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Topic: 2002 Owner age question |
adamm
Replies: 98
Views: 1929
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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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