I'm a new member and I look to learn more about the 8 series, plus learn of everyone's experience!
I was still in college during the '92 LA Auto Show when I first saw an 8 series in person when I didn't even know it existed... I told my college buddies back then when I first sat in it, "This is my dream car, I'm going to have one of these some day."
15 years later, it comes true. Of course I wish I could have had an 850CSi, manual speed, but I will have to "settle" for the 840Ci!
I bought this in the OC for a decent price. A few things to first fix:
- one horn is broken, one horn is missing
- front driver-side wheel well is bulging out and has a significant hole
- front "small" grill below right-side high beams is missing
- intake manifold leaks, will fix this soon (any idea how much this should "REALLY" cost me?)
- something about "brake reactor arms" ( i have to look at my report )
- hood supports broken
- pixels missing from on board computer screen
- paint is not original
- washer fluid line broken/leaking
Future projects after the above has been taken care of:
- new rims to replace stock... 18" or 19" alloy definitely, not sure yet on style and make. Any suggestions? I still don't know what style I like. do 20" rims fit or is that overkill?
- new tires for the new wheels.
- replace stereo and cd changer. The cd changer is so old it won't play Audio CDs that I create!
- activate car phone? do those still work??
Other than that, I don't know what else to do! I'm here to learn and see what sort of modifications should be done or should not be done.
I'm loving my car, but after seeing everyone's pictures here, mine looks so boring and plain! But at the same time, I like the untouched pure original look of it.
Comments and suggestions welcome! Again, I'm here to learn and have fun.