My 2002 Project

**Hobie Dave** · 02-26-2009, 07:17 PM

Wow you are moving along like a speeding bullet. did you have all extra parts and have them all ready to go? or did you use the original parts. Nice work I'm enjoying the pics.

Dave

**2002inBlaine** · 02-27-2009, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Hobie Dave

Wow you are moving along like a speeding bullet. did you have all extra parts and have them all ready to go? or did you use the original parts. Nice work I'm enjoying the pics.

Dave

I've been grinding and cleaning all the original parts. My friend painted everything. As for all the suspenson parts you see on the car, only the springs and shocks are new. I bought a set of Bilstein shocks and the Bavarian Autosport Springs from www.BavAuto.com. Everything else is original and has been reworked. Glad your liking it. Thank you.

**blunt1** · 02-27-2009, 08:28 AM

looks great tony. im local in wayzata and have a few 02's. good to see more 02's locally

**2002inBlaine** · 02-27-2009, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by blunt1

looks great tony. im local in wayzata and have a few 02's. good to see more 02's locally

Thanks for the comment. I'm eager to meet some of the local guys with these. It's all new to me, but my father-in-law has obsessed over these cars for many years. The one I am building I took off his hands. Keep in touch. Thanks.

**enrike** · 03-02-2009, 06:22 PM

I am lovin this build! Please keep up the good work and post more updates

**bmw1602.com** · 03-03-2009, 03:39 AM

very cool.....

**2002inBlaine** · 03-09-2009, 12:11 PM

Spent the weekend working on the rest of the body panels. They are all white now, however, I didn't get pictures of the white yet. Here are some pics of the body work. More to follow...

**2002inBlaine** · 03-09-2009, 12:13 PM

As you can see from the previous pics, I did have some body work that was needed. Mostly on the doors. They all came out looking great. Here are pics of the panels in primer.

**2002inBlaine** · 03-19-2009, 04:53 PM

I have some more panels put back on the car. I will try and get pictures up tonight or tomorrow. Doors are hung, fenders are back on, I have a new truck mounted battery box and shock tower brace. Wait till you see it. I love it. Stay tuned...

**1975alpina2002** · 03-19-2009, 09:22 PM

Nice job. I'm ALMOST done with mine.

**2002inBlaine** · 03-20-2009, 09:49 AM

My mechanic made a new trans bracket and redid the trunk mount battery box and shock tower brace. I love the new brace. Looks way better than what I had.

**2002inBlaine** · 03-20-2009, 09:54 AM

Doors and fenders have been hung. Hood and Trunk lids are ready to go. Maybe I'll get them on this weekend. Also, my Painless Universal trunk mount wire harness has been laid out as well. I'm getting very excited. Projecting completion in about a month or so. We'll see what happens.

**1975alpina2002** · 03-22-2009, 04:24 AM

Quick question, Are those Hartage wheels in the first picture?

Are they for sale? I like em

**2002inBlaine** · 03-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by 1975alpina2002

Quick question, Are those Hartage wheels in the first picture?

Are they for sale? I like em

To be honest I don't know the brand, I will have to find out. I am not looking to sell because they are my only pair of wheels. I got them with the car. If I find something else, I may part with them.

Don't you have a nice set of Alpinas anyways?

**turb02** · 03-23-2009, 03:53 PM

more info on the wiring harness please? Does painless make one for the 02 now? Pics and what does it replace?

**2002inBlaine** · 03-23-2009, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by turb02

more info on the wiring harness please? Does painless make one for the 02 now? Pics and what does it replace?

The Painless Performance Wiring kit I bought is a universal kit typically for street rods. It's a 12 circuit kit / non GM keyed column. I bought mine from a local dealer for just under $400. Lots of work getting everything hooked back up. A full wiring job. That is all I know. I just bought what my buddy wanted me to.

You should check this out at, www.painlessperformance.com.

**1975alpina2002** · 03-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by 2002inBlaine

To be honest I don't know the brand, I will have to find out. I am not looking to sell because they are my only pair of wheels. I got them with the car. If I find something else, I may part with them.

Don't you have a nice set of Alpinas anyways?

ya I have them and did you see the pics? I like your wheels also. If I were you I would just keep them and get them painted and put them back on the car. Are they 15 inch?

**kpolito99** · 03-24-2009, 08:40 AM

Looking SWEET!

**2002inBlaine** · 03-24-2009, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by 1975alpina2002

ya I have them and did you see the pics? I like your wheels also. If I were you I would just keep them and get them painted and put them back on the car. Are they 15 inch?

Yes they are 15" with 195/50/15 tires that need to be replaced. What is your color suggestion? I don't mind the grey, but thought about painting the center black to imitate the Alpinas. Maybe thats too tacky? It was just a thought.

**1975alpina2002** · 03-24-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by 2002inBlaine

Yes they are 15" with 195/50/15 tires that need to be replaced. What is your color suggestion? I don't mind the grey, but thought about painting the center black to imitate the Alpinas. Maybe thats too tacky? It was just a thought.

No I think all silver will look great. What color will you paint your car?

These are HARTAGE wheels just like yours.

they are 16x8.5 though.

**2002inBlaine** · 03-25-2009, 11:49 AM

The wheels I have are DOTZ brand wheels. I'm assuming they are 15x7. Like I said, I have the 195/50 series tires. Right now the car will stay white as is. It's a PPG white epoxy sealer. My friend has had no problems with this product in the past. He's painted several cars like this in black. Mine is the first white, so it's a bit of an experiment. I'll leave the wheels and caps silver and just get some BMW logos for the center. Should be good to go! Thanks.

**2002inBlaine** · 04-03-2009, 11:40 AM

More wiring has been done. Trunk and rear of car is pretty much complete. Gas tank is mounted. Everything is coming along just right.

**2002inBlaine** · 04-03-2009, 11:43 AM

Thanks to Jim @ Noble Glass in Little Canada, MN. Great job on the install! It's amazing how much shape that glass can add to the car.

**radical** · 04-03-2009, 12:08 PM

That is a great location for the fuse box and relays! When I get around to re-wiring mine, I think I will do that.
Progress looks awesome!

**2002inBlaine** · 04-03-2009, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by radical

That is a great location for the fuse box and relays! When I get around to re-wiring mine, I think I will do that.
Progress looks awesome!

Thank you very much for the compliment. I thought it was a really neat idea. Not only does it really clean out the engine bay, it gives it that race car styling that I'm going for. Plus the weight of that battery is right over my diff. When you do get to the re-wire, please note that my harness is a 'trunk mount' kit that comes with really long wires. Thanks again.

I hope everyone else is enjoying this build.