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  1. E9Wayne

    Engine rebuild and engine bay resto thread - 2240284 '72 CS

    Hey Steve, hope the rebuild is going well. What are you having Don do while he's in there - assume some resto-moding? FYI. I was driving my other German classic, a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 16V, from Virginia to Nashville TN a year ago to a mechanic who's similar to Don in so many ways (E9 savant...)...
  2. E9Wayne

    Center link and outer tie rods kit from WN

    Thanks guys and let's see how things play out post Sharkfest for a visit, Chris. My work will have a lot to say in that decision as we get closer to prime time.
  3. E9Wayne

    Center link and outer tie rods kit from WN

    Thanks, Scott, the more I think about the option the more I like it, plus I'd get to see my old friends Chris and Tom Baruch who moved down south a few years ago. @ Chris, maybe I'll take some extra time off after Sharkfest and head to your place afterwards, or we can consider something mid...
  4. E9Wayne

    Center link and outer tie rods kit from WN

    Thank you guys, I’m either visiting my local mechanic or maybe visiting Chez Ohmes house with lift and tools, and lots of expensive wine!
  5. E9Wayne

    Center link and outer tie rods kit from WN

    Hey folks, excited to get my full kit from WalloftheNesh just now - center link and outer tie rods. I'm not sure if my current hardware is original or just really beat up and not looking great. Is this something myself with mediocre (at best) mechanical and basic tools can accomplish in the...
  6. E9Wayne

    AC electrical gremlin - calling all electrical gurus

    Happy ending, guys. Don just wrapped troubleshooting and repair. The AC fan switch green wire had a blown undersized 15 amp fuse put in by someone before me. And there was a loose ground wire too. After putting the console trim and shifter back, I enjoyed a nice drive down the street and I'd...
  7. E9Wayne

    Excellent Tesla Cybertruck review - Jason Cammisa

    wow guys, I never intended to ignite a debate here on EVs versus fossil fuels cars...those that don't like/support EVs do promote some facts and figures that are not entirely correct anymore. And who wonders about the carbon footprint of oil production to produce a gallon of gasoline, or to put...
  8. E9Wayne

    Excellent Tesla Cybertruck review - Jason Cammisa

    When I drove my first Model S in 2012 after its debut (I was a product planner at Audi at the time) I was amazed at the sheer acceleration, near silence and lack of vibration, but also taken aback at the build quality, fit and finish and general steering and handling feel which I felt was...
  9. E9Wayne

    Excellent Tesla Cybertruck review - Jason Cammisa

    Well, about 180 degrees removed from our beloved Coupes, there is finally the Cybertruck to understand and ponder...4 years ago when I first saw this I thought it was a joke and that it was a mad interpretation of form over function. And I don't care much for Elon's recent political forays much...
  10. E9Wayne

    AC electrical gremlin - calling all electrical gurus

    Thanks, all, and this is quickly evolving into a problem about my skill level as chasing this down would seem to need removal of lots of stuff!...I agree that there seems to be an issue somewhere between the blue green wire exiting the fuse block and the AC fan switch, unless I'm not measuring...
  11. E9Wayne

    In search of short e9 video of an old man in love with his car...

    I wouldn't have my coupe today if it weren't for Murray. In my earlier days, after I had just bought my E9 and was having second thoughts about keeping here due to an engine rebuild I had not contemplated when purchasing, Murray convinced me my car had great bones and was worth keeping and...
  12. E9Wayne

    AC electrical gremlin - calling all electrical gurus

    Hey folks, Don is working on this too in between some other jobs he has now, but looking to the group for relevant experience that might help me here. First, the good news, Don fixed my car in August and she's finally cured of the 12 month intermittent coil problem after lots of repairs and...
  13. E9Wayne

    FS - remanufactured starter 0-001-311-042

    Up for sale is a remanufactured cast iron starter for the E9 and several other BMW's of that vintage/after if you do a parts lookup. I replaced my older unit with a new BMW V12 starter and don't need this backup anymore. $45 obo
  14. E9Wayne

    225/50R16 rear tires hard to find...alternatives?

    thanks guys, good call on the temp as I often drive my E9 to the local Cars & Coffee and it's below 40 much of the winter mornings. I'm going with these in my current 205/225 staggered size. CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS
  15. E9Wayne

    225/50R16 rear tires hard to find...alternatives?

    yep, thanks Don
  16. E9Wayne

    225/50R16 rear tires hard to find...alternatives?

    Hey folks, I ordered new tires two months ago from Tirerack to replace my current Conti Extreme Contact DW's I've had since 2011; these are max performance summer tires. Tirerack's comparable update tire is the Extreme Contact Sport 02 and, while they have the 205/55/R16 size in stock, 225/50...
  17. E9Wayne

    What's the dumbest thing you've ever done putting your car back together?

    For me, after a full day of Don's homework, an oil change and some other minor work this weekend in typical for August 90 degree + humidity Virginia heat, I took her out for a test drive. Everything went well through the sub-division and then, what the hell, I was only getting 25% throttle at...
  18. E9Wayne

    Finished Don's engine compartment homework list - almost done!

    Thanks, Chris, that might be the one I skip...
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