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Topic: Corbeau "Classic" seats? |
Paul7002
Replies: 10
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-30-08 12:18 Subject: I'd go with reclining seats instead. More comfy? |
| Perhaps the Sport or GTS-II which reminds me a bit of my Scheels |
Topic: 2002 engine upgrades or swap |
Paul7002
Replies: 8
Views: 420
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-30-08 12:12 Subject: Use the search - common swaps are s14 and m20 |
Other swaps are possible but get significantly more complicated. Of course, anything is possible with enough money.
Also plenty of turbo experience among the board members here. Again, Use the Se ... |
Topic: spare tire/wheel |
Paul7002
Replies: 7
Views: 267
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-30-08 07:02 Subject: Re: spare tire/wheel |
| I have the same Yoko tires you do on 14" e30 "bottlecaps". The stock 13" wheels do not clear my Volvo big Brakes. For a spare, I use a 175/60-14 on an e30 steel wheel. It fits the spare tire well a ... |
Topic: Grounding locations |
Paul7002
Replies: 5
Views: 230
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-26-08 10:17 Subject: Re: rear seat belt bolt for ground - thats what I use (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: swaybar questions |
Paul7002
Replies: 6
Views: 337
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 01:58 Subject: "Push"? - What is this, NASCAR (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: is it possible to swap cams without removing head |
Paul7002
Replies: 12
Views: 583
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 01:56 Subject: I asked this Q a few months ago |
| If you do a Search, you should find my post and several answers. |
Topic: Brake upgrade! |
Paul7002
Replies: 3
Views: 322
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 07:40 Subject: Re: Brake upgrade! |
| That's pretty much the way I did it and I'm sure many others. I got the rotors from Max or Bavarian, the rebuilt volvo calipers came from the cheapest place I could find on-line, the front hubs came ... |
Topic: 30 years of Road & Track, Car and Driver |
Paul7002
Replies: 1
Views: 101
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-24-08 10:03 Subject: 30 years of Road & Track, Car and Driver |
Up for grabs. 1974 - 2004. My Dad's collection- Almost Complete - Free - just come to Virginia and get them.
email me at pcoakley at the doctors dot com |
Topic: buying one |
Paul7002
Replies: 7
Views: 378
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-18-08 05:49 Subject: Check out the Buying Tips writeup on the FAQ home |
or go here http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/80/33/
You're lucky to be on the west coast. Rust is the enemy and there's a lot less of it in Cali. |
Topic: Paging Curtis Ingram..... |
Paul7002
Replies: 4
Views: 275
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-12-08 12:25 Subject: look for the classified add in Roundel (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Tranny and rear diff oil, |
Paul7002
Replies: 2
Views: 190
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-8-08 05:56 Subject: Many swear by Red Line MTL and 75-90 Gear oil (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Blunt I hope you don't mind... |
Paul7002
Replies: 6
Views: 665
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-4-08 09:45 Subject: sound and vibration dampening (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
Paul7002
Replies: 8
Views: 452
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-4-08 09:41 Subject: Re: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
| If you're interested in selling the Euro bus wheel, I'm interested in buying. I love my bus wheel and the Euro one looks great! |
Topic: How big were the original early 1600/2002 steering wheels? |
Paul7002
Replies: 4
Views: 308
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 05:49 Subject: I swear mine is like 17". Its HUGE - and I like it! (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Space saving spare for BIG Girling Calipers? |
Paul7002
Replies: 6
Views: 320
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 05:44 Subject: 14" e30 steel wheel with 175 tire just fits the spare tire |
| well in the trunk and clears the Volvo calipers. At least on my car it does |
Topic: What would you do with $1,000? |
Paul7002
Replies: 38
Views: 1415
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 11:27 Subject: sways, or a nice 284 or 292 cam to go w/ the 38/38 (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Is a driveshaft guibo/flex disk under tension (more)... |
Paul7002
Replies: 2
Views: 183
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-27-08 02:52 Subject: Re: Is a driveshaft guibo/flex disk under tension (more)... |
a little flex of the rubber at the cetner bearing is normal. The guibos are not under any particular tension, although you must "preload" the center bearing a couple of mm if you mess with that.
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Topic: Girlfriend won't give my O2 shirt back |
Paul7002
Replies: 42
Views: 1575
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-27-08 06:31 Subject: Let her keep it-A good girl is harder to come by than ashirt (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Center tie rod (idler arm) replacement question. |
Paul7002
Replies: 3
Views: 174
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-27-08 06:23 Subject: good Advice - I'll be doing that job shortly myself, Thanks! (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Pertronix install... My 2002 seems to have a 2002tii dist.? |
Paul7002
Replies: 2
Views: 173
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-26-08 08:24 Subject: Re: Pertronix install... My 2002 seems to have a 2002tii dist.? |
| No advice about pertronix, but I beleive the vacuum dizzy was for the regular o2s and the mechanical advance came on the ti and tii models. Ofene found on regular 02s though and is considered a perfo ... |
Topic: swapping '74 running gear into '72... any issues or advice?? |
Paul7002
Replies: 1
Views: 76
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 06:48 Subject: Re: swapping '74 running gear into '72... any issues or advice?? |
| Should all just bolt right up. I don't think there are any significant differences except bumpers, grills, and the rear panel/tail-lights |
Topic: valve cover breather hose |
Paul7002
Replies: 3
Views: 263
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 06:45 Subject: Re: valve cover breather hose |
| That shouldn't cause surge or really anyother problem except maybe oily residue under the hood. Make sure the breather hole thingie isn't blocked, though. |
Topic: Turn signals not cancelling, missing part? |
Paul7002
Replies: 5
Views: 177
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 06:42 Subject: part # 32 33 1 112 222 - Schleifring (slip ring) |
| May or may not be NLA. Call your dealer or Maximillian. |
Topic: Steering box seal removal & replace - How to? |
Paul7002
Replies: 3
Views: 173
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 06:13 Subject: Re: Steering box seal removal & replace - How to? |
I think the seal was like $10 or so from my local dealer, with BMWCCA discount. Maybe the bigger, lower one is $20?
I saw that post, but i didn't really seem to help much with my question: How ... |
Topic: Korman stage 2 sidedraft jetting |
Paul7002
Replies: 6
Views: 195
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 11:49 Subject: Re: Korman stage 2 sidedraft jetting |
| Since nobody else has replied so far, I'll at least make this suggestion. If you call Korman and offer to buy the jets from them, they will probably offer you appropriate advice for base-line jetting ... |
Topic: Parts car available in Richmond VA Cheap - long |
Paul7002
Replies: 0
Views: 149
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 10:11 Subject: Parts car available in Richmond VA Cheap - long |
here's the text of my e-mail to another about the car in case anybody around here wants it. Advertised in the paper for $700 but probably could be had lots cheaper.
-Well, I bet you could get i ... |
Topic: Distributor swap: '76 Vacuum Advance to '73 mechanical? |
Paul7002
Replies: 2
Views: 173
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 09:13 Subject: Re: Distributor swap: '76 Vacuum Advance to '73 mechanical? |
| I think the swap should be pretty much plug and play. You'll need to block off the vacuum on the car getting the mechnical advance dizzy and vice-versa, but that should be fairly easy. Follow the va ... |
Topic: Another steering box question. |
Paul7002
Replies: 0
Views: 150
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-24-08 07:49 Subject: Another steering box question. |
| On reassembly, a light smear of gray RTV on the side case was advised by another helpful FAQer. Same for the top cover? I have the paper gasket for the top. And does it need to be gray RTV? - I' ... |
Topic: Steering box seal removal & replace - How to? |
Paul7002
Replies: 3
Views: 173
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-24-08 07:31 Subject: Steering box seal removal & replace - How to? |
I searched and didn't get much.
Specifically, the upper seal. How do I get the old one out w/out messing up the box where it seats and how do I put the new on in? Which side does it go in from? ... |
Topic: wheel/tire size options for my 75 '02 |
Paul7002
Replies: 4
Views: 236
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-24-08 10:36 Subject: RE: aren't but ugly and possibly have gold or bronze spokes |
Uhmmm.....
no. |
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