3.5L-Powered 1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed
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apprearently over 100.000 usd spend on it, largely at La Jolla; with a 3,5 L engine, new paint from ~2020 and Carl Nelsson history make it a solid package.
"Frame Reinforcements" make it "unique": not sure how much this helps torsional rigidity as the ends of the frame rails end into 'nothing'
apprearently over 100.000 usd spend on it, largely at La Jolla; with a 3,5 L engine, new paint from ~2020 and Carl Nelsson history make it a solid package.
"Frame Reinforcements" make it "unique": not sure how much this helps torsional rigidity as the ends of the frame rails end into 'nothing'
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rblongboarder
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I believe the original unibody rails terminate underneath the front passenger floorpans.
They've been extended and now end at the back of the rear passenger floorpans?
They've been extended and now end at the back of the rear passenger floorpans?
hadn't heard anything about this coupe since 2010 - no names attached to it. the car was built on 11-2-1972 and is the 1st 1973 3.0 CSA.
My car was also a 1973 CSA, about 100 cars later per the VIN. The rear bumper was tucked in close to the body. It looks like a bumper from a 2000CS since the rubber edge is missing.
Please note in the driving video when the driver is turning the steering wheel,he has his hand palm up as he grips the steering wheel rim. I have seen this in several BaT driving videos. That should never happen when driving any vehicle!!! Your hands should be gripping the wheel with your palms in towards the center with your fingers on the outside of the rim at all times. If your car has an airbag and it is activated in a crash, your wrist is immediately broken if your fingers are inside the rim as the rest of your hand hits your face. YMMV.....
Please note in the driving video when the driver is turning the steering wheel,he has his hand palm up as he grips the steering wheel rim. I have seen this in several BaT driving videos. That should never happen when driving any vehicle!!! Your hands should be gripping the wheel with your palms in towards the center with your fingers on the outside of the rim at all times. If your car has an airbag and it is activated in a crash, your wrist is immediately broken if your fingers are inside the rim as the rest of your hand hits your face. YMMV.....
Spoiler makes it look like it has a large underbite. Frame rail extensions would do nothing and floor patches were very poor. At least we found out that it does have a good motor built by Carl.