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by Austintatious
Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Door seal
Replies: 16
Views: 9585

Re: Door seal

Glad you got them in.... Yes, your door will be quite tough to close for a while... Mine has been as well but it getting better.

I am still curious if the guys that installed them slid them in or snapped them in as I described. Might be me but that was not clear in your post.
by Austintatious
Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Door seal
Replies: 16
Views: 9585

Re: Door seal

ColinC.sg wrote: Thu Apr 07, 2022 2:36 pm Hey Austin,
Thanks for the note and the write up… will definitely have a go at it your way.
Appreciate it!
How did your seal work out?
by Austintatious
Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Happy Birthday Kai!
Replies: 3
Views: 832

Re: Happy Birthday Kai!

Happy birthday....

are you speaking of the Kai I think you are, an air traffic controller? If so I hope he chimes in, would love to hear from him
by Austintatious
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Wanted: Right OUTER seat hinge cover
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Wanted: Right OUTER seat hinge cover

Looking for any of the following part numbers (they are same part but different colors, Ill take ANY of them!)

52101919786
52101934672
52101934674
52101934676
52101934678
52101934680
by Austintatious
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:43 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Front bumper removal (European car)
Replies: 5
Views: 5788

Re: Front bumper removal (European car)

Same here... have new ones on the way!
by Austintatious
Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Air direction levers.
Replies: 1
Views: 639

Re: Air direction levers.

My shark has one of the plastic lever ends broken off the air direct level. What is the solution for repair? Can I disassemble the unit and replace just the lever? Thanks for any information on this task. Are you talking about the 3 horizontal sliders in the center dash? If so, the plastic end is j...
by Austintatious
Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Electrically actuated Fresh air vent. Control module Fix
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Re: Electrically actuated Fresh air vent. Control module Fix

Thanks for the detailed information, this will be very useful for others following down the same path. Thank you also for including part numbers! Very helpful. I have my lower dash pulled apart at the moment, in preparation for an A/C overhaul to R134a. I'll try and get some time to check if I have...
by Austintatious
Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Electrically actuated Fresh air vent. Control module Fix
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Re: Electrically actuated Fresh air vent. Control module Fix

UPDATE: The repair was a success... The fresh air vent is now functional. As I suspected, when you select AC on, the system closes the fresh air door no matter what position the slider is in. This appears to be the reason they went with an electric servo vs the bowden cable. There is one aspect of t...
by Austintatious
Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Can anyone identify the brand of these wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 2616

Re: Can anyone identify the brand of these wheels?

Thank you Slownrusty, now I just need to find centercaps for them.
by Austintatious
Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Can anyone identify the brand of these wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 2616

Re: Can anyone identify the brand of these wheels?

That's not a logo of the brand. JWL (Japan Light Alloy Wheel) "JWL" (Japan Light Wheel Alloy) is a compilation of standards defined by the Japanese Government to ensure the vehicle's safety for aluminum road wheels. Every wheel put to market must be tested to meet JWL standards before a w...
by Austintatious
Sun Mar 13, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Can anyone identify the brand of these wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 2616

Can anyone identify the brand of these wheels?

They were originally gold basketweaves. On an 83 euro 635csi. I need center caps for them. The hole is about 75 MM. Pic of the logo on them.
by Austintatious
Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Electrically actuated Fresh air vent. Control module Fix
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Electrically actuated Fresh air vent. Control module Fix

Hey everyone, I just wanted to put this here for posterity. I have been banging my head against the wall on the electric servo actuated fresh air vent. This is controlled by the middle lever in the center AC controls. On pre 86 models the lever was moved mechanically. 86 and after there was at least...
by Austintatious
Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: e24 window mod, still around?
Replies: 3
Views: 956

Re: e24 window mod, still around?

DLvad, thanks for the references... I really do remember someone long ago on another board successfully doing this mod. I cant remember the name of the board and I think that BMW board is lost to history at this point. I do not think I am savvy enough to come up with a solution on my own... I just k...
by Austintatious
Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Rear plate mounting on early Euro car
Replies: 5
Views: 2070

Re: Rear plate mounting on early Euro car

I cut my plate....
I did get a little grief for doing so from a cop once... but no ticket and I just explained that it was a European car and a regular plate wont fit... and also that all the info was there.

So I have kept it that way.
by Austintatious
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: DTM Air Dam
Replies: 23
Views: 3748

Re: DTM Air Dam

Personally I would try to find a used one but here’s an aftermarket company you can check out. It’s a bit expensive. Good luck https://www.classiceuroparts.com/product/euro-m-front-bumper-spoiler-lip-apron-valance-for-bmw-e24-m635i-original-plastic/ Thank you for this link.. I just ordered the one ...
by Austintatious
Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: e24 window mod, still around?
Replies: 3
Views: 956

e24 window mod, still around?

Hey everyone, I remember a window mod that someone did long ago... Basically it lowered the front windows about 1 inch whenever the doors were opened... this was to let the window tuck up into the trim, as it tends to hang on the outiside if the door is closed with the window all the way up. Does an...
by Austintatious
Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Wanted: Right OUTER seat hinge cover
Replies: 1
Views: 548

Wanted: Right OUTER seat hinge cover

part number 52101934672 (anthrazite color)

Cannot find this anywhere....
by Austintatious
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: US SharkFests
Topic: Pacific SharkFest 2021
Replies: 11
Views: 8799

Re: Pacific SharkFest 2021

I think I saw you guys driving right past the aquarium!

I was there on a trip and went to the aquarium to see the things.... I was in line and saw a big line of Sharks make the left sweeping turn past the crowd I was in... My eyes lit up and I gave you all a big thumbs up! Good looking cars!
by Austintatious
Wed Mar 09, 2022 3:55 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Unknown wire in Left front wheel well.
Replies: 12
Views: 2374

Re: Unknown wire in Left front wheel well.

What year? The pad wear sensor opens when it wears on the rotor due to worn pads. Two wires on my '84. Twisting them together shuts off the light in my case. I've never looked at a later ETM but maybe a third wire is a shield, seems unlikely to me though. it is an 86' The third wire is definitely n...
by Austintatious
Tue Mar 08, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Unknown wire in Left front wheel well.
Replies: 12
Views: 2374

Re: Unknown wire in Left front wheel well.

I need some more help here guys.... Turns out whoever cut the front sensor wire also cut the rear :evil: So my issue right now is that the sensors themselves have only 2 wires going to their waterproof connector. However the cut wire has 3. One of them is a ground wire. Since both are cut I have no ...
by Austintatious
Tue Mar 08, 2022 6:46 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: What is My 635csi worth?
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Re: What is My 635csi worth?

What happened? Did you sell it? Still gearing up to sell... I still cant seem to get over wanting it to be perfect. I fixed the rear sun shade which was not retracting. It works now. Also, the electronically controlled fresh air vent was not working. I know the motor was bad and replaced it... but ...
by Austintatious
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Battery relocation/trunk refurbish project
Replies: 40
Views: 31247

Re: Battery relocation/trunk refurbish project

yes, I should have said "iron" (in quotes)
by Austintatious
Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:04 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: Battery relocation/trunk refurbish project
Replies: 40
Views: 31247

Re: Battery relocation/trunk refurbish project

I jsut know that the two batterie types ( Lithium ion v Lithium iron) are different chemistries. The LiFe batteries are much more stable and much lighter despite the Iron,

https://goenergylink.com/blog/key-diffe ... batteries/
by Austintatious
Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Sea Foam Oil and Injector cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 853

Re: Sea Foam Oil and Injector cleaning

Anyone have any experience using Sea Foam in their oil prior to an oil change? Or cleaning the injectors? I dump a can of it into the hot oil and drive for 20-30 min then change the oil. It thins it out a bit and lets more drain as well as does a little cleaning... probably minimal benefit but I li...
by Austintatious
Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Unknown wire in Left front wheel well.
Replies: 12
Views: 2374

Re: Unknown wire in Left front wheel well.

sharkfan wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:50 pm Brake pad wear sensor - also on the right rear.
thanks... I have one on the way, but The connector on this is MIA so I don't know what I will do.