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  Topic: 2002 Owner age question
adamm

Replies: 98
Views: 1929

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-30-08 11:44   Subject: Re: 2002 Owner age question
great thread! don't know how much time i've just spent reading about everybody's cars... i'm very envious of a lot of you lucky people!

I'm 30 and the list is pretty short but i still have all but ...
  Topic: guibo bolt size?
adamm

Replies: 10
Views: 271

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-21-08 11:30   Subject: Re: guibo bolt size?
you're welcome!

i hope you turn out to have the same coupling as me now - i'm really worried in case i bugger up your plans because we have different couplings??! (I'm pretty certain all the 6 bolt ...
  Topic: guibo bolt size?
adamm

Replies: 10
Views: 271

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-21-08 11:16   Subject: Re: guibo bolt size?
You're looking at the size for the 8 hole coupling; refer to the later 5 spd with a 6 hole coupling http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=3162&mospid=47170&btnr=26_0026&hg=26&fg=10

these ar ...
  Topic: guibo bolt size?
adamm

Replies: 10
Views: 271

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-21-08 09:45   Subject: Re: guibo bolt size?
just doing the same myself this weekend

m10x50 i believe! (my hardware store had run out so i had to make do with cutting down 55s!!)

have fun!
  Topic: Drum brakes problem
adamm

Replies: 7
Views: 401

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-5-08 11:54   Subject: Re: From your description...something is loose or adrift ins
right, i'll check it out, thanks chaps!
  Topic: Drum brakes problem
adamm

Replies: 7
Views: 401

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-5-08 05:00   Subject: Re: What did you to to unlock the brake when it locked up?
Hi Mike, forgot that bit! Yesterday when it happened I stopped on a slight incline and as I stopped I rolled back a little and it released and off I went. Today I pulled over and again, it released it ...
  Topic: Drum brakes problem
adamm

Replies: 7
Views: 401

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-5-08 03:00   Subject: Drum brakes problem
Hello all, it's been a long while but I'm still here!

Had this little incident yesterday and today - put it down to a 'one-off' yesterday but as it happened again this morning it's obviously not an ...
  Topic: Who has used this carpet kit?
adamm

Replies: 12
Views: 525

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 10:37   Subject: Re: Who has used this carpet kit?
I've just installed an only02 kit and i think FOR THE MONEY it is a great kit and Chris is a top bloke to deal with. Granted, there are probably better quality carpets out there (in terms of materials ...
  Topic: ? opinions for cocomat color ?
adamm

Replies: 6
Views: 246

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-18-08 11:25   Subject: Re: ? opinions for cocomat color ?
I emailed mobile tradition a little while ago about RHD mats and they don't make 'em :(
  Topic: how low?
adamm

Replies: 4
Views: 332

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 05:13   Subject: Re: how low?
My car's a touch lower than yours and i don't have any problems.

You might find this thread helpful:

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,304748/highli ...
  Topic: 2 big thumbs up to 2 great guys
adamm

Replies: 0
Views: 218

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-3-08 10:39   Subject: 2 big thumbs up to 2 great guys
I've recently had the pleasure of doing business with 2 top blokes in the USA - Chris from Only 02 and Steve from Top End Performance. I thought I should feedback on this good experience here. Both ha ...
  Topic: New Car of the Month added: A4s
adamm

Replies: 3
Views: 288

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-3-08 10:34   Subject: Re: New Car of the Month added: A4s
Absolutely beautiful - I hope it goes to an owner who drives it a bit more - 300 miles in 3 years seems criminal to me (I live 10 minutes from this guy and have never seen any of his cars on the road! ...
  Topic: Curtis Ingram, Excellent Call !!!!! Hazards repaired
adamm

Replies: 4
Views: 313

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-23-08 02:31   Subject: Re: Curtis Ingram, Excellent Call !!!!! Hazards repaired
The search works! My car failed its MOT today - no hazards - quick search, up comes this post, sure enough, fuse 8 blown AND my interior light is working again. Had assumed the bulb had blown and as I ...
  Topic: Happy Birthday Betsy!
adamm

Replies: 2
Views: 265

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-6-08 10:01   Subject: Happy Birthday Betsy!
Hello everybody, not been about for a while - boring stuff - work commitments etc but I had to drop by so you could join me in wishing my car a happy 35th birthday today!

From Andreas at Mobile Tra ...
  Topic: Lumenition optronic ignition system
adamm

Replies: 2
Views: 169

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-2-08 01:47   Subject: Re: Lumenition optronic ignition system
I have one on my car and it runs great. Took it off my old car - probably been running strong for 8 years now. I have a Crane system on the CSi - they both a as good as each other so probably price an ...
  Topic: Oil filler cap leak
adamm

Replies: 4
Views: 309

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 05:29   Subject: Oil filler cap leak
what's the best way to stop this? i really don't want to have to buy one of the new plastic caps but i just can't persuade my original cap to stop leaking. any hints appreciated.
  Topic: Lowered Pics w description
adamm

Replies: 23
Views: 1051

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-22-08 11:12   Subject: Re: Lowered Pics w description
Spax shocks and springs, don't know if it's available in the US. They have adjustable rebound and are very good they lowered the car a nice amount at the back but I think the front could go lower thou ...
  Topic: would this look ok in an 02?
adamm

Replies: 25
Views: 996

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-29-08 09:10   Subject: Re: would this look ok in an 02?
I think the door cards especially look well nice!
  Topic: 2002 Haus
adamm

Replies: 6
Views: 754

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-27-08 12:46   Subject: Re: 2002 Haus
Thanks guys, I knew he and his business were good from all the positive feedback I've seen on here - which is why I couldn't figure why I hadn't received a reply from him. I'll see if I can sneak a ch ...
  Topic: 2002 Haus
adamm

Replies: 6
Views: 754

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-27-08 07:17   Subject: 2002 Haus
Can somebody help me please? I'm trying to get hold of Rob (or somebody!) at 2002 Haus as I'd like to buy one of their 5 speed conversion kits. I'm in the UK and therefore only really able to send ema ...
  Topic: Air dams! Post your pictures of Air Dams, Please!
adamm

Replies: 14
Views: 938

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-23-08 11:27   Subject: Re: Air dams! Post your pictures of Air Dams, Please!
Here's mine (with the number plate fallen off!). It's an Alpina rep but I don't know the manufacturer as it was on the car when I had it...
  Topic: bargain of the week??
adamm

Replies: 4
Views: 390

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-21-08 04:25   Subject: bargain of the week??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330219113894&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:uk

if i'd had a few quid knocking about...
  Topic: Alpina Experts: What's up with this car?
adamm

Replies: 9
Views: 583

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-13-08 11:53   Subject: Re: Alpina Experts: What's up with this car?
My car in a parallel universe!

It's a lovely looking car, whether it's an Alpina or not...

One thing on the colour that I can add - according to a German 02er who was around when these cars were ...
  Topic: quick cylinder head question
adamm

Replies: 6
Views: 254

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-3-08 02:54   Subject: Re: quick cylinder head question
Oh bloody hell! I opened a can of worms here! I don't know what make my head gasket is - I got it from Jaymic and the bolts were new from BMW. TobyB your reasoning sounds the best to me and is what I ...
  Topic: quick cylinder head question
adamm

Replies: 6
Views: 254

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-2-08 11:28   Subject: quick cylinder head question
When re-torquing the head bolts (after the running-in period on a replacement head) should you torque the bolts from where they are or should you back them off slightly before re-torquing? Thanks!
  Topic: Not Again - Turbo suspect H/Gasket blown again???
adamm

Replies: 8
Views: 372

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-19-08 06:00   Subject: Re: Pat.....
Rich, James, I've just been looking at the pics from the event, looks like it was a great event but I hope you had a word with the owner of this number plate - he's clearly got it all wrong about 02s? ...
  Topic: Both Headlights?
adamm

Replies: 3
Views: 266

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-19-08 05:40   Subject: Re: Both Headlights?
sounds like you and valentine02 need to get together - his won't go off!

(sorry couldn't resist!)
  Topic: Confused - again!
adamm

Replies: 9
Views: 365

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-16-08 05:09   Subject: Re: P.S.:
Thanks chaps, all helpful as ever! Can anybody tell me to save looking it up what sort of temperature I should be reading in the top of the radiator?

I think that outcome of all this is that I pull ...
  Topic: Confused - again!
adamm

Replies: 9
Views: 365

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-15-08 11:07   Subject: Confused - again!
Can anybody explain this little mystery to me please?

My car's only been on the road after a complete rebuild since June/July, there have been a couple of hiccups up until now but she's mostly been ...
  Topic: Kugelfischer diagnosis
adamm

Replies: 4
Views: 299

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-7-08 02:05   Subject: Re: Kugelfischer diagnosis
Thanks Z, I hadn't thought about putting the warm up in a bath - shall have to make sure to do it when the missus is out!!

As for the diesel shops, I think there are a couple round here. Definitely ...
 
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