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Looks like I am going to pickup a new diff on Saturday. Hard to find the 'big' diff that came with my car. Kinda like Paul and the Caddie. And similar to Paul again, I'll be going from a 2.93 to a 3.25.

Well, thanks to Bob for swapping out some help for my old 77 pickup (which should show up here soon), the bimmer is on the road again and better than ever. It's a daily driver again. Here's a list of some of the work: -new water pump -new sway bar -new(er) rear springs and struts -new(er) tires on s...

Well, per Fred's request, I am updating my project. There really isn't too much to say other than I need to just drive the darn thing. However, I have eye'd up my next upgrade. The current wastegate was professionally modified for the previous owner, but then he tapped it for a electronic boost cont...

Well, it isn't a sweet 'ride' if it isn't ridden i.e. I gotta get that thing outta the barn and on the road. Some background info on this car for those who don't know. This was BMW's answer to the V12 Mercedes back in the earaly 80's. Never sold in the US, but quite a few got imported. It's a 3.5L w...

Well, I really didn't get much time in the second half of the year to work on the car. However, I think I fixed the boost problems (cracked vac lines and intake connector) and electrical drain problem (self-leveling pump). I'm looking forward to popping it's cherry out at Thompson's next spring. Her...