1971 BMW 2002tii

[Chris tii]

@r16vka had some OEM looking old beard looking headunit in one his Audi's, some fancy make that now escapes me. Looks old, but has all the fancy modern gubbins.

Probably something similar to what I’m doing.
This will be going in hopefully this week, along with some speakers in the kick panels. The fibre glass things next to the head unit are to hold speakers and go in the kick panels.

 

[Lappintyre]

WOW Chris, thats an incredible resto, love 2002's

 

[Chris tii]

Becker is the popular choice for retro units with modern tech

Yeah I looked at the Becker ones. They looked either too 80’s a bit too 60’s Americana. I kind of wanted something that’s almost invisible. The Blaupunkt stuff looks more late 70’s/early 80’s and is pretty discreet.

 

[Todd]

Unreal @Chris tii! I've always loved this car but had no idea of the amount of work involved.

 

[Rocko]

Becker is the popular choice for retro units with modern tech

That's the one! But yes, a bit American when you go for the classic look.

 

[Cro]

Class Chris, always wondered why I knew the car but never the build. Some great stories there

Such a cool car

 

[r16vka]

Probably something similar to what I’m doing.
This will be going in hopefully this week, along with some speakers in the kick panels. The fibre glass things next to the head unit are to hold speakers and go in the kick panels.
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Yes I had a becker Mexico in the tdi audi back in 08, great unit with ipod connection and Bluetooth.

I've fitted a blaupunkt valencia in the 80, although it's more of a 90s look rather than the 70s your looking for.

So nice having Bluetooth for calls and Spotify in an older car

I too am rocking a built by basil knob

 

[DJMCA]

Ive also seen a few people who can gut the original radio and fit bluetooth etc.

I used to have the original radio in place (not working) but with a new headunit fitted inside the glovebox. Ripped it out after a while as i couldnt bloody hear anything anyway lol

 

[Cooper]

Absolutely fantastic project and I love the 2002!

 

[PAULW]

Read through the whole thing, what a journey but a beautiful car at the end, love the colour and the interior.

 

[Rigger]

Just put telly on in the crew-room - Car SOS with a '74 2002 Turbo. First thing that came to mind was this thread.

Hopefully get to see you driving it around North Down at some point!

 

[Marc C]

Absolutely love this

Some amount of time and work put in, but looks worth every penny! Must keep an eye out for it at future shows.

Super work

 

[HCviva]

Unreal ! Very well done

 

[Chris tii]

Aftermarket windscreen wipers that are the same style as the originals, have just become available for the first time.
They have a little spoiler on the drivers side. A little difference that no one will probably notice but I got weirdly excited about fitting them this week.

Before.

After

 

[Lappintyre]

Had a look around this on Sunday. Finish is incredible Chris. Must be a pleasure to own!

 

[Cossers]

That’s beautiful! Can’t believe I missed this tread.

 

[Chris tii]

I got my sound system fitted this week. Everything was done by Audio Advice in Portadown. Phil’s done a few of my past cars now and I’d highly recommend them.
I bought some fibre glass kick plate panel extensions from a guy in the US. Audio advice carpeted over them. They also fitted a little cheeky sub under the back seat. Its all really discreet and if you didn’t know you’d definitely think it was like that from standard. Really happy with the sound and appearance.

 

[Chris tii]

I took the tii on a road trip last weekend. Myself, @Coog, @GrantR and @Ben P went to Shedfest at Mallory Park near Birmingham.
Also popped into Caffeine and Machine and Diddly Squat Farm on the way home. The trip was epic, and the car performed brilliantly. Although it seems to be running a bit rich, it never let me down. I also don’t think bringing an 53 year old car slowed the convoy down too much, the 2002tii is pretty quick and holds it own. Although 70 - 75mph on the motorway is all I’m comfortable doing, anything over that and it just gets really loud in the cabin.

Shedfest was a great show, so many unusual, quirky cars. I genuinely would rather look round a bunch of “sheds” than a bunch of new super cars.

My car also managed to win an award! YouTuber Freddy Tavarnish picked it as his favourite car of the show.

 

[Coog]

It was going really well all weekend. Couldn't believe how rapid it is, it can properly shift!

Well deserved prize IMO.

 

[Chris tii]

It was going really well all weekend. Couldn't believe how rapid it is, it can properly shift!

Well deserved prize IMO.

Thanks Craig. It was a great trip, your e39 is still a definite dream car of mine.

 

[Dave..]

Fantastic job on the restoration. My mother had a 1602 in orange. Reg KOI 9 that was sold with the car .

 

[Ben P]

Was very fortunate to get a few rips in this thing. Loved every minute .
Car turns a serious amount of heads and just makes people smile.

Well done resto as well. No squeeks or rattles and handles brilliantly on the Bilsteins!

Enjoyed bopping along to the choice of tunes on the new install also

 

[Rigger]

Looks class Chris, not just the car, but the whole trip. Congrats again on winning Tavarish's choice winner!

 

[Chris tii]

Was very fortunate to get a few rips in this thing. Loved every minute .
Car turns a serious amount of heads and just makes people smile.

Well done resto as well. No squeeks or rattles and handles brilliantly on the Bilsteins!

Enjoyed bopping along to the choice of tunes on the new install also

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Thanks Ben, so glad I finally got the stereo sorted out before the trip!

Looks class Chris, not just the car, but the whole trip. Congrats again on winning Tavarish's choice winner!

Thanks @Rigger!