So the bumper is mounted and secured…now to cleanup the install. First order of duty is to cut the rubber and metal shock covers that were on there originally. Now this part isnt historically correct. the older cars had no shocks…so no shock covers were … Continue readingFront Bumper Conversion Pt. 3 – The cleanup!
Now we begin the finishing steps on the front bumper conversion. When I stopped I had made the bumper mounts for the original shocks. I made some measurements and had 2 options. Use the original shocks and compress them by removing the hydraulic fluid, and … Continue readingFront Bumper Conversion Pt. 2!
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!