My 85 535i build

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Aug 06, 2014 1:10 AM

TheGraye28 wrote:Can I ask what car you pilfered that front lip from? I must say it is damn sexy and complements the front end well. Would love to replicate that look...

It's a chopped up section of a late e21 valance.

CYoung · Post by **CYoung** » Aug 06, 2014 10:34 PM

Did you buy the euro bumpers new? Painting them body color I assume?

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Aug 06, 2014 11:33 PM

CYoung wrote:Did you buy the euro bumpers new? Painting them body color I assume?

I bought the center sections new and the rest used, the will be painted white or satin black, not 100% sure yet on which.

m-racer · Post by **m-racer** » Aug 07, 2014 12:48 PM

You do great work. The front airdam reminds me a little of a cow catcher on an early locomotive - sorry - random thought. I always thought they looked cool.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Aug 07, 2014 2:42 PM

Thanks, it's actually a snow plow.

numberjuan · Post by **numberjuan** » Aug 17, 2014 9:30 PM

Looks great man! I bought a valance off of you a couple of weeks ago.
That thing is super nice in person. Keep it up can't wait to see it when your done.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Aug 17, 2014 10:24 PM

numberjuan wrote:Looks great man! I bought a valance off of you a couple of weeks ago.
That thing is super nice in person. Keep it up can't wait to see it when your done.

Thanks man, how is your car coming along?

numberjuan · Post by **numberjuan** » Aug 18, 2014 11:22 PM

It's coming along. I'm hoping to do the LCA's and UCA's over the holiday weekend next week.
Love all the DIY's on this forum

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Aug 22, 2014 7:27 PM

I'm almost ready to paint my custom euro valance and hood.

Coldswede · Post by **Coldswede** » Aug 22, 2014 9:18 PM

You and that sanding block must be on near intimate terms by now Brent!

I have to admit you two do fine work together though.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Aug 22, 2014 11:01 PM

Coldswede wrote:You and that sanding block must be on near intimate terms by now Brent!

I have to admit you two do fine work together though.

I have a whole harem of sanding blocks to rub with.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Aug 30, 2014 2:14 AM

lloydse28 · Post by **lloydse28** » Aug 30, 2014 11:02 AM

Have you it any pictures in stance works yet? lol. No but seriously that's great you like them now.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 01, 2014 4:48 PM

It's going to make for a great parts car.

trevmmeister · Post by **trevmmeister** » Sep 01, 2014 6:03 PM

WHAT ^^^

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 01, 2014 11:43 PM

trevmmeister wrote:WHAT ^^^

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 02, 2014 9:52 PM

lloydse28 · Post by **lloydse28** » Sep 02, 2014 9:53 PM

Sick!!

oldskool82 · Post by **oldskool82** » Sep 03, 2014 10:50 PM

nice work! I wanna hear that exhaust...

lloydse28 · Post by **lloydse28** » Sep 04, 2014 12:49 AM

Here's a video from tonight. Sounds great. E28 535i with headers and exhaust: http://youtu.be/E3QHrWDXtLs

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 04, 2014 1:19 AM

lloydse28 wrote:Here's a video from tonight. Sounds great. E28 535i with headers and exhaust: http://youtu.be/E3QHrWDXtLs

Sounds decent for an old tractor, you have to pay extra to make the brakes sound like a bus.

lloydse28 · Post by **lloydse28** » Sep 04, 2014 1:23 AM

I was actually taking a video of a 350z going by. Lol

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Sep 04, 2014 5:19 AM

That exhaust sounds great imo. Would like to hear it idle stationary with a little throttle play.

unt0uchable · Post by **unt0uchable** » Sep 04, 2014 2:52 PM

That one stiff bottom lip.

Sounds wicked though! How is the drone at cruising speeds? I dig it!!

EDIT: PS: What size piping is that coming off your headers on the front section of the exhaust? That exhaust sounds awesome.

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Sep 04, 2014 4:27 PM

i miss that car.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 04, 2014 4:50 PM

unt0uchable wrote:That one stiff bottom lip.

Sounds wicked though! How is the drone at cruising speeds? I dig it!!

EDIT: PS: What size piping is that coming off your headers on the front section of the exhaust? That exhaust sounds awesome.

It doesn't have any drone, actually quiet at cruising speed. 2" tubing at the downpipes. I was hoping it would shoot a flame out the exhaust in the video.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 04, 2014 5:39 PM

leadphut wrote:i miss that car.

Let me know when you want to pick it up, it's almost complete and time to let it go.

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Sep 04, 2014 5:42 PM

too rich for my blood. besides, i'm awaiting an e23.

Ricky · Post by **Ricky** » Sep 04, 2014 6:01 PM

Very nice build, picked up some ideas ( Should try on a mk1 golf's duckbill ). God i love euro e28 with US grilles and lights, if i'd only get hands on some.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 04, 2014 6:42 PM

leadphut wrote:too rich for my blood. besides, i'm awaiting an e23.

I know sir, just ribbing you a bit. I'm excited to see the e23!

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Sep 04, 2014 7:23 PM

my wife is getting cheap in her old age

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 04, 2014 7:38 PM

leadphut wrote:my wife is getting cheap in her old age

You're asking for trouble for even posting this here.

ealinn · Post by **ealinn** » Sep 04, 2014 9:26 PM

Please build and sell exhausts. Thank you.

Eric

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 04, 2014 10:39 PM

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 05, 2014 7:35 PM

ealinn wrote:Please build and sell exhausts. Thank you.

Eric

I already do, but only to each car.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 05, 2014 10:10 PM

Installed valance

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Sep 06, 2014 12:45 PM

it's really coming together. i think it looks great!

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 06, 2014 4:07 PM

Thanks, I'm liking it too... The only thing I don't like is having to be mindful of how low the front lip is.

ealinn · Post by **ealinn** » Sep 06, 2014 4:11 PM

Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 06, 2014 5:18 PM

ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?

Flame throwers

I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.

ealinn · Post by **ealinn** » Sep 06, 2014 7:13 PM

bkbimmer wrote:
ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers

I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.

You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 06, 2014 9:59 PM

ealinn wrote:
bkbimmer wrote:
ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers

I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.

Yes, but I could waste a lot of time making some myself.

Post by **tig** » Sep 06, 2014 10:10 PM

bkbimmer wrote:
ealinn wrote:
bkbimmer wrote:
ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers

I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.
Yes, but I could waste a lot of time making some myself.

That's the spirit!

ealinn · Post by **ealinn** » Sep 06, 2014 10:30 PM

bkbimmer wrote:
ealinn wrote:
bkbimmer wrote:
ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers

I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.
Yes, but I could waste a lot of time making some myself.

If I did not love beer so much, I'd be right there with your level of awesomeness.

cddallara · Post by **cddallara** » Sep 07, 2014 3:08 AM

The car is looking great and the attitude to match

I love how you've thrown the 'budget' word out the window

Insomnia is good for more than TV

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 07, 2014 3:49 AM

cddallara wrote:The car is looking great and the attitude to match

I love how you've thrown the 'budget' word out the window

Insomnia is good for more than TV

Thanks, a lack of sleep has fueled many a creative all nighters and helped to hone a skill or two.

Having a life does sound intriguing though.

Also, the idea of a budget died as soon as I decided to euro convert it... It might have to be a keeper at least for a bit longer

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 08, 2014 2:32 AM

Today I spent a few hours adjusting my valves and cleaning up the engine bay a bit, I also put my freshly painted front bumper together and mounted it... I will need to pull the front end off again to weld the US front bumper rubber trim holes but I am going to hold off for a while on that.

2 5's and a 7 · Post by **2 5's and a 7** » Sep 08, 2014 12:19 PM

Which brand is that mass air flow sensor? car is looking great!

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Sep 08, 2014 1:01 PM

looks great! decided on black bumpers at the last minute?

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Sep 08, 2014 1:04 PM

2 5's and a 7 wrote:Which brand is that mass air flow sensor? car is looking great!

It is a miller setup.