Happy Face

late afternoon at Pappadeaux's in Houston

exhaust manifold available?

I just spoke with Caroline from BMS and she told me that they were getting out of the support business for 1970's and older BMW's because of a lack of available parts, etc.

That means no more support for 2002's in their shop.

What this means is one of the most well-known BMW vintage support shops in Houston is going away.

Glad to hear the good review of BMS. I wasn't sure how the shop was doing since Mike passed away.

I do wish there was a good vintage mechanic out in west Houston somewhere.

this has been a very helpful thread! I've solved my long-standing temp and fuel gauge jumping issues and misreadings as a result of this discussion. Thank you!

I'm glad I read this thread and thanks to the original poster. I'd forgotten that I wanted to get a fire extinguisher. As a result of this post I ordered the chrome HalGuard extinguisher from 4wheelparts. I hope I never use it. I couldn't imagine the regret I would feel if I ever needed it and didn't have it.

Looking for the proper shift surround to fit into the Behr AC center console for my '72 2002. Manual transmission

in Houston

thanks

Dave

What does it take to prep a car (and driver/team) for the Targa Newfoundland?

Jack Healy of Langley, Washington runs a '69 2002 that looks like a vintage racer. The event really looks like a full-fledged European Rally now. When it started 10 years ago it seemed like more of a casual touring event. Anyone familiar with it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBTTWD27MrI&feature=player_embedded

What does it take to prep a car (and driver/team) for the Targa Newfoundland?

Jack Healy of Langley, Washington runs a '69 2002 that looks like a vintage racer. The event really looks like a full-fledged European Rally now. When it started 10 years ago it seemed like more of a casual touring event. Anyone familiar with it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBTTWD27MrI&feature=player_embedded

they are actually decals which lay over the top. (hoping that makes a difference)

Thanks for the comments. Cars and cameras, that's about 90% of my playtime.

pkb, the Texas roundels can be ordered here:

http://www.velocitymotorcars.com/texas-edition-roundel.html

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thought I'd share some glamour shots of Happy Face, my 1972 'O2. Her daytime color is Verona Red. Taken with a Nikon D700 fitted with a Zeiss distagon 35mm. Post processing with Nik Silver Efex.

geophysicist for a super big oil firm, working in R&D for the past few years.

have undergraduate and graduate degrees in geology from Univ.Houston. Didn't finish my education until I was 30, married the same year. Two life lessons, 1) never give up 2) in order to win, you have to play

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Looks like it was done tongue in cheek, its too phonetically correct!

there are cars with this paint scheme

check out this video

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It apparently is an Alpina but is called Alpina MRT after Merguerz Racing Team. There's a few YouTube videos of some of these in Germany or maybe its France.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Merguezracingteam

Bavarian and BMP both sell 'triangular' pieces. How would these fit?

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Its a picture from a car in Germany that appears in some kind of race color scheme. Was wondering if it is a replica of anything in particular. Is it an Alpina?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2791170746_80a5a86d44.jpg

Question: There are a number of different options on battery disconnect switches. I know nothing about these but a little research shows that they are used for SCCA and similar racing, etc. For my '72 O2 in stock mode, I just want a way to easily turn switch or handle when the car sits for more than a few weeks. My battery sits in the stock 'front' position. I see that there are 4-terminal, 2-terminal, alternator protect types, etc.....

thanks

dave

Austin has the largest concentration of old hippies this side of the Mason Dixon line, there are bound to be some sporting 'O2's.

I was just in Austin this week and saw a nice '72 Malaga driving on H.71 heading east out of town. And as someone mentioned, Terry Sayther is in Austin. He's got to have at least a dozen O2's in his parking lot.

the first 500 miles were a combination of city (LA), then extended highway driving. (CA IH-10). The car was then driven to Texas over a three-day period.

thanks for the feedback.

I pulled the new NGK plugs out and regapped them to 0.040.

there is oil though on the new plugs.

this is a new (rebuilt) carbed (32/36) tii motor,

also did a compression test on the motor tonight

first was on a cold engine with the following:

1: 142

2: 142

3 - not tested

4: 142

Then reinstalled the plugs and ran the motor (and retimed it)

with a 'hot' motor and throttle fully engaged I got the following:

1: 152

2: 157

3: 154

4: 157

all numbers are close and consistent, but I expected higher numbers, especially since the motor has 9.5 CR pistons (E12 head).

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I pulled my spark plugs out of my car today and found this. The plugs have about 4000 miles on them.

Each was gapped at about 0.022. How would you diagnose the condition of these plugs?

I replaced them with new NGK plugs gapped at 0.035

the car has a Crane XR700 optical ignition system, Bosch red coil.

Engine is a rebuilt tii motor with 9.5 CR pistons, 32/36 carb, vacuum advance dizzy

feedback appreciated

thanks

dave

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-22-1-5013-0-0-0&l=1&w=22&p=1&f=5014&y=1972&m=1026&d=1469&c=7&vi=62454&z=64151&da=1

NADA shows $19,400 for a High Retail 1972 2002.

I guess in another 10 years it will match what I've invested in the restoration...