What did you do to your E28 today?

derrith · Post by **derrith** » Jan 17, 2011 8:45 PM

wkohler wrote:I whitened my car by removing the pinstripe. Also had a couple more brass keys cut for it since I can't actually get a real key because it's a Euro car.

Order a steel blank and get it cut from one of your brass keys or if you want it perfect, from the driver's side door lock.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Jan 17, 2011 8:47 PM

I'm working on that. I already redid the driver's door lock, so I'm not taking it out again.

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Jan 17, 2011 9:04 PM

My key specialist says it's better to use the passenger side lock.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Jan 17, 2011 9:06 PM

Charles Gray wrote:My key specialist says it's better to use the passenger side lock.

Heaps easier to remove, too. Stupid-ass door lock heater. Argh.

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Jan 17, 2011 9:18 PM

If you want to give my key guy a try, he should be available in 3-10 years. His name is Vinnie "Fingers" Gravano. Paul LaDue turned me on to him.

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Jan 17, 2011 9:32 PM

Considered selling it. Then reconsidered.

cddallara · Post by **cddallara** » Jan 17, 2011 11:50 PM

Das_Prachtstraße wrote:Considered selling it. Then pulled my head outta my arse.

FIFY

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Jan 18, 2011 1:27 AM

cddallara wrote:
Das_Prachtstraße wrote:Considered selling it. Then pulled my head outta my arse.
FIFY

touché

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 18, 2011 4:14 AM

Finally got around to installing the 'cruise control release bracket and switch' for the clutch pedal.

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Jan 20, 2011 6:35 PM

Stuck my "Respect your elders" sticker on.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 22, 2011 12:57 AM

SLS out, Eibachs and Billies in.

benfidar · Post by **benfidar** » Jan 22, 2011 2:39 PM

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=86663

Dyed my Pac Blau interior.

MShimon · Post by **MShimon** » Jan 22, 2011 3:09 PM

Installed misterfixit's Mo Brighta Mo Better tail and brake light upgrades. These are just plain cool. I'll get some photos up later with a side-by-side comparo.

Alfonso Bedoya · Post by **Alfonso Bedoya** » Jan 23, 2011 1:21 AM

MShimon wrote:Installed misterfixit's Mo Brighta Mo Better tail and brake light upgrades. These are just plain cool. I'll get some photos up later with a side-by-side comparo.

YEAH YEAH LETS SEE!

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 23, 2011 3:42 AM

Nothing!
Let is sit in the driveway while I went of and bought my wife another E34 iT.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 23, 2011 4:25 AM

1st 5er wrote:Posted: Jan 21, 2011 11:57 PM
SLS out, Eibachs and Billies in.

Forgot to mention I also installed my new diff mount from DaPP.

philip1 · Post by **philip1** » Jan 23, 2011 9:03 AM

bought a new set of wheels for her

tomorrow I'm buying tires so I can install the wheels.

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Jan 23, 2011 6:00 PM

commenced the motor swap on the e30, e28's on the backburner for the next week now.

davintosh · Post by **davintosh** » Jan 23, 2011 6:33 PM

1st 5er wrote:Nothing!
Let is sit in the driveway while I went of and bought my wife another E34 iT.

Pics or it didn't happen.

Come on; we want details! (not necessarily here, but it is required, don't you know...)

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jan 23, 2011 8:13 PM

Got the B35 wired up and worked on plumbing a bit. Next is to finish the 5sp swap, diff swap, and secure a DS. This has got to be the slowest B35 swap...ever.

Mr.ProjectCar535 · Post by **Mr.ProjectCar535** » Jan 23, 2011 8:20 PM

I'm in the process of replacing all the rubber in my suspension. Just installed some sway bar end links today, took me an hour maybe and it was super easy. One more thing out of the way, still a LOT more to go.

Also, that brake line went back where it belongs, so don't worry guys

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 23, 2011 10:17 PM

davintosh wrote:
1st 5er wrote:Nothing!
Let is sit in the driveway while I went of and bought my wife another E34 iT.
Pics or it didn't happen.

Come on; we want details! (not necessarily here, but it is required, don't you know...)

Zzzzzzzz...

cddallara · Post by **cddallara** » Jan 24, 2011 6:15 AM

Jump started the 533, let it run for a bit while it tried to dry out the inside. Apparently not enought to charge the battery

Jump started it again, let it run, still not enough for it to start on it's own. Then promptly broke the vent control knob while trying to open the floor heat

I've got to: fix whatever is leaking, and properly charge the battery or replace it. and, fix the heat controls and glovebox latch

Both e28s now have chrging/battery issues

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jan 24, 2011 2:31 PM

Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes

, trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e23 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.

We're getting somewhere...

Mr.ProjectCar535 · Post by **Mr.ProjectCar535** » Jan 24, 2011 2:57 PM

slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes , trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.

We're getting somewhere...

Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?

Also, finally gave up and put my car in the shop to get a new ignition cylinder installed cause my key broke. Hopefully it goes well and I get it back today

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jan 24, 2011 3:18 PM

Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:
slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes , trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.

We're getting somewhere...

Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?

Honestly IDK. I read somewhere they were longer, and through my work they were cheaper than the e28 struts, so I figured, why not? We will find out tomorrow. Anything has got to be better than non-functional struts.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Jan 24, 2011 3:20 PM

E32 hood struts will allow you to open your hood about 12".

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=56357

E23/24 hood struts allow you to open the hood further than the stock ones.

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jan 24, 2011 3:31 PM

Whoops! I meant e23.

Dyslexia strikes again!

Mr.ProjectCar535 · Post by **Mr.ProjectCar535** » Jan 24, 2011 4:05 PM

slammin_e28 wrote:
Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:
slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes , trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.

We're getting somewhere...

Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?
Honestly IDK. I read somewhere they were longer, and through my work they were cheaper than the e28 struts, so I figured, why not? We will find out tomorrow. Anything has got to be better than non-functional struts.

Good deal! Please post your findings, if they do in fact make a big difference I might just pick some up as well. Maybe before/after pics if that's not too much to ask

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jan 24, 2011 4:40 PM

Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:
slammin_e28 wrote:
Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:
slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes , trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.

We're getting somewhere...

Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?
Honestly IDK. I read somewhere they were longer, and through my work they were cheaper than the e28 struts, so I figured, why not? We will find out tomorrow. Anything has got to be better than non-functional struts.
Good deal! Please post your findings, if they do in fact make a big difference I might just pick some up as well. Maybe before/after pics if that's not too much to ask

I'll def get pics. That's one thing I was searching for but couldn't find.

/hijack

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