What did you do to your 2002 today !

[Geoff Raynak]

@BarneyT

 

what knee trim is that?!

[BarneyT]

@Geoff Raynak...I removed the rubber and polished the SS on existing trim. I left the end caps on and trimmed those down.

Edited May 29, 2020 by BarneyT

[uai]

After thirty years two weeks and one day today my car drove proper on a road again.
Did some adjustments to the swaybars and shocks - was a tad too tailhappy - now it's more controlled - I already have figured out that I am more a CR6ZZ instead of a CN36 type of driver. The rear shocks (Bilstein USD group 2 with rosejoints) are a bit annoying on b-roads - but I think I can live with them. Fronts are Spax - had to open only 3 clicks from closed to match springs. Next step in handling improvements would be different tires.

Still have some major Carburetor trouble a dumb oil leak and some other stuff to address - but it feels pretty strong and handles well.  Brakes are a bit spongy - bedding in should be done by now - will see if I change to a custom made balance bar setup I've always dreamt of manufacturing.
If I am lucky the 36 Venturis will arrive tomorrow - fabbed a pulling tool

 

 

And if you'd like to find where your car exactly leaks use some baby powder french chalk flour or whatever is in reach at the moment after an engine wash


after 1 Kilometer (in my case) you'll see where it comes from


Damn those english fidiots didn't seal their stuff
 

[SydneyTii]

6 hours ago, BarneyT said:

@Geoff Raynak...I removed the rubber and polished the SS on existing trim. I left the end caps on and trimmed those down.

Oh boy Barney that looks good, I was only looking at these the other day thing I wonder what’s under the rubber.

man those wheels work!

[borgpj]

Finished and installed my cup-holder.  Fits over the e-brake. E-brake still works.  Finally have a civilized car!

[TVeye]

5 hours ago, borgpj said:

Finished and installed my cup-holder.  Fits over the e-brake. E-brake still works.  Finally have a civilized car!

 

Would love to see a pic of the E-brake "working,"

 

 

 

 

 

 

[D.martijn]

Last time I posted I made these two dies on the milling machine at work, the first test result was pretty good.

But the radius got messed up a bit. I decided to try and sort it out with some hammer and more forming work.

 

 

After making a new panel, I got it welded in. Pretty happy with the result. If anyone ever needs to repair this section of their raintray... send me a PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[uai]

Fixed the oil leak, changed engine and transmission oil after 120kms, will attack oil leak at diff tomorrow- perhaps I just overfilled or need to add a breather canister - looks like it's coming from around there - french chalk will tell. A soda (or beer - perhaps gösser) can would be my approach.

Installed Hi tech stuff (Datalogger for RPM, TP, and AFR) in the car.
Had some phone calls that were disencouraging regarding the lean spot at small throttle. Will ask on tuesday if VGS (Weber importer in germany) can add a 5th progression hole.  And try smaller venturis on tuesday when they arrive.

[Mark-1602]

I decided to fit the new drivers seat, Britax harnesses and steering wheel.  Hopefully next week we will fire the M44 and get the ECU mapped, 

[theNomad]

Major fail day and lesson learned. (A lesson I thought I learned, but guess not)

Grabbed my 'yard bag and was first on the scene to a 320i...

90% pulled the 5 speed trans... ran out of time and was without ONE tool... had to go, came back and someone got the 5 speed, so to whoever it was, you're welcome... and I hate you, and I hate myself even more.

Make some changes to my 'yard bag and set it aside, no more raiding it for tools!

[irdave]

On 5/30/2020 at 2:58 PM, theNomad said:

Major fail day and lesson learned. (A lesson I thought I learned, but guess not)

Grabbed my 'yard bag and was first on the scene to a 320i...

90% pulled the 5 speed trans... ran out of time and was without ONE tool... had to go, came back and someone got the 5 speed, so to whoever it was, you're welcome... and I hate you, and I hate myself even more.

Make some changes to my 'yard bag and set it aside, no more raiding it for tools!

 

Probably smoked from never having the oil changed and 300,000 miles, bad synchros, 3rd gear unuseable...

 

Five speeds are over-rated.

 

Saved yourself the price of a new clutch and aluminum flywheel- that's almost a grand right there!

 

Yeah man, that's the best I can do...  Better luck next time.

[TE2002]

Cleaned the air filters the other dad and made a video of it. 

 

 

[TE2002]

Also restored my old gear knob.

 

[jp5Touring]

Went for a hour drive Monday. Listened to the Webers sing,was  pure joy. 

[IanIreland]

1 hour ago, TE2002 said:

Also restored my old gear knob.

 

 

Looks great What did you use?

Ian