E28 S54 Porn, heavy pics.

[2 5's and a 7]

Sia,
I'm glad you went to the dark side and got some coilovers. Driving your car pre-BC was an absolute blast, but I have a distinct memory of feeling like the rear was too bouncy. That is a purely subjective opinion. My "bouncy" is your "compliant". Yadayadayada.
Isn't it great to be able to play with all the settings?
(Hmmm, maybe I should try 10mm lower in the front... DONE!) etc.
Hope you are well, sorry I missed RTT this year, and I look forward to seeing you (and all the other. Canadians) again soon!

Adam,

You are 100% right, one of the reason I replace the old suspension was because of the bouncyness of rear sprins which was to weak for the power. That is elaminated now and the car just rides absolutely perfect. It is great set up and I recommend it for anyone who wants a fine and solid ride but still maintaining the street ride quality.
And yes, we missed you this year and I can tell you that the roads around Eurika Spring was absolutely wonderful to drive. Hope we see you next year to catch up and do some nice driving!
Sia

Eureka Springs not that it matters.....nice car

[B7Turbo]

Some newer pics from couple of local gathering in summer.
My Alpina B10 V8 4.6 and e28 S54 at the same event.

[muppyvw]

This is purely what I want out of the aesthetics of a car. Perfection. Nicely done.

[vlad-NJ]

met you at h2o last year, saw the car, it's perfect ! congrats !

[Reyno1dsWr4p]

Where do you get those red white and blue hood and trunk emblems?! They're so sick and I want them so bad for my 528e.

[B7Turbo]

This is purely what I want out of the aesthetics of a car. Perfection. Nicely done.

met you at h2o last year, saw the car, it's perfect ! congrats !

Thank you gentleman, greatly appreciate your kind comments.

Where do you get those red white and blue hood and trunk emblems?! They're so sick and I want them so bad for my 528e.

Thank you, PM was sent,

[ronin]

Just found your thread and I love the car. Very OEM look in the engine bay which is awesome.

I had a question about your suspension set up. What top mounts are you using for the struts, F&R?

Thanks and thanks for sharing,

Eric

[B7Turbo]

Just found your thread and I love the car. Very OEM look in the engine bay which is awesome.

I had a question about your suspension set up. What top mounts are you using for the struts, F&R?

Thanks and thanks for sharing,

Eric

Eric, the whole package as you can see in picture page 8 came from BC coilovers as a package, which included front adjustable cambers and plates as well a solid plates for the back.

Cheers,

Sia

[LSXBeemer]

....just made a deposit at the Spank Bank!

Nice Ride! I love everything about this E28. I'm sure you get many compliments.

[B7Turbo]

....just made a deposit at the Spank Bank!

LOL, now that's funny!

And thanks.

[tig]

Sia,

What did you do for the throttle pedal?

I've got almost every plan for my S54 build nailed, and this is one of the few last details I haven't been able to find good info on. Thanks in advance.

[B7Turbo]

Hi Cek,

I just saw your post. I'm happy to hear that you were able to gather required parts and know how.

I have incorporated the fly by wire throttle pedal and sport function switch from the same e46 M3.

Good luck,
Sia

[tig]

Hi Cek,

I just saw your post. I'm happy to hear that you were able to gather required parts and know how.

I have incorporated the fly by wire throttle pedal and sport function switch from the same e46 M3.

Good luck,
Sia

What are the LEDs above the instrument cluster?

By the way, I think I have cruise control figured out.

Anything you would do differently if you were to do it again?

[Tammer in Philly]

Of course, he would have driven the car to me at the end of the project and sold it to me for $5k.

[B7Turbo]

Hi Cek,

I just saw your post. I'm happy to hear that you were able to gather required parts and know how.

I have incorporated the fly by wire throttle pedal and sport function switch from the same e46 M3.

Good luck,
Sia

What are the LEDs above the instrument cluster?

By the way, I think I have cruise control figured out.

Anything you would do differently if you were to do it again?

LEDs? Not sure what you are referring to.

I don't think I would so anything differently other than what I have done. I am happy with the result.

[B7Turbo]

Of course, he would have driven the car to me at the end of the project and sold it to me for $5k.

[tig]

Seen in this picture:



At the top of the cluster. 3 lights.

[Justin_FL]

Seen in this picture:



At the top of the cluster. 3 lights.

That is a sticker that says "ABS". I didn't think Sia's 525i had ABS, but looks like the brake lines are there in the engine bay.

[tig]

Seen in this picture:



At the top of the cluster. 3 lights.

That is a sticker that says "ABS". I didn't think Sia's 525i had ABS, but looks like the brake lines are there in the engine bay.

O. :embarrassed:

[B7Turbo]

Seen in this picture:



At the top of the cluster. 3 lights.

That is a sticker that says "ABS". I didn't think Sia's 525i had ABS, but looks like the brake lines are there in the engine bay.

O. :embarrassed:

No worries man, it looks kind of like LED lighting, But good observation though!

[M5ER_28]

What transmission and differential are you using in this setup?

[puma1824]

Great build!!! My E28 S54 swap is just about complete but still trying to find a better solution for the airbox. Which airbox did you end up using? Looks like it fits well.

Thanks in advance.

[B7Turbo]

What transmission and differential are you using in this setup?

Original M3 6speed
373 LSD

[B7Turbo]

Great build!!! My E28 S54 swap is just about complete but still trying to find a better solution for the airbox. Which airbox did you end up using? Looks like it fits well.

Thanks in advance.

Mz3

[puma1824]

Great build!!! My E28 S54 swap is just about complete but still trying to find a better solution for the airbox. Which airbox did you end up using? Looks like it fits well.

Thanks in advance.

Mz3

Thanks! Oh yeah by chance do you have pics of how it was mounted? Is the battery still underneath or did you relocate it to the back?

[B7Turbo]

Great build!!! My E28 S54 swap is just about complete but still trying to find a better solution for the airbox. Which airbox did you end up using? Looks like it fits well.

Thanks in advance.

Mz3

Thanks! Oh yeah by chance do you have pics of how it was mounted? Is the battery still underneath or did you relocate it to the back?

You need to remove the existing bracket for the original box and base on the location and the angle of the fastening point of the new box, install (fabricate and weld) a new bracket. the battery stay in the same location.

[puma1824]

Great build!!! My E28 S54 swap is just about complete but still trying to find a better solution for the airbox. Which airbox did you end up using? Looks like it fits well.

Thanks in advance.

Mz3

Thanks! Oh yeah by chance do you have pics of how it was mounted? Is the battery still underneath or did you relocate it to the back?

You need to remove the existing bracket for the original box and base on the location and the angle of the fastening point of the new box, install (fabricate and weld) a new bracket. the battery stay in the same location.

Thanks so much. Would you mind taking pics of what the bracket and how the snorkel meet up with the front? Here's a few pic of mine so far:

[B7Turbo]

Great build!!! My E28 S54 swap is just about complete but still trying to find a better solution for the airbox. Which airbox did you end up using? Looks like it fits well.

Thanks in advance.

Mz3

Thanks! Oh yeah by chance do you have pics of how it was mounted? Is the battery still underneath or did you relocate it to the back?

You need to remove the existing bracket for the original box and base on the location and the angle of the fastening point of the new box, install (fabricate and weld) a new bracket. the battery stay in the same location.

Thanks so much. Would you mind taking pics of what the bracket and how the snorkel meet up with the front? Here's a few pic of mine so far:

Sorry, I am out of town. check the existing pics of the engine bay closely and you will see it.

[puma1824]

During last year driving My e28 S54 after going to three long trips with many twisties, I found that my suspension although is all beefed up but still in a soft side, so I decided to replace them with the BC racing coilovers, which I heard from many members here and other forums that is a great up grade and gives you a super handling.



looking forward to warm weather!!!

I'm about to purchase a set of these. What spring rates did you end up choosing?

thanks again!

[B7Turbo]

I believe the rear ones were ordered customs, 650lb per corner.