So now that the rear bumper conversion is complete…now on to the front! This is going to be a bit more difficult. The problem is the European bumpers mount completely differently than the big US bumpers. The US bumpers mount on shocks and are mounted … Continue readingFront Bumper Conversion Pt. 1!
I LOVE BMW 2002’s. I think are are such an amazing and incredible car…Wonderful to drive and amazing to look at. The simple design coupled with amazing performance, durability and drivability. Its a combination that cannot be touched by todays cookie cutter approach to cars. … Continue readingButt Reduction!
OK so I have done just about EVERYTHING to the car mechanically (5 speed will probably the last thing to go in) and its time to start on the bodywork! I was going to drop it off, and pick it up in a month all … Continue readingLet the Bodywork Begin!
This update is fairly small, but it made a HUGE difference to the car. When I bought the seats from a buddy of mine they had the correct seat adapters on them so they would bolt right up to my stock seat rails, but the … Continue readingSometimes its the little things….
Well in SoCal we usually have AMAZING weather, but its now downright COLD…down in the 30s at night and 40s during the day…last year around I had the Lexus to drive when it got too cold so I wasnt too worried about the heater….but now … Continue readingJanuary Project…HEAT!
After having the car for one week I have not really done anything but drive it a few times. Here is what I have noted so far: Engine: Starts immediately…idles a bit rough, but idles. Lots of torque from a stop, but hits a brick … Continue readingAfter 1 Week…..
What has been done to the car? So it has been ONE YEAR of ownership with my 2002 and it hasnt failed me yet! There has been alot of progress, and initially I thought I would have been done by now….but like any 33 year … Continue reading1 year update!
Not many of the followers of the site now the story behind the 2002. Well here goes. When I was about 19 (over 20 years ago), I saved my money from my job at a computer store and bought a 1976 BMW 2002. I didnt … Continue reading900 miles round trip in one day!
I have installed a stereo and now I am starting to get some electrical issues. At night my lights flicker and my gauges bounce to the beat of the music or flicker when the turn signal is on. Also the temp gauge creeps up for … Continue readingBattery Ground
So after part 1 of the install I was waiting for new door backs, and a good set of used vinyl door panels. Got the wood backs in and they are precut for the door so all I had to do was cut them for … Continue readingStereo Install Pt 2