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  1. AceAndrew
    Ha, no..... just found the drill bit that had the closest ID to the knob hole.... then electrical tape to hold it on ..... high precision work, NOT. @M3This .... looks stunning. Cannot wait to see a video off it ripping up to Bogus.
  2. AceAndrew
    Ever since @zinz showed me a picture of his beautiful 2000cs knob, I wanted one. Luckily @bmwguy323 had one for sale. Refinished to match the Nardi. Haven't done much wood refinishing, so this was subject to a steep learning curve and limited tools (a la' drill-turned-lathe). Have a lot more respect for you wood workers now. Making list to keep as reference for when I inevitably forget again: -disassembled knob -Sanded down with 80 grit and back up to 2000 grit, stained. -Applied starbond CA glue (1 coat thin, 5 coats medium, 2 coats thin). -Sanded w/ 320 up to 2000 grit. -Polished w/ EEE wood polish -Finish polish w/ fine scratch polish
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    Rouler , I have had experience producing parts via a sloppy fiberglass supplier, and these days I work with space-bound dry carbon structures .... so opposite ends of the spectrum. The SonOfCobra bits that I've seen are very well done. As good as you can get without an autoclave. However, the wording in your post is setting off alarm bells of someone who is looking for problems where there aren't any .... a mountain out of a molehill, if you will. "Fettling" is required in all bodywork situations. Hoping that helps.
  4. AceAndrew
    PM sent yesterday evening about the knob.
  5. AceAndrew
    I very strongly dislike painted fasteners as it looks like shoddy workmanship and opted not to paint them on my project..... however, yes, they were painted from the factory.
  6. AceAndrew
    ooh ... my favorite recent discovery. I was writing a paper for a required "engineering ethics" class and chose to cover the closing of the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant following environmental outcry. Turns out that the power output lost by closing down San Onofre was/continues-to-be supplemented primarily by coal plants. The CO2 emissions generated from the loss of nuclear power? .... the equivalent to what is produced annually by all of the cars in LA/OC.
  7. AceAndrew
    I prefer Greta's oil company, need to start pulling some of my crypto profits and putting them here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTkhB4VTm1E
  8. AceAndrew
    How am I not supposed to get distracted by the background.... very cool.
  9. AceAndrew
    Yup, should be fine. I can send over a bunch of install photos if you'd find them helpful.
  10. AceAndrew
    Nissan's Millennium Jade Ferrari's Tundra ... cough cough ... excuse me, I meant "Pino Verde Metallizzato". 1963 Ferrari 250 - GT/L Berlinetta Lusso | Classic Driver Market WWW.CLASSICDRIVER.COM Finished in its factory-correct Pino Verde Metallizzato The 84th of 350 units of the 250 GT/L built by Ferrari from 1962 until 1964 Powered by it matching-numbers Tipo 168U 3.0-litre V-12 engine Undergoing certification by Ferrari Classiche at the time of going to print The Ferrari 250 GT/L...
  11. AceAndrew
    From my perspective ... for nearly 7 years I spent 3/4 of my day on the phone answering tech questions and handling (not infrequently angry) 02 customers. Most of that time my efforts seemed like trying to fill a bottomless hole, but then... there was that 10% when there was someone grateful, someone who was nice, someone who wanted to learn. That 10% made the 90% worth it. Many of those %10'ers are/were FAQ members. Then there were the shop owners who were also enthusiasts who "got it" Patrick ONiel, Mario, Jeff Chang, Peter/Eric Sliskovich, Lee, and many others. However, I'd be lying if I didn't say that that 90% didn't eventually wear me out .... it burned Jeremy out, he left. It burned me out... Rather than repeat that cycle IE has now simply moved to simple/effective communication via email. It's not perfect as evidenced here. But also, as evidenced here, it can be very effective.
  12. AceAndrew
    This section is for the 2002ti, a wonderful factory twin carb variation of the 02. For your question regarding the mechanical fuel injection of your 2002tii, the best place for this question is in the general 02 section. Welcome to the faq!
  13. AceAndrew
    Really enjoyed the frame fabrication, the mirroring was cool. Would love to see some of the other vehicles you’ve already done… to provide a little context to the 02 and… yes thank you for resisting the obnoxious thumbnail.
  14. AceAndrew
    Fit great! No more chopping up a drain gasket nor worrying about having the wrong rubber falling apart.
  15. AceAndrew
    Cool piece. Radu is a great guy.
  16. AceAndrew
    Hi Paul Looks like a stock cam at quick glance. The stampings you show are manufacturing marks, not indicative of the grind. Are there any marks on the nose? Measure the base circle and lobe height with a caliper, that'll tell us the lift (which in turn will tell us if its stock or something spicier).
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    Phoo ... that one is pretty variable. It's a boat anchor if you don't need it, it's gold if you do. $100-$800 is my napkin estimate based off of the very few I'm familiar with. I've given a couple away.
  18. AceAndrew
    @Coinlaundryloser Welcome to the FAQ. Glad to have you here. What part of Idaho are you in? I grew up in Boise (Timberline HS) and my high school best friend owns/runs Don's Supreme Auto. Love what you're doing. If you do need parts, please feel free to PM me and I have a couple stashes I can sort through.
  19. AceAndrew
    Looks like they took some JDM references in the design. This may be the reality you're looking for @Ferocious2002 , the ultrabox '02 circa 2015-ish Ultra Box Hiroshima // Hirotaka Fujiwara's BMW 2002 tii. | StanceNation™ // Form > Function WWW.STANCENATION.COM "What are your strengths? What can you bring to the table?" The interview is simultaneously stressful and a great relief. You spend considerable time and energy constructing a well-crafted résumé (printed on quality paper with attention-grabbing fonts!) to get through those doors...
  20. AceAndrew
    Haha, how can we convince you to post more pictures of your collection of goodies?! Yes, slippery, but I'm trying to figure out how to add some tasteful grip tape . Another consideration would be the set from Pedal Haus. BMW Pedals WWW.PEDALHAUS.COM BMW Pedals makes the best pedals for your BMW... and made to fit YOUR model!
  21. AceAndrew
    Consider modifying your existing pedals as well. Drill some speed holes, file down the front edge, send out to chrome.
  22. AceAndrew
    I'm not sure what an e10 is. These look to be 6-bolt side covers, which would mean they fit E21 differentials made post 09-79. They would NOT fit a 2002 or early e21 with 4-bolt side covers. Looks to be a fair price, best of luck.
  23. AceAndrew
    I'll emphasize this. Had the same happen to my car and it tried to ground through that line going to the regulator. My alternator-engine ground wire was present, but when I checked the resistance .... it was through the moon. Brittle, old, and too small to begin with.
  24. AceAndrew
    Yes, great explanation, loved dynamics ... however, as you note at the end... my inclusion of spring heights were in relation to the vehicle ride height and how that does affects handling.
  25. AceAndrew
    Order doesn't matter, but I like putting the thickest against the housing because I fantasize that it seals better (although I still use a very thin smear of Dirko).
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