The 7 Series E23 Forum

Will be laying my 745i to rest, soon, because... - Vern 2011-03-08 03:35:42 (2427 views)
- A moment of silence please... - tranmkp 2011-04-10 00:11:42 (790 views)
- My heart is broken for you (nt) - jason733i 2011-03-12 01:04:01 (2247 views)
- Re: Will be laying my 745i to rest, soon, because... (url) - cjarvis 2011-03-10 10:29:45 (2359 views)
  - I am still debating selling my 745. It is just sitting right now - ejonesie22 2011-03-11 14:20:36 (2287 views)
  - Re: Will be laying my 745i to rest, soon, because... - Hitmanx 2011-03-10 18:47:25 (2264 views)
  - Carfax covered the four times the car failed smog in 6/2003. Autocheck didn't. (nt) - Vern 2011-03-10 16:19:57 (2280 views)
  - Not just the seats...looks like a bad respray, too. - Vern 2011-03-10 15:53:17 (2314 views)
    - Re: Not just the seats...looks like a bad respray, too. - Area52 2011-03-11 20:50:45 (2281 views)
- Re: Will be laying my 745i to rest, soon, because... - Hitmanx 2011-03-08 15:20:59 (2294 views)
  - It's still not too bad...at least I didn't hit the guy who caused the - Vern 2011-03-08 17:29:48 (2305 views)
- Re: Will be laying my 745i to rest, soon, because... - vance 2011-03-08 11:26:17 (2313 views)
  - Nope...it gets even better...the car that hit me is from one of the - Vern 2011-03-08 17:27:39 (2293 views)
    - you mean you might own City Hall soon? - sfdon 2011-03-09 00:29:09 (2332 views)
- Man, that sucks. Sorry to hear! (nt) - datcord 2011-03-08 11:23:34 (2289 views)
- Terrible news Vern, can you re-use some parts in your other cars? (nt) - phathome 2011-03-08 04:28:08 (2292 views)
  - Not nice to here Vern - microcat36 2011-03-08 19:54:04 (2291 views)
  - I may end up parting it out. (nt) - Vern 2011-03-08 17:30:51 (2305 views)
    - Re: I may end up parting it out. - bgv4 2011-04-09 13:03:40 (821 views)
    - Re: I may end up parting it out. - sharknosel7 2011-03-10 16:09:18 (2275 views)
      - The good thing about the L7 is there is support for it. Not so much - Vern 2011-03-11 22:52:32 (2246 views)

Sad state for this car, anyone interested? (url) - demet 2011-03-02 14:53:28 (2374 views)
- Re: Sad state for this car, anyone interested? - xiphias 2011-03-28 20:31:44 (2156 views)
  - Re: Sad state for this car, anyone interested? - Hitmanx 2011-03-28 20:59:39 (2145 views)
    - Re: Sad state for this car, anyone interested? - xiphias 2011-03-29 11:14:06 (1546 views)

decent seats anywhere? - motohunter4 2011-03-08 12:24:16 (2305 views)
- Re: decent seats anywhere? - Hitmanx 2011-03-23 13:00:52 (2211 views)
  - Re: decent seats anywhere? - motohunter4 2011-03-28 08:38:35 (2190 views)
- Re: decent seats anywhere? - v276482 2011-03-23 00:58:55 (2235 views)
- Re: decent seats anywhere? (pic) - cpseapeacp 2011-03-08 15:32:14 (2406 views)
  - Re: decent seats anywhere? - motohunter4 2011-03-09 07:12:15 (2276 views)
- Re: decent seats anywhere? - Hitmanx 2011-03-08 15:24:08 (2300 views)
  - Re: decent seats anywhere? - motohunter4 2011-03-09 07:27:46 (2304 views)
    - Re: decent seats anywhere? - Hitmanx 2011-03-09 15:20:39 (2295 views)
- Have you considered converting to E32 seats? - phathome 2011-03-08 12:35:36 (2291 views)
  - Re: Have you considered converting to E32 seats? - motohunter4 2011-03-10 10:52:18 (2251 views)
  - Re: Have you considered converting to E32 seats? - motohunter4 2011-03-08 13:00:05 (2315 views)
- Re: decent seats anywhere? - motohunter4 2011-03-08 12:31:53 (2272 views)

early and late-model e23 suspension parts FOR SALE!!! - ralph524 2011-02-28 09:12:42 (2520 views)
- Re: early and late-model e23 suspension parts FOR SALE!!! - v276482 2011-03-27 13:13:22 (2211 views)
- One set of late-model sways and one set of springs left!!! - ralph524 2011-03-03 06:03:17 (2319 views)
  - You don't need to have factory rear sway mounts to mount these - ralph524 2011-03-03 06:06:15 (2317 views)
    - Re: You don't need to have factory rear sway mounts to mount these - sde23 2011-03-25 00:44:00 (2217 views)
      - e23 springs/sway bars - ralph524 2011-03-26 07:09:01 (2227 views)
- Question about the rear bar- - stevebu 2011-02-28 20:10:41 (2314 views)
  - Re: Question about the rear bar- - ralph524 2011-03-01 07:48:57 (2355 views)
  - Re: Question about the rear bar- - Hitmanx 2011-02-28 20:34:54 (2303 views)
    - I know how they mount, but YES please- - stevebu 2011-03-01 07:10:59 (2311 views)
    - Rear sway bar pics, yes please! (nt) - phathome 2011-03-01 02:45:48 (2315 views)
- Re: early and late-model e23 suspension parts FOR SALE!!! - Hitmanx 2011-02-28 14:29:56 (2343 views)
  - Made for the e23 - ralph524 2011-03-01 07:54:49 (2315 views)
- Some really cool parts you have there - phathome 2011-02-28 11:54:44 (2388 views)
  - Re: Some really cool parts you have there - ralph524 2011-02-28 12:04:08 (2367 views)
    - Sadly my Cosmos Blau has been laid up for two years (pic) - phathome 2011-02-28 13:25:38 (2421 views)
      - Re: Sadly my Cosmos Blau has been laid up for two years - ralph524 2011-02-28 15:28:46 (2344 views)
        
        Pics taken at Tollesbury Marina in Feb 2005 - phathome 2011-03-01 02:48:03 (2325 views)

Some new pics! (url) - labimmer 2011-03-04 10:17:53 (2402 views)
- Did you remove all the trim? Remove the glass? (nt) - tranmkp 2011-03-15 15:50:26 (2230 views)
- Re: Some new pics! - motohunter4 2011-03-04 12:52:09 (2304 views)
- Congrats, what a lovely car! How old is the paint job? (nt) - phathome 2011-03-04 12:39:09 (2335 views)
  - paint job, summer 2010 (nt) - labimmer 2011-03-04 15:27:06 (2258 views)
    - Mind if I as how much the paint was?? (nt) - tranmkp 2011-03-04 17:09:01 (2277 views)
      - Re: Mind if I as how much the paint was?? - labimmer 2011-03-04 21:09:13 (2285 views)
  - Rims! - labimmer 2011-03-04 15:25:16 (2298 views)
    - a clean looking rim for sure (pic) - philipuk 2011-03-16 10:07:57 (2295 views)
- All shiny and ready for the spring/summer driving season. (nt) - kff 2011-03-04 10:41:29 (2309 views)

Looking for a few tidbits - vance 2011-03-07 14:06:02 (2300 views)
- I may have the window circuit breaker. - demet 2011-03-10 16:09:10 (2221 views)
  - Re: I may have the window circuit breaker. - vance 2011-03-10 16:38:14 (2283 views)
    - I can only find the e28 switches. - demet 2011-03-11 12:51:27 (2243 views)
      - Re: I can only find the e28 switches. - vance 2011-03-15 12:52:26 (2208 views)
- Re: Looking for a few tidbits - vance 2011-03-10 08:32:58 (2240 views)
  - Re: Looking for a few tidbits - alijonny 2011-03-12 18:11:39 (2232 views)
    - Re: Looking for a few tidbits - vance 2011-03-15 12:51:10 (2230 views)

745i rear sway bar pics - Hitmanx 2011-03-08 00:52:23 (2344 views)
- Re: 745i rear sway bar pics (pic) (url) - Hitmanx 2011-03-08 00:53:07 (2510 views)
  - Re: 745i rear sway bar pics (pic) (url) - Hitmanx 2011-03-08 00:53:33 (2482 views)
    - Re: 745i rear sway bar pics (pic) (url) - Hitmanx 2011-03-08 00:54:30 (2453 views)
      - Speaking of which- rear sway bar - labimmer 2011-03-09 09:08:54 (2275 views)
        
        I stuck an e28 into the end links- - stevebu 2011-03-09 17:36:00 (2296 views)
        
        Ok, not a whole e28, just the sway bar! (nt) - stevebu 2011-03-09 17:36:41 (2271 views)
        
        Re: Speaking of which- rear sway bar - Hitmanx 2011-03-09 15:21:36 (2274 views)
        
        Can any L7 owners tell us if they have rear sway bars? - phathome 2011-03-10 02:47:43 (2250 views)
        
        The L7 came with the sway bars. - Vern 2011-03-10 16:27:43 (2269 views)
        
        I don't think any US cars had rear sway bars - ericcue 2011-03-14 18:21:43 (2276 views)
        
        Eric, I think you're right. Apparently, ass-end hang out was okay for U.S. spec - Vern 2011-03-15 02:02:03 (2275 views)
        
        My 86 L7 was missing the rear sway...or never installed (nt) - Area52 2011-03-12 10:49:16 (2302 views)
        
        Re: My 86 L7 was missing the rear sway...or never installed (pic) - sharknosel7 2011-03-13 13:00:49 (2314 views)
        
        Rear sway bars seem to be found on 745i models only (nt) - phathome 2011-03-09 09:35:18 (2303 views)
        
        Front and Rear suspension pic`s (url) - labimmer 2011-03-09 13:34:55 (2329 views)
        Re: Rear sway bars seem to be found on 745i models only - datcord 2011-03-09 09:40:22 (2275 views)
      - Many thanks for taking the time to post these pics (nt) - phathome 2011-03-08 04:32:27 (2273 views)
        
        I'll second that- thanks! (nt) - stevebu 2011-03-08 06:58:50 (2258 views)
        
        I'll third that. With pics, I can probably fab those for my own baby. (nt) - datcord 2011-03-08 07:24:50 (2292 views)
        
        Can you fabricate a batch of mounts for sale to us lot? :-) (nt) - phathome 2011-03-08 11:13:44 (2295 views)
        
        I knew that was going to be coming.... - datcord 2011-03-08 11:22:25 (2282 views)
        
        If Vern is scrapping his 745i he might sell the complete rear end w/sway bars (nt) - phathome 2011-03-08 11:25:54 (2293 views)

got the head off and damaged the chain guide - stosich 2011-02-23 23:21:21 (2340 views)
- This is a bit problematic... (pic) - demet 2011-02-24 12:09:10 (2445 views)
  - Update - stosich 2011-03-14 00:18:50 (2274 views)
    - Re: Update - Hitmanx 2011-03-14 00:33:14 (2223 views)
      - I'll second this advice. - datcord 2011-03-14 09:29:55 (2241 views)
        
        Center Support Advise - stosich 2011-03-14 14:32:58 (2226 views)
  - I have a couple more questions - stosich 2011-03-04 14:49:47 (2285 views)
    - Some of my pics that I took... (pic) - demet 2011-03-04 15:05:54 (2340 views)
      - Super good pics!! - stosich 2011-03-06 12:50:20 (2268 views)
        
        Question.. - demet 2011-03-06 17:14:47 (2261 views)
        
        Re: Question.. - stosich 2011-03-07 15:43:37 (2255 views)
  - Re: This is a bit problematic... - stosich 2011-02-24 13:26:30 (2334 views)
    - Re: This is a bit problematic... - demet 2011-02-24 16:06:46 (2315 views)
      - solutions - stosich 2011-02-24 16:27:54 (2302 views)
        
        Re: solutions - oldsurge 2011-02-26 19:34:19 (2319 views)
        
        Re: solutions - stosich 2011-03-04 14:44:45 (2264 views)

Exhuming VJ (pic) - phathome 2011-03-07 11:42:19 (2414 views)
- Re: Exhuming VJ - microcat36 2011-03-08 19:49:53 (2285 views)
  - you don't mean you like the crazy blue and cream combo??? (nt) - phathome 2011-03-10 12:52:38 (2261 views)
    - Yup - microcat36 2011-03-10 16:13:59 (2233 views)
- Reversed out of its tomb into the sunshine (pic) - phathome 2011-03-08 11:23:38 (2321 views)
  - before and after? - cjarvis 2011-03-10 10:20:22 (2268 views)
    - Excellent!!! (nt) - phathome 2011-03-10 12:50:38 (2278 views)
  - Talking of Euro Stud looks I have a BBS front end for VJ - phathome 2011-03-09 03:58:39 (2329 views)
  - VJ still looks like a proper Euro stud...I have three hub covers for your wheels - Vern 2011-03-08 17:36:23 (2251 views)
- Nice to see VJ running again. Not nice to read Vern's comments - kff 2011-03-08 00:14:27 (2284 views)
  - Thanks kff, its good to receive some E23 encouragement - phathome 2011-03-08 04:37:54 (2291 views)
- Glad to hear it, Philip. I may be laying another 745i to rest soon (nt) - Vern 2011-03-07 15:02:36 (2314 views)
  - What happened??? (nt) - Area52 2011-03-07 20:48:41 (2271 views)
  - Re: Glad to hear it, Philip. I may be laying another 745i to rest soon - Hitmanx 2011-03-07 15:45:38 (2293 views)

interior plastic sheet on door. - log20006 2011-03-04 17:47:45 (2307 views)
- Re: interior plastic sheet on door. - log20006 2011-03-10 14:06:02 (2241 views)
- Re: interior plastic sheet on door. - docevil 2011-03-06 13:22:39 (2290 views)
- Heavy duty trash bags and duct tape work just fine. (nt) - datcord 2011-03-05 10:32:35 (2246 views)
- I used contact paper. It seems to do the job. Clean the surface first, though. (nt) - jason733i 2011-03-04 17:57:27 (2262 views)

Oil Filter! (url) - labimmer 2011-03-05 20:22:50 (2334 views)
- Don't understand, the mechanic tried to spin the canister off? - demet 2011-03-06 11:56:42 (2306 views)
- Sounds like you need to find a different mechanic. (url) - Vern 2011-03-05 21:24:34 (2311 views)
  - Re: Sounds like you need to find a different mechanic. - labimmer 2011-03-05 22:47:15 (2299 views)
- Re: Oil Filter! - Hitmanx 2011-03-05 20:59:38 (2286 views)
  - Oil! - labimmer 2011-03-08 18:25:15 (2263 views)
    - I run 10W40 in the winter-usually - stevebu 2011-03-09 08:21:59 (2260 views)
      - Re: I run 10W40 in the winter-usually - labimmer 2011-03-09 09:00:03 (2285 views)
    - Re: Oil! - Hitmanx 2011-03-08 21:35:56 (2265 views)

REAR TIRE WEAR (pic) - cpseapeacp 2011-03-07 19:52:16 (2329 views)
- Re: REAR TIRE WEAR - Area52 2011-03-07 21:02:49 (2268 views)
  - Re: REAR TIRE WEAR - cpseapeacp 2011-03-07 22:09:46 (2229 views)

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745i for sale - matthewt 2011-02-10 07:51:47 (3073 views)
- Re: 745i for sale (pic) - matthewt 2011-02-28 23:50:37 (1848 views)
  - Lovely car, what paint colour is that? Delphin? - phathome 2011-03-01 02:45:09 (1729 views)
    - Re: Lovely car, what paint colour is that? Delphin? - matthewt 2011-03-07 21:52:12 (1674 views)

brake caliper rebuild problem - jj 2011-03-07 10:22:14 (2237 views)
- Don't feel bad- - stevebu 2011-03-07 13:50:47 (2287 views)

'85 735i Automatic to 5-Speed Swap - rgrimespe 2011-03-04 10:26:21 (2351 views)
- the dogleg was matched with the 3.07, the - sfdon 2011-03-06 01:09:14 (2297 views)
  - To piggy back on what SFDon said, all U.S. spec 5, 6 and 7 series cars - Vern 2011-03-06 22:03:54 (2281 views)
- Re: '85 735i Automatic to 5-Speed Swap - Hitmanx 2011-03-04 14:37:28 (2292 views)
  - Re: '85 735i Automatic to 5-Speed Swap - rgrimespe 2011-03-04 16:07:58 (2293 views)
    - Re: '85 735i Automatic to 5-Speed Swap - Hitmanx 2011-03-04 18:51:08 (2291 views)
    - If normally aspirated, OEM will work - demet 2011-03-04 16:21:52 (2307 views)
      - Re: If normally aspirated, OEM will work - rgrimespe 2011-03-07 10:15:35 (2293 views)

A day in the life of a 7 series owner, this is excellent (url) - phathome 2011-03-07 07:43:18 (2322 views)

REAR SPRINGS - rod44 2011-03-06 15:50:52 (2301 views)
- If you're talking about the wheel camber.... - datcord 2011-03-07 07:24:52 (2264 views)
- Number 13 on the parts diagram (url) - phathome 2011-03-07 03:11:00 (2272 views)

Thrilling detective stories: the second ignition wire - seaside 2011-03-04 01:12:58 (2288 views)
- That harness of two wires ... (pic) - demet 2011-03-04 10:17:01 (2350 views)
  - That would be it! Thanks, demet! - seaside 2011-03-04 13:57:02 (2279 views)
    - I'm pretty sure that wiring ... - demet 2011-03-04 14:16:36 (2280 views)
      - It runs above the lock barrel - seaside 2011-03-06 17:55:19 (2270 views)
- Could it be? - seaside 2011-03-04 02:24:37 (2274 views)

brakes - jj 2011-03-04 10:57:02 (2300 views)
- Don't know about the stamps, but.... (url) - datcord 2011-03-04 11:32:44 (2311 views)
  - Re: Don't know about the stamps, but.... - jj 2011-03-04 12:18:30 (2303 views)
    - Re: Don't know about the stamps, but.... - datcord 2011-03-04 12:41:24 (2305 views)
      - my bad... sorry to mislead you.. - jj 2011-03-04 18:06:13 (2317 views)
        
        Not a problem! Glad we could help. (nt) - datcord 2011-03-05 10:31:13 (2269 views)
    - Re: Don't know about the stamps, but.... - demet 2011-03-04 12:38:31 (2312 views)

REMOVAL OF TWEETERS FROM DOOR HOUSING - cpseapeacp 2011-03-02 13:54:01 (2335 views)
- Re: REMOVAL OF TWEETERS FROM DOOR HOUSING - kff 2011-03-02 21:43:51 (2278 views)
  - Re: REMOVAL OF TWEETERS FROM DOOR HOUSING - cpseapeacp 2011-03-04 20:21:48 (2278 views)

Fixed my power sunroof using thought processes picked up here (url) - phathome 2011-03-03 11:28:03 (2292 views)
- That switch is easy to open to clean the contacts. As John - kff 2011-03-04 11:00:03 (2281 views)
  - The buttons have a tendency to stick in when the car's - phathome 2011-03-04 12:37:14 (2285 views)

And it hurts like a knife, she's outta my life (url) - phathome 2011-03-03 09:55:30 (2381 views)
- There's a picture of something very few here have seen... - Vern 2011-03-03 13:04:47 (2282 views)
- A very nice car indeed - what did you end up selling it for? (nt) - tranmkp 2011-03-03 11:07:34 (2388 views)
  - GB pounds 1045 = $1706 these cars have no UK following unlike E24 E28 etc (nt) - phathome 2011-03-03 11:17:21 (2255 views)
    - That kills me... (nt) - tranmkp 2011-03-03 17:48:01 (2275 views)
- And she was such a pretty car, too.... - datcord 2011-03-03 10:09:08 (2298 views)
  - I'm on to it! (nt) - phathome 2011-03-03 11:17:47 (2273 views)
    - Re: I'm on to it! - microcat36 2011-03-04 05:45:14 (2244 views)

85' 735i for SALE! need it gone ASAP - albac0re 2011-03-02 01:18:07 (2350 views)
- Re: 85' 735i for SALE! need it gone ASAP - Hitmanx 2011-03-02 19:35:14 (2325 views)
  - Re: 85' 735i for SALE! need it gone ASAP - vance 2011-03-03 16:29:19 (2279 views)
  - Re: 85' 735i for SALE! need it gone ASAP - albac0re 2011-03-03 13:18:32 (2300 views)

Engine Bay Pics (1986 E23) - aircap 2011-03-02 11:32:00 (2384 views)
- Good pics, Michael...the engine appears unmolested, YAY! - Vern 2011-03-02 22:07:23 (2341 views)
- That one stays open (url) - kff 2011-03-02 15:53:38 (2325 views)
  - Re: That one stays open - aircap 2011-03-02 16:12:46 (2276 views)
    - Re: That one stays open - Hitmanx 2011-03-02 19:31:15 (2265 views)
- Nice pics! And yes, that port is supposed to be open. (nt) - datcord 2011-03-02 13:13:00 (2281 views)

Roundel and E23 (pic) - goms187 2011-02-03 21:06:48 (2287 views)
- Re: Roundel and E23 (nt) - iggoodr 2011-03-01 19:41:34 (825 views)
  - First post worked great. Welcome to the forum even though you - kff 2011-03-01 23:50:23 (798 views)
- ok... gotta ask... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2011-02-07 17:47:59 (2019 views)
  - It's the racing dynamics kit (nt) - 06impreza 2011-02-07 18:12:03 (1982 views)
- Is that last pic your car? Man, you are looooow! (more) - tranmkp 2011-02-04 12:05:46 (2043 views)
  - yes and no rub - goms187 2011-02-04 21:57:08 (2036 views)
    - Re: yes and no rub - bvachon 2011-02-09 11:27:21 (2005 views)
      - yes - goms187 2011-02-09 17:11:51 (1998 views)

Gold plated H&R springs anyone? (url) - phathome 2011-02-27 14:37:38 (2329 views)
- Re: Gold plated H&R springs anyone? - Hitmanx 2011-02-27 20:10:51 (2288 views)
  - Re: Gold plated H&R springs anyone? - motohunter4 2011-03-01 08:11:42 (2287 views)
- LOL, springs that are worth twice as much as my e23. (nt) - demet 2011-02-27 16:46:57 (2309 views)
  - DejaVu Bond movie: 'Goldspringer' (nt) - Area52 2011-03-01 22:44:43 (2303 views)

Anyone have a pair of euro foglights? - motohunter4 2011-03-01 08:14:14 (2304 views)
- you need the entire housing, lens and all with the tabs - kff 2011-03-01 11:57:54 (2310 views)
  - Re: you need the entire housing, lens and all with the tabs - motohunter4 2011-03-01 12:05:25 (2319 views)
    - Re: you need the entire housing, lens and all with the tabs - kff 2011-03-01 13:36:11 (2307 views)
      - Now a quick ebay search (url) - kff 2011-03-01 13:43:56 (2325 views)
        
        Re: Now a quick ebay search - motohunter4 2011-03-01 17:44:53 (2272 views)

Refresh the color of the doorpanels - borge 2011-02-28 12:54:38 (2284 views)
- Are these plastic or cloth areas? (nt) - phathome 2011-02-28 13:27:00 (2309 views)
  - Re: Are these plastic or cloth areas? (pic) - borge 2011-02-28 13:30:47 (2358 views)
    - Re: Are these plastic or cloth areas? - ralph524 2011-03-01 07:43:53 (2290 views)
    - I typed fabric colour spray into ebay (url) - phathome 2011-02-28 14:17:43 (2322 views)

Lights on buzzer- - stevebu 2011-02-28 08:49:53 (2351 views)
- Re: Lights on buzzer- (url) - demet 2011-02-28 10:29:15 (2397 views)
  - Thanks for those links- - stevebu 2011-03-01 07:14:19 (2280 views)

guibo disk - blackwolf560 2011-02-24 23:36:37 (2347 views)
- The 4 bolt flange doesn't use a guibo. - demet 2011-02-25 16:00:42 (2286 views)
  - Re: The 4 bolt flange doesn't use a guibo. - blackwolf560 2011-02-27 13:25:44 (2289 views)
    - Are you sure you can't just swap the flanges? (nt) - demet 2011-02-27 16:39:47 (2317 views)
      - Re: Are you sure you can't just swap the flanges? - blackwolf560 2011-02-28 14:09:02 (2318 views)
        
        Re: Are you sure you can't just swap the flanges? - blackwolf560 2011-02-28 14:11:01 (2283 views)

head gasket hole question - stosich 2011-02-27 18:43:45 (2340 views)
- That is correct. The reason is cooling the exhaust - Vern 2011-02-28 02:12:15 (2297 views)
  - Re: That is correct. The reason is cooling the exhaust - stosich 2011-02-28 07:39:13 (2276 views)

Rubber throttle/cruise bushings? - Hitmanx 2011-02-26 17:24:34 (2320 views)
- I used that epoxy putty on both sides... - demet 2011-02-27 16:52:49 (2318 views)
- Hey, eric, put in a graphic equalizer, so we know what's next - Vern 2011-02-26 18:04:15 (2314 views)
  - Re: Hey, eric, put in a graphic equalizer, so we know what's next - Hitmanx 2011-02-26 19:43:19 (2305 views)
    - Same thing happened to me- - stevebu 2011-02-27 09:10:14 (2334 views)
      - Re: Same thing happened to me- - Hitmanx 2011-02-27 20:16:15 (2308 views)
        
        Well, according to part numbers, no- - stevebu 2011-02-28 07:26:49 (2292 views)
      - Links- - stevebu 2011-02-27 09:16:56 (2312 views)
        
        Will they work on the e23/e28? - demet 2011-02-27 16:45:13 (2297 views)

Sand Beige Trim all models - microcat36 2011-02-27 14:38:45 (2321 views)
- got any pics of your handywork? (nt) - phathome 2011-02-27 14:49:58 (2295 views)
  - Re: got any pics of your handywork? (pic) - microcat36 2011-02-27 15:04:21 (2371 views)
    - I'll try again (pic) - microcat36 2011-02-27 15:06:38 (2377 views)

Interior in leak hunting mode (pic) - phathome 2011-02-25 05:42:50 (2347 views)
- Re: Interior in leak hunting mode - microcat36 2011-02-27 14:51:05 (2309 views)
- I feel your pain! Also, your carpet is weird... (nt) - jason733i 2011-02-25 09:27:37 (2305 views)
  - Pre 09/82 floor carpets are three piece, later cars one piece - phathome 2011-02-25 10:50:56 (2282 views)
- Re: Interior in leak hunting mode - datcord 2011-02-25 08:02:01 (2299 views)
  - Well I just washed the car to test for leaks and........... - phathome 2011-02-25 09:20:48 (2307 views)
    - One place that will cause leaks into the front of the cabin - Vern 2011-02-26 18:24:20 (2319 views)
      - Many thanks Vern - will add those areas to my list of areas to seal - phathome 2011-02-27 03:17:42 (2286 views)

No Spark issue after sitting a few months... ? - quasimodo 2011-02-25 20:52:46 (2337 views)
- Two things, Quasimodo, First: put the engine speed and reference - Vern 2011-02-25 23:26:59 (2344 views)
  - Re: Two things, Quasimodo, First: put the engine speed and reference - quasimodo 2011-02-26 16:36:57 (2306 views)
  - Re: Two things, Quasimodo, First: put the engine speed and reference - quasimodo 2011-02-26 09:25:22 (2303 views)
    - Re: Two things, Quasimodo, First: put the engine speed and reference - quasimodo 2011-02-26 17:39:29 (2463 views)
      - Lesson, is never start the car with the battery cables loose. - Vern 2011-02-26 18:10:17 (2329 views)

1985 auto transmission - 635turbo 2011-02-25 19:20:07 (2305 views)
- If it's an EH tranny - stevebu 2011-02-25 20:22:28 (2283 views)
  - Re: If it's an EH tranny - Hitmanx 2011-02-26 12:21:24 (2300 views)

3.5 liter I 6 - 635turbo 2011-02-25 19:21:25 (2292 views)
- Re: 3.5 liter I 6 - Hitmanx 2011-02-26 12:19:22 (2306 views)

1984 745 turbo and 1985 735 - 635turbo 2011-02-25 19:18:51 (2331 views)
- Re: 1984 745 turbo and 1985 735 - rod44 2011-02-26 09:26:08 (2271 views)

How do you clean the sunroof drains? (pic) - phathome 2011-02-22 06:13:25 (2489 views)
- SF Don's guide to cleaning sunroof rear drains (url) - phathome 2011-02-24 05:10:08 (2368 views)
- Rodded the front drains with 10 ga. amp cable (pic) - phathome 2011-02-24 05:04:45 (2384 views)
  - Re: Rodded the front drains with 10 ga. amp cable - datcord 2011-02-24 10:39:10 (2322 views)
    - Thanks. Got any pics of your Baltic Blue car? would love to see (nt) - phathome 2011-02-24 11:20:44 (2330 views)
      - Re: Thanks. Got any pics of your Baltic Blue car? would love to see - datcord 2011-02-25 08:19:32 (2307 views)
        
        Blemishes add character! (nt) - phathome 2011-02-25 09:17:50 (2296 views)
  - Tilt up maybe? - stevebu 2011-02-24 07:28:21 (2337 views)
- That wheel style is very handsome on the car - nice color too. (nt) - tranmkp 2011-02-23 10:12:51 (2293 views)
  - Thanks, they are E39 rims with 225/55-16 tires - phathome 2011-02-23 12:00:20 (2373 views)
- Re: How do you clean the sunroof drains? - stevebu 2011-02-22 07:31:55 (2305 views)
  - Thanks, will give it a try - phathome 2011-02-22 07:44:42 (2297 views)
    - I avoid metal and high pressure to clean the drains. - kff 2011-02-22 12:25:26 (2321 views)
      - Great tips kff, I've found some cable in various gauges - phathome 2011-02-23 11:57:03 (2307 views)
        
        Dynamite seems to work for me (nt) - Vern 2011-02-24 00:02:36 (2333 views)

735i For quick sale (pic) - ambassada (735iA 86) 2011-02-21 19:13:02 (1893 views)
- A few more details please............... - phathome 2011-02-25 07:22:20 (1705 views)
- pm sent, more infor needed please. - mrb10 2011-02-23 05:12:24 (1695 views)
  - Re: pm sent, more infor needed please. - ambassada (735iA 86) 2011-02-24 20:08:47 (1678 views)
- How bad is the sill (US = rocker panel) rust? (nt) - phathome 2011-02-22 04:09:10 (1691 views)
  - Re: How bad is the sill (US = rocker panel) rust? - ambassada (735iA 86) 2011-02-24 20:12:08 (1700 views)
- Appears to be a UK car! Where is it located please? - phathome 2011-02-22 04:05:32 (1697 views)

xenon e23 - not sure if we had seen this before - tranmkp 2011-02-15 16:02:05 (2261 views)
- I had my E23 converted to xenons but when the bulb fails - phathome 2011-02-25 06:03:50 (1713 views)
- Very well written guide.... - datcord 2011-02-16 07:25:06 (2230 views)

Two-BMW Garage (pic) - aircap 2011-02-24 11:53:37 (2414 views)
- Very nice pair of Bimmers, Michael (nt) - Vern 2011-02-24 20:28:51 (2315 views)
  - Re: Very nice pair of Bimmers, Michael - aircap 2011-02-25 00:02:28 (2277 views)

I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - aircap 2011-02-20 15:29:53 (2369 views)
- Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - Hitmanx 2011-02-21 09:46:22 (2280 views)
  - Stainless brake lines can and do fail - kff 2011-02-22 12:17:27 (1735 views)
    - Re: Stainless brake lines can and do fail - aircap 2011-02-24 11:41:11 (1754 views)
    - Re: Stainless brake lines can and do fail - aircap 2011-02-24 11:41:11 (1714 views)
  - Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - aircap 2011-02-21 16:23:37 (2291 views)
    - Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - Hitmanx 2011-02-21 20:10:55 (1753 views)
      - Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - aircap 2011-02-21 21:06:56 (1763 views)
        
        Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - labimmer 2011-02-22 21:47:22 (1744 views)
        
        Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - aircap 2011-02-24 12:03:36 (1787 views)
        
        Michael, pay attention to the responses you get... - Vern 2011-02-22 03:49:44 (1753 views)
        
        Re: Michael, pay attention to the responses you get... - aircap 2011-02-22 12:31:13 (1717 views)
        
        Sorry, Michael, - Vern 2011-02-22 14:21:06 (1715 views)
        
        Oh, man. Don't remind me of underneath that dash. Mine's a nightmare. (nt) - datcord 2011-02-22 15:04:05 (1734 views)
        
        Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! (pic) (url) - Hitmanx 2011-02-21 21:27:51 (1886 views)
        
        (nt) - demet 2011-02-22 10:10:30 (1701 views)
        Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - aircap 2011-02-21 23:21:11 (1693 views)
        
        Attached to the instrument cluster, yes. (url) - datcord 2011-02-22 08:23:54 (1734 views)
        
        Re: Attached to the instrument cluster, yes. - aircap 2011-02-22 12:33:46 (1710 views)
- Michael, First of all, Congratulations on buying the car! Now... - Vern 2011-02-20 17:32:08 (2354 views)
- Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - stevebu 2011-02-20 17:15:54 (2281 views)
  - Re: I bought that '86 E23. Pix! - aircap 2011-02-20 17:17:22 (2220 views)
    - The owner's manual is over there-----> - kff 2011-02-20 21:24:01 (2340 views)
      - Re: The owner's manual is over there-----> - aircap 2011-02-20 22:39:03 (2242 views)
        
        Michael, the pics are great! She's a beauty, for sure! When you have a chance, - Vern 2011-02-21 00:53:51 (2312 views)
        
        Re: Michael, the pics are great! She's a beauty, for sure! When you have a chance, (vid) - aircap 2011-02-21 02:04:35 (2303 views)

Motor starts but cuts out immediately = Fuel Pressure Regulator (pic) - phathome 2011-02-08 11:40:15 (2119 views)
- Apologies! I meant to type Fuel Pump Relay not pressure reg. (nt) - phathome 2011-02-08 12:30:37 (1998 views)
- Strange relay, I've never seen one of those before. - demet 2011-02-08 12:17:32 (2019 views)
  - It only applies to the old Jetronic 2.5i and 2.8i M30 motors - phathome 2011-02-08 12:29:32 (2016 views)
    - Re: It only applies to the old Jetronic 2.5i and 2.8i M30 motors - joseph3rd 2011-02-23 12:35:57 (819 views)

That which we all hate: The Behr heater box (pic) - phathome 2011-02-21 10:48:18 (2329 views)
- When it works, it's a work of art. When it doesn't... - demet 2011-02-22 19:16:09 (1694 views)
- looks like it could use a power washing... (nt) - jason733i 2011-02-22 16:30:33 (1675 views)
- Re: That which we all hate: The Behr heater box - Hitmanx 2011-02-22 15:10:51 (1694 views)
- Looks like something out of an alien movie (nt) - Vern 2011-02-21 13:48:04 (2241 views)
  - Re: Looks like something out of an alien movie - motohunter4 2011-02-22 07:21:37 (1686 views)

Help! Power window relay/breaker? - aircap 2011-02-21 14:07:18 (2302 views)
- There is a switch on the driver side lower dash cover by your right knee (nt) - Vern 2011-02-21 14:13:40 (2243 views)
  - Re: There is a switch on the driver side lower dash cover by your right knee - aircap 2011-02-21 14:23:40 (2253 views)
    - The dash switch is the breaker. The console switch is for the rear windows (nt) - Vern 2011-02-21 15:14:49 (2247 views)
      - Re: The dash switch is the breaker. The console switch is for the rear windows - aircap 2011-02-21 16:02:35 (2188 views)
        
        Hmmm Okay. New one on me. Good you igured it out (nt) - Vern 2011-02-21 17:26:49 (1682 views)

tranny swap - ellisdee 2011-02-21 00:28:55 (2249 views)
- Yes. You'll need some E23 5-speed parts, like the pedal box, - Vern 2011-02-21 01:13:21 (2241 views)

Bimmerfest East (url) - 06impreza 2011-02-20 14:43:12 (2250 views)
- Maybe John and I will make it. Him, E28 or o2 me in the 28 or 23 (nt) - kff 2011-02-20 19:31:43 (2224 views)
- Re: Bimmerfest East - stevebu 2011-02-20 17:05:50 (2197 views)

gaskets - oldsurge 2011-02-19 18:35:52 (2243 views)
- It is doable but a bit of work. - kff 2011-02-19 22:06:53 (2243 views)
  - Re: It is doable but a bit of work. - oldsurge 2011-02-20 14:06:34 (2199 views)
    - Can you post a pic of the leak? - stevebu 2011-02-20 17:20:01 (2231 views)

CHECK light in cluster? - Hitmanx 2011-02-19 21:40:42 (2204 views)
- The Check light should go out when you acknowledge the fault - kff 2011-02-19 21:58:10 (2270 views)
  - Re: The Check light should go out when you acknowledge the fault - Hitmanx 2011-02-20 09:04:57 (2211 views)
    - LOL (nt) - demet 2011-02-20 10:18:23 (2197 views)

you know spring has arrived when................... (pic) - phathome 2011-02-19 12:46:27 (2309 views)
- Last of the snow is just now melting. - kff 2011-02-19 22:01:09 (2254 views)
  - Same here... I'm glad it's gone! (nt) - jason733i 2011-02-20 09:58:02 (2192 views)
- Re: you know spring has arrived when................... - microcat36 2011-02-19 19:05:09 (2227 views)

A/C Modding - Like I have enough to do...more - tranmkp 2011-02-16 10:59:19 (2244 views)
- Well that is a nice project, but it is easy to mod the A/C with - kff 2011-02-16 11:21:51 (2253 views)
  - I had talked to Eddie who rehabs control units for e36 - tranmkp 2011-02-16 11:43:56 (2225 views)
    - I would like an automatic system converted to manual - ericcue 2011-02-17 18:02:10 (2225 views)
      - Maybe the controls from a 728? Seems the auto air was an option? (nt) - tranmkp 2011-02-18 10:50:31 (2224 views)

Anyone here with a spare walnut ashtray? - borge 2011-02-10 09:40:50 (2936 views)
- Re: Anyone here with a spare walnut ashtray? (pic) - hossomat 2011-02-13 17:12:35 (2935 views)
  - Re: Anyone here with a spare walnut ashtray? - borge 2011-02-14 09:03:54 (2903 views)
    - Re: Anyone here with a spare walnut ashtray? - zerhackermann 2011-02-14 18:42:42 (2908 views)
      - Re: Anyone here with a spare walnut ashtray? - borge 2011-02-15 16:39:55 (2232 views)
        
        Maybe stuff a couple gauges in that space and finish the - kff 2011-02-15 17:25:20 (2230 views)
    - Got a pic of walnut? - demet 2011-02-14 18:41:37 (2861 views)
      - Re: Got a pic of walnut? (pic) - borge 2011-02-15 16:33:25 (2333 views)
        
        That trim was called Executive in the UK market - phathome 2011-02-16 03:21:50 (2241 views)

OT - E38 limo for sale - whats with the lilac door frame trim! (url) - phathome 2011-02-15 07:27:22 (2274 views)
- I didn't know about the extra long versions. (nt) - kff 2011-02-15 11:09:09 (2180 views)

Just thought I'd post some pics... (pic) - hossomat 2011-02-13 17:22:36 (52770 views)
- Great pictures and the car looks very nice one to be proud of. - kff 2011-02-14 23:36:01 (51924 views)
- Very very sweet.. congrats. (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2011-02-14 18:14:48 (2838 views)
- Re: Just thought I'd post some pics... - vance 2011-02-14 17:48:09 (2856 views)
- Very, very sweet! (nt) - Vern 2011-02-14 14:36:17 (2842 views)
- We,,. you just ruined my day!! I am totally depressed now. more. - tranmkp 2011-02-14 10:27:46 (2868 views)
  - Re: We,,. you just ruined my day!! I am totally depressed now. more. - hossomat 2011-02-14 11:02:05 (2861 views)
- She's an absolute beauty and I'm very envious - phathome 2011-02-14 03:04:32 (2851 views)
  - Re: She's an absolute beauty and I'm very envious - hossomat 2011-02-14 04:10:48 (2898 views)
- Re: Just thought I'd post some pics... - labimmer 2011-02-13 21:16:26 (2866 views)

AFM - rod44 2011-02-14 09:14:20 (2884 views)
- Rod, do everyone a favor...make a signature with your year model - Vern 2011-02-14 14:35:27 (2879 views)
- Re: AFM (url) - labimmer 2011-02-14 12:57:27 (2863 views)
  - Re: AFM - rod44 2011-02-14 20:13:27 (2864 views)
    - Re: AFM (url) - labimmer 2011-02-14 22:37:34 (2849 views)

Do we oil the headbolts? - stosich 2011-02-10 13:19:25 (2856 views)
- One VERY important point about the head bolt bores... - Vern 2011-02-11 13:56:47 (2860 views)
  - good call Vern (nt) - stosich 2011-02-12 00:37:43 (2865 views)
- Bentley says to lighty lubricate. (url) - demet 2011-02-10 16:39:43 (2891 views)
  - I agree- - stevebu 2011-02-10 17:07:17 (2864 views)
    - Thank you both! - stosich 2011-02-10 19:06:20 (2858 views)
      - Good luck, but it's going to take you 9 days to torque those bolts? (nt) - demet 2011-02-10 21:18:30 (2894 views)
        
        Re: Good luck, but it's going to take you 9 days to torque those bolts? - stosich 2011-02-11 10:05:44 (3070 views)

Cutting stock springs? - stosich 2011-02-06 12:51:39 (2046 views)
- Re: Cutting stock springs? (pic) (url) - 06impreza 2011-02-06 17:21:09 (2115 views)
  - Concerns about lowering springs. - stosich 2011-02-06 20:49:33 (2035 views)
    - Don't forget cutting springs will stiffen them... - demet 2011-02-06 22:50:29 (2038 views)
      - Re: Don't forget cutting springs will stiffen them... - stosich 2011-02-07 07:49:08 (1978 views)
    - Re: Concerns about lowering springs. - 06impreza 2011-02-06 21:38:56 (2032 views)
      - cutting current springs - stosich 2011-02-06 21:55:03 (2056 views)
- It has been done - kff 2011-02-06 15:31:30 (2027 views)

STUPID QUESTION TIME - cpseapeacp 2011-02-05 20:50:42 (2003 views)
- I'm using a set on the e23, with no problems. - demet 2011-02-06 09:23:14 (1972 views)
  - Re: I'm using a set on the e23, with no problems. - cpseapeacp 2011-02-06 16:03:32 (1984 views)

Engine slows and dies. - peeeot 2011-02-05 13:13:23 (2001 views)
- False alarm? - peeeot 2011-02-06 14:54:06 (1980 views)
- I think you need to measure the pressure- - stevebu 2011-02-05 14:19:01 (2007 views)
  - Re: I think you need to measure the pressure- - peeeot 2011-02-05 15:26:21 (1984 views)
    - I don't see why not- - stevebu 2011-02-05 19:37:20 (2022 views)
    - New theory: coolant temp sensor. - peeeot 2011-02-05 16:14:48 (2015 views)

735 wheels - gring 2011-01-31 20:31:26 (3155 views)
- Well...Do you know the offset? Usually the 14s are 205 width - Vern 2011-02-01 01:46:24 (3162 views)
  - Re: Well...Do you know the offset? Usually the 14s are 205 width - gring 2011-02-02 00:27:16 (3132 views)
  - Re: Well...Do you know the offset? Usually the 14s are 205 width (pic) - gring 2011-02-01 13:38:09 (3222 views)
    - Re: Well...Do you know the offset? Usually the 14s are 205 width - gring 2011-02-01 13:47:16 (3168 views)
      - Gring, great pictures! Your wheels are 22mm offset... (url) - Vern 2011-02-01 15:09:45 (3174 views)
      - Re: Well...Do you know the offset? Usually the 14s are 205 width - stevebu 2011-02-01 14:55:37 (3182 views)

HorsePower-PS? - labimmer 2011-01-28 08:24:41 (3219 views)
- If you need to ask, then you need a turbo - demet 2011-01-28 21:29:39 (3177 views)
- This is a green motor, same as the US cars, 185 € HP, 182 US HP (url) - kff 2011-01-28 10:08:49 (3194 views)
  - Re: This is a green motor, same as the US cars, 185 € HP, 182 US HP - labimmer 2011-01-28 10:34:55 (3194 views)
    - Re: This is a green motor, same as the US cars, 185 € HP, 182 US HP - Hitmanx 2011-01-28 18:18:13 (3190 views)
      - Re: This is a green motor, same as the US cars, 185 € HP, 182 US HP - labimmer 2011-01-28 19:25:17 (3176 views)
        
        Re: This is a green motor, same as the US cars, 185 € HP, 182 US HP - Hitmanx 2011-01-28 21:18:49 (3204 views)
        
        E32 harness and ECU179 - labimmer 2011-01-30 15:54:42 (3164 views)
        
        Re: E32 harness and ECU179 - Hitmanx 2011-01-30 23:07:56 (3181 views)
        
        Re: E32 harness and ECU179 - labimmer 2011-01-31 10:08:45 (3167 views)
        
        Re: This is a green motor, same as the US cars, 185 € HP, 182 US HP - labimmer 2011-01-28 22:57:26 (3226 views)
    - I am not sure how precise this is! - labimmer 2011-01-28 10:45:04 (3176 views)

Auto to Manual Trans Swap??? - MedicScott 2011-01-30 01:59:15 (3240 views)
- Absent a performance chip upgrade, you won't notice much difference. - Vern 2011-01-30 21:21:30 (3213 views)
- Re: Auto to Manual Trans Swap??? - Hitmanx 2011-01-30 02:23:15 (3184 views)

Noise from behind steering wheel and transmission 'slipping' (pic) - MedicScott 2011-01-28 04:01:34 (3252 views)
- Re: Noise from behind steering wheel and transmission 'slipping' - Hitmanx 2011-01-28 18:35:26 (3180 views)
  - Re: Noise from behind steering wheel and transmission 'slipping' - MedicScott 2011-01-29 00:23:47 (3184 views)
    - Is it possible that there is an electronic problem? - MedicScott 2011-01-29 18:42:46 (3181 views)
    - That's where the turn signal relay is... - demet 2011-01-29 17:56:45 (3318 views)
      - Re: That's where the turn signal relay is... - MedicScott 2011-01-30 02:12:52 (3162 views)
        
        If you have the tranny cable connected to the throttle... - demet 2011-01-30 10:00:13 (3179 views)
        
        Re: If you have the tranny cable connected to the throttle... - MedicScott 2011-01-30 12:59:26 (3190 views)

change - woodbimmer 2011-01-28 12:26:49 (3153 views)
- Your car is an E38 so the guys that know that are (url) - kff 2011-01-28 15:43:48 (3128 views)

Vega In-Tank Pump - peeeot 2011-01-27 21:05:08 (3219 views)
- Re: Vega In-Tank Pump - Hitmanx 2011-01-27 23:39:41 (3215 views)