What did you do to your E28 today?

David Adams · Post by **David Adams** » Mar 16, 2011 5:34 PM

rmiddendorf wrote:
David Adams wrote:Two words . . .

Side exhaust!

Was actually only thinking about it . . .but now that the challenge is out there and the idea is in my head . . . .

It'll be done when I get back from Italy . . .

John Boelte · Post by **John Boelte** » Mar 16, 2011 10:36 PM

I got the passenger side front suspension rebuilt. I replaced the strut cartridge, thrust and control arms, and tie rod ends. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll get the other side done! I'm putting Bilstein HDs in. Next, I'll work on the rear, replacing the shocks and a lot of bushings!

I think the rear is going to be much more work than the front.

Gelatinous · Post by **Gelatinous** » Mar 17, 2011 1:39 PM

fought with my non functioning speedometer again. I lost

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Mar 17, 2011 1:51 PM

mooseheadm5 wrote:Finally got around to replacing the motherboard in my cluster. Working temp gauge FTW!

That's right, I put the car on the road and drove it to and from V@V in NC with no working temp gauge. Not recommended and not good for your nerves.

Excepting it was a M5 and not a head you can pick up for a C note, as long as the low coolant level light is working you're not really in too much danger.

OcCoupe · Post by **OcCoupe** » Mar 17, 2011 5:17 PM

Changed the oil, lowered the rear 2 clicks on the B-Sports and replaced the coolant overflow with a shiny new one! Now I'm ready for the St. Paddy's day meet in SD!

philip1 · Post by **philip1** » Mar 17, 2011 7:17 PM

Today I installed a new stereo and resided the whole car for sound. The deck is a Pioneer DEH-P5200HD. I'm using the full accompaniment of premium speakers and it sounds pretty darned good. I just need to get the subwoofer up and running to have it 100% complete.

mgilli · Post by **mgilli** » Mar 18, 2011 12:19 AM

Parked a cherry E23 behind it!

David Adams · Post by **David Adams** » Mar 18, 2011 10:29 AM

Just setup plans, when I get back to the states, to get new arms and modified spindles on my car along with customized coilovers.

Steering angle will NOT be a problem!

Tulsa6 · Post by **Tulsa6** » Mar 19, 2011 8:36 AM

Finished the E32 brake conversion / E32 brake master cylinder / o-ring replacement on the hydraulic brake booster. Replaced the clutch hydraulics, too since the clutch master was leaking. Bled them for the 3rd time and finally test drove it last night not knowing for certain that I was done bleeding them. After a couple of runs around the block, took it down the freeway - brakes felt great

Replaced the grills and headlights with ones from my parts stash. Still need to get after the front bumper and panel under the bumper. Have a ways to go with everything that's wrong with this car.

Alfonso Bedoya · Post by **Alfonso Bedoya** » Mar 19, 2011 2:34 PM

Took it for a drive on the highway it drives like a champ for an eta M20, but all of a sudden in the rain the wipers stopped working Grrrrrrr.....oh well 3 years of ownership and this is the first time I've had issues with this. Not bad not bad at all! @ Tulsa6 is that an is? I see that your side mirrors are painted...

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Mar 19, 2011 9:48 PM

drove it to the meet in San Diego

mkoepp · Post by **mkoepp** » Mar 20, 2011 10:33 AM

Alfonso Bedoya wrote:Took it for a drive on the highway it drives like a champ for an eta M20, but all of a sudden in the rain the wipers stopped working Grrrrrrr.....oh well 3 years of ownership and this is the first time I've had issues with this. Not bad not bad at all! @ Tulsa6 is that an is? I see that your side mirrors are painted...

I had that problem and it was a wiper relay. Previous owner cracked it during removal. Was an easy fix.

I replaced my right rear side marker bulb and cleaned the interior.

austin8753 · Post by **austin8753** » Mar 20, 2011 10:50 AM

Installed the Pfeba deck lid, detailed the shit out of it and cleaned/conditioned the leather. What a difference! Seats look awesome now!

Tulsa6 · Post by **Tulsa6** » Mar 20, 2011 11:18 AM

Alfonso Bedoya wrote:Not bad not bad at all! @ Tulsa6 is that an is? I see that your side mirrors are painted...

It's a 528i, the (original) grills and mirrors were painted at some point, probably when the passenger side quarter panel was replaced. It has sport seats and I haven't got around to finding out what the differential is. I've been told it originally had a close ratio 5 speed by a couple different people, but currently has a OD. I don't think there was a 528is, though.

brkinshiz · Post by **brkinshiz** » Mar 20, 2011 1:24 PM

Relished in my new front end alignment so that I can enjoy my completely new front end pieces(now for the rear....yes homo)

Btw Moosehead your ucab's are freakin awesome, my mechanic almost shit himself when I told him what I he was installing that day

David Adams · Post by **David Adams** » Mar 20, 2011 7:32 PM

DROVE THE HELL OUTTA THAT MONSTER!

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Alfonso Bedoya · Post by **Alfonso Bedoya** » Mar 21, 2011 8:51 PM

Replaced ALL the fuses in the fuse box with new ones.

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Mar 21, 2011 9:08 PM

Alfonso Bedoya wrote:Replaced ALL the fuses in the fuse box with new ones.

I just ordered a bunch of spares from Brian. And a spare main relay and fuel pump relay. And floor mats. And a bunch of other nickel and dime stuff for both BMWs.

Should I have a spare fuel pump on hand for the drive to The Vintage? Just seems like an expensive part to have laying around. I have no idea if I still have the original on the car.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Mar 21, 2011 9:28 PM

rmiddendorf wrote:Should I have a spare fuel pump on hand for the drive to The Vintage? Just seems like an expensive part to have laying around. I have no idea if I still have the original on the car.

Worked for me...

austin8753 · Post by **austin8753** » Mar 21, 2011 10:00 PM

Changed spark plugs and wires. Man, what a difference. Runs like a champ now. Also, got new front bumper trim (thanks brutus87!)

Going to probably install the new Boston Acoustics 6x9's in the rear tomorrow and my DHD amp for my 12" Jl sub. W00t!

juscruisn1eta · Post by **juscruisn1eta** » Mar 22, 2011 3:15 PM

Saturday- changed every piece of rubber on suspension, Sunday tbelt water pump, hoses, adjusted valves, full tune, gave her a good bath, then looked through 13 years of service history

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Mar 22, 2011 3:21 PM

Drove the poo poo out of it as the e46 is down without headers.

Still running cold, I just keep forgetting to post temps.

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Mar 23, 2011 8:12 PM

Drilled the Euro valance to accept the M5 chin spoiler.

mtnman533 · Post by **mtnman533** » Mar 23, 2011 8:20 PM

Watched it get rained on

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Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Mar 23, 2011 8:22 PM

Karl Grau wrote:Drilled the Euro valance to accept the M5 chin spoiler.

Oh hell yes.

cddallara · Post by **cddallara** » Mar 23, 2011 8:23 PM

Took the 533 off insurance. Till I either fix the sunroof drains, or chop the top off...

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Mar 23, 2011 8:28 PM

Closest I've come to doing anything to the e28, since getting the headers on the e46, is getting on here.

OcCoupe · Post by **OcCoupe** » Mar 23, 2011 8:39 PM

Karl Grau wrote:Drilled the Euro valance to accept the M5 chin spoiler.

Nice, can't wait to see it. Wish mine would get here so I could mount it...

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Mar 23, 2011 9:13 PM

I shopped for "my" E28 today.
I failed but then again, the car I'm looking for has a Unicorn hood ornament, full maintenance records and a 400 horsepower engine, freshly built. The Cardinal interior simply compliments the original glossy Lachsilber paint and the style 5's.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Mar 23, 2011 9:15 PM

Been thinking about what to do about thinning down the herd.

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