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Karl Grau wrote:Did some minor exhaust work after passing my biennial smog test. The smog guy was surprised the paper '50 State Legal' sticker was still readable after being on the car for two years.

Drove the shit out of it after adjusting the throttle and TPS.

My daughter likes.

I added a little Hartge and euro. Still need to fit the turns, then disassemble and plastidip. Thanks to minotaur for the valance and spoiler. The bumpers were under my mtech kit.

Lookin' good David. Can't wait to see the finished product.

1st 5er wrote:Lookin' good David. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks. Eventually, the full resto will include US bumpers, so I'm not looking to make it perfect. I figure I can just peel off the plastidip later. This saves another 30 lbs vs the mtechs and the fabbed solid metal grill that was on it.

Supa ETA got a new oil pressure switch and connector.

Not today, but yesterday, drove the snot out of the 535is at my first autocross. It was fun, but the main thing I learned is that I have a lot to learn. I posted my best time (80.245) on my first run, and went downhill from there. Spun out on the second run and got a dnf out of that, and made a bunch of dumb mistakes. My oldest son did his first run slow, and steadily improved. His best run was his last one, and about a half-second faster than mine. Next time though...

No, we're not competitive at all.



My sister was in town for my nephew's wedding reception this weekend, and I made the mistake of mentioning what we were doing on Saturday; "When is it? I'm coming to watch!" So she showed up, along with her husband, her son, another of my sisters and her hubby, then my nephew and his wife & kids showed up... It was all rather embarrassing.

A lack of fear and youthful reflexes can be handy sometimes. You'll just have to improve faster to show him what for, Dave.

I tried to get my dad to go autocrossing with me. He refused. So good on you for doing that with your son, regardless of the results.

This:

Throw it in the Mississippi.

That's where the block belongs for sure!

Finally solved the ABS issue. Front/left and rear/right wheel speed sensors were faulty. Replaced them with new ones from Bluntech(great service!). Replaced glovebox light. Hooked up Z3 permanent antenna, very cool looking for sure. Was worried about reduced reception but the BMW antenna is most excellent. Vacuumed and cleaned interior. Received new Furstil Cocomats, and very happy with those. Installed Dave Pepin's clutch bracket, as mine had a large hairline crack. Great product. Never realized how crappy it felt before. Feels new and crisp.

best,
Jeff

Adjusted the valves, replaced the spark plugs, cap, rotor and water temp sensor. Was having a high temp miss in #1 or 2 cylinder. Could not isolate it. But when replacing the cap, the #1 wire would not come out of cap. It actually broke off, so that was my miss, I suppose. I did not think my plugs and such were that old, but I guess I was wrong. Runs great!

Installed the M5 boot carpets.

Started to replace what I thought was a leaking water pump, then saw the bolt at the bottom of the pump was not there, the PO must have not needed it .
So installed the missing bolt & replaced the adjuster nut on the alternator while I had it loose. Now I have a spare new water pump for later. I'm suprised it wasn't losing water more often for the past 2 years than it has. I saw a few drips under the pump, but didn't notice the missing bolt.

Put the rear seat back into Supa ETA.

Finally had some time to paint my calipers today:


I was going to work outside, but it started raining. Had to get creative:


'Sully' looking on. Probably high on fumes:


'Sully' finds something much more interesting:


Also, picked up these and had some tires mounted:

Reclassified the old girl with the state.
Total luck with the number. If you squint it looks like BMR5!

Replaced duck gasket. The one in place was pretty jacked.

HOWEVER...

This didn't fix my oil leak...
Argh!
Looks like I'll be under a running car trying to keep hot oil out of my eyes later...

Wifey got stranded in Supa ETA, no start.
Fuel pump fuse.

ldsbeaker wrote:Replaced duck gasket. The one in place was pretty jacked.

HOWEVER...

This didn't fix my oil leak...
Argh!
Looks like I'll be under a running car trying to keep hot oil out of my eyes later...

Check your timing cover gasket. I've seen a small trickle find it's way to the back of the motor incriminating the duck gasket.

Got the parts car cut up in pieces ready to head to the scrapyard

I also finished the radio install (Kenwood KMM-108U) on the '86. I just needed a cheap HU since I took out the stock radio/amp, so this one doesn't have a CD played - but hey, its the 21st century - when I'm not listening to the morning show on the radio, I'm listening to music on my iPhone or thru Pandora, both of which this does. All for $80. Not bad so far - except my LR speaker is dead, but all other speakers are good to go!

Did something about the faded hood louvers...

Before:


After, but still drying:

Aaaand on the car...

I've been having problems with my e28 stalling/cutting out while driving and even when parked(started every time though). Took the car to a shop and $400 later the problem re-surfaced after a couple of months(they replaced fuel filter, distributer cap and other things). Had a 2nd mechanic take a look at it, and within 5 minutes diagnose it as a bad catalytic converter and wanted $900 dollars, hell no. Looked online and found other things to check like intake boot, throttle position sensor and idle control valve. Found a deal on ebay for a used intake boot(original boot looked okay) and icv for $50. Took a chance and bought it, and installed the parts. The car does not hesitate, stall or cutoff anymore, the throttle has a nice response now.