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Topic: My HP software thinks I'm Italian |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 1
Views: 77
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-9-08 06:07 Subject: Re: My HP software thinks I'm Italian |
what operating system?
if it is XP, you should be able to change the settings in the control panel under regional and language settings. the icon looks like a little globe on a stand. |
Topic: Pittsburgh Grand Prix notice |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 12
Views: 352
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-9-08 06:02 Subject: Re: Pittsburgh Grand Prix notice |
| we hope to make it up there in 09! |
Topic: Bill Williams big winner at O fest |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 35
Views: 1583
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-26-08 05:24 Subject: Re: We saw this on the way to Watkins Glen |
| great work, billyboy! that means you beat out my friends byron and sueann's E30 for concours original! they are going to be pissed! i should have warned them you would be in their class this year.
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Topic: Targa Newfoundland UPDATE |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 10
Views: 582
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-18-08 07:32 Subject: Re: Targa Newfoundland UPDATE |
another great year for old BMWs! lots of great pics too!
http://www.targanewfoundland.com/static/images/gallery/IMG_7973.jpg
http://www.targanewfoundland.com/static/images/gallery/IMG_8539.jpg
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Topic: Hood prop ideas? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 21
Views: 795
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-12-08 03:06 Subject: Re: Hood prop ideas? |
| now that's the way to do it! looks great, pinepig! |
Topic: Hood prop ideas? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 21
Views: 795
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-11-08 09:35 Subject: Re: Hood prop ideas? |
| You need a part called a nutsert, works like a rivet and has threads on the inside, after you install it ( like a pop rivet ) you unscrew the shaft part and use your brand new threads to put your ho ... |
Topic: Hood prop ideas? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 21
Views: 795
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-11-08 09:30 Subject: Re: Hood prop ideas? |
is there any way you can re-tap the holes in the hood? maybe with just a slightly larger bolt size, maybe even with standard bolts rather than metric?
i would suggest mounting a prop rod such that ... |
Topic: E30 Basketweaves? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 680
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-11-08 08:18 Subject: Re: E30 Basketweaves? |
| i think those wheels look the best when the center caps are removed. they look a bit unfinished without the center caps, but the open lug look just fits an 02. |
Topic: My Dad's (Bob Thomas) new lift |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 6
Views: 442
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-31-08 05:49 Subject: Re: My Dad's (Bob Thomas) new lift |
tech session at bob's house!!!!
looks great, man!
brad. |
Topic: Yoko Avid T4's on closeout at the Tire Rack |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 539
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-30-08 09:51 Subject: Use the Tire Rack affiliation link!!!! |
Don't forget to use the referral link when you buy your tires from Tire Rack! The faq gets a 6% referral payment when you do.
CLICK HERE:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_ ... |
Topic: Seat delete with lowes outdoor carpet |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 5
Views: 580
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-28-08 08:26 Subject: Re: Seat delete with lowes outdoor carpet |
i used the lowe's marine carpet to do mine. i recently just redid the rear parcel shelf with masonite and black vinyl, but here is what it looked like right after i did the delete.
http://turningw ... |
Topic: Every once in a while it all falls in place (long) |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 20
Views: 1198
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-21-08 05:52 Subject: Re: Every once in a while it all falls in place (long) |
| looks even better in those pics, tim! can't wait to see it in person when you leave us in the dust! |
Topic: Anybody got a line on EZ-UP type mobile shelters? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 7
Views: 346
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-20-08 08:57 Subject: Re: Anybody got a line on EZ-UP type mobile shelters? |
| if you have a Dick's sporting goods in IN try there. i just got a 12'x12' one for $90 on sale and i had a $10 off coupon on top of that. it's a Quest brand and we've used it at a couple BMW CCA club ... |
Topic: Pray for Jonathan |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 5
Views: 648
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-20-08 01:42 Subject: Re: Pray for Jonathan |
hang in there, jgmgti! hope you are back polishing your sunvisors soon!
brad. |
Topic: FS: Tii exhaust manifold, mint w/ heatshield SOLD |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 2
Views: 280
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 8-17-08 09:43 Subject: Re: FS: Tii exhaust manifold, mint w/ heatshield and copper |
| e-mail sent, al. |
Topic: Beijing opening ceremony giant firework footprints faked... |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 2
Views: 164
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-11-08 07:17 Subject: Re: Beijing opening ceremony giant firework footprints faked |
i thought that whole run looked a bit too polished. i read another article that didn't mention specifically which ones were computer generated, but i figured it had to be the footprints.
at leas ... |
Topic: Pic's from Mike Pugh's cook out in Raleigh, NC. |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 16
Views: 961
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-10-08 06:46 Subject: Re: A Few More Pics and People |
Thanks for sharing all the pics. Looks like a good time.
Brad did you wear your orange BMW jumpsuit?
nope, the jumpsuit is just a V@V thing. i need to find a yellow jumpsuit for mike to match his ... |
Topic: Pic's from Mike Pugh's cook out in Raleigh, NC. |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 16
Views: 961
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-10-08 04:52 Subject: Re: A Few More Pics and People |
thanks mike and eileen! a great turnout. some more pics including the a few underhood sticker placement pictures of a VERY original '74 Inka tii. click the pics to see the whole gallery.
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Topic: What color is this? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 12
Views: 642
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-31-08 08:33 Subject: Re: What color is this? |
here's a pic of a nevada car i took this spring:
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Topic: the $8 motor mount |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 6
Views: 437
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-30-08 09:35 Subject: Re: the $8 motor mount |
canuck ingenuity! we'd call it redneck ingenuity in Virginia.
love it! |
Topic: 2002 at the Drive-In |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 16
Views: 641
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-28-08 11:37 Subject: Re: 2002 at the Drive-In |
yep, we have one near us too. never taken the 02 down though, just the MINI.
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Topic: New (to me ) German restaurant..SOT? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 7
Views: 348
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-13-08 08:22 Subject: Re: New (to me ) German restaurant..SOT? |
our local german hang out, Ludwig's, recently closed down too. it was our weekly hang out for 4 years and hosted a couple 02 drive after parties!
it's been a tough summer without my sauerbraten, d ... |
Topic: Somebody needs to do this with a 2002 slot-car |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 5
Views: 452
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-13-08 08:23 Subject: Re: Somebody needs to do this with a 2002 slot-car |
but then Fox bought Speedvision and .... well..... We haven't seen Alan D since then.
John
oh, we've seen him...the poor guy is stuck doing ignorant commentary on those stupid auction shows. a ... |
Topic: Custom bumper! |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 471
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-12-08 06:33 Subject: Re: What's the point? |
| no one really sells ready made bumpers, other than Dap's fiberglass version. i'd love to see some cool custom ones. a few folks have used the little T-bars from VWs and a few other self-made, one ... |
Topic: You think you're tougher than me shock tower??? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 16
Views: 806
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-11-08 08:48 Subject: Re: You think you're tougher than me shock tower??? |
| nicely done! how did you measure the correct location for the crown to go? in other words, did you do anything special to make sure the top of the shock bolt went into the new crown at the same spot ... |
Topic: I have a $50.00 certificate to Maximillian...What to buy? |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 5
Views: 381
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-10-08 08:08 Subject: Re: I have a $50.00 certificate to Maximillian...What to buy |
| underhood seals or a new plastic fuel line for a carbed car. |
Topic: M2 UPDATE - Moespeeds awesome track car |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 13
Views: 707
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-10-08 07:57 Subject: Re: M2 UPDATE - Moespeeds awesome track car |
| nice! love the look...but can't you lower it a bit more?? :) |
Topic: Sunvisors on MAX's site |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 564
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 08:12 Subject: Re: Sunvisors on MAX's site |
| heh heh, right-o Pauly! |
Topic: jay leno's garage |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 3
Views: 264
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-8-08 07:05 Subject: Re: jay leno's garage |
| yeah, when he finally retires i think he'll probably open a pretty wicked car museum! |
Topic: Weekly tip #3879 (fuel line) |
brad_c-ville_VA
Replies: 7
Views: 318
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-8-08 06:21 Subject: Re: Weekly tip #3879 (fuel line) |
the original fuel lines were clear, bob. the new ones are black. i just replaced mine before V@V...it's a 20 minute job.
sorry we missed you at goldcup!!!
brad. |
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