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    4 speed or 5 speed?

    I understand the drop in rpm and said I would probably like it. However, I have driven between Costa Mesa and Monterey many times to and from the Historics at Laguna Seca running between 80 and 90 mph. It has been a long time since I have done it, but I think it was over a 5-hour drive. I...
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    Is anyone going to Copperstate 1000 April 6-10

    I am not going, but that is a beautiful photo of your car and you.
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    4 speed or 5 speed?

    I like the 4 spd in my 2800CS. Running at 80 mph results in the engine rpm at 4,000. That is just purring for that BMW engine. I am sure I would like a 5 speed with OD, but I don't feel the need to go to the effort to install one just to drop the rpm a little. I normally like my vehicles to...
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    We get asked how to install compliance bushings…

    When I did mine a long time ago, I recall making some kind of sleeve to pull it in place. I don't remember the details. That had to have been at least 40 years ago.
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    something is very fishy down in Florida / CS "i'' on BaT now

    While I was looking at it, the bid changed to $65,000 right before my eyes. Magic!
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    Free, manual window winder with busted center pin

    Sounds good. I would like the entire piece for spare parts. Mine is working fine now with an old repair on it.
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    California weather

    I am getting a fair amount of rain, but my house is in an area that would be very difficult to flood. My daily driver is a slightly lifted Ford Ranger with 33" tires, so getting around on the streets is usually not a problem.
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    Free, manual window winder with busted center pin

    I would take it, but I am sure shipping to California would be cost prohibitive.
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    e9 vs todays´cars,....size matters ?

    This thread is so true. I used to think my Coupe was a mid-pack size car. The past few years when I walk out into a parking lot, I have noticed how small my Coupe is compared to the rest of the cars, but I would not trade it for any of them. Classic style is more important to me than size.
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    "Washing your e9"

    My washing process is similar to Wobodog's, but I do squeeze out some of the soapy solution from the sponge before putting the sponge to the car. I rinse off the soapy solution with a towel that is wetted with water. I do the rinse a couple times and then dry with a soft towel. In addition to...
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    Race cars!

    That is a lot of lean for a race car in that first picture. It reminds me of when I used to run my coupe in BMWACA high speed driving schools. At a Riverside racetrack event before the last session of one weekend, my race instructor came up to me and told me to take it easy. He said in an...
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    What is the pro and con of a 25% diff vs a 40% diff?

    The 40% will require more attention when accelerating while turning with wet pavement. Most of us don't drive in the rain, so that is normally not a problem. However, this can also raise its ugly head on slippery surfaces like some concrete. Another thing that you can get with a 40% LSD is...
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    WTB: Ivory early model (1970 2800 CS) speedometer

    Great that saves me from having to dig through my stuff for the speedometer. I understand the ivory now. I looked at mine and can see the ivory numbers and needle. I replace my clock and it must be a later one. It has white numbers and needle. I got my original clock working. I guess it...
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    WTB: Ivory early model (1970 2800 CS) speedometer

    I didn't know face plates also came in ivory. Mine is a fairly early 70 2800CS (VIN 2270065) and the face plate is black. I may have a spare speedometer, but I don't know if it is for a 2800CS, and I am pretty sure the face plate is black on it also. I will look for it to make sure. I know...
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    1971 2800CS

    I know many people don't like the lower molding. I installed them on my 2800CS many years ago when it was my daily driver. They are not drilled/screwed, just stick on style so could easily be removed. It is no longer my daily driver, but I still use it on my 4-day weekends. I have gotten...
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    WTB: 1x Driver door manual window regulator - ASAP/SOS!

    I have made that part also for the right door. It is still working. I was able to find a new regulator for the left door many years ago and it is still working too.
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    FS. New Leather Door and Rear Panel Covers & Front Seat Covers with Headrest Covers.

    I would take the front seat covers if the pleats were in the other direction. Doesn't match my 70 2800CS.
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    1969 2800 Rear Spring Options?

    Before you change the springs, you may want to install the rear Bilsteins first. When I replaced my 40-year-old Bilsteins, the car went from a slight sag in the rear to a slight lift in the rear.
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    More Trouble In Portland

    I know most race organizations require a flywheel shield and some a drive shaft ring in case a u-joint fails, but I have never heard of a full driveshaft shield. That has to be a very rare type of failure. I can understand why that got your attention. You are very lucky to get out with no...
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    Weber advice

    I had the JAM Engineering kit installed in the 80s. I am pretty sure it has the 32/36 Webers. I like them a lot and have needed only one rebuild since then. I drove it for at least 5 years before I had an over-center issue. I don't know what changed to make it happen. It was easily fixed...
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