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BMW Car Club of America E31 Chapter – The Voice of E31 Owners
September 2023 President’s Update- by Henry Christoff
E31 Chapter Website: https://www.bmwccae31.com/
Hello, E31 enthusiasts!
Good news from BMW Classic! E31 parts formerly no longer available or permanently on back-order are now available again. This is noteworthy as our E31s age, it is important that we still be able to source quality components, and often BMW only supplied parts.
Genuine BMW Parts
Sunroof repair components – All parts available again!
V12 Intake Manifold Gaskets – Requires 2 each of p/n 11611736656 and p/n 11611736657.
E31 exterior door handle gaskets- p/n 51211970855 for left door; p/n 51211970856 for right door.
V12 Chromed Exhaust Tips – p/n 82119401152 (4 required)
“But wait! There’s more!”
Ed at V12Throttle (https://e31-v12throttle.com/) has added more products to their already existing E31 catalog of parts:
Upgraded lower ball joint bushing, BMW reference 33321135131
Upper rear wishbone ball joint bushing, BMW reference 33321138015
LH & RH front grill trims, BMW reference 51111970891 & 51111970892
Center license plate delete front grill trim, BMW reference 51111970220
Headlamp shock, BMW reference 63128124448
We need your E31 8 SERIES STORIES for the fall Edition of E31News
Perhaps you have an interesting story about your car. Maybe tell us how you first came to own an 8 Series. Or, maybe you have stumbled upon a great product while detailing your 8 Series you would like to share with other E31 owners. Found a special tool needed to make the job easier? Do Let Us Know!
Sounds great and we welcome your story or news tip for the next edition of the E31News Send your contribution, no matter how short or long, to John Berge, our newsletter editor: newsletter@bmwccae31.com
NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS
Welcome new E31 Chapter member Kenneth Jack!
Renewing Members – Thank you to Peter DeVita, Bill Fox, Michael Kosinenko, John Patterson, and Orrin Millier.
REMINDER: While quantities last, new E31 Chapter members and those who renew their membership will receive a free E31 hat pin. It’s our way of showing appreciation of your continued E31 Chapter support!
E31 Chapter T-Shirts…….The E31 Chapter Motor t-shirts are still available – Short sleeve $25.00 each / long sleeve $30.00 each, includes shipping to US addresses. We take all the major credit cards and ship the shirts via Priority Mail! To order, reach out to Henry Christoff We’ll take care of the rest!
Upcoming Events!
Saturday, November 4th
The SoCal Vintage BMW Meet
Woodley Avenue Park
Van Nuys, CA
This event is sponsored by the E31 Chapter!
http://socalvintagebmw.com/
That covers it for September!
Henry Christoff, E31 Chapter President