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Tom, Thanks for the information and the offer of assistance. Unfortunately, I'm on the right coast (Philadelphia). I guess I'm off to look for a parts car with black door panels.

Hi all! My driver's door has a large rip in the (black) vinyl on the lower section to the left of the pocket. (My guess is the PO closed the door with the seat belt fork at an axe-like right angle.) A very poor repair was done. My timmer says he can replace just the lower panel (up to the...

Thanks Andrew. Does this mean I have to buy an E9-specific hub, or can I jury-rig the '02 hub?

Quick question: Will a steering wheel hub from a 2002 work on an E9. By "work" I mean fit on the splines and cancel the turn indicators. Thanks in advance for the information!

Quick question: Will a steering wheel hub that worked on a 2002 work on an E9. By "work" I mean fit on the splines and cancel the turn indicators. Thanks in advance for the information!

Ouch! Ok, I promise to bring the "7th coupe" next year.

Hi all! Trying to assemble a full complement of tools and accessories, now that I bit the bullet and purchased the repro toolkit from BMW. I'm missing the three spark plugs. Anyone have extra Bosch W175T30 plugs that they can spare? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

suspicious undercoating The hastily sprayed rubberized undercoating (note, for example, the overspray on the strut tube) makes me a bit nervous about what might be lurking underneath...

Hobby-ist Cars vs. Collector Cars There was an similarly interesting discussion recently on the 2002FAQ regarding values and originality. The gist of that exchange was that our cars are really more "hobby-ist" and "enthusiast" cars than "collector" cars in the traditional sense. The...

The reward for clean living and a pure heart!

Is it legit? Most likely a legitimate listing, as it was featured on Bring A Trailer this morning. But shiny paint and a well-vacuumed interior do not a good deal make. Where are the money shots of the potentially rusty spots?

That's my coupe's twin. My car came off the line immediately before this one - VIN #2240749 vs. #2240750 - and it's also verona over black. Think a pair of identical twins with consecutive serial numbers has any special value in the market?

Nothing's perfect... For $67K you don't get a tool kit? Hmm...

I don't think this is so. My policy says the "guaranteed value" is $30,000. This is the value of the car that Hagerty & I have agreed to. Just called to confirm this with service rep and she stated that there is no negotiation regarding the payment in the event of a loss. They will pay the...

I have my coupe insured with Hagerty. Originally I rated it as a #3 car and we agreed on a $20k value. A year and a lot of work and money later (all undocumented) I called them back and reported that it was now a #2 and they suggested a $30k valuation. According to the guy I spoke with, a #1 car...

My coupe came with a bag of tools but no toolbox. I finally bit the bullet and bought one of the repros from BMW. When I placed the tools I have in the divider, I realized something was missing, and that turns out to be the feeler guage. Anyone have one that they can part with? Thanks.

Walloth & Nesch has the floor trim pieces (cost approx $30 per pair), but told me the pieces that attach to the bottom of the seats are NLA.

euro lens! PM sent

Bill- The set of front seats I borrowed from Roger while mine were being reupholstered had those lower trim pieces as well. Real OEM and W&N say those pieces are NLA. Bummer!

Toys for all! NMNA! For anyone looking for such cheap thrills, I have a collector car friend who has a 1969 Ghia currently for sale. Ridden in it multiple times. Rides well and seems fine but I'm hardly an expert. If interested, contact me and I'll put you in touch with him.