when my beemer slid out from under me on some solvent that was on the asphalt and was slippery but not shiny, i broke the key thingie on the headlight pod. the parts were very very expensive so i wired up a big toggle switch under the edge of the seat to take the place of the key. and to avoid buying a new fender i fiberglassed it on the backside to mend the crack.

oh my no, i would never put any non beemer parts on mine!

if i had one now it would get the factory parts probably.

but back then i had no money.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.