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  1. Pablo M
    Lol, I suppose it couldn’t hurt to loosen and retighten control and trailing arms. Rear spacer? No idea what’s in there. I literally only replaced the rear springs reusing everything else in back. I also left the aluminum spacer up front because I didn’t know better. The more I’m reading on it the more I come across people tossing it lol. I’ll do same. also came across lots of people with same experience Re:barely noticeable change using the IE stage 1 springs. so I’m tempted to think I didn’t do anything specifically wrong.
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    Thanks Joe. I've got the tools and no issues removing the panels. In fact, I just redid them both with Aardvark wood cards, so that's not an issue. In fact, it was while redoing them and cleaning them that I discovered the overspray. The overspray likely is several months old from a recent spray, prior to my purchase. Simple Green, full strength, did not remove the paint.
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    I tightened everything up in the air. But all I had apart up front were the tie rods and center link (having also replaced that center link), the front sway bar, and took out the front strut in its entirety. None of the control arms were loosened. On rear it was just rear sway bar and rear lower shock mount that I undid. I did a search here and seems others were equally disappointed with the amount of lowering with the IE stage 1 springs. I should have done more research but a good friend, @chargin3737 recommended the 1-1/4” drop pointing to his car, but mine ended up nothing like it. pretty disappointed, especially given all the work (and bloody knuckles) that went into this swap.
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    Got my front springs on to compliment the rears I did last night. I first tried to pull the struts without disconnecting the bottom but after some considerable struggle I wasn’t able to do it. so I undid the three bolts at the bottom (one side had the wiring connecting them, one didn’t) and I have to say, that was much easier than I expected. I would remove the entire assembly in a heartbeat. I was worried the bolts would be permanently rusted together, this being originally a Tennessee car, but was pleasantly surprised everything came apart with ease, like a west coast car lol. The more I do the more I realize how much more I have to do lol. I’ll have to dig into these again to replace the shocks and all the rubber parts, but that’s for another time. Im hoping the new springs, 1-1/4” lowered, Ireland Engineering stage 1 springs, will settle down a bit as the car still feels too high. after:
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    Thanks Mike. I didn’t think to lube it up. Was trying to muscle it on, one side then rolling it on. Once lubed the metal with some motor oil (was within reach) went on without issue. Got my rear springs on tonight! Thanks.
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    got a head start on tomorrows project. tonight got the center link back off and soaked the rubber grommets in oil per FAQ thread. Also started the springs/brakes project. Not sure I’ll have enough time to do the full project but got the rear springs in tonight. 1-1/4” lowered springs from IE. Now it’s time for a tasty adult beverage.
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    Bump stop came off while swapping springs. Is there some trick to get it back on? I can’t force it on for the life of me.
  8. Pablo M
    The superglue trick I remember from college, stopping the blood so I could continue making architectural models lmao.
  9. Pablo M
    Replaced the failed center link. funny side note. Open wounds (knuckles) and brake cleaner don’t mix! 😮 Also changed the oil/filter. Is the drain plug really 45ft/lbs torque? I’m paranoid given my e39 M5 plug strips if you look at it sideways lol. Also replaced the faded-to-white rear red reflectors and side markers with used (yes one new rear reflector came from a marker light). A simple aesthetic upgrade that is satisfying. Discovered my generally rust free car has some rust. Boo! (bought sight unseen) It’s just on the passenger side. Otherwise bottom is clean. and what the hell is this? Does not look like original resonator. A productive day!
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    I feel you. Consider it a cheap-ish lesson learned. I got scammed recently under similar circumstances for $100. I feel you.
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    Both of these options are basically the same. Why does the thread give the option to give partial info if it then wont let you submit with any missing info? I do not want to give my street address but thought it helpful to know what city and state the car was based. Leaving it blank worked.
  12. Pablo M
    I tried posting my new-to-me car in the registry. I'd rather not give my full address. The post says you can just give city and state, which I tried to do, but get this error message just below it. See screen grab below.
  13. Pablo M
    Todd, you’re in Santa Monica? So am I! I don’t need anything that’s left but have a list of random stuff so if you have anything else… would live to touch base regardless.
  14. Pablo M
    All good replies. If I may add some of my personal experience. Several years ago I spray painted some steel wheels on another car using Duplicolor paint for wheels. I do recommend this as its super easy to get a good finish. one word of caution is to buy extra cans of paint. I painted a bronze color and went looking for same to paint my 2002 wheels but can’t get it any longer. Grr. these are the wheels I painted. Only prep was a good wash.
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    Thanks! To be honest I didn’t replace the staples. I’d been told to use 1/8” staples. When I pulled the card I noticed the entire card wasn’t stapled, by design. There were only about 12 staples on lower leading edge. I used headliner spray adhesive throughout the front surface and contact cement (water resistant, indoor/outdoor, by Weldwood) on all the edges that fold over to back. I felt comfortable with this method after seeing a number of similar approaches on YouTube. Time will tell.
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    I was afraid of that. It’s auto body paint. this might be my only option. thanks.
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    Bought new wood door cards from Aardvark and started to redo the door panels. Took the rusty chrome bits and dunked them in vinegar. They came out pretty good, albeit pitted. Still, better. Redid the passenger door panel today. All I had time for but wow, what a difference (you can see some of the paint overspray on front edge of door panel - only apparent on cleaning the panel lol). I’ll redo the chrome trim on the panels later, waiting for the vinyl wrap film. before after
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    what’s a recommended way to remove paint overspray from interior door panel? I don’t want to damage the vinyl so I’m tentative on using thinners or anything too caustic. The previous owner got a bit of overspray on edges of the door panels. appreciate any recommendations.
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    Finally got my aftermarket plates after getting the car registered last week. officially in my name now! In other news I also gave my e39 M5 a much needed oil change. Outside, and it decided to rain torrentially when I did. Lol. if any of my fellow Californians are looking for period correct plates go to Custom Personalized California License Plates CALIFORNIA-LICENSE-PLATE.COM California License Plate The Biggest Store of Replica California License Plates. We Have a Huge Variety of... for period correct plates of every year.
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    Sometimes when I start the car, 72 tii, the starter grinds. I assume its the teeth not meshing with the flywheel. But, is this a starter replacement situation or something else? Starter does not sound slow and often 'catches' the second or third time without issue. And I've read the e34 starter is a good replacement and easy to find. let me know what you think.
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    do you mean from an e34 5 series (1987-1996)? does that bolt directly on same (72 tii)?
  22. Pablo M
    thanks for posting this. That thread link you posted really helped and I never would have guessed the hazard could make the turn signals not work. Mine dont and theres a toothpick holding the hazard off so there's my answer!
  23. Pablo M
    My turn signals arent working, my hazard switch has something like a toothpick in it to hold it down, and I would have never guessed they were related issues. Such great info here!
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    Yes, mine are illuminated. I’ll take them!
  25. Pablo M
    I'm new to 2002 ownership. Is 1972 considered 'late'? The reflectors and lights look like the ones I have. If so, I'd take the red light reflectors from you if they're available.
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