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Posted: Jun 10, 2013 11:13 AM
by doyfola
Undercoating is now dry and painted over and cleared

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Posted: Jun 10, 2013 11:26 AM
by doyfola
time to finish the front suspension

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New center, center link, tie rod and lower control arm installed

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Brake bust plated back in place

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Mistakenly forgot to order new hobs for the e34, thought i did but the ones i ordered were for my e28 so i had to reuse the old one which were still in good shape but first

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Posted: Jun 11, 2013 11:52 AM
by leadphut
looking good!

Engine marriage

Posted: Jun 14, 2013 12:40 PM
by doyfola
Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts. but here are the pictures from the installation.

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Posted: Jun 27, 2013 7:01 PM
by joser66
Wow, keep up the good work! My touring's jealous of your touring lol

Posted: Jul 09, 2013 8:55 AM
by InkaCola
very nice work you have done there sir. your build almost makes me want to start a build of my own on my touring.

Re: Engine marriage

Posted: Jul 09, 2013 10:50 AM
by davintosh
doyfola wrote:Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts...
Just noticed this; I might be able to help you out if you can't find one closer to home. I parted out an '89 525i manual last year and still have a bunch of drivetrain bits in my shed. Shipping shouldn't be too big an issue... PM on its way.

Re: Engine marriage

Posted: Jul 09, 2013 12:03 PM
by pldlnr
davintosh wrote:
doyfola wrote:Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts...
Just noticed this; I might be able to help you out if you can't find one closer to home. I parted out an '89 525i manual last year and still have a bunch of drivetrain bits in my shed. Shipping shouldn't be too big an issue... PM on its way.
Don't think that will work. He needs a driveshaft from an early (91-92) m50 5 speed car with a ZF310z.

UPDATES

Posted: Nov 24, 2013 9:26 AM
by doyfola
Hi Guys
I kow its been a while but between the car and work stressing me out a took a 3 week vacation to west Africa and U.K. Nothing like the home land to recharge your battery. Good news is i was able to put the car back togetter before i left.

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few images from my trip

Posted: Nov 24, 2013 9:40 AM
by doyfola
Sunrise over London
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Saw this bad boy on a walk
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Ask for cocanut in Lagos and this is what they do.
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Posted: Nov 24, 2013 11:37 AM
by doyfola
Final part of the project. Rear end replacement. The car was originally fitted with a 4.1 lsd. On my initial test drive i busted out the subframe bushing with the super agressive cluch. I was doing 40 mph on 5th gear at 4000 rpm, that wont cut it, replacement diff required. And so it begins

Rear bumper, exhust and driveshaft removed again.
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subframe and diff dropped
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I'll have to do something about this
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Rear tire walls need some attention
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Cleand and repainted rear tire walls
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