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Looking for picture of original '72-3 Tii battery hold down

tjones02

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tjones02 Grand Master

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Does anybody know of or have handy a picture of an original '71 '72 '73 2002tii battery hold down?

 

Many moons ago my Dad removed the original battery hold down to use an aftermarket one because the original one wouldn't fit with the available batteries of the time (26R). My dad and I are putting his car back together he and I are scouring his garage for the original hold down and have found a few, but can't tell/remember which one is the original from his tii.

 

TIA

Tom Jones

BMW mechanic for over 25 years, BMWCCA since 1984
66 BMW16oo stored, 67 1600-2 lifelong project, 2 more 67-8 1600s, 86 528e 5sp 585k, 91 318i
Mom&Dad's, 65 1800TiSA, 70 2800, 72 2002Tii 2760007 orig owners, 15 Z4 N20

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Conserv Grand Master

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Hi, Tom,

 

This is a BMW NOS hold-down, of un-certain vintage (no orange label on the package so not REALLY old).  It works well, holds my "end-ledge-equipped" battery in place (Exide Classic 26RC).  But I can't vouch it is identical to the car's original hold-down in all respects!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

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1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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Huh?  Both Steve's and Mac's hold-down look different than mine.  Their plate has angles, whereas mine is rectangular, and it has multiple contours to fit over the battery lip and to wedge against the edge of the tray.  My car was 17yo when I got it, but I'm pretty sure this is the original piece that came with the car.

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73 Inka Tii #2762958

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02Anders Experienced

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18 hours ago, mac said:

I think this is what you are lookin' for.

 

It measures 9-1/4" loa and was not zinc yellow dichromate.

 

mac.  

battery hold-down 002.JPG

 

Yup, this is the one.
Granted, I don't know enough about US specific differences on the 02's, but at least in Europe this was all that held the battery in place.

O==00==O
With BMW-Regards,
Anders.

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I bought one from Steve many years ago, and it looks like the one in the pic above.

 

I recall reading somewhere on FAQ that the original ones were different in the way that Paul describes.  That what you can buy now is not exactly the original shape.  Don't know if that is correct or not.

 

Scott

02ing since '87

'72 tii Euro  //  '21 330i x //  '14 BMW X5  //  '12 VW Jetta GLI

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In my opinion, that "factory" hold down is just for looks.  If you are planning on doing any spirited driving (autocross, PDX, twisty mountain running) and still have the factory battery location I'd suggest making up something that will actually hold the battery in place. 

Jim Gerock

 

Riviera 69 2002 built 5/30/69 "Oscar"

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1 hour ago, jgerock said:

In my opinion, that "factory" hold down is just for looks.  If you are planning on doing any spirited driving (autocross, PDX, twisty mountain running) and still have the factory battery location I'd suggest making up something that will actually hold the battery in place. 

Yes, if tracking the car or expecting the battery to still be where it's supposed to be after a rollover accident, sure, the factory hold down isn't the best, but I'm not going for ultimate safe track car here. ;)

Tom Jones

BMW mechanic for over 25 years, BMWCCA since 1984
66 BMW16oo stored, 67 1600-2 lifelong project, 2 more 67-8 1600s, 86 528e 5sp 585k, 91 318i
Mom&Dad's, 65 1800TiSA, 70 2800, 72 2002Tii 2760007 orig owners, 15 Z4 N20

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4 hours ago, 02Anders said:

 

Yup, this is the one.
Granted, I don't know enough about US specific differences on the 02's, but at least in Europe this was all that held the battery in place.

I know the stick is close, but the original holders looked different than what was sold from the mid '80s forward. I think I'm looking for something like the late '02/E21 holder but without the cut/angled side. I do know the height of the stick is different than the '02 ones.

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Tom Jones

BMW mechanic for over 25 years, BMWCCA since 1984
66 BMW16oo stored, 67 1600-2 lifelong project, 2 more 67-8 1600s, 86 528e 5sp 585k, 91 318i
Mom&Dad's, 65 1800TiSA, 70 2800, 72 2002Tii 2760007 orig owners, 15 Z4 N20

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Ohhhh dear me!!!  :wacko:
A uhmmm... I can barely speak the name...  'Mercedes-Benz' battery in a 02??
Shame on you Tom!!  Getting the battery holder 100% correct is surely second priority compared to that awfully modern battery you have in there now - especially with *THAT* text on it!
Please Tom, ensure you get that horrid thing swapped for a period looking black battery asap!

 

:P

O==00==O
With BMW-Regards,
Anders.

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It'so very very difficult to find a properly fitting battery for a Tii in the US.... long story, but that Mercedes battery is easily available to me.

Tom Jones

BMW mechanic for over 25 years, BMWCCA since 1984
66 BMW16oo stored, 67 1600-2 lifelong project, 2 more 67-8 1600s, 86 528e 5sp 585k, 91 318i
Mom&Dad's, 65 1800TiSA, 70 2800, 72 2002Tii 2760007 orig owners, 15 Z4 N20

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9 minutes ago, tjones02 said:

It'so very very difficult to find a properly fitting battery for a Tii in the US.... long story, but that Mercedes battery is easily available to me.

 

At the very least, please remove the stickers!

And then...

Spray bomb that farker black!!  :P

O==00==O
With BMW-Regards,
Anders.

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The stickers will be converted to the Bavarian type... But I kinda like the white battery, looks like a BMW one. ;)

Tom Jones

BMW mechanic for over 25 years, BMWCCA since 1984
66 BMW16oo stored, 67 1600-2 lifelong project, 2 more 67-8 1600s, 86 528e 5sp 585k, 91 318i
Mom&Dad's, 65 1800TiSA, 70 2800, 72 2002Tii 2760007 orig owners, 15 Z4 N20

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