This also happened to me, except my plastic clip actually lodged itself to keep the throttle open... My problem was I was sitting in DC traffic confused on what was going on, GPS on the dash, cell phone in hand trying to find out where I am going and car revving @ 3,000 rpm! Good times. FYI my throttle cable grommet (at the pedal connection) just went out, a cheap $1.40 fix but I would recommeby whit81 - Technical Forum
After thinking this thru a few days, I think I am going to just go with my original plan! Don't get me wrong I like all the options, but unfortunately there is no way it can be done without dropping an exorbitant amount of time and money into it with no guarantees it will look good when complete. I am going to prep it over a weekend and paint it to it's original color of Beige Bronzitby whit81 - Technical Forum
Daniel, I was checking out a few online auctions and it's pretty challenging to locate any of these bumpers. I would take any of the ones you listed, but I prefer the 558892496_jUXbq-L.jpg look on the back and I like the euro bumpers + mtech I for the front. The second preference would be the Euro Bumpers alone on the front and back (Pic: 557896726_kuvH8-L.jpg) Do you know of any placesby whit81 - Technical Forum
Daniel, Thanks for the clarification. I like the second one down the most "plastic bumpers", but where do you find these? So you are saying that the front bumpers are just about a direct fit but it's the rear end that will cause some heartache. I have to say that's at least better than having to worry about the front and the back! If I could find these for a decent priceby whit81 - Technical Forum
Quoterkj Hey Whit81 Yes, if you paint the bumpers take the plastic fillers off, that way you can black them while they're off and reattach them properly. I've had great luck with rustoeum satin black in the spray can or the brush type, you should be able to get both in enamel. I've found the brush on method works better on the rockers because you can go thick and it standsby whit81 - Technical Forum
Quotedaniel just my own opinion: i don't think the metal bumpers look good when they are painted body color, unless the car is black, and even then i'm not too keen on it. it sounds to me like you have a decent budget for all this. have you considered getting european bumpers instead of repainting the diving boards? it would cost a bit more, but it would improve the look of yourby whit81 - Technical Forum
Rick, Thanks for your insight, I will be keeping that in mind when I paint it. I am very much considering your thoughts on painting the bumpers to match the car. I am assuming it's best to take the black filler out when doing this or is it easier to tape it off? Also you mentioned " A suggestion here; clean and prep and paint the rockers after you get the car painted, just tell yourby whit81 - Technical Forum
First I am glad to see the site back up and running again. It's been awhile since I have been on and quite frankly after seeing the previous forum down for so long I thought it had vanished for good. So I am glad to be back and see it's up! Now to my '84 325e (128k)... I have had my car for about 8 years now and I still enjoy driving it today as I did when I first bought it.by whit81 - Technical Forum