Fastest e28

GreddyPlayer · Post by **GreddyPlayer** » Mar 02, 2005 12:23 AM

What model e28 is the best for the import scene/ which is the fastest with the most upgrades avaliable??

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mar 02, 2005 12:32 AM

um... well.. the m5 would be the fastest, unless you can find a hartge or something

RobbieR · Post by **RobbieR** » Mar 02, 2005 12:57 AM

[QUOTE="GreddyPlayer"]What model e28 is the best for the import scene/ which is the fastest with the most upgrades avaliable??[/QUOTE]
As long as you don't try to "look" like the import scene, you'll be OK. You know....the ones with the giant wings, oversized ground effects, tacky decal graphics, neon, wild paint, shaved door handles, NAAAAWWWWSSSSS and the ever present a-pillar pod cluster.

:p

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Mar 02, 2005 1:20 AM

[QUOTE="GreddyPlayer"]What model e28 is the best for the import scene/ which is the fastest with the most upgrades avaliable??[/QUOTE]

One of the Turbo Alpina's I'd expect.

shifty · Post by **shifty** » Mar 02, 2005 2:35 AM

[QUOTE="GreddyPlayer"]What model e28 is the best for the import scene/ which is the fastest with the most upgrades avaliable??[/QUOTE]

Definitely the 524td. You'll SMOKE everyone. Literally.

If you want to REALLY be the fastest, you have GOT to have a spoiler like mine. . .

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Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mar 02, 2005 3:15 AM

That would be a 1985 M535i with a M106/Hartge/TCD-s2 turboed engine.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mar 02, 2005 3:29 AM

pff i'd go with an '84 528e the 'e' stands for extreme in case you were wondering

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mar 02, 2005 4:30 AM

GreddyPlayer,

Don't listen to that DukeM535Ti guy, he's just a blowhard loudmouth and always spouts off like this.

That would be a 1985 M535i with a M106/Hartge/TCD-s2 turboed engine.

All Duke has done is double knotted the rubberband when he winds it up. This basically doubles, might even triple, the available torque when it starts to unwind.

Here's a picture of his double knotted rubber band.

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fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Mar 02, 2005 9:06 AM

That would be one of the turbo's Alpina's OR a turbo Hartge M535i.

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Mar 02, 2005 9:07 AM

When said turbo Hartge is fully operational, that is.

Tjn182 · Post by **Tjn182** » Mar 02, 2005 9:38 AM

the ever present a-pillar pod cluster

Hey now -- I got one of them -- and I'm looking for a 3 pod one. It's not for looks, it's just that it puts the gauges right there at eye level with the road... having the boost gauge down by your shifter is quite dangerous.

What model e28 is the best for the import scene/ which is the fastest with the most upgrades avaliable??

I don't think these types of cars are going to be the kind of cars that today's "importers" are gonna be like "OH SHIT LOOK AT THAT" -- these cars have a certain style and charisma that ricers just don't have.

Yet I do admit, I have been able to roll up to a few of my car friends back when I lived in Charlotte and impress a few BMW owners.... otherwise, nobody flinches.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Mar 02, 2005 10:28 AM

Alpina B7S is probably the fastest forced induction tuner car. As far as the normally aspirated goes, the M5 more
likely gets the nod for that. Good luck finding either of them for any reasonable price and/or condition to import
unless you go through Canada.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 02, 2005 11:02 AM

Without a doubt the best e28 to buy and tune is a US Spec 535i or 535is. These models with a properly tuned turbo kit will destroy any previous "tuner" car. The Alpina B7S in it's most powerful form only made 335hp. That's not much by todays turbo e28 standards. M5s are a waste of time unless you are happy with them in a near stock form. They are cost prohibitive to upgrade and yield relatively poor results per $$$.
Todd

GreddyPlayer · Post by **GreddyPlayer** » Mar 02, 2005 4:50 PM

LOL i would never deface a BMW like the ricers do to their civics. I was more intrested in modded out engine aspect of it. Im just looking for a fast sleeper that i can woop up on the ricers with.

GreddyPlayer · Post by **GreddyPlayer** » Mar 02, 2005 4:52 PM

Also what are the prices on these alpinas and hartages?? or the 535's??

Tjn182 · Post by **Tjn182** » Mar 02, 2005 5:10 PM

LOL i would never deface a BMW like the ricers do to their civics. I was more intrested in modded out engine aspect of it. Im just looking for a fast sleeper that i can woop up on the ricers with.

Kinda like me then huh?

Then yes, this is a good car -- as for prices,,, i dunno.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mar 02, 2005 6:06 PM

If you have the budget for it, look for a clean '85 - '88 535i/is. You should consider paying the extra dollars for a well sorted example, otherwise the $2000 rule applies if you buy a lesser example. The $2000 rule is the average cost to replace limited life components and have other repairs performed, less wheels and tires or other significant performance upgrades.

Once you have your 5er, contact TCD and he'll set you up with what you need to really woop a$$$ on the Riceboys.

If you want a Hargte, ALPINA or M5, plan on your acquisition budget to be in the $7k to $15K range depending on condition and what you buy.

HTH

Rich

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Mar 02, 2005 6:16 PM

[QUOTE="GreddyPlayer"]Also what are the prices on these alpinas and hartages?? or the 535's??[/QUOTE]

Well, it's a "if you have to ask you probably can't afford it" sorta situation. Duke's into his Turbo Hartge M535i well over $40K I believe, but he's not being specific, so neither am I.

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