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Topic: Low RPM stutter with new Weber 38 |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 364
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-2-08 10:39 Subject: I got 26 mpg on a 2 hour highway trip with my 38 |
Stock 76 motor.
I got about 17-18 around town, same as I did with a 32/36 |
Topic: Low RPM stutter with new Weber 38 |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 364
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-1-08 07:38 Subject: Re: Low RPM stutter with new Weber 38 |
The 38 is a big carb for a stock motor. Low rpm does not flow enough air to be efficient. Good advice to take it to an expert. Good luck.
Too bad there's not a 32/32 synchronous carb out there. |
Topic: Weber 38/38 dgas. |
mikem
Replies: 5
Views: 283
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-24-08 05:41 Subject: Re: Weber 38/38 dgas. |
| I was never able to get my 38 to idle well or get rid of the hesitation. Acceleration was great after the hesitation point and highyway cruising was excellent. I think that the carb just a bit too l ... |
Topic: Spring Pads |
mikem
Replies: 4
Views: 268
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-12-08 10:31 Subject: Re: Spring Pads |
I think I still have a pair of 1-dot top pads and lower pads. If interested, let me know and I will check.
Mike
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/mmiller2002/For%20Sale/Parts/?action=view&cu ... |
Topic: Digital Clock In Seatbelt Dash Sign! |
mikem
Replies: 14
Views: 937
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-10-08 10:39 Subject: Re: Digital Clock In Seatbelt Dash Sign! |
| Nice work! That is exactly what I always wanted to do, but never got to it. Too late now, no '02 anymore. |
Topic: Any one know what type of ac console this is? |
mikem
Replies: 23
Views: 710
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-28-08 10:38 Subject: Yeah, that's what my '76 Clardy looked like |
| I don't think that the OP's picture is a Clardy. |
Topic: Clutch pedal "click" |
mikem
Replies: 7
Views: 376
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-19-08 10:25 Subject: Mine did that on and off for years |
| I tried to get some lube in there, but it still came and went. Nothing ever broke. it was just a little annoying. |
Topic: Air cleaner Rubber Isolator |
mikem
Replies: 3
Views: 266
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-18-08 10:50 Subject: It was stock on the 2bbl air cleaners, should be available (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Analog TV shutdown kills free cell-phone TV . . . |
mikem
Replies: 4
Views: 206
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-18-08 10:39 Subject: Re: Analog TV shutdown kills free cell-phone TV . . . |
| That will stink, losing the TV audio on my little portable sangean AM/FM/TV/WB radio. I use it a lot to follow college football games when in the car. very nice and handy to have. |
Topic: Going to check out a '76 2002 tomorrow. Advice? |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 350
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 02:22 Subject: Re: Going to check out a '76 2002 tomorrow. Advice? |
How do you intend to use the car?
There are so many things that a 30+ year old car could need. |
Topic: Going to check out a '76 2002 tomorrow. Advice? |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 350
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 02:22 Subject: Re: Going to check out a '76 2002 tomorrow. Advice? |
How do you intend to use the car?
There are so many things that a 30+ year old car could need. |
Topic: Dallas/Fort Worth (North TX) 02 Club-Interest in a meet? |
mikem
Replies: 11
Views: 264
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 10:10 Subject: Re: Dallas/Fort Worth (North TX) 02 Club-Interest in a meet? |
| On paper, no vehicle can have modified or removed emissions equipment. Therefore, in theory, the inspection station could raise your hood and look for the stuff. However, in practice, once the car i ... |
Topic: what happened to bimmers.com |
mikem
Replies: 3
Views: 411
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 08:55 Subject: Re: what happened to bimmers.com |
| The for sale section today looks like a mess to me. |
Topic: FS: misc. parts in Fort Worth, TX |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 410
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-25-08 05:39 Subject: Re: FS: misc. parts in Fort Worth, TX |
yes it will fit in the flat rate box.
Please email me or provide your email for me to contact you about price.
mmiller2002@yahoo dot com |
Topic: FS: misc. parts in Fort Worth, TX |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 410
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-24-08 05:31 Subject: I have them |
One front and one rear have a stud missing.
email me if you're interested.
Thanks,
Mike |
Topic: FS: misc. parts in Fort Worth, TX |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 410
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-23-08 03:08 Subject: Re: FS: misc. parts in Fort Worth, TX |
I'm pretty sure I do. I'll have to doublecheck and also see about a shipping box.
Mike |
Topic: FS: misc. parts in Fort Worth, TX |
mikem
Replies: 9
Views: 410
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-23-08 10:22 Subject: FS: misc. parts in Fort Worth, TX |
I still have a lot of misc. parts.
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/mmiller2002/For%20Sale/Parts/?start=all
email to mmiller2002@yahoo dot com with questions and offers.
For shipping I pr ... |
Topic: Hate to do it- FS 82 323i Baur project SOLD |
mikem
Replies: 13
Views: 767
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Forum: Cars Posted: 6-17-08 05:36 Subject: Any more pics? Interior, engine? (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Fuel return line - Can I plug it? |
mikem
Replies: 5
Views: 381
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-17-08 05:33 Subject: Make sure your tank is still vented, though |
| Either the stock config all the way from the rubber filler neck to the vapor/condensation under the rearparcel shelf, to the charcoal canister under the hood. or, just "euro-vented" to the outside vi ... |
Topic: MOM !!! Look what followed me home ! Can I keep it ?? |
mikem
Replies: 23
Views: 1427
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-10-08 10:20 Subject: Re: Those are cool!! Nice find. |
So they went in there and welded in big box frame mounts for the bumper shocks?
I've seen 323s that had euro bumpers. Did federal rules change over the years? |
Topic: MOM !!! Look what followed me home ! Can I keep it ?? |
mikem
Replies: 23
Views: 1427
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 10:12 Subject: Those are cool!! Nice find. |
| I didn;t realize thay made them for the US market with the big bumpers. I always thought they were all gray market imports. |
Topic: I need a red button Hazard Switch! Help my '76 2002 |
mikem
Replies: 4
Views: 249
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Forum: Parts Wanted Posted: 6-5-08 11:53 Subject: No switch here, but a quick "fix" |
You can jump pins "49a" to "15" on the harness connector (looks like green/purple to white/purple wires) and retain turn signal operation.
I can't tell that the other six connections have any essen ... |
Topic: caution...large pic |
mikem
Replies: 6
Views: 596
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Forum: Cars Posted: 5-25-08 08:47 Subject: Re: caution...large pic |
| Definitely look at anything they have very closely. Look for weak repaint, rust, etc. I looked at a couple cars after emailing and phone call, but their condition was definitely overstated. They ma ... |
Topic: How many 02'ers here in Austin? |
mikem
Replies: 10
Views: 288
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-23-08 06:02 Subject: Hey Jason, we'll miss you in Fort Worth |
| Have fun in Austin! |
Topic: Exhaust Manifold - Do I need these?? |
mikem
Replies: 5
Views: 345
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-23-08 05:54 Subject: Re: Exhaust Manifold - Do I need these?? |
| Unless you need it to pass emissions test, ditch that one and get a 2002tii exhaust manifold. |
Topic: Diamond in the rough ? Or maybe too rough |
mikem
Replies: 8
Views: 651
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-8-08 07:57 Subject: Re: Diamond in the rough ? Or maybe too rough |
| Looks like a mess, where is it? |
Topic: WTB: Front Fog Light Dash Board Switch |
mikem
Replies: 2
Views: 107
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 5-5-08 10:53 Subject: Re: WTB: Front Fog Light Dash Board Switch |
Like these?
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/mmiller2002/For%20Sale/Parts/?action=view¤t=IMG_1746.jpg
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,3042 ... |
Topic: One more chance to catch the Targa Newfoundland on Speed |
mikem
Replies: 6
Views: 267
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-17-08 05:56 Subject: I saw some of it this past weekend |
| Local CCA guys were in the red M3 that hit the house. |
Topic: Strange cooling fan discovery... |
mikem
Replies: 24
Views: 575
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-17-08 05:54 Subject: Are the old plastic blades just brittle from age? |
A lot of plastic gets that way.
Maybe they just disintegrated symmetrically from the harmonic vibrations.
Just another idea. |
Topic: What happened to "View posts since your last visit" |
mikem
Replies: 7
Views: 776
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Questions Posted: 4-16-08 12:05 Subject: Re: What happened to "View posts since your last visit" |
I think there will be a lot less traffic because its gone. I always use that feature on ANY forum i visit.
Will that skew your investigation results? |
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