The end is near....SCOTTeVEST's Baby
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@WALTER, appreciate your warning, really and truly. However, I firmly believe it will be on the road well before late summer. They need the space for other vehicles. I think it will be done mid-May, perhaps sooner. That would be fine. Beginning of June, I will get antsy.
I don't think there is that much left that would necessitate 5 months more work. BUT I am new to this, so I may be wrong.
People said the same thing about my house getting done in less than 1 year. I was told it was impossible. But, 11 months later, it was done.
- Should I use the BMW stickers in center of wheels, https://www.ebay.com/itm/302620215827, or the BBS center hub caps? Personally, I prefer the BMW, but think perhaps the BBS may be more authentic and cool. Thoughts?
- I forgot to mention in summary above that Gary is going to figure out a clever way to allow me to put the bumper on and off easily within an hour or so of work, that I can do myself. This way I can have my cake and eat it too. Any thoughts on this? I MUCH prefer the no front bumper look, but would want to put the jewelry on sometimes.
@WALTER, appreciate your warning, really and truly. However, I firmly believe it will be on the road well before late summer. They need the space for other vehicles. I think it will be done mid-May, perhaps sooner. That would be fine. Beginning of June, I will get antsy.
I don't think there is that much left that would necessitate 5 months more work. BUT I am new to this, so I may be wrong.
People said the same thing about my house getting done in less than 1 year. I was told it was impossible. But, 11 months later, it was done.
I don't have him in my emails, so apparently not but i can't keep track of all the people that have touched this car. it has been an adventure. i should write a story about it. i have thought of doing a BAT like summary of my car with tons of details and then let the group and others pick it apart trying to establish value and telling me what to do next. good idea? off to email carl now. thanks.
PS: Just realized that I called, not emailed him. He sold me the springs. Thanks.
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Your March 2nd post:
La Jolla Independent has a set of lowering springs for $395+shipping. Drops front 2" and rear .5".
That's a tremendous deal for Carl Nelson CS springs.
La Jolla Independent has a set of lowering springs for $395+shipping. Drops front 2" and rear .5".
That's a tremendous deal for Carl Nelson CS springs.
ordered and ready to be installed.
Scott,
Carl also has the belt-line trim spacers that you will want to get before you install your trim.
I have asked Gary and Benny 10x times if they need them and they assure me no. Should I just order new ones anyway?
Dohn
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Scott, On the center cap question, I've used the BMW center cap on my RSs, which ties nicely with the roundels on the car. Here's a black coupe with that setup (not my car).
For a change of pace, Powderwheels KG sells a Motorsport center cap from the 70s which is also quite cool. Here's the cap on a different wheel.
A question on the removable bumper: Does Idaho not require a front plate? If so, you'll need two bracket solutions.
For a change of pace, Powderwheels KG sells a Motorsport center cap from the 70s which is also quite cool. Here's the cap on a different wheel.
A question on the removable bumper: Does Idaho not require a front plate? If so, you'll need two bracket solutions.
WA state requires a front plate unless you get collector plates
My car and my wife's daily driver has no front plate . Never got a ticket . Would rather have a ticket than a stupid front plate
My car and my wife's daily driver has no front plate . Never got a ticket . Would rather have a ticket than a stupid front plate
Trim spacers are not mandatory, I didn’t use them although many have. It’s more important to wait as long as possible before installing trim.
Idaho technically requires a front plate, but i never had one on my 911 or Coupe. Give me the ticket instead. The price of vanity. I like the normal BMW sticker best I think. Non-affeciando's will not know that bbs is a good thing, and will assume otherwise, whereas bmw stickers look right. I do like the motorsport center but not sure. i think i need to photoshop it on a vehicle. Whose car is the black one. Mine will be very similar, depending on if i use bumper or not....
There's any easy fix for that rather common problem. I did this to my odometer as well and made a DIY - documentation in our German forum.
Check this out, it's not a big deal, even if you may struggle with the language ....
http://e9-forum.de/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=25304
Cheers
Ingo
Belgiumbarry
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Scott, that's due the steering box we have....with a to great gearing in it. Also the reason many people go high cost to change to rack&pinion.
Problem is that we have steering arms behind the wheels , we just presented a RHD rack&pinion ( upside down) but in that place the angle with the steering column is way to big....
Those circuit racers can do it because the firewall is welded 8 (? )inches more inside ... pilot is almost seated as in a rear seat
i once read here that CSL had a better box gearing ???
Problem is that we have steering arms behind the wheels , we just presented a RHD rack&pinion ( upside down) but in that place the angle with the steering column is way to big....
Those circuit racers can do it because the firewall is welded 8 (? )inches more inside ... pilot is almost seated as in a rear seat
i once read here that CSL had a better box gearing ???
regarding the clock not working; I believe that there is also one common cause for that; usually it is a soldering point that breaks. opening up the clock from behind is delicate work but doable. Then a dab of solder is the easy bit. Worth trying it now, as it's just half an hours work now that your dash is (completely/partly?) out.
Attached the instruction made by another e9 addict. With it, I managed to do all, in a running car in a evening. Your guys will be faster for sure. beats 400 dollars if it works; It worked for me.
Attached the instruction made by another e9 addict. With it, I managed to do all, in a running car in a evening. Your guys will be faster for sure. beats 400 dollars if it works; It worked for me.
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Liked the update.
Wheels look great, I prefer the roundels to BBS center caps. Don't forget to buy the plastic hub wrench if you haven't already. Pretty sure I posted a link to to it previously.
Glad all the parts are there and Benny & crew can re-establish the lower body line. Yes the project scope has increased yet in the end your CS will be much better. It will feel like a BMW instead of a floaty Cadillac or Buick.
Wheels look great, I prefer the roundels to BBS center caps. Don't forget to buy the plastic hub wrench if you haven't already. Pretty sure I posted a link to to it previously.
Glad all the parts are there and Benny & crew can re-establish the lower body line. Yes the project scope has increased yet in the end your CS will be much better. It will feel like a BMW instead of a floaty Cadillac or Buick.
Dohn
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Scott, Like you, I haven't used a front plate for years, even though Ohio requires them. My coupe came with a fold-down license holder, so I just keep the plate folded under (made possible by my diving board bumpers). If I get stopped I'll just use the "That darn plate just keeps sliding down, officer" defense. Then I'll pay the ticket. On the center caps, if you scroll through the Powderwheels KG site you may find a good shot of those Motorsport caps on a car, as they have a lot of installed shots on there. That's where I found the black coupe shot. Here's a shot of my coupe at O'fest in New Orleans, sporting the BMW center caps (and folded license plate).
gorgeous car, and my twin after my restore, other than the big bumpers. Where in Ohio are you located? I am from Cincinnati, when to OSU and Case.
yep, ordered the wrench and agree re roundels. Ideally, I'd like to get black and white roundels, although not sure.
Dohn
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Scott, I'm in Dayton, or actually Centerville, just south of Dayton. My wife grew up in the Wyoming suburb of Cincinnati. Went to Kent State. Guess we Buckeyes share similar taste in cars.
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