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Topic: FAQ Official Buyers and Sellers Feedback Thread!! |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 15
Views: 1479
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-1-08 06:16 Subject: chamonixDave, aka David Graham...EXCELLENT transaction |
| Bought a silver dollar gauge cluster from David and was well satisfied with the entire transaction. Highly recommend. |
Topic: 2002 Owner age question |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 98
Views: 1929
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-28-08 06:00 Subject: Re: 2002 Owner age question |
I'm 62 and bought my first BMW 2002 in 1971. I'm sure I've left some car out of the list, but my mind went crazy when I saw the list I compiled:
New 2006 BMW X3
New 2006 Pontiac Solstice Almost a ... |
Topic: Anyone here going to Hershey Antique gethering Oct 11th? |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 8
Views: 307
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 05:18 Subject: Re: Anyone here going to Hershey Antique gethering Oct 11th? |
Personally, I think you'd have a much better time driving the NW Arkansas curves with Bo Black and the Mid America Group.
He always has some new back road for us to put the 02 to its test.
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Topic: changed from antique tags to regular tags |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 2
Views: 262
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-23-08 11:50 Subject: Re: changed from antique tags to regular tags |
| Legislation recently changed the limits of use of antique plates here in Arkansas from limited to UNLIMITED. There are some drawbacks. You see a lot of 1983 cars running "antique" plates. Now that ... |
Topic: I need help removing the antenna |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 4
Views: 203
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-21-08 11:01 Subject: Re: I need help removing the antenna |
| There are many type antenna used on the 02's. The red tip has a snap on cover which must be removed, showing a screw. From there, it's obvious. On others, just remove the screws and carefully pull ... |
Topic: how about a set of.... |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 11
Views: 636
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-21-08 04:52 Subject: Re: how about a set of.... |
| Looks quite nice... |
Topic: Selling parts, raising money for winter Isetta restoration. |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 9
Views: 601
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 9-20-08 12:31 Subject: Re: Selling parts, raising money for winter Isetta restoration. |
| E-mail sent regarding early gauge clusters. |
Topic: Previous owner info...? |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 1
Views: 204
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-20-08 12:22 Subject: Re: Previous owner info...? |
Good luck with the search of the PO.
In my car I found business cards and information regarding the first owner, George C. Reinmiller, an attorney from Portland, Oregon. I've written, but have nev ... |
Topic: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 40
Views: 1192
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-19-08 02:51 Subject: Re: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
| The one thing that hasn't been discussed is insurance. Be sure to check if he's eligible. I know that with American Collectors Insurance the driver must have 10 years experience before he can drive ... |
Topic: Advice, installing trapezoidal mirror |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 6
Views: 279
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-17-08 08:18 Subject: Turn the gasket over. (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: When to replace the Rotors |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 10
Views: 391
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-17-08 07:22 Subject: Re: When to replace the Rotors |
Anyone know the thickness minimum for the '02 rotors?
TIA
Found it:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,145834/highlight,rotor+thickness/ |
Topic: Let's see some pics of some cars with fall colors. |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 17
Views: 637
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-7-08 05:00 Subject: Re: Fall Color pics (nt) |
Northwest Arkansas has a beautiful fall. You should really plan on taking the trip this year. Bo Black has it planned for October 11. Mark your calender. Here is his letter:
"I hope everyone is ... |
Topic: Who has an AGAVE '02? Pics please!!! |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 24
Views: 1078
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-7-08 04:48 Subject: (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Who has an AGAVE '02? Pics please!!! |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 24
Views: 1078
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-7-08 04:47 Subject: Re: Who has an AGAVE '02? Pics please!!! (nt) |
| My first '02 in Aschaffenburg, Germany. 1971 with my 3 year old son. |
Topic: FS gift certificate 2002AD |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 5
Views: 430
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 9-4-08 04:45 Subject: Blunt...check something for me... |
i won this and i cant think of anything i need. its for 100 bucks. if you give me a check for 75 or offer ill send it your way. im hoping someone can get some use out of it
Hey Blunt: I just found ... |
Topic: Anyone have a picture of the original jack? |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 6
Views: 357
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-1-08 06:32 Subject: Re: Anyone have a picture of the original jack? (nt) (nt) |
| Two types: one with a handle and one without; using the lug wrench as a handle |
Topic: Brake Booster Check Valve Replacement: Do it! |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 5
Views: 347
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-24-08 08:28 Subject: Re: Brake Booster Check Valve Replacement: Do it! |
My 1975 carburated 2002 has no valve on the hose. The part seems to be NLA, so what is a good source for one?
WOW...that's hard to understand that it's missing. You're going to think you have powe ... |
Topic: Retrofitting Retractable Seat Belts |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 5
Views: 342
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-18-08 06:18 Subject: Re: Retrofitting Retractable Seat Belts |
cut that piece off the fixed part of the seat belt and your good to go. You dont really need it, I dont have them on mine and they work fine.
Actually, I think they unscrew. Or you could drill a h ... |
Topic: Early front bumper question |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 3
Views: 315
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-16-08 03:03 Subject: Re: Early front bumper question |
| I changed the rubber inserted bumpers on my late '71 (both front and rear) to the all chrome bumpers. On the front, I used the original center piece, which has no rubber, and looks to me to be the sa ... |
Topic: Getting out of 02's for a bit. |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 3
Views: 574
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-16-08 02:53 Subject: Re: they always come back (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Wheels that were common, popular and rare on the 2002? |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 36
Views: 1599
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-13-08 04:56 Subject: Pictures inside show 5 sets I've used. |
http://mydrive.roadfly.com/blog/uploads/indiandale_VariousRims.jpg
http://mydrive.roadfly.com/blog/uploads/indiandale_MeBMW.jpg |
Topic: Junk for sale / some free stuff (pics) [SO-CAL] |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 18
Views: 607
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-26-08 08:15 Subject: Re: Junk for sale / some free stuff (pics) [SO-CAL] |
I'd like to have the weather intake selector, and the 2002 emblem.
Can you ship? I also sent you an e-mail with my address. |
Topic: What benefits going from Solex to Weber? |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 6
Views: 293
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-23-08 11:47 Subject: Re: What benefits going from Solex to Weber? |
Also, is there a way to adapt original air cleaner? Thanks, all.
Here's something I have been working on:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,308223/ |
Topic: FS: Weber 32/36 - BRAND NEW - see pics. |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 3
Views: 235
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-14-08 03:50 Subject: Re: FS: Weber 32/36 - BRAND NEW - see pics. |
Manual Choke?
Pictures show it to be an electric. |
Topic: Misc extras for sale. all new |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 5
Views: 450
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-13-08 07:26 Subject: I'll take the old style shift boot (vinyl) new 5 bucks |
Let me know how much for the total.
Thanks, Mike |
Topic: Early vs. late saddle brown interior pics |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 4
Views: 362
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 06:55 Subject: Re: Early vs. late saddle brown interior pics |
| Because my seats in the late '71, 2572582, were so badly faded, I chose to spray them SEM Camel color. After 5 years, they are still great. Supposedly, http://www.worlduph.com/bmw1.htm has the color ... |
Topic: Rear bumpers |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 8
Views: 353
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 05:15 Subject: Re: Rear bumpers |
Nice pics of your first car - were the "Cosmic" wheels available thru the dealer? I've seen this type of wheel installed on VW Beetles.
Thanks for the compliment. I bought the Cosmics through the P ... |
Topic: Rear bumpers |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 8
Views: 353
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 11:52 Subject: Re: Rear bumpers |
to 1970 short
to 1973 long
74-76 park bench
I thought long rear bumpers were specific to '73...
Here's my late '71 (2572582) which came with the long bumpers. Then I changed them to the earli ... |
Topic: Prep work for original breather with Weber 38 |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 0
Views: 290
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Forum: Test Forum Posted: 7-6-08 06:59 Subject: Prep work for original breather with Weber 38 |
I'm in the process of finishing this project. After reading many posts concerning this subject and the problems associated with clearance, I think I've come up with a working original looking ... |
Topic: Upping the Car Show Dress Code |
MikeWooldridge
Replies: 26
Views: 726
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-29-08 07:54 Subject: Lets play photoshop |
Skip, I couldn't resist. The guy even looked like you with glasses.
Hope you don't mind. |
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