by Michael | Dec 23, 2006 | Chassis
Here are a few comments and experiences on owning a 1973 BMW Bavaria. I am somewhat competition oriented and hope that others may find this information helpful. To improve handling I recommend the factory available 24-mm front sway bar with a 19-mm rear. Couple these...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Suspension
Protect the threaded ends of the sway bar connecting arms by turning them upside down. Just remove the two nuts and reinstall with the head of the bolts facing down. If you’re worried that the threaded ends will hit the strut, you may be correct, but only when...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Suspension
I said you would not be snowed in this column and I’m going to try to refrain from being too technical, no matter how much it hurts. However, for those of you with sixes who have decided to change your own shocks, here are a few suggestions. Rear shocks: Get...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Suspension
The repair manuals describing the procedure to use in installing new rear axle boots on a 1602/2002 are complete except that they do not tell you how you are supposed to draw the small end of the rubber boot over the bearing pin. The solution to the one-inch rubber...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Suspension
As a new owner of a 1970 2002, 1 am very pleased with the overall quality and performance of the car. I do all maintenance and modifications myself; and since its purchase in July 1976, 1 have become very intimate with its workings, in particular, the replacement of...
