The ///M Touring swap has begun. (BIG pics)

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wkohler wrote:Also surprised this thread has stayed in General Conversation this long.
Oooooooh... oooooh........ I got this!

Its not about an E28 so its a General Conversation topic!
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You done yet?
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wkohler wrote:
johnnye23 wrote:Super Jealous here Sherman ! I think this would be the swap I would do if I were to update my Tourings driveline. Keep the photos coming and good luck with the transplant.
While an S38 is interesting, I don't think you can beat the S50, ZF 310 and S3.23 for a fun, reliable daily driver. Transformed the car and it looks factory. The '93 with the swap in Miami really spoke to me as a whole package with the 18" RCs, but I'm glad I went the route I did.
There certainly are other options available, but I decided to go with what was/is at hand.
And having the complete car available allows for the complete ///M conversion, not just the drivetrain.

mooseheadm5 wrote:You done yet?
Kitchen remodel has gotten in the way.
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Very nice! Can't wait for the final result!


Nice work!
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rmiddendorf wrote:
wkohler wrote:Also surprised this thread has stayed in General Conversation this long.
Oooooooh... oooooh........ I got this!

Its not about an E28 so its a General Conversation topic!
With all these GIANT pictures it should have been moved to eye candy.
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wkohler wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote:
wkohler wrote:Also surprised this thread has stayed in General Conversation this long.
Oooooooh... oooooh........ I got this!

Its not about an E28 so its a General Conversation topic!
With all these GIANT pictures it should have been moved to eye candy.
Touche. ;)
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1st 5er wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:You done yet?
Kitchen remodel has gotten in the way.
That will definitely happen.
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1st 5er wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:You done yet?
Kitchen remodel has gotten in the way.
Mama's kitchen (or most anything on her honey-do list) will trump dad's car projects every time.
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davintosh wrote:
1st 5er wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:You done yet?
Kitchen remodel has gotten in the way.
Mama's kitchen (or most anything on her honey-do list) will trump dad's car projects every time.
Tell me about it!
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wkohler wrote:While an S38 is interesting, I don't think you can beat the S50, ZF 310 and S3.23 for a fun, reliable daily driver.
Agreed 100%.
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mooseheadm5 wrote:
davintosh wrote:
1st 5er wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:You done yet?
Kitchen remodel has gotten in the way.
Mama's kitchen (or most anything on her honey-do list) will trump dad's car projects every time.
Tell me about it!
I've gotten away with it for the past 15 +/- years. But, eventually...
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wkohler wrote: While an S38 is interesting, I don't think you can beat the S50, ZF 310 and S3.23 for a fun, reliable daily driver. Transformed the car and it looks factory.
While you are very right, I think the S50 is also much more popular especially in sedan E34s. Soon will be like Style 5s on an E34.

But then again we have some S50/S52 cars that are done absolutely properly to the very last bit, is that right Greg :cool:

I am yet to ses a S38 M5T and there is one cooking North of me :)
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beliq wrote:
wkohler wrote: While an S38 is interesting, I don't think you can beat the S50, ZF 310 and S3.23 for a fun, reliable daily driver. Transformed the car and it looks factory.
While you are very right, I think the S50 is also much more popular especially in sedan E34s. Soon will be like Style 5s on an E34.

But then again we have some S50/S52 cars that are done absolutely properly to the very last bit, is that right Greg :cool:

I am yet to ses a S38 M5T and there is one cooking North of me :)
I wouldn't be afraid of driving and using a converted car. A real M5T would be a garage queen for me so I like Sherman's plan!
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rmiddendorf wrote: A real M5T would be a garage queen for me so I like Sherman's plan!
I am referring to Sherman's car as M5T. :)
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beliq wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: A real M5T would be a garage queen for me so I like Sherman's plan!
I am referring to Sherman's car as M5T. :)
Oh you get what I'm saying... ;)

Hey Sherman- what will you call your touring after the swap?
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rmiddendorf wrote:
beliq wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: A real M5T would be a garage queen for me so I like Sherman's plan!
I am referring to Sherman's car as M5T. :)
Oh you get what I'm saying... ;)

Hey Sherman- what will you call your touring after the swap?
Hopefully the same thing I call mine. A 525iT. Really messes with people that think they can take me off the line.
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mooseheadm5 wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote:
beliq wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: A real M5T would be a garage queen for me so I like Sherman's plan!
I am referring to Sherman's car as M5T. :)
Oh you get what I'm saying... ;)

Hey Sherman- what will you call your touring after the swap?
Hopefully the same thing I call mine. A 525iT. Really messes with people that think they can take me off the line.
Probably helps when getting insurance quotes too. ;)
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rmiddendorf wrote:
beliq wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: A real M5T would be a garage queen for me so I like Sherman's plan!
I am referring to Sherman's car as M5T. :)
Oh you get what I'm saying... ;)

Hey Sherman- what will you call your touring after the swap?
how about "finished" :heehee:
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davintosh wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:Hopefully the same thing I call mine. A 525iT. Really messes with people that think they can take me off the line.
Probably helps when getting insurance quotes too. ;)
Luckily insurance in the US is based on VIN. If I were in England, I'd have to submit any motor swaps like this for a hefty insurance hike.
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funfunfer wrote:
Hey Sherman- what will you call your touring after the swap?
how about "finished" :heehee:
:rofl:

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mooseheadm5 wrote:
davintosh wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:Hopefully the same thing I call mine. A 525iT. Really messes with people that think they can take me off the line.
Probably helps when getting insurance quotes too. ;)
Luckily insurance in the US is based on VIN. If I were in England, I'd have to submit any motor swaps like this for a hefty insurance hike.
Our insurance company asks if any modifications were done to any car that we're insuring. So far I haven't had to tell them any untruths...
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Huh. Mine doesn't care.
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davintosh wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:
davintosh wrote:
mooseheadm5 wrote:Hopefully the same thing I call mine. A 525iT. Really messes with people that think they can take me off the line.
Probably helps when getting insurance quotes too. ;)
Luckily insurance in the US is based on VIN. If I were in England, I'd have to submit any motor swaps like this for a hefty insurance hike.
Our insurance company asks if any modifications were done to any car that we're insuring. So far I haven't had to tell them any untruths...
I wouldn't be surprised if that varied by state.
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It will either stay badged as is or get de-badged.
About insurance, Allstate only asks for the VIN.

"Finished" would be nice. :laugh:
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[quote="beliq"]But then again we have some S50/S52 cars that are done absolutely properly to the very last bit, is that right Greg :cool:

[\quote]

While I still don't quite consider mine done, I do appreciate the praise.
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beliq wrote:
wkohler wrote: While an S38 is interesting, I don't think you can beat the S50, ZF 310 and S3.23 for a fun, reliable daily driver. Transformed the car and it looks factory.
While you are very right, I think the S50 is also much more popular especially in sedan E34s. Soon will be like Style 5s on an E34.

But then again we have some S50/S52 cars that are done absolutely properly to the very last bit, is that right Greg :cool:

I am yet to ses a S38 M5T and there is one cooking North of me :)
You know why style 5s are popular? They don't look like style 138s. For me, the S50 is also a very easy swap. Keep the plastic coil cover from the M50 and no one is the wiser.

I'd love to build a car like this, but I'd have to use a '93 and I don't like '93s.

Hurry up and finish that kitchen.
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wkohler wrote:style 138s.
ugh. :puke:
Those things are ALL over craigslist. They're like the modern Borbet Hs.
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Borbet H's are better than 138's. Neither are really attractive to me though.

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I don't want to be a nag but we're going on almost a whole week with no new pics being posted. :(
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Let's see that fridge!
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