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All good ideas here Mike. Appreciate it very much.
Best,
-CC

Thanks for the reply Mike and yes, I'm past the point of no return, LOL. Im running a Metric Mechanic sport ST 3500 with headers so I have added even more heat to the bay. Header wrap may also be in my future...

This seems to be my final hurdle. One last question before I go deeper into the ...

Thanks. Let's stay in touch. Us Ascot guys gotta stick together. Where are you located BTW?

Does anyone have any experience going to an upgraded electric pusher fan only? I've gone with a bigger aluminum radiator which precludes the use of a puller fan of any sort. I've got only 1.25" between pulley and the new radiator.
Thanks,
-Charles

Hey Matty,
I've done tons to my 81 Ascotgrau 528i. I'm happy to help with any questions you or any other members have. Here's my car and the list of mods so anyone please feel free to reach out via a PM with specific questions.

Your car looks great Joe Boston!

-Charles

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Yes. Loosen the rear bolts about 1/8 to 3/16. Support the engine (I used a block of wood on my transmission jack under the oil pan) and slowly back out the front bolts a little at a time on each side. This will lower it until you get to the 1/2" point. I didn't have a lot of push on the jack it was ...

Thanks Mike. I went back out to the shop and realized that I couldn't see the forest from the trees. You are right that it is doable. A 17 mm angled 12 point box wrench is perfect. The problem comes when putting it back together. Its easy to R&R if one is putting back in stock sized bushings and ...

I'm seeing differing opinions on how to R&R the front bar. Do I drop the front subframe? If so what do I do with the engine? Alternate ideas? I see no other way to get a wrench on the single bolt....
Thanks in advance.
-Charles

I just decided to sell it this week. I'm going to post the info here and on my e28.com before I throw it on eBay. I honestly don't think it's the best fit for an e12. It's designed for an e28. Let me know (PM me) if you are interested.
-Charles

FS: Vintage Foha rear trunk spoiler for an e28. KBA ...

Kwyjibo....you tha' man! I missed the scan. Thanks so much for solving my puzzle!
-Charles

I just got back to my shop and found a very faded part number of 1227 on the spoiler. This disqualifies it as as e12 fitment. Another member sent me this link:

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Thanks for the good info. The numbers are heavily warn and those I supplied were the only that I could read. I'll look again tomorrow for another 4 digit number. To answer your question I bought it but it does not seem to match the trunk contour or seem wide enough when I cross reference with images ...

Hi all,
I recently picked up a Foha rear trunk spoiler that I am trying to identify. The ID number is KBA35356.
Anyone have a clue which model it is for? E24, E12, E28?
Thanks in advance,
Charles

I am about to replace my shocks, springs, and sway bars and would appreciate some advice about other steering linkage parts to replace on the front end for a complete refresh. Control alarms? Inner and outer tie rod's? Anyone have any other input or tricks?
Thanks in advance.
-Charles

Thanks Mike. Just the info I needed. I'm leaning towards your suggestion to stay put for a while after I swap the motor. I've got a long list of changes/upgrades so if it's easiest enough to do later I'll keep it as a down the road consideration.