BMW 2002 tips and resources.

What a big, sloppy mess.

Seems the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" has proven, yet once again, to be true.

Seems after upgrading the code, the forums and BMW photo gallery stopped working!

Then, upgrading the patch not only didn't fix the gallery or forum, but couldn't use my design. So now we're left with no gallery, no forum, and a design that just doesn't work for this site.

I'll go get a bucket and see what I can do about getting things cleaned up.

Thanks for your patience.

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Happy motoring.

Hello Everyone -

Over the years, the Photo Gallery and Tech Tips sections have been the most popular areas of the site. And I'm glad it has been useful to everyone.

But as helpful as the Tech Tips section can be, it's difficult to locate information, the back-end scripting has become problematic, and there's no easy way to let you know when new information has been added. To that end, a solution has been found -- <a href="http://www.02restoration.com/about/" target="_blank">02restoration.com</a>.

02restoration is a blog-based system where I have been slowly, but surely, porting over the contents of the Tech Tips section into a really easy to use system. Not only is it a thousand times easier for you to find helpful tips, but you can also subscribe to an RSS feed or a newsletter that will email you tips as they're posted. Additionally, you can add your your comments, thoughts or updates to any of the posted information. All in all, it should really make life easier for all us BMW fanatics.

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Best to everyone and happy motoring!

Michael

02fanatic.com

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SOLD to the 02 fanatic in Miami! Many thanks to everyone. My trusted '72 2002 has found a happy home and is already on its way to being restored.

Don't you just love a happy ending.

After 10 reliable years, I must say goodbye to my trusted steed -- a 1972 2002 BMW -- Chaminox with original black/blue interior.

Life, marriage, children, and work tend to dominate one's time. To the point where I've been unable to find the time to give the attention this classic piece of automotive history deserves.

Cliff Notes: The car runs strong. A lot of things work, and a lot of things don't. It's a great candidate for restoration. Although I'd hate to see this baby parted out - it could be a gold mine in parts.

Location: Nashville, TN

Photos: <a href="http://securedemailhost.com/BMW/index.htm" title="BMW 2002 Photos" target="_blank">Photos posted here</a>

Details: With exception of the carburator and 320i radiator, the '02 is all original.

• Car was bought at auction so the number of owners is unknown as is the total mileage.
• I have extensive and detailed records for anything and everything for the past 10 years.
• Although the car is a "daily driver", I work from home so it gets driven less than 50 miles a week. I recently purchased second car so now the '02 doesn't get driven at all.

Interior: All original.

• Back seat is perfect.
• Front seats (bottom) have cracks. Dash has 1 crack in the center.
• Carpet is in great shape (back) - needs replaced in front.
• Seat belts work.
• Headliner is a little dirty but no rips.
• Speedometer works but reads about 20mph under.
• Odometer stopped working about a year ago.
• Killer AM/FM CD player with amazing speakers (probably worth more than the car) : (2) under back seat and (2) tweeters in installed in center window supports.
• Heater/Air motor works but the sound it makes is too annoying to use -- needs to be rebuilt.

Exterior:

• Rocker panels and shock towers are solid -- no rust.
• Body and is pretty good but the rust is starting to set in. Two primary areas are the lip of the trunk lid and the top-back corners of the rear windows.
• (1) hood support needs replaced.
• Trunk is in good shape - some rust under spare tire but does NOT need replaced.
• Gas tank is solid (already replaced)
• Tires have plenty of tred
• Original rims and hubcaps!

Mechanical

Like I listed earlier, the car runs good.

• Muffler needs replaced.
• Clutch is starting to go
• Brakes are good
• Headlights and brights work
• Blinkers work but the control stalk is a bit finicky (you have to hold it in place)
• Engine only leaks a tiny amount of oil.
• No other fluid leaks

Again, this is a great car for restoration with many great features just waiting to be polished.

Call with questions: 615.513.4759

To be held at "Family Park" this year, approx. 10 minutes from beautiful downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, one of the premier resort towns in the Mid-South. We will meet Friday afternoon at the park for a quick get together, and then Saturday for an all day affair. More details to be announced!

The 02fanatic site was recently switched to a new server -- which, as you may have noticed, really threw some wrenches into the work. After much cursing under our breath and two bottles of Tylenol, we have the photo gallery back up and running properly. Our next course of action is getting the calendar back online.

Thanks for your patience.

02fanatic is proud to announce the addition of a very special new BMW member; Madison Danielle!

She came off the assembly line June 23, 2003 (6 weeks ahead of schedule) with a total curb side weight of 4 lbs.,12 oz. and chasis length of 16.5". She handles like a dream and is seen here thinking about the 1972 2002 she'll one day inherit from her dad.

<img src="02images/madison_100.jpg" alt="Madison Danielle" height="75" width="100" align="left" border="0" />

At only 13 days old, she has already received numerous awards including the prestigious "Best of Show" as voted by the nurses of the NICU. Now, the biggest question is, who knows the best way to install a baby seat in a '72 2002?

Greetings Fellow '02ers:

The date of our gathering of the "'02 Faithful" is again fast approaching (May 17, 2003). This year's event will again be held at the Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals (May 16-18), on Saturday May 17th on the showfield. We will have our own tent and designated parking area. I have requested that we again be next to the Nittany Bimmers Chapter (BMW CCA). The BMWs are going to be "there in force" this year! The Nittany Bimmers cooked lunch for us last year…a pleasant surprise!

Last year we had 75 cars show up from as far away as Kansas City. This year I have no idea how many '02s will show up at this time, but whoever comes is guaranteed one thing…having a good time. I just want to update everyone on the planned activities. Here ya go:

As you could probably tell, the site hasn't had many additions of late - specially to the tech tips section. Well, sometimes life gets busy and we need to devote our time to the things we HAVE to do instead of to the things we WANT to do. But rest assured, more tips have been accumulating and will be added to the Tech Tips database shortly.

Thanks for the support.