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Topic: Goodbye to lead wheel weights in California? |
visionaut
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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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