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spokey 
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 Topic: Alloys and end bumper bit
Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:06 |
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I have just succumbed to a shark nose, 1981 vintage. The cross-spoke alloys are a bit tired, I was wondering if I should have them reconditioned or just get some knock-offs, and if so, where I might get them done or bought, as the case might be?
Also, the driver's side plastic end bit of the rear bumper is missing -- does anyone know a part number and/or where I might find one?
Thanks in advance!
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Horsetan
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:30 |
 spokey wrote:
I have just succumbed to a shark nose, 1981 vintage. |
Oh dear.
spokey wrote:
The cross-spoke alloys are a bit tired |
...as is the rest of the car?
spokey wrote:
Also, the driver's side plastic end bit of the rear bumper is missing -- does anyone know a part number and/or where I might find one? |
What are the last 7 digits of your VIN no?
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:35 |
Horsetan wrote:
spokey wrote:
I have just succumbed to a shark nose, 1981 vintage. |
Oh dear.
spokey wrote:
The cross-spoke alloys are a bit tired |
...as is the rest of the car?
spokey wrote:
Also, the driver's side plastic end bit of the rear bumper is missing -- does anyone know a part number and/or where I might find one? |
What are the last 7 digits of your VIN no? |
5550764
The rest of the car doesn't seem too bad, it was rebuilt about 5 or 6 years ago, and seemed to be in good nick...
I couldn't see any signs of the dreaded front wing rust, but I didn't have the bumper off....
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Spokey
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Goldryder
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:37 |
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Hope you have more luck with your 6 than I have with mine.....looks out of window across to where she is sat in very long grass.....
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:43 |
spokey wrote:
5550764 |
Right, the part numbers you need are:
Nearside: 51 11 1 866 409
Offside: 51 11 1 866 410
On Monday morning, give Andy Howlett at Motormec a call: (01502) 500590. Tell him you-know-who sent you...
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:43 |
Goldryder wrote:
Hope you have more luck with your 6 than I have with mine.....looks out of window across to where she is sat in very long grass..... |
Thanks, I hope so too. I am a lazy bugger though, so I made sure I bought one that didn't start out needing major work before I bought it. I hope it stays that way! 
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Spokey
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Goldryder
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:47 |
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Mine didn't..doesn't..need major work, the cost of repairs is £300..just not got it at the moment..and I got to give up driving too
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October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding
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October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:48 |
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Ciao,
Spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:48 |
spokey wrote:
I hope it stays that way! |
..and if it doesn't, you could always take Ally's home (shameless plug)...
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:49 |
Goldryder wrote:
Mine didn't..doesn't..need major work, the cost of repairs is £300..just not got it at the moment..and I got to give up driving too |
Awww.... bummer! 
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Spokey
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:49 |
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Any takers on the alloy issue?
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Spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:51 |
spokey wrote:
Brilliant! Thanks!!!! |
...and if you PM me your contact details, I'll send you your very own parts reference CD-ROM. Once installed on your PC (works on XP, no problem), just key in the last 7 digits of your chassis number whenever you need parts.
You'll never know how you managed without it....
BTW, the fact that you'll also be able to look up part numbers for every BMW built up until July 2001 is but a bonus...
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:52 |
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Does anyone have details of what sort of alloys I could fit? Are there any restrictions on the size, recommended sizes, makes, shapes, etc?
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 21:53 |
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Any takers on the alloy issue? |
Oh dear, you've posted that twice.
Well, if you want to refurbish your cross-spokes, then do so. I don't like 'em 'cos they're a pain to keep clean....
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 22:04 |
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Spokey, darling, could you also let me have your real name please?
...and could you also clear your PM Inbox? A little bird tells me it's full.....
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 22:04 |
Horsetan wrote:
Well, if you want to refurbish your cross-spokes, then do so. I don't like 'em 'cos they're a pain to keep clean.... |
Difficult to keep clean ... lazy me ... hmmm... tough call. 
Which alloys are easy to keep clean, then? 
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Goldryder
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 22:20 |
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spokey
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 22:29 |
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Ahh, but they have the expensive tyres, too?
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Goldryder
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 22:30 |
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Wouldn't know cos mine are brand new anyway..done about 40 miles since being fitted.
Edited by Goldryder
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March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise
October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise
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Posted: 14-August-2004 at 22:37 |
spokey wrote:
Which alloys are easy to keep clean, then? |
If you're prepared to shell out for them, then these are quite practical:
otherwise these:
(but don't forget to buy hubcentric adaptor rings if you're using these alloys, as they were designed for the E39 Five, which has 74.1mm hubs rather than 72.5mm)
or these:
will also show off a Six remarkably well....
Edited by Horsetan
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Alloys and end bumper bit
