Wow, the undercarriage looks meticulous! I'm surprised it was driven that many miles with it still looking like that.
CB42366 - 1991 850i 6-speed. Brilliantrot & Black Nappa Leather
CD00144 - 1994 850CSi. Hellrot & Black Nappa Leather
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1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
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It's correct, but I wasn't specific enough. Looks like BMW used the 255 code for various models throughout the year. On my old 328i's spec sheet, 255 refers to this wheel, which didn't exist in 1993.
I just grabbed my 1991 850 (no CSi) brochure and it pictures the wheel of the one fitted in the CSi of this topic. It does not have SRS Airbag written on it. The optional airbag wheel that is mentioned, is the ugly 4 spoke abomination used around that time.
The airbag version of this wheel, as I said, has the airbag light in the lower spoke. This is not something you just make up.
Here you go:
1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
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Maybe it wasn't clear enough from my previous picture, so here's a better picture showing the Sports Leather Steering Wheel that was installed at production on my March 1994 850CSi.
As previously mentioned, a number of earlier RHD CSi's had the same option code, starting from mid-October 1993.
As you can see, this wheel definitely has the 'SRS Airbag' logo, and there is NO airbag light.
Hope this clarifies the fact.
Current:
1994 E31 850CSi Sterlingsilber/Anthracite Buffalo
Previous:
1987 E28 M5 Delphin
1986 E23 M745iA Arctic Blue
1986 E24 635CSi Polaris
1976 E3 3.0 Si Arctic Blue
The wheel I got from overseas for my 8 series has the red airbag light... Would that be incorrect for a '94-95 840ci found in Europe back in the day? (if I'm trying to replicate a LHD 840ci Sport package car)
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2005 E53 X5 3.0i Sport (Kalahari Beige) - 2000 E36/7 M Roadster (Oxford Green)
2000 E38 740i Sport (Oxford Green) - 1999 E36 M3 Coupe (Fern Green)
1995 E31 840Ci Canadian (Oxford Green) - 2000 E36/8 M Coupe (Oxford Green)
2004 E46 330Ci (Oxford Green) - 2001 E36/8 Z3 3.0i Coupe (Oxford Green)
2002 E39 525i Sport (Oxford Green) - 2002 E36/7 M Roadster (Oxford Green)
2001 E53 X5 3.0i Sport (Oxford Green) - 2007 E63 M6 (Silver Grey)
1995 E31 840Ci (Oxford Green) - 2006 E86 M Coupe (Sepang Bronze)
2001 E39 530i Sport (Aspen Silver) - 2009 E92 M3 (Space Grey)
2001 E38 740i Sport (Sahara Beige) - 2008 E92 M3 (Melbourne Red)
2000 E38 740i Sport Canadian (Sahara Beige) - 1997 E31 850Ci (Jet Black)
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Then it would be interesting to know, does the airbag light in the wheel light up with ignition on?
It was a very early airbag sportswheel, maybe some old models didn't have an airbag light in the cluster and got the wheel with the light on it.
1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
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Guys, the airbag light on the wheel is for cars which were not originally fitted with airbags. The cars without the light came from the factory with airbags. Can't find the thread, but someone went through this when they retrofitted it.
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I thought I recognised this car.
You would be be surprised at how far gone the underside of this car was!!!
There is a company in Holland called StiptPolishPoint that seem to be a one stop shop for restoring and high level detailing.
The blue Csi was given the full treatment prior to going on sale. Probably doubled the sale price.
https://www.facebook.com/StiptPolish...24410927626844
https://www.facebook.com/StiptPolish...212533/?type=3
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They do some amazing work.
https://www.stiptpolishpoint.nl/index.php/referenties
i wonder how much was spent on the underside of that csi.
Interestingly they seem to show lots of lovely before and after shots but I wonder if they go through replacing every bush and suspension part as well ?
i have to say it looks an impressive set up.
I do do like a F1 style clean garage floor.
Nice detective work, thanks for the info.
Current:
1994 E31 850CSi Sterlingsilber/Anthracite Buffalo
Previous:
1987 E28 M5 Delphin
1986 E23 M745iA Arctic Blue
1986 E24 635CSi Polaris
1976 E3 3.0 Si Arctic Blue
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correct. Dutch YT channel Autoblog recently posted a vid of that chop, about a restored GT40. Every single nut and bolt was removed and renewed/refurbed. They say they don’t replace parts, which means sanding, grinding, repainting. Then I’d rather fit a new part.
1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
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First thx... will keep these guys in my address book !
Also shows it has been done to get it perfect and not because it needed major repairs.
They done a superb job !
BTW .... not cheap (just called them), underside ONLY (they completely take everything apart and restore it to new), 100-120 hours job.
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BMW 850 CSI march 1994 (EU spec), SOLD. https://www.classiccars-forsale.com/...94-bmw-850csi/
BMW 850 CSI november 1994 (EU spec)
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exactly. It’s very, very expensive.
1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/iflok/
Wow, that is some impressive work.
My Cars - 1991 BMW 850i - mine for fun, 1993 Saab 900c - mine for fun, 2008 Lexus is250 - my daily driver, 2003 Dodge Durango - my wife's, 1994 Acura Legend - gave it to kid
The refurb has certainly had the desired effect of elevating this particular CSi's sale price.....I just hope the new owner doesn't suffer any recurring corrosion issues on the various under-body parts that might have been cosmetically treated, rather than being replaced.
Current:
1994 E31 850CSi Sterlingsilber/Anthracite Buffalo
Previous:
1987 E28 M5 Delphin
1986 E23 M745iA Arctic Blue
1986 E24 635CSi Polaris
1976 E3 3.0 Si Arctic Blue
1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
SMG SRA PDC AUC OBC GSM HK UURS IHKA FGR MFL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iflok/
I wonder what their hourly rate is??
Seems a very swish set up. The right balance between cosmetic restoration and replacing worn out parts.Surely if your going to that expense tired suspension parts and degrading rubber need to done at the same time.
The csi suspension is a pretty complex set up.
A way that some are doing this underneath the car as well as other areas (engine, wheel well, etc) is dry ice blasting. It is bigger in Europe than the US, but there are shops that do it. It is supposed to be much safer than pressure washing, and really cleans up areas. There is a shop here in Florida that does it.
CSi #18 - Car & Driver Magazine 1994 actual test car
-- Hellrot/Black-Gray (1 of 1 NA CSi color combination)
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1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/iflok/
these guys restore to factory, so everything is taken appart, cleaned and if needed replaced.
Yes expensive, but bring your car to the dealer and ask them to replace all bushings (suspension and frame)...... the bill will be higher !
Still a lot off money, but for the right car ......worth it.
BMW 850 CSI march 1994 (EU spec), SOLD. https://www.classiccars-forsale.com/...94-bmw-850csi/
BMW 850 CSI november 1994 (EU spec)
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