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  2. Hal Epstein at Bavarian Performance Specialists in Thousand Oaks knows 2002’s well. He became a BMW mechanic at a dealer back then. He did a lot of quality work on my two 2002’s. Perfect for what you’re looking for.
  3. Hi! Looking to do some routine maintenance and sprucing up on brakes. Any 02 specialists in Ventura County? I'm in 93010. Found an Indy BMW Specialist nearby Newbury Park, but I don't believe works on the older cars as much(wasn't familiar with the 1-2-3 Ignition set up at all). Just trying not to drive 1.5 hrs into LA if possible. Thanks in advance!☺️
  4. Looking for the same as well. I know of a guy in Riverside, CA called World Class Restorations, but he works in very low volumes, which is good, but he takes on whole car jobs over little patch jobs here and there when he's opened up some. If you found someone good, please send him my way too.
  5. No leads, but give Craigslist a look. I’ve met 3-4 guys now that just rent single car lock up garages due to their overzealous car collecting habit.
  6. Just moved here and looking to get my car out of the sun. Anyone have any leads or extra space for a car on the East side of town? Glendale, Burbank Atwater Village area? Long shot but worth asking
  7. Hello all, just picked up a new 74 tii. Would like to bring it to someone experienced with these cars to have it looked over, anyone with any recommendations? TIA
  8. Hey all, @hellayego and I are trying to find a shop/person that can help me repair a driver's side seat rail - needing repair and new stock seat holes drilled, in addition to potentially repairing some rust under the pedal area in my 2002. Located in the LA area, east side (Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Pasadena) preferred, but getting desperate and willing to trek further. Are there any shops or people you recommend? Big thanks, Brian
  9. Hello, Any recommendations for shops in the OC or IE area? I want to take my 02 to a reputable shop. TIA
  10. I just got my 2002 so haven't taken it anywhere yet. The previous owner had taken it to La Jolla Independent. Someone also recommended the Little Car Shop in Spring Valley. Again, haven't been to either, but both came well recommended. -Justin
  11. La Jolla Independent BMW is the place everyone must know Steve
  12. Anyone have any recommendations for shops that service 2002 Tii? in San Diego or north county?
  13. Hi there, I'm hoping someone in the area has a car who's rubber bushings have been replaced with polyurethane that wouldn't mind taking me for a drive. I'm considering this change but the only car I've ever had with full poly ALSO had poly motor and trans mounts (MkII GTI) and it was absolutely horrendous to drive and shook like crazy at idle. I'd like to do rubber engine and trans mounts but poly suspension bushings. I'll come to you and buy you lunch and a couple beers. Thanks!
  14. Hey guys, newly moved back to California - I. took my ugly American bumper off for that sharknose feel in the front - but not sure if its legal in California to drive without bumpers.
  15. I replaced the seals for the side windows and quarter panel glass (everything but rear window and windshield) - it's annoying to get them to fit, but relatively easy to do. I think I bought my seals on eBay, and they worked great. For the quarter panel glass, the windows just pop out when you unscrew the latch in the back, then you position them back in and screw them back in. They really are annoying to get to fit without pinching or gapping, but overall it took me about 2 hours. I can send you some walk-thru photos if you want.
  16. Hey all, I just moved back to Pasadena after 8 LONG years living in Michigan. Stoked to get connected with the local '02s out here! My car is getting the block machined at a place called Meccanica, and I saw a sweet white 02 with the 2002FAQ sticker on the side glass! Just wanted to say hi!
  17. Hello all, Anyone has a good windshield guy to install the door window seals / front quarter window side seal and rear quarter side seal? Thank you
  18. We should start an informal '02 one up. Brouwerij West in San Pedro has plenty of parking and good brews/food trucks. Home — Brouwerij West WWW.BROUWERIJWEST.COM
  19. The one most known is probably "Steve's Machine" in Azusa, Many street and Race M10's are always there ABOUT US/CONTACT STEVESMACHINESHOP.US 753 E. ARROW HWY. AZUSA, CA 91702 (626)967-0782 STEVESMACHINESHOP@YAHOO.COM THE CURRENT CREW OF STEVE'S MACHINE SHOP. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: DAVE LUEVANO, BRAD WEBSTER, ERIK NORD, ANDREW GARCIA, COREY HOWARD, & RUSSELL NORD ... From my experience:
  20. La Canada Cars and Coffee usually has a good size group once a month And Commodity "All Makes Welcome" in Long Beach
  21. Malibu Cars and Coffee is good little bit of all L
  22. Hello, I'm new to this club. Currently working on my 1975 1502. Pulled head and will be disassembling to replace rocker shafts and a couple of rocker arms. Need to find a machine shop to do the valves and check the head. Any recommendations for a machine shop in the LA area that is familiar with M10 engines? Thanks
  23. i can vouch for superperformence they worked on my 2002 when i lived a few blocks away a few years ago and didn't have the time to do the work myself
  24. there is a old school bmw meet in mid city last friday of the month in the evening. it's very laid back and has 25-30 cars usually next one is coming up in 3 weeks https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/regional-forums/gatherings-regional-discussion/california/315969-midtown-crossing-meet-last-friday-of-every-other-month
  25. Sup! I’m in the middle of getting my motor refreshed so when I get the car back on the road I’ll hit you up
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