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by GRNSHRK
Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: transmission sensor?
Replies: 6
Views: 1047

Re: transmission sensor?

Replaced switch with new but still not working. Appears as the there’s a worn piece inside trans. which is worn and doesn’t quite reach the switch to activate lights. Would anyone have experience with this, or know if there is a separate part to be replaced here or a fix for this problem? I went th...
by GRNSHRK
Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:41 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix
Replies: 13
Views: 344

Re: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix

Interesting story indeed :shock: Probably still accurate, maybe even more so :-k From what I understand, I'm gonna be buried in my 6er :wink: Also interesting was one of the couple of "holy grail" cars noted was the E30 M3 =D> He also used the term "greybeards", which I also used...
by GRNSHRK
Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix
Replies: 13
Views: 344

Re: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix

Thanks for the kind words, gents, means a lot =D> I had a chance to ride with Jeff in his VERY nice Euro M635, awesome example \:D/ What would you say is the average owner age ? And this is a very interesting question, something that came up late Friday evening while outside in the parking lot, once...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix
Replies: 13
Views: 344

Re: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix

Saturday evening banquet dinner pix \:D/

That last photo is of the cart of one of the cleanup crew guys :lol:
by GRNSHRK
Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix
Replies: 13
Views: 344

Re: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix

Other interesting examples :lol:
by GRNSHRK
Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix
Replies: 13
Views: 344

Re: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix

Saturday morning show and shine \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix
Replies: 13
Views: 344

Pacific Sharkfest 2024 pix

Well, the left hand coast E24 6ers did it yet again, our 22nd annual Pacific Sharkfest, this year held in beautiful Sonoma County in northern CA :wink: While I didn't make the trek to the host hotel till Friday, many do go on Thursday, to extend the event, sightsee, wine drink, I mean taste and just...
by GRNSHRK
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1074
Views: 511522

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

Nice catch Paul, didn't want that to happen during PSF :roll:

Just finished changing my oil, checked my service records, only to find out that it's been 2 years since the last oil change [-X

Not all that many miles, but also time is a factor :-"

See ya in a few 8)
by GRNSHRK
Sat Sep 21, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Color Code
Replies: 5
Views: 538

Re: Color Code

It's there, 199 :wink:

If you look at the color chart in the link I posted, you will see that it matches up with your color label, burgundy/red metallic 8)
by GRNSHRK
Sat Sep 21, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Color Code
Replies: 5
Views: 538

Re: Color Code

For color codes, you can use this linky :-" https://bimmertips.com/bmw-oem-paint-code-list/ But if you take a look under the hod on the passenger side shock tower, you should see a color label which will have the color code on it, a 3 digit number =D> As far as a VIN decoder is concerned, check...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 02 sensor tool
Replies: 1
Views: 752

Re: 02 sensor tool

Ken, got a pic [-o< I had to buy one recently, think I got it from ECS Tuning :-k It's the "L" shape right angle type, required thanks to the O2 sensor bung in my headers placing the sensor very close to the tranny :roll: I bought a straight type at Autozone but there wasn't enough clearan...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Sep 07, 2024 11:16 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Hood Insulation adhesive options
Replies: 2
Views: 401

Re: Hood Insulation adhesive options

Contact cement :-" I have to admit that some of the spray contact adhesives that I have used in the past let go after a few years, but the brush on type, such as Weldwood, is working very well =D> In fact, I hope that I never has to do this task again, as I doubt that I could easily remove it :...
by GRNSHRK
Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Euro Conversion Complete :) (85% Complete, atleast)
Replies: 7
Views: 1169

Re: Euro Conversion Complete :) (85% Complete, atleast)

You need to find pix of an early Euro car rear bumper, wherein you will see the rubber filler pieces that fill those gaps between the end of the bumper and the rear quarter panels :-" But either way, S1 or S2, you are going to have to fill in those 6 holes and repaint :-({|= I personally like t...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Sep 02, 2024 11:21 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Euro Conversion Complete :) (85% Complete, atleast)
Replies: 7
Views: 1169

Re: Euro Conversion Complete :) (85% Complete, atleast)

Nice indeed, but it appears that you only converted the front :-k While you didn't post any pix of the full rear end, sure looks like the US side bumper surrounds still installed :-" And are you the guy with the ultra rare shade of green that most of us (I for one...) have never heard of [-o< K...
by GRNSHRK
Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Smog test prep reveals heat related damage and deferred maintenance
Replies: 12
Views: 2076

Re: Smog test prep reveals heat related damage and deferred maintenance

Hey Jeff, not sure if I understand what you are suggesting :-k Bobbo... now take those new parts off or order a second set to have on hand in a couple of years to repeat the process. I did get the M90 exhaust manifolds and down pipes from Dmitriy when we attended RADwood in July, so I do have these ...
by GRNSHRK
Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Mystery Speaker Wire
Replies: 8
Views: 999

Re: Mystery Speaker Wire

Can you please what the answer was to these mystery wires so we know as well [-o<

TIA \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Fri Aug 30, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel Pressiure Regulator
Replies: 5
Views: 793

Re: Fuel Pressiure Regulator

Jeff, I was gonna suggest going to an aftermarket RRFPR #-o

I can't comment on the Delphi brand, but you have a positive response =D>

I can always check with master mechanic Klaus for feedback as well, haven't bugged him in a while \:D/
by GRNSHRK
Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 1978 635 CSI
Replies: 9
Views: 1537

Re: 1978 635 CSI

The drivers seat appears original and I think the passenger seat is from an E30.
Not sure about this, Bert :-k

Pretty sure the E30 seat seams run in the opposing direction that the E24 seats do :-"
by GRNSHRK
Wed Aug 28, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars
Replies: 21
Views: 7412

Re: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars

That's gotta be a misprint :-({|=

Glad I don't need rotors, yet [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Tue Aug 27, 2024 11:21 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 1978 635 CSI
Replies: 9
Views: 1537

Re: 1978 635 CSI

Nice example indeed =D> Welcome to the madness, you're in the right place \:D/ If you look along side the center tunnel where the parking brake handle is, you will see a lever on each side, which manually adjusts for front/rear tilt, and I "think" height as well :-k While sitting in the se...
by GRNSHRK
Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:06 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Front Air Dam Lower Lip Missing - Create?
Replies: 2
Views: 1014

Re: Front Air Dam Lower Lip Missing - Create?

Uh, photos, please [-o<

These are not easily repairable and very hard to find used, as well [-o<
by GRNSHRK
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Kiwishark - BMW E24 635CSI 1989
Replies: 25
Views: 26669

Re: Kiwishark - BMW E24 635CSI 1989

Stone chip protection, which I would presume to be clear :-"

Very cool lighting in those pix :lol:

I really like the shadowline trim on that color 6er as well, very nice =D>
by GRNSHRK
Thu Aug 22, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: US SharkFests
Topic: Pacific Sharkfest 2024, Registration Open
Replies: 3
Views: 4855

Re: Pacific Sharkfest 2024, date and location set

Update, the PSF website is now live and ready to sign up, pay for meals, etc. =D>

https://www.pacificsharkfest.com/front- ... 9-27-9-29/

Thanks to all involved :wink:
by GRNSHRK
Mon Aug 19, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: E-25 at the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance
Replies: 5
Views: 1111

Re: E-25 at the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance

Wow Steve, talk about cool and rare =D>

At first I thought you mistyped, E25 instead of E24 :roll:

Nice that you guys made it again to round out the week \:D/