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audiokat: How well does your car run once it does start and gets warmed up? If it runs well, the problem is probably as simple as that the chokes aren't closing. But DGAV carbs are pretty inexpensive, especially compared to a full-on conversion to EFI. If no one can repair your carbs, you...

The burgundy NY E3 one could be a deal, yes. But the blacked-out chrome would be the first thing that I would change. I thought that had gone out of style 25 years ago.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/10/renaissance-mechanic-portraits/ I had seen them a few years ago - don't remember where - and just did a search like "mechanics picture divinci" to locate them again today. They are on several sites.

And you could pose like these guys:

Did someone install a halogen bulb that ran super-hot?

I agree with Thomas76: Changing color doesn't have an impact on value, at least not in e9 circles. When you get into vintage Porsches, Ferraris and the like, buyers are a lot more particular (some might say "obsessive"). The other thing that may be obvious, but needs saying, is that you need...

What do you mean by "regulator"? Are you referring to the mechanism that attaches to the e28 window (commonly called a "window regulator")? Or to the gearbox that is between the motor and the output gear? If the latter, I have no idea of how to separate them. I have removed the two screws...

In addition to the circuit breaker thing that Chris mentioned, you can look at your existing motors. If they are the "sardine can" type, with three wires going into them and a separate gearbox, then you have the early style motors and modifications will be needed.

Yes, the rear E28 motors will work. And they can be made to fit pre-1974 e9's (I think they'll bolt into 74's). But they won't bolt right in to a pre-'74 car. There used to be a pair of websites that outlined the mechanical and electrical modifications needed for this swap, but when I just...

There is a fix that takes a bit of effort, but gets around the problem of unreliable replacement switches. See my post #5 in the thread at: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/hazard-lights-switch-stuck-on.43697/ , which in turn has a pointer to this thread...

OK, I understand your reasons for adhering the barrier to the door. And note that I always have adhered the plastic to the door sheetmetal until this discussion got me thinking about it. Still, next time I have my door apart, I may decide to risk the hazards of the air, smells and noise that...

Well, I don't claim to be an expert - maybe I'm missing something. I have to admit that I have always attached the moisture barrier to the door sheet metal, because that's the way the factory did it. And of course, whenever I have just completed my super neat installation, the door mechanism...

As long as you have a sheet of plastic blocking any moisture inside the door from the panel, how does the panel know whether that plastic is adhered to the door or to the panel? Why wouldn't it serve equally well as a barrier if it was stuck to the panel? I have used a few coatings of...

If you had to buy your gasoline here in California, you'd understand. If the Indy 500 were run here, it would be 500 km.

What more could I want? How about Drag Racing: (PRESENTED BY LIQUIMOLY) For the first time ever, Bimmer INVASION is offering drag racing presented by LiquiMoly. This gives participants an opportunity to enjoy some side-by-side action on Irwindale’s ⅛ mile drag strip. Space is limited to the...

Right! Not only that, but if it's really a digitally-controlled distributor, then shouldn't it be a 01 10 11 ? :)

Your accountant is right, though a lot depends on how you sell the car. If it's a private party transaction, the buyer's state DMV is going to ask the price of the car so they can tax it accordingly. But whether he reports it accurately is an unknown to you. Further, unless you live in the...

The rather terse EBay description says "BMW Hubcaps Rims 2002", which I guess means they fit 13" wheels. So no e3's or e9's need apply.

sfdon has already answered this, but let me second his answer by saying that you definitely do not want to use regular electrician's tape. The heat and fumes of the engine compartment will melt the adhesive and turn it into a gummy mess. And the texture of the tape isn't correct for an e9...

Yea. It also seems odd that the car has "no rust" yet the air cleaner is so rusted. Still, maybe the seller just doesn't know coupe values today.