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Welcome to BMW 2002 FAQ
BMW 2002 FAQ has been the go-to resource for all your BMW 2002 and Neue Klasse car needs for over 20 years. Founded in 2002, this site quickly became the primary resource for vintage BMW owners. Today, it boasts over one million forum posts, 300 blogs, and 200 articles covering everything from news and events to technical instructions. The site has a gallery with over 6,000 images, a wheel database, a growing video collection, and 17 location-specific clubs. With a full calendar of BMW 2002 and Neue Klass events and an ever-increasing registry, the BMW 2002 FAQ is the place for any BMW enthusiast.
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BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan
Unveiling of the Neue Klasse Unveiled in 1961, BMW 1500 sedan was a revolutionary concept at the outset of the '60s. No tail fins or chrome fountains. Instead, what you got was understated and elegant, in a modern sense, exciting to drive as nearly any sports car, and yet still comfortable for four. The elegant little sedan was an instant sensation. In the 1500, BMW not only found the long-term solution to its dire business straits but, more importantly, created an entirely new
History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series
In 1966, BMW was practically unknown in the US unless you were a touring motorcycle enthusiast or had seen an Isetta given away on a quiz show. BMW’s sales in the US that year were just 1253 cars. Then BMW 1600-2 came to America’s shores, tripling US sales to 4564 the following year, boosted by favorable articles in the Buff Books. Car and Driver called it “the best $2500 sedan anywhere.” Road & Track’s road test was equally enthusiastic. Then, BMW took a cue from American manufacturers,
The BMW 2002 Production Run
BMW 02 series are like the original Volkswagen Beetles in one way (besides both being German classic cars)—throughout their long production, they all essentially look alike—at least to the uninitiated: small, boxy, rear-wheel drive, two-door sedan. Aficionados know better. Not only were there three other body styles—none, unfortunately, exported to the US—but there were some significant visual and mechanical changes over their eleven-year production run. I’ve extracted t -
Upcoming Events
MidAmerica 02 Fest
06/01/2023 06/03/2023
MidAmerica’02 Fest is the longest continuous running BMW 2002 event in the USA. The Fest is presented each year by the True Friends of Alex von Falkenhausen. * The actual on-line event registration is here, when registration begins. Join 02 drivers from all over the U.S. for three days celebrating the 2002. We encourage enthusiasts to review the agenda and plan to join us for a super event! MidAmerica 02 Fest – The US's Longest Running BMW 2002 Fest
Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance
06/25/2023
For 66 years, The Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance has built and maintained a proud tradition of honoring and celebrating excellence in automotive design and engineering. The dedication of the Concours leadership and volunteers, pride of its entrants, and devotion of its attendees has earned Hillsborough the proud record as the longest continually running Concours in the world. The Hillsborough Concours offers a forum for passionate vintage car owners to showcase their prized vehicles
Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff
08/15/2023, 04:00 PM 08:00 PM
The Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff is once again returning to beautiful Pacific Grove for 2023! Each year we kick off the Monterey festivities with our own welcome party, filling neighboring downtown Pacific Grove. Awesome cars, great people, perfect weather, and kind of magic that only happens during Monterey Car Week — what more could you ask for? Spectator entry is free — just walk right in, with no registration required. Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff
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Latest Discussions
Braking issues
Ive got a square light car with brakes that are pretty horrible, I cant lock them up at all. Booster has assist as testing by pumping the brakes up and starting the car, It sinks as it should, Lots of pad material on unknown red colored brake pads. Lots of life in rear shoes. Ive adjusted the rear brake correctly and bled all corners. Fluid was really nice and clean. The brakes still suck. Should you not be able to lock up the brakes even if the booster has failed? Im leaning towards master as
MidAmerica 02 Fest - - 06/01/2023 12:00 AM to 06/03/2023 12:00 AM
Event Title: MidAmerica 02 Fest Event Location: Event Author: steve k. Event Date: 06/01/2023 12:00 AM to 06/03/2023 12:00 AM MidAmerica’02 Fest is the longest continuous running BMW 2002 event in the USA. The Fest is presented each year by the True Friends of Alex von Falkenhausen. * The actual on-line event registration is here, when registration begins. Join 02 drivers from all over the U.S. for three days celebrating the 2002. We encourage enthusiasts to revie
Another door fitment issue question
I'm frustrated with trying to get my doors to sit flush. About a month ago I replaced the aftermarket drivers door seal with an OEM seal purchased from W&N. The door fits nicely with no seals, but with the seals installed, it sticks out noticeably. Then I removed the replacement door card that came with the car, peeled back the vinyl, and trimmed the trailing edge of the plywood a bit, thinking that maybe it was too long, but that didn't help either. The body mounted door latch is set
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Technical Articles
Pertronix Basics & Installation Guide
Introduction: The first step towards upgrading your points-based ignition system is to figure out which Pertronix belongs in your distributor. If the distributor has ever been replaced, you have to make sure the distributor matches the Pertronix you are ordering. Years BMW Model Pertronix # 1969-72 2002 excluding Bosch dist. # 0-231-115-045 1847V 1972-73 2002 with Bosch distributor # 0-231-180-003 1847V 1972-73 2002 with Bosch distributor # 0-231-180-008 1843 1972-73 2002tii 1847V 19
The history of Kugelfischer fuel injection
There's a great article on the genesis of the pump over at the tii register (1). I wanted to expand upon that with some of the early history to understand how the pump came about. Over the years, the pumps were branded with different names: Deckel, Schaefer, Kugelfischer & Bosch - it seems most of those companies were based in Bavaria, around Munich...but what started the ball rolling? Here I trace the history of technology and design and try to build the jigsaw of these different companies
Warm-Up Regulator Repair Kit Instructions
Where do i get the kit The Warm-Up Regulator kit is now available for pre-order at the 2002 FAQ Store. We expect the new batch to be shipped later this summer What is a Warm Up Regulator, and how does it work? The Warm Up Regulator (WUR), Warm Up Runner, or Warm Up Transmitter (depending on which BMW document you read) is an add-on device mounted to the back of the Kugelfischer petrol injection pump. Its purpose is to control the enrichment of injection pulses and supply additiona
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Latest From The Hack Mechanic
Freeing Stuck Rear Brake Adjusters
One of my least favorite jobs on a 2002 is adjusting the rear brake shoes in order to lessen the brake pedal travel. In principle, it's easy—you just pull off the rear wheels, take a 17mm open-end wrench, put it on each of the two adjusting nuts on the backing plate behind each brake drum, rotate the drum, turn the adjuster until you can hear and feel the shoe rubbing against the drum, back the adjuster off a tiny bit, do the other adjuster, then move to the other side and do the same on the oth
Front Strut Replacement The Hack Mechanic Way
Front Strut Replacement Overview Okay. It's time to replace your front struts. Maybe you're doing it as part of a shocks-and-struts job. Maybe you're updating the entire suspension—shocks and struts, springs, and sway bars. Maybe you're doing a full front end refresh including ball joints, tie rods, center track link, and idler bushings. Maybe you're doing an undercarriage refresh and are sandblasting and repainting the subframe and strut housings at the same time. W
Chillin' Louie: To Coldly Blow (Part IX: Firing it up, buttoning it up)
Okay, with the compressor and bracket, condenser and fan, evaporator assembly, receiver-drier, hoses, and wiring installed, it was time to fire it up, then button it up. Similarly, with the project itself complete, it's time to button up this series of articles. As such, this is a long piece that touches on a number of topics. Leak detection There's a whole chapter in my a/c book devoted to leak detection, and specifically to the use of nitrogen or other dry inert gas to
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Latest Blogs
The Last of Rust
I’ve reached the light at the end of the tunnel on my rust repair journey. Over the week I replaced the lower driver’s side rear 1/4 window sill with new metal. I used a technique coined by YouTuber, Fitzee called butt & cut. Some of y’all have probably seen his videos. All that’s left to do is epoxy the exposed metal and then flip my car around so I can begin installing the passenger side flares. Original metal with lots of pitted rust and pinholes. 🤮
Hondata rules
My tuner added a Hondata tune to the stock Honda ECU and that allowed him to turn off all the check engine codes. Power is smoother too. I can now say that the car accelerates as well as my Stage 2 Golf R! Obviously not as composed or solid, but way more fun for raw power. It really is the perfect car; stock on the outside but party under the hood! Today I also changed the hats on my front struts. This stopped a clunk I've been having since I first got the car. I previously redid th
Stripping the interior body
Nothing like starting with the biggest most tedious job on the entire restoration. It will certainly be a huge step forward when the body is all stripped, prepped and painted, but it is certainly quite a lot of work. I figured I'd go about this large sections at a time. First the interior, then engine bay, then trunk, then underbody and finally the exterior. With each large section I'll strip it, take care of any little bit of rust that I find, prep and prime it. Starting with the in
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