How to jack up an older car and educate me on car repairs
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Eddie Munster
Points awarded for proper use of Robert’s your mother’s brother hahaha.
Ian F
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Yes.Is it too late in the season to discuss Winter Shoes?
Thinking about the OP's situation... how big is the trunk? With the wheels off, does the bike fit? I've found removing pedals can help a lot with getting bikes to fit easier/better into tight spaces.
One of my friends has a E39 540is as his daily driver. I think he has a roof rack for it but doesn't keep it on the car unless it's absolutely necessary. He usually just drops the rear seat backs and puts his bike inside through the trunk with the wheels off. That was how he arrived at Allaire last month.
serviceguy
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Also, are you referring to Europe as a Continent or as a Political entity? The UK is no longer part of the latter...to be precise.
qclabrat
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Unfortunately kinda tight back there, thinking the back seat with a doggie blanket may be the most "practical" solution.
At least the wires are easy to access.
It's not the visible part of the wires I worry about.
GSTim
Formerly M3Tim
If you want my old bike bag just let me know, it's yours. Haven't used it in years but still looks OK, if a little dirt doesn't bother you.
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i mean, electrical issues in a car that old are more inconveniences than actual problems so . . . . . im guessing alot
Wow! That looks like a badass bass tube setup you got there! To all worried about electrical problems, all those wires are for the amp and crossovers, not part of the cars wiring harness.
You'd hope. But since the OP didn't do the restoration himself, only time will tell.
qclabrat
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Work in progress, I worked at a shop installing alarms and stereo in HS. I'm going to need a second battery or scale down. The alternator was already upgraded. You guys all want Rome built in a day or a fire...
qclabrat
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The wiring from the dash forward are mostly new with the LS swap including gauges, which as Gary said, I didn't do.
When I eventually get to changing over to LEDs, I'll do the rest of the wires and finish the radio bits. Right now I have a leak on the auto top pistons to address before I lay down new carpet and likely new front seats. Today is a rainy day oil change and see where I'm getting a small fluid leak. I'm dying to get a scissor lift, so ramps for now.
qclabrat
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Thanks Tim, I have the same bag as well. Last used it in Japan, as all folding bikes need to be stored in a bag when using public transportation.
qclabrat
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Yeah I already planned on Digitails. There so many options for headlights, still looking...
OddTrickStar
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Before you do the carpet, do sound deadener if you’re serious about the tunes. If that tube doesn’t sound great, throw it out and build an enclosure. Shit, I’ll build you one. As a former mobile electronics installer, I’m dying over here looking at that wiring. Stiffening caps will keep your voltage up and may work better than a second battery. It did back in the heyday of my career. Don’t even like wires temporarily, moved the power port and put the mic where it used to be. Love doing the custom work.
I can recommend the quickjacks I love mine and even store the car on them over the winter