I used to think they were the homeliest BMW design...the more I learned about CS coupes, the more I grew to appreciate them.
2000cs on Barrett Jackson auction
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I used to think they were the homeliest BMW design...the more I learned about CS coupes, the more I grew to appreciate them.
It's certainly love-it or hate-it design and "homely" describes it, for sure. More ArtDeco, almost like an upside-down Citroen DS, not at all like the aggressive Sharknose.
I'm excited about it. I've already been chatting with Elliott Schnackenberg and others learning as much as I can.
Ed
I'm excited about it. I've already been chatting with Elliott Schnackenberg and others learning as much as I can.
Ed
say what you want about the front, but the interiors are primo
Don't misunderstand... I love this car and it's nose. Like the line out of Forrest Gump... "Mizz Gump...your boy...is different"
The interior is gonna look amazing when it's all redone... I'm not sure how Coupe folks feel about changing the wheel... but I like this Moto Lito (with proper center emblem)
I have a 380mm Petri sport wheel, but I don't think that will look correct on this car...
The interior is gonna look amazing when it's all redone... I'm not sure how Coupe folks feel about changing the wheel... but I like this Moto Lito (with proper center emblem)
I have a 380mm Petri sport wheel, but I don't think that will look correct on this car...
Wood wheel is way to go imho
Me too... I need to find a the hub for it now...
Agree, Petri doesn't work on the 2000CS. I'd restore the original, and use the pictured Moto Lito or a serif NK (if you can find one) for a sportier look.
Contact Hans Wortelboer, Hans W. on this forum...he specializes in vintage steering wheels, may have the correct BMW horn button.
For me the Motolita is a wheel for British cars, the big hub doesn't fit the styling in our coupes.
Zinz,
Is the color of your car granada? Looks like my paint (if I buff it).
Is the color of your car granada? Looks like my paint (if I buff it).
Originally Granada. It was painted during the 'restoration" in '87-'89, then cheaply repainted again several years ago... the clear coat from the latest re-spray has mostly peeled off. It will go back to Granada with a single stage paint.
Thanks for the info about Hans Wortelboer, Andrew. I'll send him a PM and see what he has for me.... funny I used to work with a Harry Wortelboer..
Steering wheels are simple enough to change out if it doesn't look quite right. I like this MotoLito as it has all the appropriate colors of the rest of the interior... wood matches, chrome matches, and the black matches my interior. If the center looks too big once installed, I'll find something else. ... I have a long way to go before I'm putting in the final touches, though.
Ed
Welcome to Austin! We'll get together 
Thanks!
I've been here 51 years.... actually in Cedar Park now.
I hope to bring the CS to the 2002s Cars and Coffee next month down at Mozarts...
Ed
I've been here 51 years.... actually in Cedar Park now.
I hope to bring the CS to the 2002s Cars and Coffee next month down at Mozarts...
Ed
I'm not a computer-gamer person, but I assumed the front was the inspiration for Angry Birds...(not a pig, Bo) There's something nicely sinister about the Euro headlights. Welcome to the group.
Auggiemize on (the 02 board...)
Auggiemize on (the 02 board...)
So... I got the car home and worked on it all last week. She's a honey...with some very nice surprises.
Here's the introduction: http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/thread...w-in-the-austin-texas-area.23866/#post-176053
Looking forward to keeping y'all updated on the finish out.
Ed Z
Cedar Park, Texas
Here's the introduction: http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/thread...w-in-the-austin-texas-area.23866/#post-176053
Looking forward to keeping y'all updated on the finish out.
Ed Z
Cedar Park, Texas
Not sure if you are referring to me but, if yes, I do not remember calling this car "a pig"... I can certainly think of a few cars that deserve that qualification but none would be on this forum.
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beautiful cars. I had a complete but field find red 2000cs at one point. Solid as could be too with original paint and gorgeous patina from sitting in texas/oklahoma sun...
euro lamps and fender mounted bullet mirrors. black leather interior, manual transmission...
ahhh how i wouldve loved to drop 20k into that car.
euro lamps and fender mounted bullet mirrors. black leather interior, manual transmission...
ahhh how i wouldve loved to drop 20k into that car.
Different Bo, Bo. Bo Black is a friend of mine and a die-hard 2002 guy. He's run the MidAmerica02Fest for 16 years http://midamerica02fest.com/ He's the salt of the earth and was chiding me only because I had changed my mind about rebuilding a '72 '02 when I found this CS. He loves all the old BMWs, but 2002s are 1st in his book.
Ed
I'd like to find a parts car, but not sure why... It looks like I won't need much. I've hoarded 2002 parts for years and I'm seeing how many of those pieces cross-over (steering wheel signal stalks, brake parts, front suspension, etc... ) Really, I'm just looking to replace slightly worn parts with better ones... I'll post a WTB ad when the time comes.