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Re: 850 questions (archive)

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Posted by Bert Smith on January 31, 2000 at 20:49:03:

In Reply to: Re: 850 questions posted by Frissen on January 31, 2000 at 19:01:43:

: : Hey people, I just got a '96 850cia and have some questions.
: : Specifically,
: : > who makes the best car cover?
: : > who makes a bra for the 850?
: A: Probably Colgan
: : > what is the best after market suspension upgrade for the 850?
: A: There are many choices, Eibach and H&R are reputable spring makers. For full kits you may choose a good BMW tuner like Dinan.
: : > Is there a "chip" uprgade to remove the top speed limiter?
: A: Dinan and Jim Conforti are very good chip tuners that specialize in BMW. AutoThority is also pretty good. Racing Dynamics also has chips.

: :
: : Thanks in advance, davew

: Dinan is probably the most comprehensive BMW 850 tuner in America, his quality is outstanding, you may find his products at a near BMW dealer. German tuners are handled by distributosr and may not carry the full 850 program, but they may have an specific item needed. For a full list of distributosr and parts e-mail me direct to

: frissen@puebla.podernet.com.mx

r.e. the Colgan bra for the 850: This is a two piece unit with the smaller piece fitting over the hood. An adjustment to the hood hinge is usually required to get the hood to close with the bra on. I did not want to do this, and went to a good auto upholsterer who, after some trial and error, was able to combine the two pieces into one that goes over the nose of the car just at the bottom of the pop-up headlights.


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