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  Topic: Springs - how to re-condition
jrkoupe

Replies: 5
Views: 130

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-10-08 09:08   Subject: Re: Springs - how to re-condition
Hey mate!

Its very much a driver - with all the welding and incorrect bits and bobs its never going to be a show queen.

The paint is more to protect things from the elements than for show - howe ...
  Topic: Springs - how to re-condition
jrkoupe

Replies: 5
Views: 130

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-10-08 08:57   Subject: Re: Springs - how to re-condition
c'mon Jon

new springs or repaint?............hmmmmmm.....



..is this a show car......or a driver?..
  Topic: do most e 21 recaro seats lift up a bit by thigh/knee area?
jrkoupe

Replies: 4
Views: 227

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-9-08 10:52   Subject: Re: do most e 21 recaro seats lift up a bit by thigh/knee area?
...good points...... prolly the oe webbing sagging...among other things.

thanks!
  Topic: do most e 21 recaro seats lift up a bit by thigh/knee area?
jrkoupe

Replies: 4
Views: 227

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-8-08 03:09   Subject: do most e 21 recaro seats lift up a bit by thigh/knee area?
the cushion seems to raise up a bit

......or is it more a function of old age and foam getting all askew?....

Ive been looking at more and more pics and it seems kind of common.......
  Topic: .....some nice photos for your pleasure.
jrkoupe

Replies: 2
Views: 397

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-8-08 03:02   Subject: Re: .....some nice photos for your pleasure.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/1999z3/Alpina2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/1999z3/2002alpina21978hu3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/1999z3/2002alpina11976wq6.jpg
...
  Topic: .....some nice photos for your pleasure.
jrkoupe

Replies: 2
Views: 397

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-8-08 02:03   Subject: .....some nice photos for your pleasure.
2 from a hillclimb in Europe in 06

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/1999z3/rech06_254_P4292142.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/1999z3/rech06_489_P4292212.jpg


My inspirations. ...
  Topic: momo prototipo install help
jrkoupe

Replies: 8
Views: 216

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-8-08 01:31   Subject: Re: momo prototipo install help
I center the wheel, but when I engage the steering lock, the wheel cants a bit to the right. I can't seem to get the whee; to lock in the dead ahead position. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone know t ...
  Topic: momo prototipo install help
jrkoupe

Replies: 8
Views: 216

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-8-08 01:31   Subject: Re: momo prototipo install help
I center the wheel, but when I engage the steering lock, the wheel cants a bit to the right. I can't seem to get the whee; to lock in the dead ahead position. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone know t ...
  Topic: momo prototipo install help
jrkoupe

Replies: 8
Views: 216

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-8-08 01:28   Subject: Re: momo prototipo install help
I center the wheel, but when I engage the steering lock, the wheel cants a bit to the right. I can't seem to get the whee; to lock in the dead ahead position. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone know t ...
  Topic: Ireland SS exhaust VS stock a follow up commentary...
jrkoupe

Replies: 3
Views: 333

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-8-08 06:15   Subject: Re: Ireland SS exhaust VS stock a follow up commentary...
sound clips/vids pls!!!
  Topic: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found
jrkoupe

Replies: 10
Views: 420

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-7-08 10:56   Subject: Re: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found
I'd say it comes down to how fast you want to go around corners. I know my 320is recaros just dont cut it as I have a hard time down shifting in the middle of a corner due to the fact that I have to h ...
  Topic: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found
jrkoupe

Replies: 10
Views: 420

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-7-08 06:22   Subject: Re: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found
I have a set of these, there are very comfortable, in fact the most comfortable of any car owned or ever driven. They will almost render the back seat unuseable. It is a tight fit for anybody trying ...
  Topic: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found
jrkoupe

Replies: 10
Views: 420

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-7-08 06:17   Subject: Re: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found
I think both styles work in an 02....the fixed style more for a racer type hot rod.....The 2 pc Scheel from that era tend to be a bit large in scale and pillowy....unlike the Recaro's of that era.... ...
  Topic: E30 steel wheels on 02 - picture request
jrkoupe

Replies: 8
Views: 344

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 03:59   Subject: Re: E30 steel wheels on 02 - picture request
..I love the steelie look...but wider than stock..in 13's... a la Borrani or Al..Pina

get some oe 13's...send them to Stockton wheel in Ca USA..theyll do them up for ya.........
  Topic: steering wheels: anyone with lecarra or...
jrkoupe

Replies: 5
Views: 303

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 03:23   Subject: Re: steering wheels: anyone with lecarra or...
...I am a wheel whore. Forget about me selling a wheel...its not my business...just a labor of love.

The LC wheels are really really nice...but I think they feel /look a bit british....

350 is t ...
  Topic: Track day racing seat
jrkoupe

Replies: 16
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 10:25   Subject: Re: Track day racing seat
YOU MUST SIT IN SEATS before buying!!!!!!

they all feel different......truly.

Go to your closest track on an event day....and put your butt everywhere.

or post on bimmerforums.com in track se ...
  Topic: Track day racing seat
jrkoupe

Replies: 16
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 08:25   Subject: Re: Track day racing seat
Boy .you've opened up a can of worms here...and your brain is prolly fried....we all went thru it...hahaha

A race seat CAN be comfy....many use them on street driving to track........I do.

an U ...
  Topic: Track day racing seat
jrkoupe

Replies: 16
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 07:53   Subject: Re: Track day racing seat
What I am working on is getting my NASA driving license and plan on doing one of their HPDE racing schools. The goal is to build a spec E30 but wont have the car ready for some time so I thought of r ...
  Topic: Track day racing seat
jrkoupe

Replies: 16
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 07:32   Subject: Re: Track day racing seat
Yep and I should send you pictures of my last Corbeu seat. It fell the F#@$ apart.


true......but for 250-300 or so...thats what you get.

I have a Forza on my pass side for 4 yrs....its like ne ...
  Topic: Track day racing seat
jrkoupe

Replies: 16
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 07:30   Subject: Re: Track day racing seat
I like the Recaro SRD for a dual street/track car. I don't think they are made anymore, but it's replacement the Speed looks good.

Ian
'76 M2

prolly the best for the money dual purpose seat..f ...
  Topic: Track day racing seat
jrkoupe

Replies: 16
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 07:19   Subject: Re: Track day racing seat
Corbeau are plenty cheap.....

try Flo Fit as well......seatsource.com

There is a nice pr on ebay...like 500 for both!.Ill get you info.
  Topic: Track day racing seat
jrkoupe

Replies: 16
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-08 06:09   Subject: Re: Track day racing seat
...good point about pass and driver 's side....if not exact seats...then close enough......and almost equal restraints as well......

I run 2 diff seats and restraints....but close enough for it to ...
  Topic: Single Sidedraft Setup
jrkoupe

Replies: 6
Views: 348

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-4-08 09:58   Subject: Re: Single Sidedraft Setup
I have had 32/36 and single sidedraft (lynx with 45 DCOE) setups and now have dual 45 DCOE carbs. I have not had the 38/38 setup, so cannot comment on the comparison between that and the single sidedr ...
  Topic: If You Knew, You'd Own a 2002.
jrkoupe

Replies: 15
Views: 948

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-4-08 09:55   Subject: Re: If You Knew, You'd Own a 2002.
I do love those ROUNDIE's......yummy
  Topic: Paul W..are you selling??????
jrkoupe

Replies: 3
Views: 309

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-4-08 09:30   Subject: Re: Paul W..are you selling??????
Yep! Indeed the time has come. I rarely drive and enjoy her these days. I long for the days when I had a ratty but completely FUN car!

I'm actually on the hunt for a 2002 race car...a trailer ...
  Topic: Emily's official "for sale" listing
jrkoupe

Replies: 7
Views: 960

PostForum: Cars   Posted: 10-4-08 09:25   Subject: Re: Emily's official "for sale" listing
Paul.....

I just saw your CL ad( and this posting of yours)...and was shocked. I guess life brings us alot of unplanned moves...I just figured yours was a keeper. I sold a near perfect 70 911t t ...
  Topic: Paul W..are you selling??????
jrkoupe

Replies: 3
Views: 309

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-4-08 09:06   Subject: Paul W..are you selling??????
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/844860785.html. I may be slow to the party on this....





I think this is your's?...no?....


wow..Im shocked.
  Topic: which vintage look st. wheel do you like best?
jrkoupe

Replies: 6
Views: 445

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-3-08 02:44   Subject: Re: which vintage look st. wheel do you like best?
Usually it'd be the Prototipo every time for me but, what with the stereo and the pedals you have in car, the other wheel doesn't look out of place so I'd say whichever feels the most comfortable in y ...
  Topic: Shortened 2002 Struts
jrkoupe

Replies: 4
Views: 316

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 10-3-08 11:05   Subject: Re: Shortened 2002 Struts
e mail sent.
  Topic: which vintage look st. wheel do you like best?
jrkoupe

Replies: 6
Views: 445

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-3-08 10:18   Subject: Re: which vintage look st. wheel do you like best?
I think the prototipo looks better. The momo looks vaguely atari-ish to me. Almost like a kid's car or something. The prototipo looks more business-like.

John


I agree...the Proto looks more ...
 
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