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cek wrote:I do love blue cars. This is one of the best looking E28s on the planet, me thinks.

You are so kind, thank you!

Cool car.

Everyone has an ego. Those that say they don't just don't realize how big theirs is.

pants|works wrote:Cool car.

Everyone has an ego. Those that say they don't just don't realize how big theirs is.

Can't thank you enough for your kind and warm comment, perhaps you should schedule your time that we could hang out a little at RTT 2015 so we can get to know each other first!

pants|works wrote:Cool car.

Everyone has an ego. Those that say they don't just don't realize how big theirs is.

Lego my ego.

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!

ldsbeaker wrote: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

this is what the perfect e28 is I think... Wow!

Since I'm new to E28 ownership but not BMW, I know good thing when I see it regardless of what anyone has to say. Sia, I don't know you, but in my opinion, this one car (although your collection is exceptional) is nothing short of being the top of the food chain for the E28! I'm surprised BMW hasn't reached out to you about this. It just goes to show whats possible with imagination, drive and of course, money. Well done, sir! I'm fortunate enough that I work in BMW service and have had the opportunity to drive some truly amazing cars but my heart lies with the old school BMW's which I think provide a much more visceral driving experience. I'm in the midst of my own E28 project but I had to say something about this one. One hell of a car!

this thread should be a sticky. what an epic car!

Boston7 wrote:Since I'm new to E28 ownership but not BMW, I know good thing when I see it regardless of what anyone has to say. Sia, I don't know you, but in my opinion, this one car (although your collection is exceptional) is nothing short of being the top of the food chain for the E28! I'm surprised BMW hasn't reached out to you about this. It just goes to show whats possible with imagination, drive and of course, money. Well done, sir! I'm fortunate enough that I work in BMW service and have had the opportunity to drive some truly amazing cars but my heart lies with the old school BMW's which I think provide a much more visceral driving experience. I'm in the midst of my own E28 project but I had to say something about this one. One hell of a car!

Kronus wrote:this thread should be a sticky. what an epic car!]

I am truly honored, Thank You Gentlemen!

B7Turbo wrote:

ldsbeaker wrote: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

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

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 !

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.

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

vlad-NJ wrote:met you at h2o last year, saw the car, it's perfect ! congrats !

Thank you gentleman, greatly appreciate your kind comments.

Reyno1dsWr4p wrote: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,

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

ronin wrote: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

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

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

LSXBeemer wrote:....just made a deposit at the Spank Bank!

LOL, now that's funny!

And thanks.

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.

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

B7Turbo wrote: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?

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

cek wrote:

B7Turbo wrote: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.

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

Seen in this picture:



At the top of the cluster. 3 lights.

cek wrote: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.

Justin_FL wrote:

cek wrote: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:

cek wrote:

Justin_FL wrote:

cek wrote: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!