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Please mark Saturday June 3rd on your calendars for the next LA Area Z8’s meetup and drive. I plan to organize a drive up Angeles Crest Highway from...

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March 17th 2023, 18:59

AlpinaOkie replied to a thread Supersprint Manifold, Sport Cats and Exhaust in Engine & Drivetrain

Too bad these won't fit an Alpina engine. Sounds great!

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March 17th 2023, 18:52

AlpinaOkie replied to a poll Performance Package Poll in The Frame Forum

I didn't know about the PP until this valuable forum. I had it installed at BMW of Tulsa in 2009 or so. They told me Alpina's don't need it but...

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March 15th 2023, 17:08

jmosk replied to a thread 50 Year Parts Availability - gone? in Z8 Chat Room

I recall speaking with Bill Stuart (who unfortunately is no longer with us), and thought he told me only of a 25 year parts guarantee which we are...

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March 15th 2023, 16:57

DaveKelly replied to a thread Diff and trans fluid flush in Problems, Solutions and Long Term Maintenance

Here are my notes from the last time I changed the transmission & differential fluids. Transmission: new fluid BMW MTF LT-2, and new drain &...

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March 15th 2023, 12:06

GaZ8fan replied to a thread Diff and trans fluid flush in Problems, Solutions and Long Term Maintenance

With respect to capacity I had mine recently changed too and it took 2 quarts each for the transmission and differential. I noticed Karsten’s...

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March 15th 2023, 07:37

Z803 replied to a thread Diff and trans fluid flush in Problems, Solutions and Long Term Maintenance

I did the same thing about 5 months ago and just had a look in the invoice from BMW. It says : BMW Synthetik OSP for the differential and Transmax...

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March 14th 2023, 22:18

macfly replied to a thread Diff and trans fluid flush in Problems, Solutions and Long Term Maintenance

I honestly don't remember, I'd follow the specs in the manual, it's been an age since I've had a Z8 myself, I just keep the board running for old...

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March 14th 2023, 19:29

Zach Ply started a thread Diff and trans fluid flush in Problems, Solutions and Long Term Maintenance

I am going to attempt to change the fluid in my differential and transmission. What type of oil do I use in each? Also what are the quantities...

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March 14th 2023, 02:08

Norcal replied to a poll Performance Package Poll in The Frame Forum

All but deformed/torn shock towers!

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March 13th 2023, 13:26

Musta10000 started a thread BMW VIN Decoder in Z8 Chat Room

I just came across this website that features a BMW VIN decoder. Not that meaningful for the Z8 as there were no factory options, but still a good...

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March 12th 2023, 00:52

boomster replied to a thread BMW S14 2002 (the original M2) :: 1971 BMW 2002 in Garage Gallery

Looks like a terrific event. And I love your 2002!

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March 11th 2023, 14:38

RPChan replied to a thread BMW S14 2002 (the original M2) :: 1971 BMW 2002 in Garage Gallery

It has been a while since I posted here. My life has changed dramatically. All is good though. I shipped my S14 2002 over to Germany with nine other...

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