anyone need German parts?

**TexZan** · 09-12-2010 05:13 PM

I've been moved from the "stans" to Germany (yeah, it's a tough life, but I guess someone has to do it...). I have a rental 325d (not bad, but it's no Z3) and am living in a hotel. I could get used to this "deployment" lifestyle. This sure beats being downrange...

Anyone need parts that they can't get in America? I'll trade you for football that I can't watch here! (grrrr). Go Cowboys!

97 2.8 Arctic Silver - Tanin Red interior with wood console - black top
Whalen Shift Machine, polished - Type II windscreen (non roll-hoops) - Bilstein HD shocks/struts
Axxis Metal Master pads - Brembo rotors - Doug Whalen seat bushings
Passenger Eject (unfortunately non-functional) - OEM Passenger Airbag Disable switch
Polk Audio all around - Blaupunkt PA amps - LeatherZ Mark II armrest - Strong Strut Trio - AUX input via tapedeck

**ZeattleDave2002** · 09-12-2010 05:43 PM

Boston Green M Roadster

**fredr** · 09-12-2010 07:33 PM

after your handle.
Fred
96 1.9 Z3 black/tan/black
97 M3/4 estoril/gray
08 Kubota 3400 HST orange/charcoal
08 GMC Sierra stealth gray/gray

Doug W. · 09-12-2010 10:31 PM

Where you at? Ramstein?

**TexZan** · 09-13-2010 12:51 AM

97 2.8 Arctic Silver - Tanin Red interior with wood console - black top
Whalen Shift Machine, polished - Type II windscreen (non roll-hoops) - Bilstein HD shocks/struts
Axxis Metal Master pads - Brembo rotors - Doug Whalen seat bushings
Passenger Eject (unfortunately non-functional) - OEM Passenger Airbag Disable switch
Polk Audio all around - Blaupunkt PA amps - LeatherZ Mark II armrest - Strong Strut Trio - AUX input via tapedeck

**TexZan** · 09-13-2010 12:53 AM

...and they played a great game. I didn't see the Cowboys debacle (it came on at 2:30 am and I don't have AFN in my offbase hotel). I think I'm glad I didn't see it, though. It sounds like they did everything in their power to lose. Stat-wise, Romo had a great game. Oh well. Lots of hype this year...that usually means lots of disappointment in the end...

97 2.8 Arctic Silver - Tanin Red interior with wood console - black top
Whalen Shift Machine, polished - Type II windscreen (non roll-hoops) - Bilstein HD shocks/struts
Axxis Metal Master pads - Brembo rotors - Doug Whalen seat bushings
Passenger Eject (unfortunately non-functional) - OEM Passenger Airbag Disable switch
Polk Audio all around - Blaupunkt PA amps - LeatherZ Mark II armrest - Strong Strut Trio - AUX input via tapedeck

**mbmz3** · 09-13-2010 08:04 AM

is deployed there.

hope to see you soon!

**mbmz3** · 09-13-2010 08:08 AM

The cowboys had too many mistakes to win. They had a huge mistake at the end of the 1st half and at the end of the game.

The commentor on the news this morning said: "The Cowboys are not fighting to win, they just expect to win and the other team should just roll over and give them the game."

Doug W. · 09-13-2010 02:13 PM

back in the "old days". Never visited Ramstein, though.

Wish I'd had access to a Bimmer, instead of my '67 Opel Rekord. :-(

Have a good time over there! :-)

**TexZan** · 09-13-2010 03:24 PM

97 2.8 Arctic Silver - Tanin Red interior with wood console - black top
Whalen Shift Machine, polished - Type II windscreen (non roll-hoops) - Bilstein HD shocks/struts
Axxis Metal Master pads - Brembo rotors - Doug Whalen seat bushings
Passenger Eject (unfortunately non-functional) - OEM Passenger Airbag Disable switch
Polk Audio all around - Blaupunkt PA amps - LeatherZ Mark II armrest - Strong Strut Trio - AUX input via tapedeck

**TexZan** · 09-13-2010 03:27 PM

VIDEO #1

THIS ONE IS BETTER

GO TECH!!!

97 2.8 Arctic Silver - Tanin Red interior with wood console - black top
Whalen Shift Machine, polished - Type II windscreen (non roll-hoops) - Bilstein HD shocks/struts
Axxis Metal Master pads - Brembo rotors - Doug Whalen seat bushings
Passenger Eject (unfortunately non-functional) - OEM Passenger Airbag Disable switch
Polk Audio all around - Blaupunkt PA amps - LeatherZ Mark II armrest - Strong Strut Trio - AUX input via tapedeck

**TexZan** · 09-13-2010 03:28 PM

LINKY

97 2.8 Arctic Silver - Tanin Red interior with wood console - black top
Whalen Shift Machine, polished - Type II windscreen (non roll-hoops) - Bilstein HD shocks/struts
Axxis Metal Master pads - Brembo rotors - Doug Whalen seat bushings
Passenger Eject (unfortunately non-functional) - OEM Passenger Airbag Disable switch
Polk Audio all around - Blaupunkt PA amps - LeatherZ Mark II armrest - Strong Strut Trio - AUX input via tapedeck

MikeinNH · 09-13-2010 05:41 PM

MikeinNH · 09-13-2010 05:46 PM

and I loved Ramstein. I'd love to live over there - maybe someday...

Doug W. · 09-13-2010 06:20 PM

shastamutt · 09-13-2010 06:22 PM

**fredr** · 09-14-2010 01:03 AM

Well, what I remember was fun!
Fred
96 1.9 Z3 black/tan/black
97 M3/4 estoril/gray
08 Kubota 3400 HST orange/charcoal
08 GMC Sierra stealth gray/gray

**Monolith** · 10-22-2010 08:40 AM

I'm looking for a very specific Euro transmission controller for a 2.8 Z3. Can't seem to find any on eBay Germany. The ones that are listed on Ebay Germany are for US spec models.

**TexZan** · 10-22-2010 12:49 PM

I have a car so I can drive to one if I can find one. How big is the controller? I can ask around and see what I can find. Email me a part number if you have it and I'll see what i can do. Shipping could be interesting depending on how big it is but if I can help you out, I'll do my best.

97 2.8 Arctic Silver - Tanin Red interior with wood console - black top
Whalen Shift Machine, polished - Type II windscreen (non roll-hoops) - Bilstein HD shocks/struts
Axxis Metal Master pads - Brembo rotors - Doug Whalen seat bushings
Passenger Eject (unfortunately non-functional) - OEM Passenger Airbag Disable switch
Polk Audio all around - Blaupunkt PA amps - LeatherZ Mark II armrest - Strong Strut Trio - AUX input via tapedeck

**Monolith** · 10-22-2010 01:35 PM

And all the parts are pulled and cataloged. If you don't speak German, this task will probably be easier for me to do using a written translator and inquiring via the web than for you to hunt the yards.

The transmission controller is the same size as the engine computer (DME) and is next to the engine controller (they are stacked as a pair) in the engine bay (right side). The units are fairly light weight (under a pound?). A unit shipped from England ran about $10-15 pounds (handling and shipping). The Euro Z3 2.8 automatic models with the part I'm after were manufactured from 09/98 to 05/2000 (when the 2.8 model ended). The BMW part number is 24-60-1-423-974. The unit will have two stickers on top - one is a Bosch sticker with a Bosch part number, a generic BMW unit number (e.g., 1-423-000) and a software version (I'm looking for software version GS8.34.1) and the other sticker is somewhat of a printed label with BMW part numbers and VIN number. The part number will be truncated to "1-423-974".

The problem I'm having so far is that BMW Germany sells a lot of its excess US spec cars in Germany. I've found GS8.34.1 software, but it's for a US spec car. So, it's important to get the VIN to ensure that it's a Euro spec car.

Summary:

Part No.: 24-60-1-423-974
Software: GS8.34.1 (I'm looking only for the ".1" version)

Below is an attempt to link to eBay Germany showing a GS8.34.1 software unit but from a US spec car (VIN indicates US car and part number as well):

http://cgi.ebay.de/Automatikgetriebesteuergerat-BMW-TCM-Bosch-/380274729961?pt=Autoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item588a23e3e9

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