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 Topic: Crap-can racing: The 24 Hours of LeMons |
tjones02
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Views: 290
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 Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-6-08 01:17 Subject: Re: Crap-can racing: The 24 Hours of LeMons |
Team Autobahn Society,
are you guys going to Houston? (I'm jealous if you are).
Sorry but no, Texas is too far for our budget...
BUT we will be at Thunderhill for the "LeMONS ARSE-FREEZE-APALO ... |
| Topic: Pulsating gas pedal? |
tjones02
Replies: 5
Views: 174
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-4-08 05:37 Subject: Re: Pulsating gas pedal? |
Broken mount? Throttle linkage rubbing against motor under load? I'd have to see for myself to find it for sure.
HTH |
| Topic: looking for David E Davis article... |
tjones02
Replies: 12
Views: 442
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-2-08 05:48 Subject: Re: He's on crack |
Well, crack may not have been invented in 1968 but seriously...
"what you like to look for are triumphs and Porsches and such. Them you can slaughter no matter how hard they try"
It' s a fun ar ... |
| Topic: looking for David E Davis article... |
tjones02
Replies: 12
Views: 442
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-2-08 05:35 Subject: Re: FYI, the article was reprinted in its entirety by BMW |
back in 1968 as a companion give out for their dealers. I'll bet it sold a lot of 2002s...they sold twice as many 69s as they did 68s.
mike
I've got one of those, isn't eBay great! I have the C ... |
| Topic: looking for David E Davis article... |
tjones02
Replies: 12
Views: 442
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-1-08 04:51 Subject: Re: looking for David E Davis article... |
Here ya go Paul. There's an April '68 C&D on fleabay right now...
Item#140244898213
http://cgi.ebay.com/1968-APRIL-CAR-AND-DRIVER-MAGAZINE-AMERICAN-REVOLUTION_W0QQitemZ140244898213QQcmdZViewItem ... |
| Topic: 2002 Owner age question |
tjones02
Replies: 98
Views: 2097
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-29-08 12:37 Subject: Re: 2002 Owner age question |
Age, 33
Got my first car as a hand me down from my older Sister in '93... Dad built it for her to take to college in '88... It's my only running '02 at the moment...
1. '67 1600-2 Granada red 15 ... |
| Topic: is it possible to swap cams without removing head |
tjones02
Replies: 12
Views: 601
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 05:34 Subject: Re: is it possible to swap cams without removing head |
| Yes, I have also seen it done with my own two eyes, twice. Sean Casey of Casey Motorsports (link below) has the factory head tool set and regularly changes camshafts on '02s and other M10 motored bimm ... |
| Topic: guibo bolt size? |
tjones02
Replies: 10
Views: 315
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-22-08 12:42 Subject: Re: guibo bolt size? |
| Regardless of the size, PLEASE be sure you are getting quality hardware... http://www.ultimategarage.com/ has a very good selection of quality metric hardware. The original factory bolts for that appl ... |
| Topic: whats the best fuel pump to go with weber 40s |
tjones02
Replies: 6
Views: 323
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-18-08 05:12 Subject: Re: whats the best fuel pump to go with weber 40s |
The Bavaria/Coupe fuel pump loks just like the original ones but has more volume...
The used one that my Dad installed in '88 in what was then my Sister's car and is now mine is still going strong ... |
| Topic: Golf yellow Bavaria on SF Bay Craigslist |
tjones02
Replies: 3
Views: 474
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-17-08 08:12 Subject: Golf yellow Bavaria on SF Bay Craigslist |
With pictures....
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/838819103.html
1973 BMW Bavaria for sale - $2000 (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)
Reply to: sale-838819103@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-09-1 ... |
| Topic: Goetze brand piston ring question |
tjones02
Replies: 9
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-17-08 08:09 Subject: Re: Goetze brand piston ring question |
I do not recommend using those Goetz rings, well especially that original OE style one piece oil ring.
What you took out of your motor are the much more desirable aftermarket 3 piece style oil ring ... |
| Topic: 2nd call for the NorCal group drive to the SoCal Vintage BMW |
tjones02
Replies: 6
Views: 337
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-17-08 05:32 Subject: Re: Jumping off point on Fri. am is 10 mi east of Groveland at |
| At the turnoff where 120 & 49 separate, there are two options for climbing the grade to Groveland - the main road (as highlighted on the map) is a considerably less steep climb, but it's really twisty ... |
| Topic: BMW 2002 Steering wheel options..... |
tjones02
Replies: 5
Views: 457
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-17-08 12:53 Subject: Re: BMW 2002 Steering wheel options..... |
E30 and ALL other BMW steering wheels made after September 1985.... 09/85 DO NOT FIT '02s!
The splines are much finer.
The earlier steering wheel splines do fit '02s but the horn contacts, turn ... |
| Topic: Targa Newfoundland UPDATE |
tjones02
Replies: 10
Views: 582
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-17-08 12:12 Subject: Re: Targa Newfoundland UPDATE |
The good news is 3 seconds behind in second is Bill Arnold.
Go get em Billy!!! |
| Topic: SF Bay Craigslist this week... |
tjones02
Replies: 0
Views: 452
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-16-08 12:41 Subject: SF Bay Craigslist this week... |
'02s and other BMWs of our interest this week... in and around the SF Bay area found on Craigslist.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/842937394.html +pictures
69' BMW 1600 (like a 2002) Easy fix ... |
| Topic: the m20s, removable nose, rack steering and pedal box blog |
tjones02
Replies: 17
Views: 2183
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 9-15-08 05:33 Subject: Re: E30 Diff |
| Haner used to modify '02 rear subframes for E30 diffs. But I think he wanted $750 to 1K for them. I have also heard of people mounting E30 subframes into '02s. This one is what you'll find info on in ... |
| Topic: Point and steer ...American muscle folks, my BMW distraction |
tjones02
Replies: 7
Views: 554
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-14-08 07:56 Subject: Re: WAY O. T. !! ...American muscle folks |
| Too Bad none of those have 413 Wedges, Cross Ram Induction AND round taillights. Not pictures of my Grandfather's one but similar... Ours (it belongs to my Dad & I now) is rusty, white and hasn't run ... |
| Topic: 1600gt ALERT ! |
tjones02
Replies: 4
Views: 441
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-14-08 07:17 Subject: Re: 1600gt ALERT ! |
Why in the world would some one have swapped out the 1600ti solex sidedrafts for that lowly 2bbl downdraft???
Makes me want to cringe!
I sure do hope the original carbs, intakes, air filter asse ... |
| Topic: Fuel Pump "Insulator" |
tjones02
Replies: 3
Views: 248
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-14-08 06:42 Subject: Fuel pump flange gasket = VW #113 127 311 |
The mechanical fuel pump mounting flangr gaskets are available under VW part #113127311.
The mounting flange of your fuel pump is warped from age and over tightening. I have sealed them up using a ... |
| Topic: 2nd call for the NorCal group drive to the SoCal Vintage BMW |
tjones02
Replies: 6
Views: 337
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-14-08 11:53 Subject: Re: 2nd call for the NorCal group drive to the SoCal Vintage BMW |
I'm definitely plannin' on it. Can't wait!!
I'll be starting O-Dark-Early out hwys 113 to 12 to 49 from Vacaville if anyone from the Dixon to Fairfield area wants to caravan to Sonora let me know.. ... |
| Topic: M10 DCOE manifolds mislabeled as VW on ebay? |
tjones02
Replies: 7
Views: 389
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-12-08 05:21 Subject: Re: M10 DCOE manifolds mislabeled as VW on ebay? |
esty, think it'd be worth it to switch from CIS to 32/26 on a GTI? He's just getting frustrated with the CIS, and wants to yank it out for carb simplicity. A bit worried it might be too much of ... |
| Topic: Can NE1 provide paint code # for pastellblau? (nt) |
tjones02
Replies: 2
Views: 116
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-11-08 12:18 Subject: pastal blau = 044 |
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/32/32/
HTH |
| Topic: Where to find 'sport mirrors' ? |
tjones02
Replies: 5
Views: 453
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-11-08 12:16 Subject: Re: Where to find 'sport mirrors' ? |
try here
http://www.cibieusa.com/
and here
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=MIRRORSVINT
HTH |
| Topic: Primer black '74 2002 on SF Bay Craigslist |
tjones02
Replies: 2
Views: 363
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-11-08 07:24 Subject: Sweet Idea, I'll do that next time... (nt) |
| (nt) |
| Topic: Bending Strut Tubes |
tjones02
Replies: 9
Views: 534
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-10-08 08:44 Subject: Re: Bending Strut Tubes |
One shop I worked at had a a good old school tire shop next door and we had them use their strut bender on a few customer cars...
Roger Kraus Racing in Castro Valley CA http://www.rogerkrausracing. ... |
| Topic: Sahara '73 2002 $15K on SF Bay Craigslist |
tjones02
Replies: 11
Views: 994
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-10-08 07:49 Subject: Sahara '73 2002 $15K on SF Bay Craigslist |
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/831250016.html
Lots of money but one sweet looking car!
Not mine, No affiliation |
| Topic: Granada '69 2002 converted convertible w/o top on SF Bay Cra |
tjones02
Replies: 0
Views: 349
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-10-08 07:42 Subject: Granada '69 2002 converted convertible w/o top on SF Bay Cra |
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/826990496.html
with black plates no less
Please someone put a roof back on this car!!!!
Not mine, No affiliation |
| Topic: Golf '72 2002 w/Konis springs & 5spd on SF Bay Craigslis |
tjones02
Replies: 2
Views: 565
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-10-08 07:40 Subject: Golf '72 2002 w/Konis springs & 5spd on SF Bay Craigslist |
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/830991109.html
Not mine, No affiliation |
| Topic: BTW there's an S-Load of '02s on SF Bay CL this week :) (nt) |
tjones02
Replies: 2
Views: 390
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-10-08 07:37 Subject: BTW there's an S-Load of '02s on SF Bay CL this week :) (nt) |
| (nt) |
| Topic: '75 2002 on SF Bay Craigslist |
tjones02
Replies: 0
Views: 230
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Forum: Cars Posted: 9-10-08 07:35 Subject: '75 2002 on SF Bay Craigslist |
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/835766961.html
Not mine, No affiliation |
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