My 85 535i build

[leadphut]

you're taking sick jokes to a new low.

The pickup is to trade for the Honda, sir.

i guess i got kind of scared when you're talking about growing up.

i'm putting down the booze now.

carry on...

[bkbimmer]

My car feels happy with the 373 in it.

[bkbimmer]

I picked up my new euro tail panel from the dealer yesterday.

[leadphut]

can't wait to see it installed.

[bkbimmer]

can't wait to see it installed.

You can see it at pick n pull soon, it will be next to your e23.

[Mortycrock]

Hey guys,

I new to mye28, but I just read this ENTIRE post! Wow! Talk about a lot of work! I just bought an 88 535is, and it seems like they're a little slim in PDX, or is that just me?? Do ya'll ever get together for drives or anything? I kinda got out of the car groups scene when I moved from San Diego, back to Portland, but I'm always down to meet up and talk shop!

Morgan.

PS: Awesome car!

[bkbimmer]

Hey guys,

I new to mye28, but I just read this ENTIRE post! Wow! Talk about a lot of work! I just bought an 88 535is, and it seems like they're a little slim in PDX, or is that just me?? Do ya'll ever get together for drives or anything? I kinda got out of the car groups scene when I moved from San Diego, back to Portland, but I'm always down to meet up and talk shop!

Morgan.

PS: Awesome car!

Thanks, there are actually tons of e28's in the Portland area.... We have random small meets at the Se Lucky Lab brew pub. We had the first one in a long time last night. 10-12 people showed up.

[Mortycrock]

That's awesome! Wish I would've signed on yesterday now... How often do you guys meet up?? I'd love to drive over.

[bkbimmer]

I'm getting ready to install my new Ground control touring camber plates and new rear window motor since it randomly stopped working last Saturday. Also time to take off my summer wheels and install my winter summer wheels.

[bkbimmer]

Window motor replaced and working perfect, also removed the door brake that was hanging up... Cleaned it all up, re-greased it and reinstalled it. This door shuts amazing and is quiet as can be I also replaced the last bad lock actuator in the other rear door, now everything works and works well. It's almost a nice car now.

I didn't get the new camber plates in but made decent progress.

[Mortycrock]

Slow and steady wins the race, Brent! Keep up the good work!!

[bkbimmer]

New camber plates are in and perform well. Put the style 9's back on too. I need to build a cheap shitty exhaust to get it threw emissions this month

[KrautnotRice]

Awesome work!
I just read the whole thread, I love the gradual transformation of the car.
The euro bumpers and custom lip especially.

What did you do to your tail lights? Just the Mr FixIt kit or custom LEDs?
Thanks

[bkbimmer]

Awesome work!
I just read the whole thread, I love the gradual transformation of the car.
The euro bumpers and custom lip especially.

What did you do to your tail lights? Just the Mr FixIt kit or custom LEDs?
Thanks

The taillights are basically the same as the Mr. Fixit except I made my own kit since I already had all the stuff to do it.

Thanks,
Brent

[bkbimmer]

I repaired my fuse panel issue today by adding a supplemental 4 blade style fuse panel.

[bkbimmer]

1991 called, they want their wheels back.

Installed last night, haven't moved it yet so the suspension hasn't settled.

[tig]

1991 called, they want their wheels back.

Installed last night, haven't moved it yet so the suspension hasn't settled.

That looks hawt. Those AJs?

[leadphut]

much better than those style 9's.

[Chimi-Changa]

Love it. Fender flares?

[bkbimmer]

Love it. Fender flares?

Nope, sold them.

[bkbimmer]

much better than those style 9's.

I agree.

[bkbimmer]

That looks hawt. Those AJs?[/quote]

Technically, but soon they will be mine once I give him his horse.

[oldskool]

The White Horse?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7zE0PeBnyiQ

[leadphut]

Steel pony

[bkbimmer]

My car started making a pretty loud clunking noise in the suspension today. I need to put it on the lift to investigate... I think it is a sway bay mount or end link I hope...

Just when you think your car is sorted it falls back apart

[bkbimmer]

Turns out the lemforder idler arm is about to break off and has about an inch of play in it! Has all of 2k miles on it, WTF?

I don't drive the car easy but this is ridiculous, I'm very disappointed in parts quality these days.

I hope they warranty it.

[leadphut]

i've never heard of that. bad batch?

[wkohler]

The one I put on my 528i prevented steering from coming back to center. I put about 1000 miles on it before it started to become not as tight like a tiger.

[bkbimmer]

I fixed it this morning, they warrantied the part.

[leadphut]

ya know, any time you wanna just park that out at my house, let me know. i've got a warm spot in my shop you can tuck it out of the way. i might have to take it into town to "get the mail," but i'd be willing to help a brother out.

bitchin!