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Topic: Has anybody upgraded their fuse box? |
JayKehoe
Replies: 5
Views: 328
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-07 07:34 Subject: Re: Has anybody upgraded their fuse box? |
| yes, real big upgrade/add-on done this year. Used secondary fuse block , and relays, to power all aux devices, and for headlights. kept the oem fuse box- reworking the existing harness into a relacem ... |
Topic: Battery lead distribution terminal block |
JayKehoe
Replies: 6
Views: 317
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-07 07:25 Subject: Re: Battery lead distribution terminal block |
| for a cheaper alternative to the stereo guys, you can buy a marine grade 12 vold distribution block, with 6 spade fuse circuits for under 20 bucks at any West Marine, or other boat supply store. Just ... |
Topic: Ballast resistor wire: Gain or lose resistance/time? (Long) |
JayKehoe
Replies: 7
Views: 269
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-07 07:17 Subject: Re: Ballast resistor wire: Gain or lose resistance/time? (Long) |
| after years of using the ballast resistor with my red coil and pointless ignition, mechanic recommended disconnecting when we did the huge electrical upgrade and rewire this year. His reason: the extr ... |
Topic: 3.64 diff with 40% slip |
JayKehoe
Replies: 6
Views: 400
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-29-07 09:38 Subject: Re: Yes 3:64 40% was avalible as over the counter option in US |
| I had a 3.64 =/- 40% LSD in my Sahara. I thought it was the super rare 2002 vintage, until a guy from 2002ad crawled under the car at SLO years ago and told me it was not oem 40%, but likely built up ... |
Topic: Anyone replace their fuse block with a blade type? |
JayKehoe
Replies: 5
Views: 387
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-29-07 09:30 Subject: Re: Anyone replace their fuse block with a blade type? |
| Initially, I mounted a marine, unswitched, blade fuse block as an aux. block, with power from the starter. Cost= 14.00. ( rear mounted battery)This year, we finally installed relays for all aux. devic ... |
Topic: my solution for filling up at the gas station |
JayKehoe
Replies: 4
Views: 650
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-29-07 09:16 Subject: Re: my solution for filling up at the gas station |
| That looks great! Another, very low tech idea to deal with the run-out of gas from modern "protected" nozzles, is something I saw in Hemming's Sports car, etc. feature on the Datsun 240-280 Z s. I thi ... |
Topic: Need some wheel advice... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 3
Views: 252
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-18-07 06:51 Subject: Re: Need some wheel advice... spacers |
| i run a 15 inch wheel with incorrect offset. Finally had hubcentric spacers made to make them safe. Spacers may allow you to run a wrong wheel. Also, fender rolling, and maybe some stiff springs/shock ... |
Topic: Green Fog light Switch |
JayKehoe
Replies: 6
Views: 384
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-2-07 01:13 Subject: Re: Green Fog light Switch my recent experience... |
| on my 1971 the green button was a non light dummy. On the 1972, recently rewired, the green switch/button location has always been an illuminated toggle for aux. fan. ( that is just what they did). Bu ... |
Topic: Oil cooler |
JayKehoe
Replies: 15
Views: 628
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-2-07 12:54 Subject: Re: Oil cooler I have a Korman one for 02.... 270 maybe high |
| Trying to recall after session oil temp, with estimated temp between marks. I know that usual driving stays below 200 F. The syn. is good high temp protectant. You know me- always oil/filter change of ... |
Topic: Updated/refreshed wiring for my 1972 tii A4... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 2
Views: 311
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-2-07 12:44 Subject: Re: Updated/refreshed wiring for my 1972 tii A4hey paul |
| Looks very good. A lot easier with an open engine bay. We had to remove all the Alpina intake to gain access. The 3M cloth tape looks and feels like the oem stuff. It should hold up for a long time. T ... |
Topic: Updated/refreshed wiring for my 1972 tii A4... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 2
Views: 311
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-1-07 06:01 Subject: Updated/refreshed wiring for my 1972 tii A4... |
| My 02 spent a long time undergoing an elimination of 20 years of bad "lay over" hack wiring, and then it received a total integration of new Painless relays and a proper integration of new wires and ... |
Topic: Oil cooler |
JayKehoe
Replies: 15
Views: 628
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-1-07 05:26 Subject: Re: Oil cooler I have a Korman one for 02.... |
| Hiya John: I bought a Korman oil cooler setup for 2002 years ago off Ebay and never put it on because I have Turbo 3 row rad from Curtis. It has hose clamp ends, which I would prefer to ne AN fitting ... |
Topic: 2002 5 Speed Gearbox (dog leg shift pattern) |
JayKehoe
Replies: 11
Views: 654
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 2-27-07 02:17 Subject: I have received a CR tranny: thanks for the offers. //// (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: what else recommended when replacing tii fuel pump?.... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 5
Views: 282
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-5-07 02:06 Subject: thanks to all for info.... |
| thank you for the part description and number and methods. I can have all this stuff ready to go when the unit is taken/broken off the car. I already sprayed with rust penetrant- another couple doses ... |
Topic: I got busted.. |
JayKehoe
Replies: 28
Views: 1155
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-2-07 01:06 Subject: Re: I got busted.. jerk report, it is a "notice"... |
| when the CA. DMV began sending me letters offering to buy my old( read junk) cars for $500, just because of their age, I sent a letter demanding to know why my tax dollars were being spent to degrade ... |
Topic: Rebuild is done, need tips on engine break in |
JayKehoe
Replies: 8
Views: 453
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-2-07 12:50 Subject: Re: Rebuild is done, need tips on engine break in what I did |
| I used regular, cheap oil for the first 500. In Northern Ca. , it is easy to find roads that have ups and downs and curves, so that you are not lulled into spending too long at one RPM level. That is ... |
Topic: what else recommended when replacing tii fuel pump?.... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 5
Views: 282
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-2-07 12:38 Subject: what else recommended when replacing tii fuel pump?.... |
| I have a refurbished tii fuel pump from Max that looks great. BUT, the entire unit on the car is original, and i am told that bolts break, etc. Is there a description for the mounting assembly, and fo ... |
Topic: 02 sensor bung position on Stahl Header |
JayKehoe
Replies: 7
Views: 295
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-2-07 12:28 Subject: Re: 02 sensor bung position on Stahl Header : mine is aft |
| my AEM O2 sensor is welded in aft of the Stahl headers, and in front of the 5 speed tranny rear mount. It is 90 degrees to the ground, that is straight in from the side. Easily accessible, and room f ... |
Topic: Fastest 2002 I have ever encountered.... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 21
Views: 951
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-2-07 12:23 Subject: yes: that is the car. Maybe in the Laguna paddock |
| Glad to hear that others have seen this car and know something about it. I cannot recall who made that central opening air dam, but my Inka had one at one point in its life( there have been multiple a ... |
Topic: Fastest 2002 I have ever encountered.... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 21
Views: 951
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-29-07 02:30 Subject: I bet you are right: 3-400 HSP: |
| I just thought I would sound nuts to speculate that kinda power, but the demonstrated speeds it reached, so quickly, put it into the really big HSP numbers. I just do not know much about rotary/turbo ... |
Topic: Fastest 2002 I have ever encountered.... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 21
Views: 951
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-29-07 01:51 Subject: Fastest 2002 I have ever encountered.... |
| last week, a light blue/square light-small bumper 02 ran at Laguna Seca during the BMWCCA-GGC 1 day school.It was an absolute rocket! It runs a Gen II, twin turbo Rotary engine, with custom radiator, ... |
Topic: 1972 2002 tii A4 Inka on display |
JayKehoe
Replies: 5
Views: 537
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-20-07 09:18 Subject: Re: 1972 2002 tii A4 Inka on display Wheels, etc =... |
| These are Rota "clones" of the Classic Hartge wheel, but with custom made locking center caps that had the Alpina logo inserted. These wheels are not hub-centric, therefore, I had spacers custom made ... |
Topic: 1972 2002 tii A4 Inka on display |
JayKehoe
Replies: 5
Views: 537
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-15-07 06:51 Subject: 1972 2002 tii A4 Inka on display |
| This car will be on dispay at the BMWCCA Golden Gate Chapter dinner at the Balckhawk Museum, along with 9 other BMWs from all periods. It is Zymol time! |
Topic: pic test 2 jay |
JayKehoe
Replies: 1
Views: 535
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Forum: Test Forum Posted: 1-15-07 06:38 Subject: pic test 2 jay |
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Topic: pic test for jay (nt) |
JayKehoe
Replies: 0
Views: 480
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Forum: Test Forum Posted: 1-15-07 06:36 Subject: pic test for jay (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Should we introduce Specific Topic forums |
JayKehoe
Replies: 27
Views: 4009
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Questions Posted: 1-15-07 02:06 Subject: Re: Hell, I miss the "old FAQ" still.... Thanks for info! (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Good touch-up paint source? |
JayKehoe
Replies: 3
Views: 242
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-11-07 08:42 Subject: Tower apint: have all the 02 codes- check web/// (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Racers can be really nice.... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 8
Views: 640
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-11-07 08:40 Subject: Re: Racers can be really nice.... Wow I have Rota too.... |
| I have 15x7 and I run 205/50/15 on my Inka. They end up costing about $200 a corner. That is from Wheelworks, including the mount, interior balance only!, disposal fee, and all the damn taxes and surc ... |
Topic: How do I post pix |
JayKehoe
Replies: 2
Views: 884
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Questions Posted: 1-11-07 06:28 Subject: Re: How do I post pix OK Thanks a Lot: I will try too |
| Thank you from Jay Kehoe. I will try to get some pics going on this FAQ . I appreciate your informatin to the other [poster. Happy New year, Jay |
Topic: Racers can be really nice.... |
JayKehoe
Replies: 8
Views: 640
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-11-07 06:08 Subject: Racers can be really nice.... |
| Yesterday, on my way to my car storage, I stopped at a great sandwich shop about 10 miles from Sears Point. I was driving my 1987 325is with Dinan stage 2 suspension and TOYO RA-1 full tread tires on ... |
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