87 535is - getting started
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Snap Understeer said:
If you just want to attend the classroom sessions, hang out at the track, and take rides with instructors then its only $30 + helmet rental at Blackhawk.
Rather just bring my own helmet, which I've yet to purchase... =\ Idk, i'd have to hit you guy's up. I'd love to get into some autocross/head pe events.
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Hey, there you are!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFtQSHh7NXo
What tires + suspension were you running?
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merl said:
you are correct.
Spax springs and sports. Poly rear subframe mounts, Aluminum lower control arms, 750 bushings in the thrust arms, heavy duty diff mount, 540i/740i brakes
You a... you should post some pictures of all that. mainly the Aluminum LCA's, and the brake set up. Also, got a part # for that diffmount?
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Sure... I will get some pics and post them.
Diff mount part # - 33171129786
**This part number will cross reference as a 528e part number. The later 528e uses the same diff mount as the m535i in Europe. This is a better mount that is stronger and it is less than half the price of the US 535i diff mount.
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That is the M3 from BFR.
Yes, they say that they are an M5 part but I am not positive. They are part of a kit sold here - http://blunttechclassic.com/?page_id=279
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There is a lot more brake there so it is a significant improvement in stopping power. Front pads are the same as E36 M3 so it gives you a bunch of options as well. On the track, I used about half the brand new pads (Textar) and I expected to use a lot more. In a panic stop on the road, the car stops right now !!
The swap is bolt on and there are quite a few options ... The list below is from www.m535i.org ... Mine is a Stage 5 and is very cost effective. I think I paid $200 for the calipers and an upgraded master cylinder (The master was messed up so it is not installed). I rebuilt all the calipers with new seals and bought new rotors and pads. The bias is really good and the package performed really well on the track.
Stage 1: E32/540i fronts
Minimum wheel size: 15β wheels
Stage 2: E28 M5/ E24 M6 fronts
Minimum wheel size: TRX, only *some* 15β wheels, 16β wheels
Stage 3: E32/540i fronts, E34 solid rears
Minimum wheel size: 15β wheels front and rear
Stage 4: E28 M5/ E24 M6 fronts, E34 solid rears
Minimum wheel size: TRX, only *some* 15β, 16β wheels front; 15β wheels rear
Stage 5: E32/540i fronts, E34/E32 vented rears
Minimum wheel size: 15β wheels front and rear
Stage 6: E28 M5/ E24 M6 fronts, E34/E32 vented rears
Minimum wheel size: TRX, only *some* 15β, 16β wheels front; 15β wheels rear
Stage 7: E34 US M5/US 540i Sport front and rear
Minimum wheel size: some 16β wheels front; 15β wheels rear
Stage 8: E31 front, E34/E32 vented rears
Minimum wheel size: some 16β wheels front; 15β wheels rear
Stage 9: E34 Euro, E31 850CSi Euro (Nurburgring brakes)
Minimum wheel size: 17β wheels front; 16β wheels rear
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