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Posted: Jan 15, 2014 7:24 PM
by leadphut
Well said and thank you.

Posted: Jan 15, 2014 8:25 PM
by tig
B7Turbo wrote: Image
I'd wax that.

Posted: Jan 16, 2014 1:06 AM
by pants|works
This 525i is a pretty car. Bet it is fast too. Has it been repainted? Looks really nice. Not sure if the camera lighting is the reason, but in the article above it looks like the right front fender is a slightly different color. Been noticing that a lot of metallic cars. Those brakes are huge, too.

Thanks for sharing this. That's a neat motor. Looks pretty close to like it belongs in there!

Posted: Jan 20, 2014 3:32 PM
by B7Turbo
I recall we did this dyno run after the car was completed and before the DME adaptation which is about 1000 KM driving process, just to see the difference in power before adaptation and after.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X0h_uh8BoI

After 1000 KM, we tested the car on another dyno session and the final result was, 291 HP, 265 Torque at the wheel at 7500RPM.

Posted: Jan 21, 2014 11:32 AM
by shagrath
B7Turbo wrote:
shagrath wrote:Where's my copy of the mag bro? ;) :laugh:

Love this car.
Hey man, I had one magazine packaged for you last year when we went to Vintage, but you didn’t show up at our hotel to get it. However it is available on line if you like to order one or join us at RTT 2014 (have some real fun) and I will defiantly have one copy for you! :cool:
If you still have that copy I will for sure grab it from you this year. What hotel are you guys at this year? I wish my work schedule was tolerant for RTT. :cry:

Posted: Jan 23, 2014 8:41 PM
by Jake D
Amazing, Sia!
Been drooling over this car for a while now. I feel I'm at a point in my program where I can admit my obsession. I hope you don't mind, but I featured your car for 5erFriday!
https://www.facebook.com/5erWest

Posted: Jan 24, 2014 11:45 AM
by B7Turbo
shagrath wrote:
B7Turbo wrote:
shagrath wrote:Where's my copy of the mag bro? ;) :laugh:

Love this car.
Hey man, I had one magazine packaged for you last year when we went to Vintage, but you didn’t show up at our hotel to get it. However it is available on line if you like to order one or join us at RTT 2014 (have some real fun) and I will defiantly have one copy for you! :cool:
If you still have that copy I will for sure grab it from you this year. What hotel are you guys at this year? I wish my work schedule was tolerant for RTT. :cry:
Yes I do, I will let you know which hotel we will be at, no problem, just in process of mapping the route.

Posted: Jan 24, 2014 11:53 AM
by B7Turbo
Jake D wrote:Amazing, Sia!
Been drooling over this car for a while now. I feel I'm at a point in my program where I can admit my obsession. I hope you don't mind, but I featured your car for 5erFriday!
https://www.facebook.com/5erWest
Jake, thank you very much for your kind words and appreciate it so much. I am honoured that you posted this car on you Face Book 5erFriday page. :D :up:

Posted: Jan 24, 2014 12:30 PM
by shagrath
B7Turbo wrote:
shagrath wrote:
B7Turbo wrote:
shagrath wrote:Where's my copy of the mag bro? ;) :laugh:

Love this car.
Hey man, I had one magazine packaged for you last year when we went to Vintage, but you didn’t show up at our hotel to get it. However it is available on line if you like to order one or join us at RTT 2014 (have some real fun) and I will defiantly have one copy for you! :cool:
If you still have that copy I will for sure grab it from you this year. What hotel are you guys at this year? I wish my work schedule was tolerant for RTT. :cry:
Yes I do, I will let you know which hotel we will be at, no problem, just in process of mapping the route.
Ok. The wife and I will be at the Brookstown Inn this year.

Posted: Jan 24, 2014 7:37 PM
by B7Turbo
cek wrote:
B7Turbo wrote: Image
I'd wax that.
I feel you brother, but your Red E28 need moarrrrrrrrrrrr!!! ;)
Ju@n

I don't know you, but let me congratulate you!
Extremely stock looking engine in that gorgeous e28.
So far one of the best e28 i've seen!


Greatly appreciated. :cool:

Posted: Jan 25, 2014 4:45 PM
by dsmith
Sia, the best thing about you building that car is the way you drive it! It is stunningly perfect in person. I recommend it makes a trip to the TOTD.

Posted: Feb 03, 2014 4:53 PM
by B7Turbo
Friend sent me these pics that he took last summer from two different gathering, I did like them so I thought I share them with you!

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Posted: Feb 03, 2014 9:25 PM
by wkohler
Do your rear tires rub?

Posted: Feb 04, 2014 1:09 PM
by B7Turbo
wkohler wrote:Do your rear tires rub?
None what so ever, still have 2 mm space! :D

Posted: Feb 04, 2014 2:23 PM
by jodystevens
B7Turbo wrote: Image
So perfect. Perfect colour, perfect wheels, perfect stance, just pure perfect.

Posted: Feb 04, 2014 3:52 PM
by leadphut
anyone in the "know" would look at the foot of rubber on the back rims and the 525i badge and just laugh.

Posted: Feb 04, 2014 10:43 PM
by silvertige
I never get sick of seeing pictures of your car. Beautiful. Keep 'em coming...

Posted: Feb 11, 2014 1:11 PM
by B7Turbo
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.

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looking forward to warm weather!!!

Posted: Feb 11, 2014 3:18 PM
by wkohler
I'm surprised you wouldn't have gone with maybe a higher quality coilover. Hope they offer the supper handling you are after.

Posted: Feb 11, 2014 3:41 PM
by jodystevens
B7Turbo wrote:...is a great up grade and gives you a supper handling.
I am interested in supper handling. Sounds delicious.

Posted: Feb 11, 2014 3:54 PM
by B7Turbo
wkohler wrote:I'm surprised you wouldn't have gone with maybe a higher quality coilover. Hope they offer the supper handling you are after.
Unfortunately BC Racing is the only one who makes coilovers for e28 in complete package and also I’m always open to suggestion if you have anything in your mind that I may have missed.

Posted: Feb 11, 2014 4:14 PM
by B7Turbo
jodystevens wrote:
B7Turbo wrote:...is a great up grade and gives you a supper handling.
I am interested in supper handling. Sounds delicious.
Hahahahahahahha, I have tried many set up in the past and this is what I understand from my past experience.

Normal cushion like handling = original factory set up
Firm but still soft = factory sport set up
Firm and responsive = after market shucks and springs
Firm, sharp and super handling = Coilovers

Posted: Feb 11, 2014 4:26 PM
by wkohler
Ground Control, GAZ, to name a few. Really all you need are the spring perches some good non-Chinese springs and a set of adjustable shocks.

Posted: Feb 11, 2014 4:43 PM
by B7Turbo
wkohler wrote:Ground Control, GAZ, to name a few. Really all you need are the spring perches some good non-Chinese springs and a set of adjustable shocks.
I am just curious; have you driven a car with BC coilovers? I have driven an e39 M5, MZ3 and an e36 M3 with the BC set up and I can say that it is a great set up, regardless of the origin. With all seriousness, you should try.

http://www.bcracing-na.com/

Posted: Feb 18, 2014 5:22 PM
by B7Turbo
I came a cross these pictures and I find them very interesting!

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Posted: Feb 18, 2014 5:49 PM
by tig
B7Turbo wrote:I came a cross these pictures and I find them very interesting!
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Man, I'd love to find a super-super-high-resolution version of this. Something that would natively fill my 2560x1600 screen.

Posted: Feb 18, 2014 10:45 PM
by UveBeenRobd
a-ma-za-ziiiiing!

Posted: Feb 23, 2014 1:21 AM
by astupidname
Sweet jesus. That thing is flawless. And those brakes are huge. I'm jealous.

Posted: Feb 24, 2014 1:12 PM
by B7Turbo
astupidname wrote:Sweet jesus. That thing is flawless. And those brakes are huge. I'm jealous.

Cool thanks, and I love them too, they have excellent stoping power when is required.

Posted: Feb 24, 2014 1:28 PM
by Mark in Toronto
B7Turbo wrote:
astupidname wrote:Sweet jesus. That thing is flawless. And those brakes are huge. I'm jealous.

Cool thanks, and I love them too, they have excellent stoping power when is required.
Shit, for anything bigger than the current set-up you would have to consider the brakes on the Toronto commuter (GO Train). :laugh:

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