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Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Aug 06, 2014 1:10 AM
by bkbimmer
TheGraye28 wrote:Can I ask what car you pilfered that front lip from? I must say it is damn sexy and complements the front end well. Would love to replicate that look...
It's a chopped up section of a late e21 valance.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 06, 2014 10:34 PM
by CYoung
Did you buy the euro bumpers new? Painting them body color I assume?
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 06, 2014 11:33 PM
by bkbimmer
CYoung wrote:Did you buy the euro bumpers new? Painting them body color I assume?
I bought the center sections new and the rest used, the will be painted white or satin black, not 100% sure yet on which.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 07, 2014 12:48 PM
by m-racer
You do great work. The front airdam reminds me a little of a cow catcher on an early locomotive - sorry - random thought. I always thought they looked cool.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 07, 2014 2:42 PM
by bkbimmer
Thanks, it's actually a snow plow.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 17, 2014 9:30 PM
by numberjuan
Looks great man! I bought a valance off of you a couple of weeks ago.
That thing is super nice in person. Keep it up can't wait to see it when your done.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 17, 2014 10:24 PM
by bkbimmer
numberjuan wrote:Looks great man! I bought a valance off of you a couple of weeks ago.
That thing is super nice in person. Keep it up can't wait to see it when your done.
Thanks man, how is your car coming along?
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 18, 2014 11:22 PM
by numberjuan
It's coming along. I'm hoping to do the LCA's and UCA's over the holiday weekend next week.
Love all the DIY's on this forum
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 22, 2014 7:27 PM
by bkbimmer
I'm almost ready to paint my custom euro valance and hood.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 22, 2014 9:18 PM
by Coldswede
You and that sanding block must be on near intimate terms by now Brent!
I have to admit you two do fine work together though.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 22, 2014 11:01 PM
by bkbimmer
Coldswede wrote:You and that sanding block must be on near intimate terms by now Brent!
I have to admit you two do fine work together though.
I have a whole harem of sanding blocks to rub with.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 7/23
Posted: Aug 30, 2014 2:14 AM
by bkbimmer
Lame
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Aug 30, 2014 11:02 AM
by lloydse28
Have you it any pictures in stance works yet? lol. No but seriously that's great you like them now.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 01, 2014 4:48 PM
by bkbimmer
It's going to make for a great parts car.
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 01, 2014 6:03 PM
by trevmmeister
WHAT ^^^
Re: My Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 01, 2014 11:43 PM
by bkbimmer
trevmmeister wrote:WHAT ^^^
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 02, 2014 9:52 PM
by bkbimmer
Boom
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 02, 2014 9:53 PM
by lloydse28
Sick!!
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 03, 2014 10:50 PM
by oldskool82
nice work! I wanna hear that exhaust...
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 12:49 AM
by lloydse28
Here's a video from tonight. Sounds great. E28 535i with headers and exhaust:
http://youtu.be/E3QHrWDXtLs
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 1:19 AM
by bkbimmer
Sounds decent for an old tractor, you have to pay extra to make the brakes sound like a bus.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 1:23 AM
by lloydse28
I was actually taking a video of a 350z going by. Lol
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 5:19 AM
by Angel
That exhaust sounds great imo. Would like to hear it idle stationary with a little throttle play.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 2:52 PM
by unt0uchable
That one stiff bottom lip.
Sounds wicked though! How is the drone at cruising speeds? I dig it!!
EDIT: PS: What size piping is that coming off your headers on the front section of the exhaust? That exhaust sounds awesome.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 4:27 PM
by leadphut
i miss that car.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 4:50 PM
by bkbimmer
unt0uchable wrote:That one stiff bottom lip.
Sounds wicked though! How is the drone at cruising speeds? I dig it!!
EDIT: PS: What size piping is that coming off your headers on the front section of the exhaust? That exhaust sounds awesome.
It doesn't have any drone, actually quiet at cruising speed. 2" tubing at the downpipes. I was hoping it would shoot a flame out the exhaust in the video.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 5:39 PM
by bkbimmer
leadphut wrote:i miss that car.
Let me know when you want to pick it up, it's almost complete and time to let it go.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 5:42 PM
by leadphut
too rich for my blood. besides, i'm awaiting an e23.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 6:01 PM
by Ricky
Very nice build, picked up some ideas ( Should try on a mk1 golf's duckbill ). God i love euro e28 with US grilles and lights, if i'd only get hands on some.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 6:42 PM
by bkbimmer
leadphut wrote:too rich for my blood. besides, i'm awaiting an e23.
I know sir, just ribbing you a bit. I'm excited to see the e23!
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 7:23 PM
by leadphut
my wife is getting cheap in her old age
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 7:38 PM
by bkbimmer
leadphut wrote:my wife is getting cheap in her old age
You're asking for trouble for even posting this here.
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 9:26 PM
by ealinn
Please build and sell exhausts. Thank you.
Eric
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 04, 2014 10:39 PM
by bkbimmer
Bang
Re: My Over Budget Daily Driver Build Updated 8/29
Posted: Sep 05, 2014 7:35 PM
by bkbimmer
ealinn wrote:Please build and sell exhausts. Thank you.
Eric
I already do, but only to each car.
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 05, 2014 10:10 PM
by bkbimmer
Installed valance
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 12:45 PM
by leadphut
it's really coming together. i think it looks great!
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 4:07 PM
by bkbimmer
Thanks, I'm liking it too... The only thing I don't like is having to be mindful of how low the front lip is.
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 4:11 PM
by ealinn
Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 5:18 PM
by bkbimmer
ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers
I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 7:13 PM
by ealinn
bkbimmer wrote:ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers
I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 9:59 PM
by bkbimmer
ealinn wrote:bkbimmer wrote:ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers
I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.
Yes, but I could waste a lot of time making some myself.
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 10:10 PM
by tig
bkbimmer wrote:ealinn wrote:bkbimmer wrote:ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers
I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.
Yes, but I could waste a lot of time making some myself.
That's the spirit!
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 06, 2014 10:30 PM
by ealinn
bkbimmer wrote:ealinn wrote:bkbimmer wrote:ealinn wrote:Can't wait to see the black bumpers, wonder how it will look. Are you planning on running fog lights or the black block off plates?
Flame throwers
I will probably make some metal filler panels or something that takes a bunch of time.
You know there are factory plastic covering panels that are less then $20 a set. P/N's 51711873623 and 51711873624. They look good.
Yes, but I could waste a lot of time making some myself.
If I did not love beer so much, I'd be right there with your level of awesomeness.
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 07, 2014 3:08 AM
by cddallara
The car is looking great and the attitude to match
I love how you've thrown the 'budget' word out the window
Insomnia is good for more than TV
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 07, 2014 3:49 AM
by bkbimmer
cddallara wrote:The car is looking great and the attitude to match
I love how you've thrown the 'budget' word out the window
Insomnia is good for more than TV
Thanks, a lack of sleep has fueled many a creative all nighters and helped to hone a skill or two.
Having a life does sound intriguing though.
Also, the idea of a budget died as soon as I decided to euro convert it... It might have to be a keeper at least for a bit longer
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/4
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 2:32 AM
by bkbimmer
Today I spent a few hours adjusting my valves and cleaning up the engine bay a bit, I also put my freshly painted front bumper together and mounted it... I will need to pull the front end off again to weld the US front bumper rubber trim holes but I am going to hold off for a while on that.
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/7
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 12:19 PM
by 2 5's and a 7
Which brand is that mass air flow sensor? car is looking great!
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/7
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 1:01 PM
by leadphut
looks great! decided on black bumpers at the last minute?
Re: My 85 535i Daily Driver Build Updated 9/7
Posted: Sep 08, 2014 1:04 PM
by bkbimmer
2 5's and a 7 wrote:Which brand is that mass air flow sensor? car is looking great!
It is a miller setup.