Mad Scientist
The progression of E31 disease is undeniable. When I counted 7 E31's in my name, I was concerned. But now, when I find myself ordering special "correct" screws from Germany and replacing any and all silly little grommet, bracket, washer, or whathaveyou... now I am afraid that CSi #25 has sent me to the extreme.
Yes, I have gone "Full Roger" on this one!
'91 Dinan 860 Stage III (new 6L engine)
'91 Dinan 850 TT stage III (brand new engine) 21st Century Tech meets 18th Century Dinan...
'91 850i 6sp (mint) (sold)
'90 Dinan 750iL TT stage III (Guido - The Beast)
'94 850 CSi The Detroit Auto Show car (restored to factory perfect) (sold)
'96 850Ci, The George Carlin car
''73 3.0 csi, '08 535i, '03 X5 4.6is
...and a few other non BMW cars
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I do the same thing. I'd point your post out to my wife to prove I'm not the only one, but I don't think it would change her opinion any. As you said, it's a sickness . . .Originally Posted by cartoonz
Mike Barrett
94 850CSi, Hellrot over silbergrau dunkel/silbergrau hell
96 850Ci, Oxfordgrun over silbergrau hell
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You are not alone! On my way to BMW later today ordering a few handfuls of screws, plastic nuts and expanding plastic gizmos at exorbitant german prices for the Z4M Coupe this time but it will probably be the 850 next month.
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"The progression of E31 disease is undeniable. When I counted 7 E31's in my name, I was concerned. But now, when I find myself ordering special "correct" screws from Germany and replacing any and all silly little grommet, bracket, washer, or whathaveyou... now I am afraid that CSi #25 has sent me to the extreme.
Yes, I have gone "Full Roger" on this one!"
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ALLLLLLLRIGHT...……Welcome to the madness!!!
But wait...….when was your car built...did you know that there are 2 different types of screw heads that you can put on the plastic inner fender liners - depending on when your car was made! This was pretty hard to find out - real OEM does not show it.
Ask me how I know..... Kind of reminds me of that old 70's song....."They've taken me away to the funny farm, Ha Ha, He He, Ho Ho..."
Anyway...glad to see the sickness now spreads from coast to coast!
CSi #18 - Car & Driver Magazine 1994 actual test car
-- Hellrot/Black-Gray (1 of 1 NA CSi color combination)
BMWCCA E31 Chapter International Clubs Liaison
North America Representative, 8er.or Board of Directors
Sick Puppy Motorwerks
Currently taking applications for Sick Puppy Motorwerks....
'93 850Ci - Mineralweiß Metallic
2001 740iL - Titansilber
ALPINA B7 -Alpinweiß III
...the price of cool ain't cheap!
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For all those so afflicted; just enjoy the results...
keeping it forever young!!
The first time... the parts counter help at the dealer accused me of buying a car over the counter was 1978!!
No Joke.. It has happened numerous times since then.
Parts invoices to prove it!!
not sick...possessed!!
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do you "not sick but crazy" guys think a E31 will have the oldtimer status within 20 years of a E9 now ? i doubt it...
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Great name for a company specializing in these odds and bobs. You know what UUC Motorwerks stands for/how it started? "UUC" stands for Underground Upgrade Club. It was an inside joke on a BMW forum, about buying car parts and hiding them from the wife. Rob has turned it into a profitable business . . .
Mike Barrett
94 850CSi, Hellrot over silbergrau dunkel/silbergrau hell
96 850Ci, Oxfordgrun over silbergrau hell
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