TMK-001

Does anyone know of RHD carpet kits? Mine is buggered and I would love to keep the same two tone blue carpet...

Todd

Have fixed the ends of the wires? Was it at the distributor or the plug?

Everytime you pull them on and off (if often enough) it will open the ends up... just get pliers and close them off back into a tighter circle. You should be right then.

I have had this trouble before too... all sorted now.

Todd

Is it me or is the store down?

When I click on the link on the front page I get goobly goo... (im not in IT/IS hahaha)

I was hoping to have a look at some stuff I might need.

Cheers,

Todd

I was looking at that tonight - I have a total sense of desire to get cracking on my car - the small things that I hope will make it a better driver and look nicer...

Thanks for the tip - I might have a play tomorrow/today and see what I can do.

Looking at your dogs now I do see a Red & a blue...

As far as I can tell, my car is pretty dry... what is the best places to look for rust? I have some bubbles in the lower doors and around the rear right guard - just bubbles. Other than that I'm not 100% sure... I have had a look at the car on a hoist and it seems *pretty* dry. (I'm no expert!)

There was some rust in the spare tyre well, but it has been patched quite dodgy, so we are going to patch that up properly and paint the underside of the car nicely. I have some oil leaks in the motor, but like I said, I want to rebuild that ASAP. When I get the motor rebuilt, I will get a lot of the body cleaned up and I will most likely drop all of the suspension out and replace all of the bushes, mounts etc.

I have had all the strut towers looked at by a suspension place and they say it is in pretty good condition. So hopefully that is the case.

We dont have the salt on the road like they do in other countries as our winters are never that cold.

There are a fair few 2002's in my town actually - I meant to say that earlier - there is a round light one in pretty average condition with a carby'd turbo motor in it - plus a few others.

Thanks for the welcome.

Todd

Thanks Tom & Shaun,

I will send you an email when I get a chance. I am just in the middle of a renovation of my kitchen and bathroom, so Im pressed for time right now to sit down and write an email with questions etc. I get up to Melbourne a fair bit, so one day we will have to catch up!

My email address is > contactme at toddknight dot com dot au < if that makes sense...

Tom, that car was sensational... I will try to catch the guy next time he has it out. I sent an email to your hotmail account you have listed on here.

I had a good look at TIIBMW on cardomain, that looks sensational!

I added both of you to my friends... I only registered today, so I dont have many shots or details of the car on there. My car has some rust in it, but as far as I can see, it is pretty dry in the floor etc. Im sort of doing it up as I can afford it, plus it is a daily driver... so it is knocked about a bit.

Speak soon,

Todd

Can I suggest we break the discussions up to topics like:

Tuning - Engine / drivetrain

Tuning - Suspension / steering / wheels / brakes

Body / Chassis

Makes it easier to search when looking for topics...

Tom!

I introduced myself to you on cardomain

Im not 100% sure on the colors of the 2002... but your old car wasnt an IMMACULATE Tii with original alloys etc.?

The guy is a youngish maybe early 30s with euro plates VTW002? If that was your car is awesome! I just saw it a few weeks ago. I was with my mum in her BMW Conv. and I was like "CHASE HIM! CHASE HIM! That car is the best!" She didnt get it

It would be great to catch up! I have been toying about joining the BMWCCV, but have not got around to it. I just might send a cheque this evening

What part of Melbourne are you in?

Todd

I totally forgot... here is my car...

As you can see it is not very straight, but it is neat.

I want to leave the trims on, although they are the cause of water leakage and rust, I think they make the car look complete.

Todd

Nice dogs... Looks like a Red heeler and an Aussie terrier?

Im a hge fan of online forums for help with cars, so I have seen some pretty well functioning forums...

I have never been on the forums on this site, but used some of the tips from the original site and the links a few times....

Are there many other Aussies?

Todd

Tedd,

I was looking at the Ireland Engineering ones too... US$750... Im also interested in what is involved in fitting?

Todd

Hey all,

My name is Todd, I am based in Geelong in Victoria, Australia.

I have recently joined after spending a little bit of time looking about on here for info for my 1974 2002... My car is 9 years older than me... I love the shape after I saw a 2002 Baur at an auction when I was about 10... I still remember the bright orange car like it was yesterday.

Car specs -

(please go easy - I'm not totally technical on 2002's...)

Australian Delivered

1974 BMW 2002 Automatic

Polaris Silver

Blue interior

Engine:

Rebuilt a while ago before I got it...

Weber carby (since been totally rebuilt)

Head flowed and mild cam (no specs )

5 spd conversion (pffft! Who drives Auto's!?!)

drive shaft rebuilt

2 1/4" exhaust

Koni Racing shocks

King Springs (aussie company)

E30 Rims

BFG 195/60/14's

This was my first car... after storing it for a few years while I had a 2004 Mini Cooper S as a company car, I left that company and now my 2002 is my daily driver (but I dont drive it far)

My car is a fun car rather than a genuine number car, so Im looking at ideas for modifying and other stuff...

In the next few months I plan on respraying the car, gettting all new trims for it, rebuilding the motor - two options available right now - I think I will discuss this with forum goers at a later date for opinions... plus more!

I love my car, and Im stoked to find a forum with like-minded people to discuss options with me.

I look forward to reading what other people are up to and getting some good advice on what to do with my car.

Todd