-08 08:13 Subject: Re: Makes a great gift for collectors Huh? |
A lot of hot rod guys use these boxes
I've seen that on everything for our cars - steering columns, steering boxes, headlights.... I'd like to see just one hotrod with a 2002 steering box in it. |
Topic: Prices lowered Recaros, Metal Wide flares, 32/36 w/ manifold |
H_Krix
Replies: 22
Views: 729
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-2-08 08:12 Subject: Re: Lots of parts, Recaros, Metal Wide body flares, and more |
I had wondered what you did with that strange little caged car.
Interested in the armrests (blue) I'll send an email shortly. |
Topic: Transmision mounting tabs |
H_Krix
Replies: 5
Views: 211
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 07:59 Subject: Re: Transmision mounting tabs |
Yes. How come I didn't see it? Time for a bigger foamy latte.
Thanks
Lee
Its almost eerie how well I can navigate RealOEM after all this time buying new washers, nuts, bolts, and clamps for m ... |
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