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Forum: Lounge 06-15-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,014
Posted By bobvilas
I believe that thanks to sites like Stance Works...

I believe that thanks to sites like Stance Works making the E36 series "cool" again, our cars will go up in value here in the U.S., especially.
Forum: Exterior 10-12-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,687
Posted By bobvilas
Between the two sun visors is a cover plate for...

Between the two sun visors is a cover plate for the sun roof motor. Remove it and you will see the Hex (Allen) key screw. If you don't have the original crank, you can use a regular Allen wrench to...
Forum: Exterior 10-12-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,687
Posted By bobvilas
are you aware that there is a manual crank that...

are you aware that there is a manual crank that is basically an Allen screw under the cover?
Forum: Exterior 09-25-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 117,353
Posted By bobvilas
Cali edition color

California Edition came in blue as well.
I have one.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-02-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 608,260
Posted By bobvilas
Moda R6's, 18" ...

Moda R6's, 18"

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/bobvilas/ModaR6s_zps9f09fec5.jpg
Forum: Exterior 04-01-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,687
Posted By bobvilas
takes a lot of turns to open the top manually. ...

takes a lot of turns to open the top manually. The crank is just a "S" shaped allen wrench.
Forum: Suspension 02-22-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By bobvilas
Deductive reasoning! gotta love it. Thanks man....

Deductive reasoning! gotta love it. Thanks man. I'm gonna order the bearings.
Forum: Suspension 02-22-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By bobvilas
so how would I check to see if the diff is making...

so how would I check to see if the diff is making noise? It doesn't leak at all.
Forum: Suspension 02-21-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By bobvilas
Thanks for the link! I installed new front...

Thanks for the link! I installed new front bearings/hubs this morning. piece of cake. So much less road noise now. Front is dead quiet. I now notice some simular noise from the rear, however. ...
Forum: Suspension 02-20-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By bobvilas
thanks! I'm going to change out the hubs today...

thanks! I'm going to change out the hubs today and I had read on a "how to" that one may be. Wish me luck!
Forum: Suspension 02-20-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By bobvilas
front hub retaining nuts

is one of the front hub retaining nuts reverse threaded?
Forum: Misc 01-17-2010, 02:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,863
Posted By bobvilas
LOL it has taken me 10 months to get this squeak...

LOL it has taken me 10 months to get this squeak fixed! I ended up changing out flex disk, center bearing and complete drive shaft. The front U joint was a bit "gravely" feeling so o replaced the...
Forum: Electrical 01-17-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,279
Posted By bobvilas
thanks for the idea. I haven't been driving my ti...

thanks for the idea. I haven't been driving my ti because the driveline needed to be replaced. Just got it in today, went for a test drive, and heard that croaking sound again. I'm going to remove...
Forum: Electrical 10-15-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,279
Posted By bobvilas
frog noise under dash

What the heck is that little speaker looking thing under the dash. It's in the black cardboard like cover below the steering column. It's making a sound like a frog croaking. No kidding! Doing it...
Forum: Suspension 04-30-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,422
Posted By bobvilas
When I lived at home my dad restored old cars and...

When I lived at home my dad restored old cars and he always told me how everything had to be "original" condition. Screw that! I've lowered (or lifted) every car (or truck) since I left home. No...
Forum: Hawaii 04-23-2009, 04:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,766
Posted By bobvilas
Chicken, is ur car white or black? Only other...

Chicken, is ur car white or black? Only other ones i've seen around the island.
Forum: Knowledge Base 04-02-2009, 01:37 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 295,735
Posted By bobvilas
Used your write-up this week to fix my drivers...

Used your write-up this week to fix my drivers side window. Went just as you described. Not sure if I'm more stoked about the rattle being gone or the window working properly! I'll keep you posted...
Forum: Hawaii 03-28-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,766
Posted By bobvilas
Kauai....welcome

Kauai....welcome
Forum: US and North America 03-25-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,814
Posted By bobvilas
i thought the California editions all had...

i thought the California editions all had leather...
Forum: Misc 03-15-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,863
Posted By bobvilas
I got my center bearing and guibo in the mail...

I got my center bearing and guibo in the mail this past week and was looking through the pelican article on changing them out. Did you use a pipe wrench to loosen the big nut on the drive shaft? ...
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 03-13-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By bobvilas
Welcome and gratz on the new car. I stay Kauai...

Welcome and gratz on the new car. I stay Kauai but my car is from Honolulu BMW originally. U'll luv the .org and the guys around here got choke knowledge bout all things Ti.
Forum: Exterior 03-13-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,687
Posted By bobvilas
My motor runs and runs and runs and runs...but my...

My motor runs and runs and runs and runs...but my top doesn't go anywhere! I can manually crank it open and closed no problem. Gears? if so, sign me up!
Forum: Engine 03-03-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,822
Posted By bobvilas
Agreed! I'd like to see some pics of the results...

Agreed! I'd like to see some pics of the results if possible. Can it be polished?
Forum: Misc 02-23-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,863
Posted By bobvilas
Thanks for the idea '96 i will have a look at...

Thanks for the idea '96 i will have a look at that today and get back 2 u!
Forum: Misc 02-23-2009, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,863
Posted By bobvilas
yes, i drove in reverse on a long road today and...

yes, i drove in reverse on a long road today and it does increase with speed.
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