Doug Riparetti

@ Bob Napier; Have you ever had problems with #8 fuse?

I was trying to purchase this car back in December last year, sold before I could get there

I had a black "73", sunroof, sold it in "89"

Newbie here but in for one...

My 1969 and 1973 "02's" Got the 1969 in 1982, sold it in 1985 Got the 1973 in 1985, sold it in 1989, sure miss the 73

New here, which badge is the one? Thanks

Found the problem. During my gauge cluster re-hab, the wire that attaches to the tack, was not properly pushed on to the terminal, and it fell off. It's been about 6-weeks since that that tasked was performed, I guess it took a while for it to fall off. Re-installed it, and everything is back to normal. Thanks for the help

@Eurotrash It's not a contact problem at the fuse box. I'm bringing to a buddy in a bit, to see WTF is going on

#8 fuse blew-up on the drive home Saturday. I‘ve only own the car (1975) for a couple of months, that was the 1st time driving in the rain. Not that the rain is/was the problem, but that was the deciding factor that has been different from the 2500 miles I’ve racked-up on the car since I purchased it. After the Saturday drive, the right rear taillight does not work (it's not the bulb, I tried that), and the gauge cluster night-lights do not work. Prior to that, all electrical was in working order, (brakes lights, gauge cluster etc…..) It popped the original fuse that was installed, plus two more, any thoughts of what went wrong? Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BMW-1600-2002-Autopower-Race-Rollbar-/200982317043?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1970%7CModel%3A2002%7CMake%3ABMW&hash=item2ecb7ac7f3&vxp=mtr

The 1st photo is along the ocean in Pacific Grove Ca. The 2nd photo was taken just up the street from my house (Seaside Ca.), over looking the Monterey Bar/Lovers Point The 3rd photo is along Scenic Drive in Carmel Ca

@2002Targa, When I am done with my diet, I'll give that a try, thanks

High of 72 degrees in Seaside Ca. today, gonna take a cruise along the Monterey Peninsula (Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, then over to Carmel)

@Spike, sounds cool, let me know when you're in town. I'm going to the autocross, but just to watch

Seaside, the town bordering Monterey. I am going to the Autocross in Marina tomorrow also Seaside, the town bordering Monterey. I am going to the Autocross in Marina tomorrow also Sorry about the double post

Thank you

What is a "PPl"?

I drove my car today, and every day since the day I bought it (Dec 20th, 2013). LOVE Cali weather (but we really need RAIN)

Purchase price (in USD please)= $5000 *Purchase date= 12-20-13 *Mileage=44300 +/- 100k or 2 *State of purchase= Los Angeles Ca *Model year= 1975 *2002 or 2002tii= 2002 *Color= White *Auto or manual= 4-Speed *Factory options= Sunroof *Any aftermarket accessories that came with the car (including but not limited to wheels, suspension, exhaust, seats, stereo, mirrors, pedals, steering wheel, etc.)= 14”-Coke Bottles, alarm, stereo, new 2-1/2” exhaust, lowered springs, new shocks and inserts *Did the vehicle come with tool kit= No tool kit, but does have spare tire and jack *Your assessment of the vehicle history in terms of paperwork/receipts (1-10, 10 being highest)= 1 *Your assessment of the interior quality (1-10, 10 being highest)= 4 *Your assessment of the exterior quality (1-10, 10 being highest)= 6 *Your assessment of the mechanical condition of the vehicle (1-10, 10 being highest)= 8

*Purchase price (in USD please)= $5000 *Purchase date= 12-20-13 *Mileage=44300 +/- 100k or 2 *State of purchase= Los Angeles Ca *Model year= 1975 *2002 or 2002tii= 2002 *Color= White *Auto or manual= 4-Speed *Factory options= Sunroof *Any aftermarket accessories that came with the car (including but not limited to wheels, suspension, exhaust, seats, stereo, mirrors, pedals, steering wheel, etc.)= 14”-Coke Bottles, alarm, stereo, new 2-1/2” exhaust, lowered springs, new shocks and inserts *Did the vehicle come with tool kit= No tool kit, but does have spare tire and jack *Your assessment of the vehicle history in terms of paperwork/receipts (1-10, 10 being highest)= 1 *Your assessment of the interior quality (1-10, 10 being highest)= 4 *Your assessment of the exterior quality (1-10, 10 being highest)= 6 *Your assessment of the mechanical condition of the vehicle (1-10, 10 being highest)= 8

Has anyone install Miata front seats? I was just given a set for free. Thanks

Now that was an AWESOME adventure. Traffic getting to Las Angeles Airport for the guy I was buying the car from was BRUTTLE. (He was an hour late), then we had to go to Home Depot, to get bolts to replace the “Guibo”, (he called me late Thursday night, informing me that it was shot. Mind you, I am flying out of Monterey at 10:45 Friday morning, I told him that it was no problem, that I would help replace it when I got there). By the time we got to his house in “Bel Air”, and starting working on the car, it was 3:40pm. (He had only 2-jacks stands, and a floor jack, which meant we were working on our backs, with only the back of the car in the air), got everything replaced (thanks to “BMW 2002 FAQ, I went on their site and read-up on how to replace it, lucky we were both mechanically inclined), and on the road by 8:35pm last night. Got loss getting to the freeway due to road constructions and detours (I am not familiar with the Las Angeles area, and did not bother checking directions on my Phone). Put gas in the car, found the 405 North, and proceeded home. Cruising along when panic mood kicked in, I was 200 miles into a tank of fuel, and the needle for fuel was almost touching the red line, and I’m on Hiway 46 west, with not a gas station in site. Made it to a gas station on Paso Robles, put 11.5 gallons of fuel in her, and made my way home. Rolled into my house at 1:45am, driving adventure complete, safe and sound at home. Now, let the fun begin; For today, valves are WAY loose, I will adjust them, remove the bumpers, remove the broken bolt from the exhaust manifold that holds down the heat shield that snapped off when I was dropping it, in order to replace the “Guibo” yesterday. Then take it for a cruise around the “Monterey Peninsula”

@Gary, thanks if you can check for the mirror. Picked up the car last night in "Bel Air". 320 mile drive back to my house in :Seaside", definitely need a right side mirror, not used to driving without one. Give me a call if you do have one Thanks Doug 831-262-2853

Seaside Ca (a small town bordering Monterey, about 325 miles from all L.A.)