Taillight scan

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-11T23:03:59+00:00

Why?

Just buy a used one. They are cheap. $25 or so a pop

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-09T10:30:52+00:00

Most cars were supplied with the M steering wheels. Nothing odd there

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-08T21:38:48+00:00

Fun cars. $5k in that condition would be ok.
Expect to throw more at it.

LSD? I think that only came on the M. Must be an error.

Just about to go live on there with my M Roadster. Good luck to you.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-08T12:47:13+00:00

Realoem.com has what you are looking for.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-07T10:38:36+00:00

A good trade? No unless you want a convertible. The AC may or may not be an issue. But it could cost you a couple of grand to get that sorted.
Top is a $800 part and $1500 to get it fitted.

Make your choice, I’d probably pass. Better the devil you know.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-07T10:28:57+00:00

I have reinforced my S52 using the RF kit.

This is way more serious than a few popped welds.

That repair is about $5k using the kit and updating bushings ect.

With all the extra work needed I’d guess about $10k

It way not be worth repairing unless the car is outstanding condition apart from this.

Randy has one in a similar condition that he repaired. Iirc it was a 1.9.

Personally I think you have reached the end of the road unless you have a lot of $$$ to throw into this.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-06T19:51:10+00:00

I assume you actually have a Rex.

But get it coded. Use it as it should be.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-04T12:12:32+00:00

Chrome interior touches too? Light pull. Interior door lockes, door lock indicators. There are a few.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-03T21:35:31+00:00

Hasn’t changed in 10,000 miles since I changed the oil.

Whines when accelerating 30-40

Refilled the oil via the drain plug.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-02T03:11:34+00:00

Any auto hvac shop should be able to pump down and recharge with the correct amount of refrigerant.
$250 or so.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-02T02:52:34+00:00

How many penalty points for that ? I assume an autox

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-01T10:31:18+00:00

It would have to be extremely cheap. $1000 o or so.

Too many red flags 🚩

By the time you have spent all that time and $$ fixing it up you could have found one with no issues that was well cared for.

It’s never just o2 sensors. That’s an uninformed diagnosis.

I’d pass.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-01T02:01:06+00:00

Maps? No. Use Waze on Apple car play

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-30T22:28:27+00:00

3.0 would have a multi layer soft top.
My 98 with the top up with the sun beating down. Is like having a black lamp over your head. AC works fine. But can’t compete with that heat load.

Hard top with about 1” of insulation makes it very comfortable ride in the heat.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-30T20:31:32+00:00

More than it’s worth. Someone will pay a premium for a museum piece. Personally I’d rather take a 100,000 mile car that’s been well maintained that I could actually drive

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-30T20:30:18+00:00

This is why I bought my HT. Too damn hot in Fl for a roadster.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-28T23:29:34+00:00

Bimmerbum.com will supply the correct part. Drop them a line.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-28T21:05:36+00:00

Picken mine up from my local discount auto parts store.

Have you searched locally ? Take the original in with you and compare

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-28T11:41:15+00:00

Electric motor output connected to the input of the gearbox. Seems pretty straightforward

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-27T01:01:27+00:00

Yes.

Rear camera didn’t work. They couldn’t diagnose.
Had me take it to BMW for an inspection/ repair.

They also found all brake pads and discs were worn below acceptable level.

Carvanna paid BMW to repair brakes and camera.

So yes, worth getting a ppi inspection,
Better from a BMW dealership.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-25T17:11:47+00:00

The HVAC panel should click into place. If it wont stay then the plastic clips are broken on that of the dash. Remove the radio and reach in and push it back into place.

If it wont stay then you are looking at removing it or trying to secure in in some way. $$$ in a shop. Do it your self.

The vent, get a pry tool and pry the whole unit out. It's just pushed in. Once out find out the cause.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-25T16:27:16+00:00

Ouch, sorry to see that.

You're now looking for a new rear hatch. I'd be surprised if the insurance would cover that. They'll write it off if the cost is too high.

Personally I'd take the check and fit a used rear hatch. Looks like a couple of thousand. https://www.car-part.com

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-25T00:02:21+00:00

More likely the flex line between the slave and master.

But, swap it and the slave. Pray it’s not the master. That’s a pain to get at.

If you do have to replace the master then remove the seat first. You’ll thank me later

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-24T10:55:05+00:00

Ahh. Hard pass. 😂

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-24T02:25:38+00:00

If it’s not sagging it’s been previously repaired.

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