What did you do to your E28 today?

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 12, 2011 11:50 PM

Drove that bad boy some more.

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Jun 12, 2011 11:52 PM

Finally unpacked most of the stuff from Vintage. Still have a 265 gearbox in the trunk, though.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 12, 2011 11:57 PM

Yesterday I finally got all the crap out of mine.
Now I can drive it like I stole it, again.

Gelatinous · Post by **Gelatinous** » Jun 13, 2011 12:37 AM

Painted it with a roller and some Interlux marine paint..... still tacky 5 hours later..... Gonna be an interesting drive home.... Every bug I hit will stick lol

TSMacNeil · Post by **TSMacNeil** » Jun 13, 2011 12:48 AM

Drove the 533 around the block to make sure its' new odometer gears work, then put the cover over it again.

They do.

jdmoninger · Post by **jdmoninger** » Jun 13, 2011 10:20 AM

Installed the Ireland Engineering Sway Bar kit on my '86 535i. FLAT cornering!

oldblackcar · Post by **oldblackcar** » Jun 13, 2011 2:59 PM

Adjusted the valves on the M30 - .009 from the cam lobe. Installed a new reference sensor, BMW fuel line check valve, new rotor, fuel pump relay. Cleaned ICV. Replaced some old splice wiring on the the CTS. Put in new hood shocks.

Then I looked across the driveway at my beater 528e, shook my head and went inside..

Zach716 · Post by **Zach716** » Jun 13, 2011 7:36 PM

Replaced all valve eccentrics and adjusted to .012, new Sachs clutch, M5 flywheel, new sifter bushings, new/200k G260/6 and replaced other associated parts.

vinceg101 · Post by **vinceg101** » Jun 13, 2011 8:34 PM

It's been a pretty busy couple of weeks and will continue leading up to 5erWest:
This is how you'll find the M535 pretty much every weekend:

Last weekend:
Finally finished restoring the stock Air Box as well as fixed a few body kit issues:

This weekend:
Replaced the Blower Fan (thanks to Mike in Seattle for the replacement).
Replaced the Fuel Injectors with Type III reman'd units:

Only to have to likely remove them to fix some sort of idle/fuel rich problem

During the weeknights, I've been working on prepping for the Audio System upgrade. Here's the new amp being fitted onto its' new mounting board:

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Jun 13, 2011 8:48 PM

Looks really nice, Vince. Too clean.

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jun 13, 2011 8:53 PM

Learned how much I fucking hate hard brake lines. Up to, and including flaring, fittings, master cylinders, everyfuckingthing.

....and I think it's probably gonna leak like a siv and I'll be doing it all over again.

Also, I hate mosquitoes. If I was god I'd wipe them from the earth.

Franchise · Post by **Franchise** » Jun 13, 2011 9:23 PM

small sub into the rear seat

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Jun 15, 2011 1:32 AM

I drove it for the last time today. It's parked in a rather inconvenient spot, immobilized by the clutch master cylinder. I guess it's a sign.

TSMacNeil · Post by **TSMacNeil** » Jun 15, 2011 1:33 AM

wkohler wrote:I drove it for the last time today. It's parked in a rather inconvenient spot, immobilized by the clutch master cylinder. I guess it's a sign.

NOOOO.....!

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Jun 15, 2011 1:39 AM

slammin_e28 wrote: ....and I think it's probably gonna leak like a siv

Sieve.
Does it leak?

culpy · Post by **culpy** » Jun 15, 2011 2:34 AM

Gelatinous wrote:looked at the peeling paint and failing clearcoat and mulled over the possibility of rolling on some Interlux brightside marine paint

Im going to POR 15 my car

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Jun 15, 2011 2:39 AM

culpy wrote:
Gelatinous wrote:looked at the peeling paint and failing clearcoat and mulled over the possibility of rolling on some Interlux brightside marine paint
Im going to POR 15 my car

Why? Is your car bare, rusty metal?

MicahO · Post by **MicahO** » Jun 15, 2011 7:23 AM

Other than the swiss-cheese rear valance (winter project) the Chrome/Euro bumper conversion is done. Details, details....

Chrome door trims - check
Trim on the valance next to the fogs - check (only one screw?)
City lights wired up - check
Outer lights wired for lows/highs - check
New M5 Grille badge - check (mine sucked)

Still have to put the new wheelwell trims into the front. The old ones sucked, and it's dirty in that cavity. I'll clean that up this weekend, and get some fresh 'Complete' pictures.

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jun 15, 2011 8:19 AM

mooseheadm5 wrote:
slammin_e28 wrote: ....and I think it's probably gonna leak like a siv
Sieve.
Does it leak?

Donno yet. I didn't have any brake fluid, and now I'm dealing with a faulty speedometer in the e30. Ugh....it never ends. On top of that, I have to get the e46's cooling system redone....

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Jun 15, 2011 8:24 AM

wkohler wrote:I drove it for the last time today. It's parked in a rather inconvenient spot, immobilized by the clutch master cylinder. I guess it's a sign.

Which one?

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 15, 2011 10:12 AM

Put insurance and new registration sticker on Snob.

Gelatinous · Post by **Gelatinous** » Jun 15, 2011 11:01 AM

culpy wrote:
Gelatinous wrote:looked at the peeling paint and failing clearcoat and mulled over the possibility of rolling on some Interlux brightside marine paint
Im going to POR 15 my car

I only used primer on the hood and it was spray bomb primer at that.

one coat of Sea Green marine polyurethane applied with a 6" high density foam roller. No sanding or polishing or waxing.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 15, 2011 8:26 PM

Safety inspection.

Promoted to DD effective tomorrow.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 16, 2011 2:32 AM

1st 5er wrote:Safety inspection.

Promoted to DD effective tomorrow.

Looks like DD ain't gonna happen just yet.

Mr.ProjectCar535 · Post by **Mr.ProjectCar535** » Jun 16, 2011 4:07 AM

My girlfriend came back from Disney world in FL, and came back with this for me. I'm definitely gonna be sporting it once the car is running!

Chad and I finished rebuilding my CV joints. They look so nice!

Also, finally got around to uploading the pics of my head after the rebuild.

The shop also left a note letting me know to adjust the valves before I fire it up. How thoughtful

Mmmmm, so clean you could eat off it!

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Jun 16, 2011 9:48 AM

Mad a sub box out of an old suitcase. Added a center muffler to quiet'n things down a little, and discovered there's a large oil leak from either the rear main, or the back of the head gasket/head somewhere. Will worry about that in the morning..

SD45T-2 · Post by **SD45T-2** » Jun 16, 2011 11:57 PM

Adjusted the E brake

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Jun 17, 2011 9:06 PM

Re-Tightened the headbolts to spec post rebuild. Also replaced the pressure sender seal, as it was pissing out oil everywhere. Installed LED interior lights, and gave it a good thrashing. Next on the list is tyres for the Hartge's, and then roadworthy.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 17, 2011 11:33 PM

Got 'r done, DD status Monday.

CoyoteStarfish · Post by **CoyoteStarfish** » Jun 18, 2011 4:20 AM

3 pedal mod, blew some minds at my local BMW fixit shop. Too bad she still looks like a wreck. One step at a time I guess..

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