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by PatinaBeforePolish
Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:19 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Headliner stains
Replies: 4
Views: 2541

Headliner stains

Anyone here have experience with light to dark brown stains on the headliner trim at the C pillars by the rear glass? Vertical piece from ceiling to rear shelf. My headliner is in great condition except for this and I hate to remove it and recover if not necessary. Chemicals or steam cleaning have n...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Interested to hear exhaust options
Replies: 3
Views: 2733

John, Thanks for sharing your very constructive experience. I didn't consider the smell going non-cat but it's a good point. It sounds like the performance gains are mostly around the exhaust manifold and you propose leaving the rest of the system stock or the aftermarket equivalent. My goal is stai...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri May 29, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Interested to hear exhaust options
Replies: 3
Views: 2733

Interested to hear exhaust options

Hello All, I have a 79 528i and I'm interested to hear current performance exhaust feedback. I just purchased a NOS Stahl header designed for this car. I can keep the CAT if desired but I don't need to as it's registered Historic in Maryland. I plan to replace the entire exhaust with an eye towards ...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri May 15, 2015 1:44 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E12 Rear shelf
Replies: 4
Views: 2593

Thanks again guys.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri May 15, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E12 Rear shelf
Replies: 4
Views: 2593

rear shelf

Thanks Mike. The seat cushion came out easily enough removing one bolt - how does the seatback come out? I've tried a few firm yanks but no movement. This guy says he's got a very close match for carpeting and will cut and trim the back shelf material from a template. http://www.roadworksauto.com/Ca...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Thu May 14, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E12 Rear shelf
Replies: 4
Views: 2593

E12 Rear shelf

Hello All,

Any experience here removing the rear shelf? I need to have it re-carpeted. I would usually probe a bit but am afraid of damaging the brittle grey plastic trunk lining.

Thanks!!