General conversations about BMW E28s and the people who own them.
foamy
Posts: 1527 Joined: May 29, 2007 6:39 PMLocation: North Branford Connecticut
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by foamy Aug 18, 2013 6:14 PM
patched up the exhaust had 3 holes in the pipe.
nik77356
Posts: 563 Joined: Oct 21, 2011 5:49 PMLocation: Indianapolis, IN
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by nik77356 Aug 18, 2013 7:07 PM
1st 5er wrote: 1st 5er wrote: The Beast is getting new stickies too.
Snob turned in to a real road hugger this weekend with the Direzza Sport Z1's destined for The Beast.
I knew you'd like them Sherman.
1st 5er
Posts: 21863 Joined: Jun 13, 2008 12:15 AMLocation: Cypress
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by 1st 5er Aug 18, 2013 8:32 PM
You da man Nick.
dsmith
Posts: 2362 Joined: Jan 20, 2012 12:52 AMLocation: Charleston, SC
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by dsmith Aug 19, 2013 7:47 PM
I had an original coolant hose splitting and oil seepage from the return tube on the eta, so I did coolant hoses, return tube stuff, intake gaskets and such.
tig
Posts: 9311 Joined: Mar 18, 2013 6:25 PMLocation: Durango
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by tig Aug 24, 2013 11:22 PM
Besides swapping in a spare ECU to see if it would fix my surging idle issue (it didn't) I gave Vlad a wash.
Tomorrow he's getting a fresh coat of wax (actually a new sealant I'm trying).
wordsux
Posts: 40 Joined: Aug 20, 2013 8:10 PMLocation: ny
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by wordsux Aug 25, 2013 9:03 AM
bought it!
L_N_Love
Posts: 4106 Joined: Jun 19, 2008 11:18 PMLocation: VA
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by L_N_Love Aug 26, 2013 11:06 PM
Yesterday...new window guide and window wipe on the driver's door. I figured out a "work around" to keep the window from rattling when down if you can't get them all the way in. Cut what you can't get in off and then cut a 4" piece to stick in the rail below, front and back to grab the glass, through the holes in the door.
Jeremy
Beamter
Posts: 15844 Joined: Feb 12, 2006 12:00 PMLocation: Connecticut
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by Jeremy Aug 27, 2013 12:09 AM
Replaced the radio. Drove it.
1st 5er
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by 1st 5er Aug 27, 2013 1:00 AM
Jeremy wrote:
Drove it.
nik77356
Posts: 563 Joined: Oct 21, 2011 5:49 PMLocation: Indianapolis, IN
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by nik77356 Aug 28, 2013 10:07 AM
Not today, but Saturday and Sunday. Gave her some Hankook Ventus RS3's and ran her on the track for the first time.
1st 5er
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by 1st 5er Aug 28, 2013 10:17 AM
nik77356 wrote: Not today, but Saturday and Sunday. Gave her some Hankook Ventus RS3's and ran her on the track for the first time.
Was Memo in your windshield or rearview mirror?
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unt0uchable
Posts: 2265 Joined: Jul 21, 2011 8:05 PMLocation: Rochester Hills, Michigan
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by unt0uchable Aug 28, 2013 10:22 AM
I looked at it.
nik77356
Posts: 563 Joined: Oct 21, 2011 5:49 PMLocation: Indianapolis, IN
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by nik77356 Aug 28, 2013 1:08 PM
1st 5er wrote: nik77356 wrote: Not today, but Saturday and Sunday. Gave her some Hankook Ventus RS3's and ran her on the track for the first time.
Was Memo in your windshield or rearview mirror?
He's faster than me.
Not for long though!
dsmith
Posts: 2362 Joined: Jan 20, 2012 12:52 AMLocation: Charleston, SC
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by dsmith Sep 02, 2013 5:09 PM
My driver seat is broken and trashed on the M5, so I've been using the passenger seat as the driver's seat since I got it, since it's almost perfect.
I have a set of beige e30 sports, so I used some 3"x1/4" flat bar and mounted an e30 passenger seat. I'll do the driver's seat sometime, and eventually recover the seats, when I redo the interior leather.
davintosh
Posts: 13948 Joined: Jan 28, 2009 1:05 AMLocation: Sioux Falls, SD
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by davintosh Sep 02, 2013 8:38 PM
Bought some new-to-me front struts to replace the who-knows-how-old set its had since I got it.
Das_Prachtstrasse
Posts: 5616 Joined: Sep 10, 2006 7:06 AMLocation: Melbourne, Doooown Under
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by Das_Prachtstrasse Sep 02, 2013 10:53 PM
Installed the monowiper I built, and drove it down the folks place for Father's Day. Spring weather ftw.
nik77356
Posts: 563 Joined: Oct 21, 2011 5:49 PMLocation: Indianapolis, IN
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by nik77356 Sep 06, 2013 2:20 PM
Going through the car after the last track weekend. It's also getting a new RF wheel hub today, just waiting on Santa to bring it.
bbaxter
Posts: 493 Joined: Feb 17, 2007 10:44 AMLocation: Gloucester, VA.
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by bbaxter Sep 06, 2013 8:36 PM
Took Al out for a drive in the cool weather today. Windows down and sunroof open. Enjoyed the heck out of the exhaust tone. Also enjoyed the 20 more HP the cool weather has brought !
nik77356
Posts: 563 Joined: Oct 21, 2011 5:49 PMLocation: Indianapolis, IN
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by nik77356 Sep 06, 2013 8:54 PM
Also put some 10mm spacers on it. MY GOD is it wide. Going to have to go down to like 5mm and a fender roll when it gets lowered (it gets tracked, none of that stance shit here).
a
Posts: 12473 Joined: Feb 12, 2006 12:00 PMLocation: Marshfield ,MA
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by a Sep 07, 2013 6:35 AM
B6II hasnt moved in a week. BB Shiftless is Marina's DD and it has been doing fine since the 75 K mile tune up. She has a 35 mile round trip to the grand boy.
orignal teile
Posts: 107 Joined: Feb 27, 2012 11:21 PMLocation: dfw-hayward, tx-ca
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by orignal teile Sep 11, 2013 2:32 AM
e30 is spoiler, claybarred my car as well, along with a wax and wash. i like the look, gap isnt as apparent from directly behind.
TheYoungSir
Posts: 173 Joined: Aug 30, 2012 9:43 PMLocation: Denver, Colorado
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by TheYoungSir Sep 22, 2013 10:54 AM
Replaced the diff mount - the clunk is gone
Update: 9/29/13 - re-glued the rear driver side window to the window bracket - hopefully the glass won't fall into the door anymore.
mkoepp
Posts: 388 Joined: Jul 22, 2007 1:24 PMLocation: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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by mkoepp Oct 04, 2013 11:47 AM
I picked up some trim paint yesterday and painted the grill last night.
Before
After
Does not look much different in the pictures but It does look much better in person.
foamy
Posts: 1527 Joined: May 29, 2007 6:39 PMLocation: North Branford Connecticut
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by foamy Oct 04, 2013 10:09 PM
drove it. its been sitting a few weeks.
Aquito
Posts: 43 Joined: Sep 27, 2013 2:55 AM
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by Aquito Oct 04, 2013 10:54 PM
Stereo didn't worked. Went and found this one at the junk yard for $18. Works great on my e28
mkoepp
Posts: 388 Joined: Jul 22, 2007 1:24 PMLocation: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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by mkoepp Oct 05, 2013 11:42 PM
Replaced the brake bomb. Pretty easy job. It was hardest on the pocket book @ $100 but well worth it.
Aquito
Posts: 43 Joined: Sep 27, 2013 2:55 AM
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by Aquito Oct 06, 2013 2:15 AM
Went to buy a Bentley service manual from a local seller and ended up buying all his spare e28 parts for $40
1st 5er
Posts: 21863 Joined: Jun 13, 2008 12:15 AMLocation: Cypress
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by 1st 5er Oct 06, 2013 7:42 PM
Got half of it done.
Hffvdbl
Posts: 413 Joined: Nov 21, 2011 3:50 PMLocation: DFW TX
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by Hffvdbl Oct 06, 2013 8:59 PM
Fixed my trunk spring and installed my rear headrests with the help of a buddy. He was willing and able to crawl into the trunk for both jobs. Thanks Jason! Happy to not use a piece of wood to hold the trunk open now.
Not for long though!
