FUBAR 528e, Gauging Condition of the M90

[LeiseyJr]

Car moves 5inches and locks up

So... Driveshaft is different. As others have said, but that's for sure now. But we removed whatever the nut thing on the rear half was to extend it to work and do a quick test drive. Didn't work but it could be shift linkage as well. Goes into gear but idk anymore. shift linkage is different due to transmission placement, luckily we have the shift linkage stuff. We don't have the driveshaft tho.

So tmmrw we will pick up, more parts from the donor car ECU, exhaust and Driveshaft.

Also grandfather pointed out that since my father is Dr. Frankenstein, I have to be Igor.
So yeah...

[LeiseyJr]

Someone should start a First Start video thread. If you've ever done it, it's just an awesome feeling. Way to go!

Yeah it's one of the most satisfying and relieving feeling ever.

[LeiseyJr]

Just realized I haven't updated this in forever. So we made it to Tex-Fest, it runs great pulls all the way to 6600. Also found out it will do 120 without full throttle, make sure to check that when you adjust your tps. The locking up problem wasn't solved with a new driveshaft, so we decided to power through it. The diff had somehow froze up, solution was a 3.46 LSD. We also had a running issue where it would just die, was an ECU issue. I also took the front bumper off, and painted the hood in 3 different colors of O-Reilys beige. Scared my mom the other day LOL it lights up tires. Also got my learners permit,
First Test Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTeAFdx_1MA
Clickable Pics because Flickr hates me or I have a brain tumor:
Tex-Fest 2015 by samleisey, on Flickr
Tex-Fest 2015 by samleisey, on Flickr
Tex-Fest 2015 by samleisey, on Flickr
Tex-Fest 2015 by samleisey, on Flickr
Ruining E28 by samleisey, on Flickr
Ruining E28 by samleisey, on Flickr
Ruining E28 by samleisey, on Flickr

Next Project Burgandrot 5spd from when I was two:
Dads old car by samleisey, on Flickr
Burgandy interior by samleisey, on Flickr
Burgandy interior by samleisey, on Flickr
Burgandy interior by samleisey, on Flickr
Burgandy interior by samleisey, on Flickr
Burgandy interior by samleisey, on Flickr
Burgandy interior by samleisey, on Flickr
Burgandy interior by samleisey, on Flickr
To do List 11/26:
Seals(a lot)
Install Calipers from CEK
Rebuild a pedal box(brake pedal left to right play and clutch return)
Fix Dash Lights and Defroster
Fix Oil Leak
Fix ABS(?)
Install worse cloth seats for my skinny ass to not slide as much
Check Everything off this list


Shout out to my father, Sherman, Memo, Nick, my boss, and everyone else at TWS for making all this happen!


We also got my dads old car from when I was 2. Sherman ended up with it, so time to resurrect another one. Burgandrot 535i 5spd

[LeiseyJr]

Reserved for something

[bmwstudent]

Looks great! I'm basically doing the same thing with an 88 eta. Im at the stage now where I'm removing brackets in the engine for air filter and coolant res, and the rest of the mounts and then I'm pilfering the correct donor brackets off of an e24 body i have. Once i get them positioned ill weld them in. Good luck with your build it looks like you've got some proper help.

[LeiseyJr]

Looks great! I'm basically doing the same thing with an 88 eta. Im at the stage now where I'm removing brackets in the engine for air filter and coolant res, and the rest of the mounts and then I'm pilfering the correct donor brackets off of an e24 body i have. Once i get them positioned ill weld them in. Good luck with your build it looks like you've got some proper help.

If you can find a 535i cut the air filter bracket off, and you can retain the M20 B27 Airbox mount for the coolant with a L adaptor.

That sounds awesome, we use to have an 88 eta but it was too rusty and the harness was gone. But thats awesome you can put a B35 in it with that harness. I'll go check out your build

[LeiseyJr]

Just put in brand new bushings for the throttle stuff, bc there weren't any. It was just the rod floating in between the two pieces of sheet metal lol. Pedal is smooth now, it's awesome, also the HVAC lights are working now. The cig. Lighter is glued in, but connecting it has become a bitch need to remodify the connector. The stereo is powered off it, and we made a T connector to power the cig lighter and the radio but we'll figure something out.

[LeiseyJr]

Overcenter Spring for clutch was installed, feels how a clutch pedal should now. Has been running great and got a $20 seat
$20 sport seat by samleisey, on Flickr

Just need to get the seatbelt sorted, conidtion the leather, and I will probably end up fixing the bolster.
$20 sport seat by samleisey, on Flickr

[LeiseyJr]

http://youtu.be/G310LOJytbc

This happened not neccasarily related to the E28, but very important moment in my life that I'd like to document. Finally got out to drive on track, shaved down a 2:10 to a 1:58.1 which was a second away from my fathers time of that weekend. Not sure how I did it but It was loads of fun.

This e46 got me obsessed with racing, and allowed me to see old beater E30's at the track which started my love for old BMW's. Been waiting to get out on track since, I was Oct, 2010 was awesome to finally be out there and throw down some laps. Everyone was shocked I got under 2 min, I'm still convinced it was how well the car was setup.

[1st 5er]

Oil leak?

[1st 5er]

Page 3

[LeiseyJr]

Too lazy to upload pics, but it will be in the next update post thing. I'll probably just edit this one lol.

[lloydse28]

What an awesome build, can't wait to see more.

[LeiseyJr]

What an awesome build, can't wait to see more.

Nothing like wkholers M535i or CEKs 535is, but I'm hoping to save up some more moneys this summer and keep this thread rolling. *cough coil overs, sways, summer tires and random shit I'll be doing with this POS*

I do appreciate your appreciation of the thread.

(More of a personal note) As of now I need to upload:
Oil leak shit
My other sport seat that's not trashed
A/C fan installed


Stuff I need to fix:
One rear window isn't aligned right
Door handles, I over tensioned when installed so they cracked *fuck my life*
Fix the other sport seat, and find a belt so I can have matching rad cool kid seats
Needs sways and tires, so I can start tracking it


Also gonna learn how to rebuild stuff because eventually we're gonna run our of cheap good cores seats, get rags, diffs. So Like I said I'm restore my sport seat
-Rebuild my blown getrag
-Rebuild cracked pedal box
-old LSD (these are gonna have to be worth something one day, try finding an E12 posi lmao)
Any other things I have laying around
-find an G265 and learn how to rebuild those because people think they're Jesus

But yeah the story of the ancient beige eta with a big block w/ a cam, 5spd , uno bucket seat and posi will continue....

[tig]

Hero. But too lazy to post pics? That's just lame.

[LeiseyJr]

Hero. But too lazy to post pics? That's just lame.

Lame is fame
Tomorrow is my driving a test for the famous class C Texas license. Woop woop! Also picked up the burgundy today, Early ignition switches are no fun, but overall Pretty simple. Now I'm gonna have to keep 2 threads updated fun.

[1st 5er]

Also picked up the burgundy today, Early ignition switches are no fun, but overall Pretty simple. Now I'm gonna have to keep 2 threads updated fun.

And that new thread is where?

P.S.
On your driving test,
keep it under a 100,
but kick ass.

[LeiseyJr]

Also picked up the burgundy today, Early ignition switches are no fun, but overall Pretty simple. Now I'm gonna have to keep 2 threads updated fun.

And that new thread is where?

P.S.
On your driving test,
keep it under a 100,
but kick ass.

I passed 87, the lady could tell I was used to standard transmission and wasn't slowing down enough for turns because no engine braking. But it was a win so yeah

will update this thread mañana, because Pre-AP and AP classes homework about 5 classes worth I have to tonight. I procrastinating. It's not a problem until you make it a problem.

[LeiseyJr]

Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr
Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr

Things been running awesome, except for the oil leak. 100 quarts every 2-3 gas stops, its permanently stained the driveway lmao.

After 4 transmission pulls, lets actually go through this. Fuck doing it right the 1st time....

So on the 5th time... we looked
Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr
mhm...

Just in case you can't see it
Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr

Yes.... magic... *sigh*

My father assembled the bottom end, so now he can be quiet about my backwards intake manifold. So we though this was the leak, and buttoned it all back up.

It wasn't. So out again and we replaced the rear main seal. TA-FUCKING-DA!
I guess cars would be fun if I didn't eat Chromosomes.

Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr
Also had to do that, because our transmission removal has taken its tole on the insulation.

I also got a proper non-destroyed sport seat, so I can live my racer boy fantasy.
Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr
Cleaned the door jambs
Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr

My pile of cores is growing
Fubar 2/22 update by samleisey, on Flickr

I love how this thing drives though, when the cam comes on it goes and can still torque around town. Does a 2:20 around TWS with 420 treadwear, stock sways, and stock brakes with stainless steel lines. The H&R and Bilstein sports ride better than most modern cars. But for now until I get more money, this build is about "done". Just got to keep it running, not wreck it since Im a reckless teen.

Time to focus on the OG 535i.

[LeiseyJr]

Growing up is pretty shitty. Kindve wish I kept stock for engine, feeling up with 93 is getting expensive. Mis-judged how much money was in my bank account so,-$1.14 has now turned to -$60(learned how persuasive the bank is), and I still need to verify all my shit with paypal to add in money. I had the money, just not digitally why I put it off. Now I dont have the money.... wont ever do that again. School is also keeping me busy as shit. Finals are coming up pretty soon here....got to do a program to keep the insurance rate down. Also my tires are starting to get down to their last miles with my hooning, and I can't really work until the summer. I hate asking for money from my father usually..... looks like I'm going to have to right now.

Brightside car is running good though, and I love it. Continues to be reliable, hopefully that will continue. Gonna go to one of the last PDS's this weekend, and drive it for a couple of sessions. Idk why I'm beating on my daily when my father lets me drive the racecar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko7rta_ ... tml5=False

[1st 5er]

... Kindve wish I kept stock for engine, feeling up with 93 is getting expensive.

Maybe dad will swap you for the Burgundy.

[LeiseyJr]

... Kindve wish I kept stock for engine, feeling up with 93 is getting expensive.

Maybe dad will swap you for the Burgundy.

Would love my car to be that color... Tempting...

[LeiseyJr]

Untitled by samleisey, on Flickr
Untitled by samleisey, on Flickr'

Untitled by samleisey, on Flickr
Threw on the shift knob from my dad's old car. For Good Luck

Untitled by samleisey, on Flickr
Did amazing on track! Great Learning car, and it was just a blast. Need some sticky tires and some not stock brake pads and it will be shit tons of fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi6L5oAAEog
Had no exit speed coming out onto the straight

Almost at 200K (199,025) and running on empty, but I love driving it. Fixed a lot of little things this weekend, and all is well so far.

[LeiseyJr]

After my backload excursions at 100+Mph the flying box could use some help being planted, need to get an 535is read spoiler at min. Car just gets a lot lighter, and that is not that fun on an bumpy road. I'll hopefully source another air dam. Gave mine away to BBRV, was for a good cause though so no regrets. Also need to grow up and put my front bumper back on, for the safety of my vehicle. So that's next on the list.

I'll probably end up pulling the entire motor and tranny back out soon as well. There's STILL an small oil leak and it's killing me, REseal tranny, also need to clean the entire engine bay and add some gussets to the steering box mount. I think I have downs, beCause every seal my father and I touch appears to always leak worse. Just need to get the Bugundrot on the road soon so I got something to get me to work and school. I probably don't need to, just really need to put it on the lift and give it some quality TLC.

To Do:
Power Antenna fucking jammed
Fix LR door again
Get aero sorted out
Front Bumper on
Rebuild Shift Linkgae with Condor Bushings
Get Rid of my extra Chromosome
Get up on the lift one weekend and just take my time going through everything again, STOP RUSHING through important jobs



In reality though the only thing this car needs to be not a piece of horse shit is bumpers of US or European desccent and paint. Really just some leaks and little things mechanically speaking are wrong, so in that aspect I'm very happy to say its almost all new under the old man beige.

[1st 5er]

100+
On a closed track w/ professional driver, of course.

[LeiseyJr]

100+
On a closed track w/ professional driver, of course.

Anyone would close the road down for the stig...

[LeiseyJr]

Hit 200K, and tracked it again. Is awesome, way more fun than the E46.
Working on replacing RTAB's tire, they're shot now.

[LeiseyJr]

https://youtu.be/8iAq6KeRTTY
RTAB done, car feel night and day in the back. Love it!

[LeiseyJr]

Non SI board from '82 installed. "Unleaded Gas Only", suprised it doesnt say fuel. Bought a rear M-Tech spoiler.... So theres a spoiler alert for a future update.

[LeiseyJr]

Car is still living, I broke both rocker arms on cyl. #1 at another "last weekend" at Texas World Speedway before Harvey. Spent the next week removing head and replacing, those and I rear ended someone a bit. Car is still kicking though, even the junkyard dogleg keeps on going. I need to remember Flickr password and do a real update.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wImv6VTAmY&t=197s
E28 is a really good practice car, that helped me apply a lot in the E46.