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Topic: E30 manual sport seats pearlbeige new OEM leather $600 |
John_in_VA
Replies: 4
Views: 211
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-25-08 07:53 Subject: Site works, but E30 seats aren't the easiest installlation. |
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Topic: Calling all MD VA and DC 02er's |
John_in_VA
Replies: 7
Views: 127
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 07:47 Subject: Promises, promises, Randy! We'll have to make you... |
in charge of bringing beer or something else crucial to a party. That way you might actually show! Just bustin' chops!
Terry - be sure to provide details, like month & day of the intended event. |
Topic: God's E21 steering wheel for sale! |
John_in_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 348
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-08 05:36 Subject: Those wheels are from the same seller. (nt) |
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Topic: Pressure Bleeders / brakes |
John_in_VA
Replies: 10
Views: 202
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-23-08 07:51 Subject: Fluid goes in BavAuto unit, not air. (nt) |
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Topic: FYI searching all craig's list. |
John_in_VA
Replies: 7
Views: 401
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-23-08 01:03 Subject: Here's another - works with Firefox... |
| http://www.crazedlist.org/ |
Topic: Throwing Down the NCC Concours Gauntlet |
John_in_VA
Replies: 11
Views: 380
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-22-08 06:46 Subject: We'll have to see how things shape up at the ShenVin show... |
| Bring Otis and we can fill that coffin with ice & adult beverages, stand back, sip and watch the proceedings! Bill has been in touch with John Estep so it seems the event is on again this year. Oh w ... |
Topic: carroll shelby wheels |
John_in_VA
Replies: 9
Views: 390
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-22-08 06:22 Subject: They probably came on an Omni GLH... |
or whatever Shelby was sticking his name on at the time.
vr4boy - Are you Rob in Pasadena, MD that has the E30 front spoiler I'm hoping to snag? Congrats on the 2002 purchase! |
Topic: Congratulations Bill W. |
John_in_VA
Replies: 21
Views: 631
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-20-08 08:20 Subject: Way to go Bill & Ruth - great showing! (nt) |
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Topic: 1970 car |
John_in_VA
Replies: 5
Views: 262
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-19-08 07:57 Subject: I never knew much about cars until I got my '70 2002... |
| New friends I made through the BMWCCA gave me the knowledge and confidence to try to fix a few things. A good repair manual and the collective wisdom & experience of this site will have him shade-tre ... |
Topic: Need help with oil change products... |
John_in_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 241
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-19-08 10:00 Subject: You can get Mahle or Mann oil filters... |
| from your dealer, or cheaper from "Blunt" on this forum, or your local imports parts places. |
Topic: Jack Stands - Front Placement |
John_in_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 308
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-19-08 09:58 Subject: There are several points to use... |
but I place them under the "pipe" (#10) where the control arm attaches to the subframe.
http://www.bmwmobiletradition-online.com/bmw/diagrams/r/k/23.png[/img] |
Topic: 320i steering wheel question |
John_in_VA
Replies: 3
Views: 137
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-19-08 09:46 Subject: Looky here > |
| http://www.bayarea02.com/techtips/320_wheel/index.html |
Topic: Need help with oil change products... |
John_in_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 241
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-19-08 09:38 Subject: 20W50 Castrol or Valvoline will be fine, year-round. (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Salt and Pepper Carpet Kits for '73 Roundie |
John_in_VA
Replies: 23
Views: 686
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-15-08 09:02 Subject: Blunt - do you have anything in blue? >> |
I'd like a sample if you do.
Thanks. |
Topic: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover? |
John_in_VA
Replies: 8
Views: 395
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-15-08 08:59 Subject: There was also an orange-capped port on the side... |
| of the valve cover, on a metal bracket back towards the firewall, on '74 tiis. I've only seen 2 still in place. Mine's no longer there. |
Topic: Source for italian clear signals? |
John_in_VA
Replies: 17
Views: 533
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 01:19 Subject: Re: If someone could make new ones..... |
Wow those are not even the Italians, the Italians have half red and half clear.
Italians are front half clear, back half amber. I heard brake fluid can "take off" the amber. I'm not about to t ... |
Topic: quick Q: spray adhesive or brushable glue with door panels |
John_in_VA
Replies: 11
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 01:11 Subject: DAP Weldwood brush-on gel does a good job. (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Organizing a Car Event - Is It Really Worth It? |
John_in_VA
Replies: 4
Views: 415
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Forum: Events Posted: 7-2-08 08:38 Subject: Depends on the extent of the event... |
It IS a big deal to secure a venue, lodging, sponsors, registration, staff, volunteers, vendors, T-shirt production, set up a drive, etc.
If it's a matter of piggy-backing onto an existing event, y ... |
Topic: Fire Extinguisher Recommendations? |
John_in_VA
Replies: 3
Views: 194
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-1-08 01:18 Subject: Look for a Halotron extinguisher... |
It's less toxic than the Halon ones I have, and can be recharged. They don't leave a powdery mess.
Griot's carries them, but they can be had for less. |
Topic: center caps |
John_in_VA
Replies: 5
Views: 185
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-27-08 12:30 Subject: 45mm emblems are ~$5.50 each from your dealer... |
| or Maximillian Importing. Blunt can usually beat their prices. |
Topic: Stuck Interior Door Panels Help |
John_in_VA
Replies: 4
Views: 164
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-27-08 12:23 Subject: Get a long flat-blade screwdriver & flashlight... |
| or worklight and get on your back so you're looking up between the door panel & the door from below. At the top of the panel there are clips that hold the inner metal trim piece to the panel & to the ... |
Topic: Body trim refinish question |
John_in_VA
Replies: 4
Views: 214
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-22-08 04:20 Subject: The product appears to do its job... |
| but it is difficult to obtain the results as seen in their accompanying video or sales info, so I hear from those who have used it. |
Topic: RIP 2002 |
John_in_VA
Replies: 30
Views: 791
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-21-08 07:02 Subject: While the rear lighting of '02s is weak by today's stds... |
| there are too many "drivers" out there on our congested roads talking on phones, eating their meals, turning around to yell at the kids, trying to keep the sun out of their eyes, fiddling with radio o ... |
Topic: New (to me ) German restaurant..SOT? |
John_in_VA
Replies: 7
Views: 311
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-14-08 10:53 Subject: Brad, sorry to hear Ludwig's closed... |
| I enjoyed it after the Fall drive we did several years ago. |
Topic: 14'' BBS E30 Wheels Pics + Questions |
John_in_VA
Replies: 10
Views: 556
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-28-08 08:25 Subject: 60* = 60 degrees (nt) |
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Topic: More wheel+tire weights |
John_in_VA
Replies: 1
Views: 167
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-22-08 06:41 Subject: More wheel+tire weights |
I remember a similar post a week or so ago, but here are my additions:
13" late factory alloy w/ 185/70-13 with Yoko Avid T4 = 28.5#
15" Panasport w/ 195/50-15 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 = 37# |
Topic: cigar afficionados |
John_in_VA
Replies: 9
Views: 321
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-20-08 07:00 Subject: I sent the link to this thread... |
| to Ted (mentioned above). Sorry if he hasn't contacted you. Look him up! |
Topic: who is attending V@V from Florida ? |
John_in_VA
Replies: 4
Views: 134
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-08 08:42 Subject: Check with the 5er drivers from FL... |
| at www.mye28.com A number of them are making the trip. Post a note in the General Discussion area, or see the V @ V sticky towards the top of that section. |
Topic: Guibo or Guibo? |
John_in_VA
Replies: 12
Views: 412
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-08 08:39 Subject: Re: bill-shteen or bill-shtine?... |
In German, when 2 vowels go a-walking, the 2nd one does the talking.
"ie" = eee
"ei" = eye |
Topic: cigar afficionados |
John_in_VA
Replies: 9
Views: 321
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-15-08 02:37 Subject: Tony, I'd be happy to sample these... |
before they dry out!
Are you coming ot V @ V? My E28 buddy Ted Kalman from Mississauga & others are making the drive next week. |
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