Cv Boots And Axles

[Half Moon tii]

Is there a good vendor in the SF Bay to rebuild my axles?  I have read in the forum the process, but I don't think I want to deal with all the grease.

 

Thank you.

[gregmharrison]

Hey There,

 

I haven't used them yet, but these guys seem to know their stuff. 

http://www.double02salvage.com/

 

I have also bought a few parts from these guys and they have a lot of experience with 2002's as well.  http://autohaus909.com/

 

Let me know if you need any more advice as I'll be tackling the CVs next week as well as replacing my diff. 

 

Greg

[Half Moon tii]

I know the guys at double02, they are an excellent resource, but did not realize they do service.  I will go vist them this Saturday.  Where did you get your differential?  While my car is being painted and engine rebuilt, I am starting to tackle rebuilding the rear subframe.  I wanted to have it rebuilt.

[gregmharrison]

I haven't actually bought the diff yet, but plan to get one off Craigslist, there are a bunch on there now.  The guys in Burlingame at 909 Autohaus have a bunch of diffs, I think they want $125 for an open rear and $695 for a posi.  My car will need all the same stuff as yours, but I'm hoping to just get mine to be a bit more roadworthy before I tackle all the rest.  Where are you getting your paint and engine work done?  I may tackle the engine myself, but will definitely need some help with the paint.  Are you from HMB or does your member name refer to something else?  I live in San Mateo now, but I'm from Montara originally.  Greg

[Half Moon tii]

Mine came on a trailer and I immediately began dismantling, so I never got to enjoy it.  The enginer is in Livermore with Terry Tinney and the body is at Auto Sports Exlusive in San Mateo.  I will have to visit 909 Autohaus and see what they have.  Yes, I am in HMB.

[gregmharrison]

Ah, mine is borderline driveable at best.  Until I replace the diff, it is just sitting in the garage.  Oh, I know of your body shop, they do great work!  Are you getting a stock engine rebuild or something a little more sporty?  I have a 2002Ti setup which I plan to install along with a 292 cam and Stahl header with straight thru exhaust and free flow muffler.  The owner of 909 Autohaus is a guy named Paul.  He's a bit of an odd duck, but he has got a lot of 2002 parts.  Greg

[Half Moon tii]

Based on my research, I understand modifying a Tii is not really possible due to the fuel injection system.  Thus, the engine will be stock but with new exhaust and miscellanous parts hopefully a little lighter.  I will upgrade the suspension, add a 5 speed, and convert to disc brakes.  It is going to be a long term project, I am just about ready to drop pieces off for powder coating and zinc plating.  Let me know how the differential goes as I yet to select an option.

[gregmharrison]

I did a little poking around on this site and bimmerforums and many of the Tii owners were able to upgrade their intakes, ignitions, cam, exhaust, and injectors to get about 160-180 horses.  Pretty cool stuff.  I'll be happy with 130-140 with my dual Solex Ti setup and some other stuff.  I plan to add a 5 speed later on, but I'm hoping to find a 3.91 rear for cheap and throw that in for now.  I'm putting in some KYBs and BavAuto lowering springs as soon as the springs arrive.  I'll also replace the stock brakes for now and add stainless lines, which someone gave me.  I'll upgrade them further later on down the road.  Keep me posted on your progress, it sounds like you'll have a super fun and reliable car when you're done!  Have a great weekend.  Greg