Minerva: The S54 powered, better than new, E28

jc72 · Post by **jc72** » Dec 04, 2018 7:25 PM

wkohler wrote:Probably not worth thousands of dollars in machinework for the test fit though.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-h-and-r-par ... 795725~hr/

surely good enough for a test fit.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 04, 2018 11:02 PM

I guess that's more common than I expected. The offsets for the 16s (even 944) aren't super friendly with adapters.

Post by **Shawn D.** » Dec 15, 2018 8:30 AM

You can make test-fit adapters out of plywood or MDF -- I've done exactly that. I wouldn't rest the car's weight on them, but if you have the springs out, you can jack the body up and down and turn the wheels to determine the fit across the range of suspension motion.

yomenendez · Post by **yomenendez** » Dec 17, 2018 9:10 PM

Other than water what did you use to clean the hood insulator...

Post by **tig** » Dec 17, 2018 10:51 PM

yomenendez wrote:Other than water what did you use to clean the hood insulator...

Is this a question?

About this thread?

About what specifically?

yomenendez · Post by **yomenendez** » Dec 18, 2018 8:10 AM

My mistake.....
Was referring to Maytag thread where you cleaned the hood insulator.....
Just looking for direction...
Cleaning product used.....???
Process you followed.....???
The insulator is NLA...just trying not to do any damage...

Post by **tig** » Dec 19, 2018 9:43 AM

yomenendez wrote:My mistake.....
Was referring to Maytag thread where you cleaned the hood insulator.....
Just looking for direction...
Cleaning product used.....???
Process you followed.....???
The insulator is NLA...just trying not to do any damage...

Please ask there.

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Dec 21, 2018 9:01 PM

cek wrote:
yomenendez wrote:My mistake.....
Was referring to Maytag thread where you cleaned the hood insulator.....
Just looking for direction...
Cleaning product used.....???
Process you followed.....???
The insulator is NLA...just trying not to do any damage...
Please ask there.

Oh brother...

Post by **tig** » Dec 22, 2018 1:43 PM

Jake's been busy.

I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 22, 2018 6:44 PM

Bitchin

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Dec 22, 2018 7:16 PM

cek wrote:Jake's been busy.

I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

Noice.

BenGerman · Post by **BenGerman** » Jan 15, 2019 10:10 PM

Man that color is insane. Can't wait to see it in person.

Are you going with the Autolutions shifter on the 6 speed?
I remember Ron had something pretty fancy for those transmissions.

Post by **tig** » Jan 15, 2019 11:28 PM

BenGerman wrote:Man that color is insane. Can't wait to see it in person.

Are you going with the Autolutions shifter on the 6 speed?
I remember Ron had something pretty fancy for those transmissions.

Current plan is to use the stock E46 shifter.

Post by **tig** » Jan 24, 2019 10:53 PM

Meh. I'll be putting a different cover on there. Not at all happy with the way the 'light media blast' worked out.

Tempted.

Somewhere the metal trim parts that go here have gone missing.

Yum. Like new.

Thanks Kohler.

SS SS.

I'm debating the look of this. We soda-blasted it. All that I've found look too scratched. Alternative is to fabricate something metal.

Expansion bung used to be on other side of rad. We moved it over here. Much better, but I think we can come up with a simpler hose connection.

750i MC

SS. Yes I'm going there.

Erect. E23 shocks.

When we're done, I'm gonna have a lot of plated parts for sail. Plate all the things. All the time. I say.

Hi Ben.

No confusion here. Still confused about Vlad's rears.

Bronze.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 24, 2019 11:05 PM

Sweet dreams.

BenGerman · Post by **BenGerman** » Jan 25, 2019 8:24 AM

We should rename this thread to: manual how to rebuild an E28 to better than new.

Stunning work Charlie. Thanks for taking all the pictures! I will need them at some point as well.

Post by **tig** » Jan 25, 2019 10:14 AM

BenGerman wrote:We should rename this thread to: manual how to rebuild an E28 to better than new.

Stunning work Charlie. Thanks for taking all the pictures! I will need them at some point as well.

Good idea. Done. Sort-of.

Thanks Ben.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Jan 25, 2019 11:12 AM

The Recaros are totally awesome! Love them.

Ordnator · Post by **Ordnator** » Jan 25, 2019 11:43 AM

Great thread with exemplary attention to detail which is very well documented.

Are you able to rotate the expansion tank 180-degrees? This could give you a cleaner looking hose run.

Keep on keeping on.

Regards,

Mick

delvin · Post by **delvin** » Jan 25, 2019 5:19 PM

Ordnator wrote:Great thread with exemplary attention to detail which is very well documented.

Are you able to rotate the expansion tank 180-degrees? This could give you a cleaner looking hose run.

Keep on keeping on.

Regards,

Mick

But then the lettering would be upside down

Ordnator · Post by **Ordnator** » Jan 25, 2019 5:30 PM

delvin wrote:
Ordnator wrote:Great thread with exemplary attention to detail which is very well documented.

Are you able to rotate the expansion tank 180-degrees? This could give you a cleaner looking hose run.

Keep on keeping on.

Regards,

Mick

But then the lettering would be upside down

Not if you are standing at the front passenger wheel looking at the "BMW" engraved on an M20 / M30 rocker cover, it is the wright way up then

linen grey ghost · Post by **linen grey ghost** » Jan 25, 2019 7:58 PM

I'd keep the plastic OEM nose beauty piece, maybe heat it with a heat gun and then lay some books (weight) on it to flatten out the 'humps'; the texturing you created from the soda blast look period to my eye.

LeiseyJr · Post by **LeiseyJr** » Jan 28, 2019 5:41 PM

Looking tits as usual!

I think for the expansion tank, find a welder and block off the current bung and relocate that one or another one where the circle is on this picture. If that's the expansion tanks final resting place.

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Spen · Post by **Spen** » Jan 30, 2019 10:53 PM

Jeez Charlie, you are a huge gangster. What an effort!

BTW isn't 425 Motorsports in Bellevue off 140th a bit? I know Cory at the wheel repair shop, Sound Wheel Works. Known him for many years. I see nice stuff outside 425 and didn't know they did work for you. Not that you couldn't do it yourself =) As always, thanks for adding a lot to the E28 community. I am glad to have known you from the basic beginning of your foray into E28's. Certainly taken it a lot further than me on many many areas! Bravo amigo

Post by **tig** » Mar 18, 2019 2:32 PM

Moar progress & pics. I have to say it is absolutely KILLING ME that I'm not doing this work. So far, all of the work meets my standards, and the team at 425motorsports has been great to work with, but I love doing all this kind of work...and I actually KNOW I could do it well. But, alas, other aspects of life mean I simply don't have the time and if I want this car done (which I do!) I have to continue using my checkbook-wrench.

That said, I guess this is part of learning the checkbook-wrenching skill...

Enjoy the pr0n:

Oh, what wheel to use? Never loved the look of the Mtech 1. Love the Mtech 2 (385mm) thats in Vlad. Maybe I'd like a 370mm more? Regardless I'm getting this MTech 1 restored to full glory as the baseline.

I have two sets of front belts. One old (currently on car) and one new style (here). I'm guessing receptacles for new style are easier to come by (don't have a good set yet). Thoughts?

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Upper door trim are all in fine shape except driver's door. Sourcing...

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Driver's inside door handle is broken. Also sourcing...

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We couldn't remember where these go. Then I remembered. (front door jambs)

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Ugh. Based on this, I'm going to go with my old-style, Sofica, heater box. The wiring harness we're using is old style and would need to be modified to support the new style anyway, so this is just simpler.

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One of the most critical components. My son asked "what's the most expensive, non-power train OE part". This is the answer.

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Little plastic covers that go here are missing. @bengerman got me a set in Sandy Eggo!

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Just test fit. These are now off at upholsterer....

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Euro lenses (new).

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Based on conversations this weekend, I may switch from this 924 booster to a 528e, which I now know fits.

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Intentionally going simple on brakes for now (E34 BBK that came with chassis) knowing that once the car is driving we'll want to Get The Balance Right (channeling Depeche Mode).

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So far the only thing that really pisses me off about this build. I wanted antenna delete.

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I had to scramble to find a rear seat. Spen as awesome in helping, delivering directly to shop. The base is beige. At upholsterer...

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