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Topic: Show us some pics of your interior... |
Mike_R
Replies: 25
Views: 813
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-17-08 02:29 Subject: Re: Show us some pics of your interior... |
God, that interior makes me so horny. I'll bet if you use that back see, you'll really kick up some dust. YEEEHAAAW!
That explains your "free" paint job. |
Topic: expected gas mileage? |
Mike_R
Replies: 7
Views: 261
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-15-08 09:39 Subject: Re: expected gas mileage? |
| this is a joke, right? |
Topic: MPG |
Mike_R
Replies: 8
Views: 239
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 12:39 Subject: Re: MPG |
What is the average miles per gallon I can expect to attain on my 2002? Am having it completed in about a month. Wondering if I maight want to use as a daily driver.
Thanks
between 15 and 30.
D ... |
Topic: Lowering springs |
Mike_R
Replies: 13
Views: 422
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 11:09 Subject: Re: Lowering springs |
| Watch the BravAuto springs (B&G, Germany) they lower around 1.75". I think I would have liked around .5" less. |
Topic: $4k Budget - What do you get? |
Mike_R
Replies: 5
Views: 355
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 09:56 Subject: Re: $4k Budget - What do you get? |
| I paid $3500 for a 75 2002 with almost no issues. Minimal rust, is the most important thing. |
Topic: Wheel Fitment |
Mike_R
Replies: 5
Views: 256
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 03:17 Subject: Re: Wheel Fitment |
Oh one more question. If I secure a 5th rim for a spare will it fit in the spare space in the trunk?
Thanks |
Topic: Picked up a pair of RECAROS today |
Mike_R
Replies: 13
Views: 456
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 10:16 Subject: Re: Get a set of these to go with them. (nt) |
(nt)
that is SO WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Topic: Source for italian clear signals? |
Mike_R
Replies: 17
Views: 521
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 10:00 Subject: Re: If someone could make new ones..... |
Good thoughts, I am going to email him and see what he has.
I am actually looking for these, which he has a mighty fine picture of:
Wow those are not even the Italians, the Italians have hal ... |
Topic: Picked up a pair of RECAROS today |
Mike_R
Replies: 13
Views: 456
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 09:03 Subject: Re: Picked up a pair of RECAROS today |
Jezz it took me like 3 looks to see that those are child safty seats.
Nice cow/panda pattern |
Topic: Wheel Fitment |
Mike_R
Replies: 5
Views: 256
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 08:51 Subject: Wheel Fitment |
| My mechanic has a set of 14" turbines with usable rubber and four nice caps for sale for around $350-375. The rims are polished and look nice and he said there will be no issues with fit. I am about ... |
Topic: Desomgged my '76, now what about the leftovers? |
Mike_R
Replies: 5
Views: 188
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 04:24 Subject: Re: Desomgged my '76, now what about the leftovers? |
| I don't think you will find a buyer. |
Topic: $11000 2002? 53 miles on it? |
Mike_R
Replies: 15
Views: 526
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 04:43 Subject: Re: $11000 2002? 53 miles on it? |
WTF it clearly said 53,000 miles.
at 99,999 miles, the odometer goes back to... 0 mile. Which means that 54K miles can be 154K, 254K, 354k... It takes a full history of the vehicule since the very ... |
Topic: How to 'Hot wire' an 2002 |
Mike_R
Replies: 13
Views: 472
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 04:35 Subject: Re: How to 'Hot wire' an 2002 |
| Awsome Site. that is exactly my issue (broken door lock tumbler). I will try to fix mine. |
Topic: $11000 2002? 53 miles on it? |
Mike_R
Replies: 15
Views: 526
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 02:32 Subject: Re: $11000 2002? 53 miles on it? |
| WTF it clearly said 53,000 miles. There is even a picture of the odometer, everyone knows that they roll over, who is to say that the post is a lie. How is this an issue? Could there even be (OMG) do ... |
Topic: E12 with 427 cu-in sbc |
Mike_R
Replies: 3
Views: 210
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-6-08 12:50 Subject: Re: E12 with 427 cu-in sbc |
| Wow that is a sick ride. Must be great on gas! |
Topic: M20 conversions Fla |
Mike_R
Replies: 1
Views: 104
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-6-08 08:36 Subject: Re: M20 conversions Fla |
| Curtis has a turbo m20 in Orlando. i think his FAQ handle is "m20curtis" look in the search and see if his email is in there. Also call Jim at german motorwerks in Winter Springs. |
Topic: Closer and closer. |
Mike_R
Replies: 11
Views: 379
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-4-08 01:58 Subject: Re: Closer and closer. |
| Wow that is quite the effort. That should be a blast on the track as you describe it. I am in Orlando FL, there are about 6-8 2002's around here. |
Topic: Is eBay the new pricing benchmark? |
Mike_R
Replies: 14
Views: 617
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 11:31 Subject: Re: Is eBay the new pricing benchmark? |
| I buy from multiple sources, Ebay, on line sellers, FAQers, BMW dealer, whatever. The point is to find what you want and pay what you feel is fair. If you need a part quick then you pay a premium. If ... |
Topic: LED light for Third Brake HAS been SOLD!!! |
Mike_R
Replies: 3
Views: 165
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-30-08 07:51 Subject: Re: LED light for Third Brake |
Hey, drop a line to me.
mike6912 "AT" hotmail.com
Thanks, Mike R |
Topic: Suggestions on Catch can |
Mike_R
Replies: 10
Views: 332
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-27-08 02:38 Subject: Re: Suggestions on Catch can (nt) |
| I got this of ebay as a coolant can and converted it. $50 total |
Topic: Got my car back from the upholstery shop |
Mike_R
Replies: 27
Views: 601
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-26-08 11:48 Subject: Re: Thanks for the compliments! Details inside |
Total cost was $575.00 plus the $50 I paid for the roll of carpet. Not bad, right?
_________________
HarryPR
BMWCCA #19290
Are you saying that the entire interior was $575??? I find that ver ... |
Topic: Got my car back from the upholstery shop |
Mike_R
Replies: 27
Views: 601
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 10:48 Subject: Re: Got my car back from the upholstery shop |
| Ok now make SURE that you wipe your feet and wash your hands BEFORE you get in!!! |
Topic: Orlando Cars & Coffee meet this weekend |
Mike_R
Replies: 2
Views: 132
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 07:27 Subject: Re: Orlando Cars & Coffee meet this weekend |
| Any takers?? |
Topic: Orlando Cars & Coffee meet this weekend |
Mike_R
Replies: 2
Views: 132
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-24-08 08:13 Subject: Orlando Cars & Coffee meet this weekend |
Come on out if you are in the Orlando area. There might be 4 or 5 2002's present to make a statement. Sat 9-11 am at the coffee shop located at 1145 Townpark Ave
Lake Mary, FL 32746
last month ther ... |
Topic: 2002 Restoration - A Cautionary Tale |
Mike_R
Replies: 22
Views: 892
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-23-08 12:00 Subject: Re: 2002 Restoration - A Cautionary Tale |
how can someone use a brush on a car and call that a paint job!
Sue, post bad reviews on every forum, call him daily, use the BBB to put pressure on him. That is awfull. You say you also got a new en ... |
Topic: RIP 2002 |
Mike_R
Replies: 30
Views: 729
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-21-08 08:17 Subject: Re: RIP 2002 |
| So sorry for the loss of your car. Try to salvage as much as you can and let it live on in other cars. And of course in your new 2002. |
Topic: Car is running great |
Mike_R
Replies: 4
Views: 198
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-21-08 02:39 Subject: Re: Car is running great |
Congrats, it's a great feeling to get it all running well isn't it. Out of curiosity, where are you located that you're getting 99 degrees and rain every day?
Sunny Orlando Florida |
Topic: Car is running great |
Mike_R
Replies: 4
Views: 198
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-20-08 02:38 Subject: Car is running great |
| My new engine is now about run in and it is great! Power, speed, no leaks! I can't stop smilling about how it turned out. I just wish I had some place to go! I feel guilty just going for a drive. An ... |
Topic: Check out this 02 paint job... |
Mike_R
Replies: 14
Views: 792
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-19-08 09:29 Subject: Re: Check out this 02 paint job... |
| Man there are lots of sets of euro turn signals on ebay for around 100 - 150 bucks. they look so much better. A cheep upgrade that is well worth it. |
Topic: my first car show |
Mike_R
Replies: 89
Views: 2814
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-19-08 09:02 Subject: Re: He blunt! that third brake light is cool, do you have pl |
WOW!!! just one more thing, the light itself, is that a stand alone part? Is it available?
Thanks |
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