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  Topic: Goodbye to lead wheel weights in California?
visionaut

Replies: 12
Views: 554

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 8-22-08 12:07   Subject: Re: Goodbye to lead wheel weights in California?
" lost wheel weights are ground down by passing vehicles and then wind up in California’s drinking water...".

Ummmmm, so you guys in Cali get your drinking water from roadside run-off?? ;-)

Co ...
  Topic: Club BMW 2002 Colombia, 5th Anniversary .... many pics
visionaut

Replies: 8
Views: 331

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 8-20-08 05:08   Subject: Re: Club BMW 2002 Colombia, 5th Anniversary .... many pics
Looks like you had a nice turnout and fun trip! Some nice 02s there. I like the pic with them all parked on both sides of the median, and the look on that guy noticing them all.

Thanks for sharin ...
  Topic: So this clown tells me he can paint my car cheap (pic)-
visionaut

Replies: 8
Views: 696

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 8-10-08 11:56   Subject: Re: So this clown tells me he can paint my car cheap (pic)-
Costs gotta cover those snazzy, bada$$ painter's coveralls with the Motorsport patch and stripes! ;-)
  Topic: a/c console ID please Thanks !!
visionaut

Replies: 4
Views: 206

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 8-10-08 11:48   Subject: Re: a/c console ID please Thanks !!
Process pf elimination... It's NOT a Behr. Thus either a Frigiking or Clardy?
  Topic: msd 6a ignition?
visionaut

Replies: 4
Views: 172

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-31-08 02:48   Subject: Re: msd 6a ignition?
Here's a wiring diagram of how to wire a PerTronix with a MSD system.

HTH,
Tom

ps: Search is your friend - many threads on Pertronix, Coils, and MSD in the archives...
  Topic: SOT: iPhone dyno app
visionaut

Replies: 6
Views: 333

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-31-08 10:02   Subject: Re: SOT: iPhone dyno app
I picked up the Dynolicious app on Tuesday - only $13 (compared to $200 for a VTech or even more for a VBOX... great deal). It uses the precision accelerometers in the iPhone.

So I tried it out a ...
  Topic: "The Stance Thread"
visionaut

Replies: 63
Views: 2260

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-30-08 10:50   Subject: Re: "The Stance Thread"
OK, my $.02 ;-)

Wheels: 16x7.5" TSW Hockenheim-Rs, et20
Tires: 205/40
Suspension: Front - Billy Sports, Eibach springs; Rear - Billy HDs, Eibach Springs; ST swaybars (lowered ~1.5")
Other: Ro ...
  Topic: m10 engine build questions
visionaut

Replies: 8
Views: 398

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-28-08 10:01   Subject: Re: m10 engine build questions
Info for 304 Schrick cam, E12 Head, 9.5:1 Mahle Euro tii Piano-tops combo...

Stock E12 head 'full' deck height (i.e thickness) = 5.078" or greater.
Min. recommended deck height for Mahle piano top ...
  Topic: Somewhat OT, site related
visionaut

Replies: 6
Views: 240

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-25-08 05:08   Subject: Re: Somewhat OT, site related
Nope, never had that happen... sorry. Browser issue?
  Topic: Pictures from Hemmings New England Concours
visionaut

Replies: 16
Views: 539

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-23-08 12:14   Subject: Re: Pictures from Hemmings New England Concours
Great pics of some great cars, Bill. Thanks!

My absolute fave is the Bizz P538. Is that the famous chassis #002, with the lone Lambo 4-liter V12 engine? Wow! (The other 4 had Chevy V8s - P538 ...
  Topic: universal handsign??
visionaut

Replies: 17
Views: 575

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 12:01   Subject: Re: universal handsign??
Besides the "thumbs-up" there's only one other universal handsign I can think off... Wouldn't suggest using that one!

Tom
  Topic: Car polish/wax ??'s
visionaut

Replies: 14
Views: 391

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-22-08 11:58   Subject: Re: Car polish/wax ??'s
Yellow carnauba has a darkening effect on paint. 2 friends of mine have VWs with the same midnight blue metallic paint. Both like to hit the VW car shows. One uses a wax with carnauba in it - his c ...
  Topic: MSD IGNITION SYSTEM HELP!
visionaut

Replies: 3
Views: 129

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-21-08 10:09   Subject: Re: MSD IGNITION SYSTEM HELP!
I run this same set-up, and it all works great together. (along with an MSD Blaster 2 coil, and tach adapter.) The installation and wiring instructions for all of these are found online, in fact the ...
  Topic: Sidedraft carb question...do carbs need to be level
visionaut

Replies: 6
Views: 179

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-21-08 10:01   Subject: Re: Sidedraft carb question...do carbs need to be level
DCOEs are actually supposed to be at a slight incline angle (inlet upwards) for proper/best operation. So the dbilas intake is actually better than using a tii intake... All true sidedrafts intakes ...
  Topic: Lets have some pics guys
visionaut

Replies: 53
Views: 1920

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-21-08 01:26   Subject: Re: Lets have some pics guys
Penth2o - Thanks, it's not a stripe, it's a BMW LTW Flag (originally outfitted to the LTW E36 M3, in the BMW Motorsport colors). Mines charcoal, on my Cosmos paintjob. I custom-fit it to my 02. Loo ...
  Topic: Lets have some pics guys
visionaut

Replies: 53
Views: 1920

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-20-08 04:25   Subject: Re: Lets have some pics guys

Went skiing on 7-19-08. Drove the grin machine to Artist Point between Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan.

Now THAT looks refreshing!! My last skiday here was early June for my birthday - I'm jealous... ...
  Topic: Lets have some pics guys
visionaut

Replies: 53
Views: 1920

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-20-08 12:32   Subject: Re: Lets have some pics guys
A pic of my 76 from a recent Eurocar GTG...

Tom

http://home.comcast.net/~visionaut/images/My02-GoldenGarage.jpg
  Topic: Alternative ignitions or add-ons?
visionaut

Replies: 5
Views: 145

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-18-08 04:41   Subject: Re: Alternative ignitions or add-ons?
I'm running the MSD 6A unit, with Blaster 2 Coil, hooked to a tii mechanical distributor outfitted with a PerTronix Ignitor. Set-it and forget-it reliability, and superlative spark throughout the ful ...
  Topic: An article those interested in classic cars should read!
visionaut

Replies: 4
Views: 319

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-18-08 04:34   Subject: Re: An article those interested in classic cars should read!
You can only read the start of the article without an account :-(
  Topic: ? opinions for cocomat color ?
visionaut

Replies: 6
Views: 230

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-18-08 12:18   Subject: Re: ? opinions for cocomat color ?
I highly recommend Cocomats - quality far surpasses BavAuto or BMW cocoa floor mats -- in my opinion...

http://www.cocomats.com/Custom.htm
  Topic: Newbie Thanks you for the advice, BUT
visionaut

Replies: 11
Views: 452

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 09:59   Subject: Re: Newbie Thanks you for the advice, BUT
I didn't think there is anything wrong with you trying to find a way to not go down the path of trying to remove/repair/restore all the rust of the car you've picked up. I thought the idea you mentio ...
  Topic: Newbie Thanks you for the advice, BUT
visionaut

Replies: 11
Views: 452

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 07:04   Subject: Re: Newbie Thanks you for the advice, BUT
Hi Ron,

I read your prior thread...

I'm kinda not following your thinking on all this. Why do you want to take the VIN from your existing rust-bucket/parts car, and put in on the nice body/pain ...
  Topic: Newbie Thanks you for the advice, BUT
visionaut

Replies: 11
Views: 452

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 07:03   Subject: Re: Newbie Thanks you for the advice, BUT
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  Topic: 2002 Diagnostic Plug Pin-out . . . Apology -
visionaut

Replies: 6
Views: 298

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 01:51   Subject: Re: 2002 Diagnostic Plug Pin-out . . . Apology -
Awesome, Les. Thanks. That Electrical diagram is quite legible, and it shows exactly what's on each of the 9 pins (for Component #11, the 2002ner connector).

Hey OP, no problem -- the fact you tr ...
  Topic: how low?
visionaut

Replies: 4
Views: 328

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 01:40   Subject: Re: how low?
http://home.comcast.net/~visionaut/images/temp/70roundtail02_sled.jpg

















j/k.
that's a chop I did on 70roundtail02's car... ;-)
  Topic: Any one know what type of ac console this is?
visionaut

Replies: 21
Views: 534

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-08 01:18   Subject: Re: Any one know what type of ac console this is?
Definitely NOT a Behr A/C - which only has one long articulating vent along the top of the console, right below the dash.

Tom
  Topic: 2002 Diagnostic Plug Pin-out . . . Apology -
visionaut

Replies: 6
Views: 298

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-15-08 02:03   Subject: Re: 2002 Diagnostic Plug Pin-out . . .
Which way does the numbering go on the plug, as viewed from the top?

I'm interested too. This picture, from a previous FAQ thread showing the connector, almost looks like Pins 4, 5 & 6 are "nothin ...
  Topic: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
visionaut

Replies: 8
Views: 420

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-14-08 09:50   Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
Cool. Thanks! Must've missed that prior thread. Pretty neat, learned something today. That 2002ner is kinda slick.

Tom
  Topic: Lightweight flywheels, your opinion please.
visionaut

Replies: 17
Views: 755

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-14-08 09:31   Subject: Re: Lightweight flywheels, your opinion please.

What diameter flywheel should be used with a 5-speed OD tranny?

And which year / model car is the best to use, to remove weight from, with the OD tranny?

I think you can go with either size, ...
  Topic: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
visionaut

Replies: 8
Views: 420

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-14-08 05:06   Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
Slightly off-topic (no cover on mine, BTW), but what diagnostic set-up is that connector actually used for???

I've never seen it used, nor used it, in many years of 02 ownership, repairs, upgrades, ...
 
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