The New Arrival - E24 content/FINISHED!

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Feb 03, 2013 11:49 PM

Beautiful work Mike!

gray635 · Post by **gray635** » Feb 03, 2013 11:49 PM

Thanks, Chris! Glad you like her. I prefer the chrome-trimmed grills, too. Sorry about the crap job on your B7 window installation

That project was going so well, too. But you'll get it straightened out.

tschultz · Post by **tschultz** » Feb 04, 2013 12:04 AM

Great work Mike. I agree, it is so much better than when you purchased it

I'm sure those E code H1 headlights make a big difference! I know I just installed some on my E24, and can't believe how well the high beams light the road!

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Feb 04, 2013 3:27 PM

is it sacrilege to say "moar low"?

beautiful car though. big congrats!

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » Feb 05, 2013 4:56 PM

It looked great when you got it, Mike,

gray635 wrote:

and even better now.
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Much better than when purchased, I think!

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Well done! Still, that floozy can't take away the Alpina's top billing in the Perry, GA vintage BMW show.

m-racer · Post by **m-racer** » Feb 06, 2013 6:00 PM

Sharkfest, Boone NC?

tavern gnome · Post by **tavern gnome** » Feb 06, 2013 8:16 PM

That thing is stunning, Mike. Nice work!

Dinan e28 · Post by **Dinan e28** » Feb 06, 2013 10:10 PM

The car looks amazing now It relay needed that little bling on the headlight grills. Didn't look right on a red car any other color and you probably wouldn't even notice.

gray635 · Post by **gray635** » Feb 06, 2013 11:16 PM

m-racer wrote:Sharkfest, Boone NC?

Tim:

Unfortunately, no. I had planned on going but I've got a long-standing commitment the first weekend in May that takes priority. I am planning to bring this thing to The Vintage, though. It'd be great to see you there.

Thanks for all the nice comments on the car, guys!

rcbmw · Post by **rcbmw** » Feb 07, 2013 12:26 AM

The car looks very good and I'm happy to see that you saved it. The BBS RS alloys would look more period correct if they had larger aspect ratio tires and the standard BBS finish but overall, job very well done, Kudos!

Best,
RCBMW

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Feb 07, 2013 12:38 AM

Am I the only one who likes the way the TRX wheels look better?

m-racer · Post by **m-racer** » Feb 07, 2013 2:32 PM

gray635 wrote:
m-racer wrote:Sharkfest, Boone NC?
Tim:

Unfortunately, no. I had planned on going but I've got a long-standing commitment the first weekend in May that takes priority. I am planning to bring this thing to The Vintage, though. It'd be great to see you there.

Thanks for all the nice comments on the car, guys!

That's a shame. That would have been a great debut. Doubtful on the Vintage but I will look forward to the pics of your red ride.

Mark in Toronto · Post by **Mark in Toronto** » Feb 07, 2013 4:24 PM

Outstanding attention to detail Mike! Looking forward to seeing your car at Vintage.

RoyW · Post by **RoyW** » Feb 07, 2013 4:28 PM

Simply WOW!!

She looks beautiful Mike... great job of bringing her back to near original... but, probably even nicer than when it left the factory. Love the wheels! Congrats... and I hope to see and get a ride if I make Vintage!

-RoyW

euronewbie · Post by **euronewbie** » Feb 07, 2013 5:41 PM

Fantastic work mate, She looks stunning in that colour!

Eddie in TO · Post by **Eddie in TO** » Feb 08, 2013 7:53 PM

Well done Mike. Superbelicious. She is absolutely gorgeous!

GaAlpinaOwner · Post by **GaAlpinaOwner** » Feb 15, 2013 4:09 PM

She looks awesome Mike!

Enjoy

David

M6smitten · Post by **M6smitten** » Jan 19, 2014 2:58 AM

rcbmw wrote:
gray635 wrote:Hey John! Actually, I have been thinking about that. The next job is to convert the car back to the euro lights and washer system and ditch the sealed beams that are on the car now.
The stripe on the lower front spoiler would not be correct for your M635CSi and I wouldn't add it (the stripe is also not original to car photographed earlier in the thread). The lower front stripe was always and only used in conjunction with cars with the Slimline stripe and never the Dekor stripe.

Best,
RCBMW

This pic is from the archives at BMW klassik.Clearly visible is the lower front stripe and the Dekor stripes. The same car appears in the 1985 ///M635 sales brochure. Perhaps this scheme was for press cars or special order. Either case, there is precedent.

gray635 · Post by **gray635** » Feb 04, 2014 10:56 PM

Aaron:

Thanks for posting up this good information on the striping on these cars! I'll be sure GaAlpinaOwner, who bought my car several months ago, sees it.

GaAlpinaOwner · Post by **GaAlpinaOwner** » Feb 06, 2014 12:19 AM

Yep I got to have that...

I will post new updated pics soon as I replaced the suspension with Bil Sports and H&R springs to slightly lower it and have the front light washers working. Car looks and handles amazing.

GaAlpinaOwner · Post by **GaAlpinaOwner** » Feb 07, 2014 1:21 PM

M6smitten wrote:
rcbmw wrote:
gray635 wrote:Hey John! Actually, I have been thinking about that. The next job is to convert the car back to the euro lights and washer system and ditch the sealed beams that are on the car now.
The stripe on the lower front spoiler would not be correct for your M635CSi and I wouldn't add it (the stripe is also not original to car photographed earlier in the thread). The lower front stripe was always and only used in conjunction with cars with the Slimline stripe and never the Dekor stripe.

Best,
RCBMW
This pic is from the archives at BMW klassik.Clearly visible is the lower front stripe and the Dekor stripes. The same car appears in the 1985 ///M635 sales brochure. Perhaps this scheme was for press cars or special order. Either case, there is precedent.

damned pretty henna car ......nice to see another one!

M6smitten · Post by **M6smitten** » Feb 07, 2014 2:32 PM

It's not in the pristine condition yours is but I like her. Some pics at

http://bigcoupe.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.ph ... 282#160282

BMW Mobile Tradition also shows the (NLA) front stripe as an option in coordination with the dekor stripes. Warning: the drawing shows an e30 which is a little confusing.

http://bmwmobiletradition-onlinecom.x-s ... g=51&fg=25

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The New Arrival - E24 content/FINISHED!