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    Horn Pin Holder and Shock Tower Reinforcements

    Eric I'd like one of these horn plunger parts, if you still have any available. My plunger part has failed internally, which makes the horn sound intermittently when ever I turn the wheel more than just a bit. How embarrassing! And, pulling the horn relay is but a quick fix, and will leave...
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    Manual windows to power windows?

    Mane - I, too, had a desire to convert my coupe from manual cranks to power. This was years ago now, so I sourced front regulator/wiring/switches, etc., setups from a fellow E9coupe member (from a parts car he had). Then I stored the whole bunch in my garage attic for years (I've had my coupe...
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    Ignition switch

    Well... it seems I was wrong about "my problem can only be...", above. It was neither the electrical pig-rail plactic/metal capped switch part NOR the key/pin tumbler switch mechanism. It was the barrel housing that houses those two switches. See pics (sorry, I do not have a digital camera...
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    Ignition switch

    Sooner - Thanks for the offer. I'll soon find out if I need it or not. My problem can only be in the electrical pig tailed switch, or the barrel, key "switch" ( like yours). I am hoping (as does my mechanic) that the pig tailed electrical switch is the culprit. One, or more, of those 48-year...
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    Ignition switch

    My independent BMW service outfit has located a BMW switch that is to arrive this week. Will post the results of that installation soon (I hope!).
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    Ignition switch

    Took the coupe (1973 3.0 CS) out for a spin a week, or so, ago - on one of the best days of the year (weather-wise) so far this year here in Oregon. Just HAD to get out of the house and get some seat time. Returned home with a BIG smile on my face, pulled into the garage, parked the coupe, and...
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    Steering wheel suggestions...

    Frankie - Look at what Moto-Lita has to offer. They had both black/rubber and wood wheels, and E9 adapter hubs also, when I was looking for wheels years ago now. Hers's what I purchased (wood wheel, @ 380mm) and what came with the coupe when I got it 20 years ago (black rubber @ 370mm): Gary
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    Door card access hole

    Just shipped 4 covers off to North Carolina - for a $4.50 USD total. Can't imagine paying any more than twice that to get a similar packet to OZ. If that sounds OK, shoot me a complete address and I'll verify the actual amount. Gary
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    Door card access hole

    Boobouna - Looks like the covers are the same for both the front panel access holes and the rear arm rest holes (access the nylon gear atop the window motors). I have excess covers, as I regularly collected them when scouting the local pick-n-pull yards in years past (thinking that I'd be...
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    Locking wheel nuts

    My records (from 2007!) show these numbers on the invoice: Lug nuts: SUM-754001 Lock/unlock lug wrench adapter: GOR-71631N I seem to remember that one could also get these nuts in "black" (whatever that means). Best of luck, down under! Gary
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    Locking wheel nuts

    I have used several sets of McGard's locking nuts over the years - pic is of present set on my BBS wheels. I always get them at Summit racing - best price available.
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    The Classic Motor Rally

    Very interested in learning about this event. Has is happened yet? What were/are the entrance requirements? Etc. Thanks.
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    I know it is not a CS, but....

    I stumbled across this episode a few days ago. On top of drooling all over my keyboard at the 507, I bust a gut laughing at the dry wit of Christoph - listen carefully to what he says. He really does cut IHOP a few new ones.
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    now this is a wine label that coupe lovers should enjoy

    Was in a local wine shop this afternoon and spotted this label. Got to taste the wine - really a good Cab blend from the Walla Walla, WA area. Methinks I will get a bottle, drink it, and display the bottle in my den amongst all the other BMW/CS "stuff". I do recommend the wine - a very good...
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    show your...dashboard

    Over the past 20 years I have morph'd my coupe's interior considerably from the stock (Euro delivery) monochromatic dark blue vinyl/velour combo. I transformed the interior into a three-tone one (lighter blue, tan, and "ostrich hide" (vinyl)). Other "dash area" additions/changes include: -...
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    Demographic research

    Another old f&*t Purchased my coupe in 1999 at age 53 (I'm now 70). Drive it around 2-3 times/week, and to many car gatherings yearly. Took it to the BMW CCA Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek in 2014 (3600 miles, round trip, from Portland, OR) and on an extended tour with the BMW V&CCCA throughout...
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    Best air filter & housing?

    Bmachine - I visited this project last year and derived a solution for the twin Weber 32/36's you might be interested in. Email me directly, if interested. [email protected] Gary Burke 73 3.0 CS
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    Horn relay - surprise!

    I Goggled 12v-6v conversion circuits and saw what I will consider some that are very close to what this "thing" was in my coupe. So, out it went and back-to-stock went my horn relay. Man, did this change things! My FIAMM horns now can truly compete with a GE locomotive. Mission...
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    Horn relay - surprise!

    Here are three additional pics of "the thing". Red-in, blues-out. Gary
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    Horn relay - surprise!

    With more rainy days coming here in Portland, OR, with the coupe idle in the garage, I set about tackling the installation of a relay in my low beam lights circuit - a project I'd meant to do years ago. I prepped the car, gaining access to the lights, removing the battery, etc. I had a hard...
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