What did you do to your E9 today?

[Markos]

Finally pulled my driver’s side rocker cover. Note to future restorers, you need quite a bit of garage space the get your coupe door open far enough to unscrew the front door sill screw. I thought I was going to need to drill the head off but I got it off
with some vice grips.

After that I gave my rocker several smacks with the stainless vacuum cleaner tube and sucked up 1lb of old Karman.

 

[Stan]

It was a beautiful day so the Great White got a leg stretching

 

[Thomas76]

Trying a diy door card replacement using 1/4" plywood! The cardboard original has seen it's better days.

 

[rsporsche]

hopefully 1/4" isn't too thick. might be tight fitting under the door cap trim. looks like somebody put screws through the vinyl ... the card probably wouldn't hold the clips any longer.

 

[adawil2002]

@Thomas76. Are those the precut Marine Plywood backers from Dave Varco at Aardvarc?

 

[Gransin]

Weather allowed me to switch the coupe over to the other bay with the lift, so now it's about to get the Getrag 265/6 installed, I think (hope) I have all the parts needed for the job.

 

[rsporsche]

hey Robert, the underside of your coupe is looking quite excellent! we already know the topside is ...

a couple of questions, since you are going in with the 5 speed, did you get the new Coupeking mount?
whose exhaust are you using?

 

[Gransin]

hey Robert, the underside of your coupe is looking quite excellent! we already know the topside is ...

a couple of question, since you are going in with the 5 speed, did you get the new Coupeking mount?
whose exhaust are you using?

Thank you Scott!

The mount I'm going to use is the (supposedly on the weak side) aluminium version, part # 23711175731. Only reason is that it was included in the gearbox deal, and that a new CK mount will be north of 500€ with shipping and 24% import tax. So I have two new rubbers for the mount, then I'm going to use a swaybar-end bushing part # 31351125712 + a bolt up through the tunnel to support the rear of the shifter platform, and I still haven't decided if I'm going to make an arm (as in the CK kit) that supports the shifter platform from the gearbox itself.

The exhaust is the W&N stainless version, great fit so it's easy to install and I'm very happy with it.

 

[adawil2002]

@Gransin, in Athena I recall we used a Z3 shift platform & welded the original rod to use the screw on shift knob. (14x 1.5)

 

[rsporsche]

Robert, that is what you call SOUND financial reasoning. thanks for the info on the exhaust

 

[Gransin]

@Gransin, in Athena I recall we used a Z3 shift platform & welded the original rod to use the screw on shift knob. (14x 1.5)

Okay, thanks for the tip Andrew! I'm sure there are several good ways to get this done, however I've tried to get all the parts needed before actually starting the work, so I went with what I've been able to read is working, so I'm going to use the e12 528i shifter platform part # 25111205386 and then a lower shift lever from an e21 320i part # 25111205870 per @Stevehose 's 5 speed linkage thread.
I've already got the proper bronze bushings sitting on the bench, but instead of dropping $$$ on a UUC DSSR, I'm going to make my own, or at least try to.

 

[Thomas76]

@Thomas76. Are those the precut Marine Plywood backers from Dave Varco at Aardvarc?

Nope, I cut them. Plywood Frome Lowe's.

 

[Thomas76]

hopefully 1/4" isn't too thick. might be tight fitting under the door cap trim. looks like somebody put screws through the vinyl ... the card probably wouldn't hold the clips any longer.

Exactly correct! Water damage to the cardboard did them in.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

Weather allowed me to switch the coupe over to the other bay with the lift, so now it's about to get the Getrag 265/6 installed, I think (hope) I have all the parts needed for the job.

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I will watch this with interest. I have acquired a 265/6, 3- Italian Weber 40DCOEs and Stahl headers. I may be in over my head.

 

[rsporsche]

I will watch this with interest. I have acquired a 265/6, 3- Italian Weber 40DCOEs and Stahl headers. I may be in over my head.

we know its an illness, but i think your doctor has given you the perfect prescription for a well sorted coupe ... and the pharmacy has filled it without the use of generics. look forward to hearing about your recovery

 

[Stan]

I replaced the screws on my new Petri with a beautiful set from Dan Mooney. Now it looks just right

 

[RMP]

New plate, since MA now has the online request system. Letters then numbers required, so....

 

[deQuincey]

Nope, I cut them. Plywood Frome Lowe's.

i would say plywood is too much rigid, not the best material, as said, be careful with thickness

 

[deQuincey]

Exactly correct! Water damage to the cardboard did them in.

plywood wont save you from moist damage, paint them with latex or varnish

 

[Markos]

plywood wont save you from moist damage, paint them with latex or varnish

Good call. For folks in the US, I recommend Redgard. It is what you use to coat your cement board and surrounding subfloor when doing a shower. I’m sure there is a european equivalent. Probably better and been around longer as is with most building supplies.

Custom Building Products RedGard 1 Gal. Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane LQWAF1 - The Home Depot

Prevent crack in tile and stone floor by using this Custom Building Products RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane. Convenient to handle.

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