Search results

  1. M

    FS: NOS Front and Rear Windshield Frames

    FS: NOS Front and Rear Chrome Windshield Frames (Gasket Inserts) I have a set of brand new old stock front AND rear windshield frames. I've also found them described as decorative glazing and gasket inserts. These frames came with my E9 when I purchased the project 5+ years ago. I was going...
  2. M

    DONATE TO SITE : (FREE) Rear Seat Cushions

    Rear seat cushion/padding is FREE!!! 2 conditions...... 1. Make a donation to this site/forum and help continue it's growth and base of knowledge. Any amount that you think is fair. Linked below Donate to E9 Forums 2. Pay for actual shipping from Sunnyvale, CA 94087 If you agree/do...
  3. M

    DONATE TO SITE : (FREE) Rear Seat Cushions

    I had the center portion of my rear seats reupholstered with a different material. The upholstery person unstitched the unneeded middle cushion part and this is what's for sale. This material can be reused by an experienced upholstery shop to recover the rear seats. Material is vinyl with...
  4. M

    Drew returns this Thursday

    I would easily give Drew my Coupe if he allowed me to be a stowaway on one of his missions. Glad to see the safe landing for all three men.
  5. M

    FS: factory front sway bar

    Selling the factory front sway bar from my '70 2800CS. Replaced with aftermarket bar from S/T. Sway bar comes with the front bushing brackets but no bushings and end links. $50 or best offer (local pick up). Message me if you are interested. Thank you
  6. M

    Schmiedmann

    There was a group buy for them on mye28.com last year. http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=131928 I participated and bought a set for $278/shipped. Ended up selling them because I came across a set of Stahl headers and I also read a few reports of fitment issues with either the manifold...
  7. M

    Wheel offset questions

    1. Yes, the rears were a straight up spring swap in my Coupe. I don't recall playing with the spring pad thickness to achieve this ride height. 2. The front were created like how Markos mentioned. Stock strut housing shortened for an aftermarket shock. Welded on a threaded collar and using...
  8. M

    Wheel offset questions

    The rear suspension is the CSL progressive rate coil spring sold by W&N. Thee fronts are a custom coilover suspension setup.
  9. M

    Wheel offset questions

    You're right. They are the 2pcs wheel RC 06* in 18x8 and 18x9. Factory BMW wheel made by BBS. I stand corrected. Thx WISE9UY! Appreciate the comments.
  10. M

    Wheel offset questions

    I'm told that it's an uncommon version of the Style5 wheel. Found on the Euro-model E38 Sport edition. The wheels have not been re-barreled.
  11. M

    Wheel offset questions

    Forgot to add that the 2800CS has a rear disc brake conversion executed by the PO. http://oi66.tinypic.com/2qkhxyd.jpg http://oi67.tinypic.com/wn3va.jpg http://oi64.tinypic.com/302z7lj.jpg http://oi68.tinypic.com/15rl3yt.jpg
  12. M

    Wheel offset questions

    I'm using a 8" (+20mm offset) wide wheel up front with a 215/45/18 tire. Front end is lowered on a custom coilover suspension setup. On the rear, I'm running 9" (+22mm offset) wide wheels that's lowered on factory CSL rear springs. Using a 245/40/18 tire. Car is a '70 2800CS with BMW...
  13. M

    My Coupe ownership is over. Thanks for the great forum!

    Hi Brendan, I found out your Coupe was purchased by a friend of a friend. As you probably found out, Ken is a gearhead and will be a great custodian of your E9. My prayers go out to your FIL and thank you for sharing your info/knowledge as I was making my Coupe purchase a few years ago too...
  14. M

    recommendation for wheel refinishing

    @rsporsche If I lived on the east coast, I would send the wheels here. http://ewheelworks.us/
  15. M

    Dirty Car Cover Question

    I've taken my car covers to the local laundromat and have washed them in one of the big front-load tumbler washers. Then let it air dry after its done. I've haven't had a problem with rips, shrinkage, etc
  16. M

    Possible Wheel Options - 17x8/9 Staggered

    From what I know, the staggered 18" Style5s were factory BMW wheels found only on the Euro market 7-series (E38?). 5mm spacers in the front with 215/45/18. No spacers in the rear with 245/40/18. Fenders rolled at all four corners lowered with aftermarket suspension bits.
  17. M

    Possible Wheel Options - 17x8/9 Staggered

    BMW (BBS) Style 5s Front: 18x8 et20 Rear: 18x9 et22 Hub bore is 72.56 http://oi68.tinypic.com/24pxele.jpg
Top