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Topic: Purchasing a car from Canada to US |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-7-08 07:17 Subject: Purchasing a car from Canada to US |
Anyone in the USA ever bought a car from Canada? Is it a real hastle or smooth sailing?
Feedback appreciated,
John |
Topic: This ebay battle was fun to watch! WOW! |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-7-08 04:37 Subject: This ebay battle was fun to watch! WOW! |
http://offer.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=270271173392
I couldn't believe my eyes....was $18,100 with a little over 1 minute left.
Sweet '02! Look at that selling price! : ... |
Topic: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-4-08 05:24 Subject: Re: John, because of the kindness of Paul Huber |
I just put a Euro Bus wheel on the orange car so this is fresh to me.
As Jerry says, use a punch or something to push the horn button out using the hole in the back.
The horn button is held on b ... |
Topic: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-3-08 04:25 Subject: Re: If its the center hub that's not the horn button, you can |
| pry it off with your fingernails (or a thin putty knife blade) inserted between the chrome trim ring and the steering wheel proper. Pops right off. If it's the kind where the center cap is also the ... |
Topic: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-3-08 01:23 Subject: Re: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
look on the backside of the steering wheel hub for a small hole (1/8inch diameter). use a nail punch to push the horn pad out of its perch.
a gentle push should suffice.
That will probably do t ... |
Topic: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-3-08 12:52 Subject: Removing Bus Steering Wheel (Leather Euro Version) |
Hi Everyone!
I recently bought a nice Momo Prototipo Steering Wheel & Hub Adapter to install on my '73tii (for something different).
I have a Euro style bus wheel on there now, which I dearly lo ... |
Topic: BLUNT WINS EVERYTHING AT WINDY CITY VINTAGEFEST |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-2-08 08:52 Subject: Re: BLUNT WINS EVERYTHING AT WINDY CITY VINTAGEFEST |
| thanks guys. it was a really fun event. i was hoping to win 1 category but when i wont 1st place AND peoples choice i was really shocked. there were some beautiful cars there and many thanks to ben th ... |
Topic: Paul Newman takes last laps......damn... |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-29-08 11:38 Subject: Re: Paul Newman takes last laps......damn... |
Thanks for the update...Paul has been on my mind - not knowing how well he is doing. I suspected the worst, although I think it's awesome that he took a lap or two in the Vette!
He is a wonderful ... |
Topic: Hood Insulation |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-24-08 01:18 Subject: Re: Hood Insulation |
| I replaced mine about 18 yrs. ago with OEM from the dealership and, just like the original that was still there (although a little shot), the long piece for the driver's side was narrower that the sam ... |
Topic: Hood Insulation |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-23-08 06:47 Subject: Re: Hood Insulation |
Chris:
You need one narrow piece and two wide pieces for the OE setup. The narrow piece fits on the driver side between the hood support and the outside edge of the hood sheet metal (at the bend). ... |
Topic: M3 starter....beating a dead horse |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-23-08 06:41 Subject: Re: M3 starter....beating a dead horse |
| Looks like it...I don't know the p/n...but the E30 M3 starter is "the" way to upgrade your starter when it goes. I lucked into a nice reman one on ebay for cheap a few years ago (I guess nobody notic ... |
Topic: Coco Mats-What color? |
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Replies: 11
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-23-08 01:31 Subject: Re: Coco Mats-What color? |
"very poor communication"
That's strange, John - sorry to hear that - I've dealt with the guy a few times, and each time I've called, he's picked up the phone on the first ring. I had a problem wi ... |
Topic: Coco Mats-What color? |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-23-08 04:23 Subject: Re: Coco Mats-What color? |
| Yeah, my only complaint with cocomats.com is the "very poor communication". But, once I placed my order I had no problems. Other than that however, you can be assured of the best quality out there h ... |
Topic: Coco Mats-What color? |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-22-08 08:03 Subject: Re: Coco Mats-What color? |
| Decided I would take advantage of the sale BavAuto has on their Coco mats through the end of August. I've got Chamonix exterior with dark blue interior. They don't offfer blue mats and I'm not certa ... |
Topic: Yippie!! It's hurricane season (OT) |
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-18-08 02:02 Subject: Re: yup orlando shouldn't be bad |
looks like tampa, sarasota are really to get the bad part. which is where we were supposed to leave tomorrow for vacation...
oh well. hang in there Mike.
dave
I rode out Hurricane Donna in '6 ... |
Topic: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-15-08 04:21 Subject: Re: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel (n |
Nice work......better than nothing. I still fail to see the "logic" by BMW to not allow production of these buttons, as they go onto BMW's afterall.
Dumb ass lawyers ruin it everytime for the mass ... |
Topic: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-14-08 07:29 Subject: Re: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
| I tried, but I think it may have been the last one! Darn! I should have grabbed it...you tried. Much appreciated. There's just no honor among some enthusiasts! :-) |
Topic: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-14-08 11:44 Subject: Re: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
Ok who sniped that nice BMW Horn Button away from me? Shame on you! :-)
Still looking...... |
Topic: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-14-08 07:47 Subject: Re: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
| The decal for the tii alloy rims is 45mm diameter. I just placed one over my momo button and it looks like I'd need to trim 1mm off the diameter of the decal to fit it on top of the momo button. I t ... |
Topic: The tire that may not quite fit! |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-13-08 08:14 Subject: Re: The tire that may not quite fit! |
| That's awesome John! But, it'd be a rough ride on those Ohio streets where you live. :-) |
Topic: Correct interior color for '74 Atlantik 2002tii ? |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-13-08 08:09 Subject: Re: Correct interior color for '74 Atlantik 2002tii ? |
| Mine has black interior, but I've seen Atlantik '02's with Tobacco interiors. I prefer Black personally. |
Topic: Help finding quality carpet kit |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-13-08 06:35 Subject: Re: Help finding quality carpet kit |
| I am trying to find a carpet kit for my 70 2002. Currently it has a beat up 15 piece carpet kit. I know there is a one piece kit but i have been told to go with the 15 piece. Does anyone have a goo ... |
Topic: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-13-08 06:24 Subject: Re: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
| I was looking for a horn button myself a few years ago, and was informed that BMW lawyers had nixed after-market roundels. However, if you can find a BMW motorcycle reflector kit, it contains the per ... |
Topic: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-13-08 06:23 Subject: Re: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
These things ? Great quality . Does your wheel have the horn adapter ring thing ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Horn-Button_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ33704QQihZ ... |
Topic: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-13-08 04:00 Subject: Need BMW Roundel Horn Button for MOMO Prototipo Wheel |
This is a great looking wheel....but I don't like the yellow logo. Anyone have a source for nice Roundel Horn Buttons?
Thanks,
John |
Topic: 08-08-08 Remembering 02-02-02 How Many Were There in SC? |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 07:46 Subject: Re: Here's a Picture of Everybody |
Can You Spot Yourself ? :)
Lots of 02 Miles Since Then Too
Yeah Mike...I am hoping to get back my framed pic soon....not sure if it made it through all the smoke damage from our fire. If n ... |
Topic: 08-08-08 Remembering 02-02-02 How Many Were There in SC? |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 03:21 Subject: 08-08-08 Remembering 02-02-02 How Many Were There in SC? |
I made the trip in my Malaga '76 from PA...it never skipped a beat. Great weather for a February drive through the Shenandoah Valley on I-81 too! A few snow flurries but nothing "wet".
That was a ... |
Topic: Mike Hannigan- What happened? |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-6-08 12:51 Subject: Re: Mike Hannigan- What happened? |
| His Ebay rating has steadily been dropping over the last few months. Now he is "not-Registered" He still owes me for a significant purchase from May. He always seemed like a good guy. His communica ... |
Topic: Not meaning to kill any kittens, but...preferred tire size |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-4-08 07:53 Subject: Re: Not meaning to kill any kittens, but...preferred tire size |
I agree with Roger Mike. I always run 195/60's on my 14" wheels. I believe the bottlecaps are 14" x 6", but I have successfully run 195/60's on BBS 14" x 6.5" wheels for many years.
Currently, on ... |
Topic: Display Cases for Protecting '02 Models (& others) |
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-3-08 11:32 Subject: Re: Display Cases for Protecting '02 Models (& others) |
| That's funny! I agree whole-heartedly :-) |
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