It's like the Same but Different: My 528e build
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Happy New Year, so here is a long overdue update to my build thread! I never took pics/posted when I threw the interior in but here is a small update on whats going on with the car. Since my brother (BMWben) needed a vehicle to drive while he was on winter break from school and I was gonna be driving to Madison 6 times in two weeks I got the car finally registered and started driving it so I could save some money on fuel.
The car as it was sat.
Scored a set of 15" Blizzaks at work so I threw them on the E34 Style 5's. The wheels need to be straightened a little bit as I had a bead leak on one, but otherwise look great on the car!
Replaced the bulb that was broken in the accident, here is the damage to the core support and headlight bucket
Interior shot, car still has the llama carpet in (actually has two carpets??) which will be switched out
All ready to go!
First fill up! Can't remember the last time I had the pump stop at $35!!
And in customary wibimmers fashion I have a rage drifting video (slow mo rage drift, its an eta give me a break)
This was all from December 14th, I drove the car to Beloit the next morning with no issues until last week I lost one of the exhaust clamps fell off. While on my very noisy drive to Madison the car popped out of 5th gear and I couldn't get it back into anything but 4th, something must have rattled apart in the shifter linkage. Keep in mind I put a whole $15 in misc. bolts from the hardware store to get this thing driving, reused worn shifter/clutch etc.
But the good news is I finally have a shop space!!
I towed the car up there Sunday night and once I move all my parts/tools up there and get settled in I'll start disassembling the car so I can put in a new clutch. I'll pull the engine/trans out so I can work on the front end (looking at sourcing a parts car for panels and core support). Depending on how fast progress goes I'll put work into the interior. My plan is to have Sunday be "shop day" as I'll always have something to do between the two cars. -
hooray for updates and a video!
2014 needs to be the year that everyone has their car up and running for an awesome spring meet + drive.
There are no excuses for anyone, max out those credit cards, donate all your plasma, sell a kidney, eat lunch out of a dumpster and get ready for an amazing driving season
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Yaaayyy
Finally an update.
I swear if I see that suburban at one more meet......
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There will be plenty of shop parties! I'd like to have an open house some night once I get everything up there too.
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I'll bring some Gloriosos goodies.
@DrLeadFoot
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U gotta check out the new wheels I'm getting or ol dirty bastard
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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chris I may have a good headlight bucket for ur drivers side from my parts e28 and we need to meet and swap eta info so I can get this to e28 merger done and over with!!!
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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chris I may have a good headlight bucket for ur drivers side from my parts e28 and we need to meet and swap eta info so I can get this to e28 merger done and over with!!!
Thanks for the offer but I think I have at least 8 laying around
I was gonna let you know I'll be in Madison this weekend if you wanna meet up and get some stickers! -
Spent some time poking around the car this week trying to get it mobile for scooters. Replaced a frozen brake caliper with a random one I had lying. I tried adjusting the shifter plate in several ways and I've come to the conclusion that my transmission might be the problem as I can still only get 4th gear to engage. Either way every single part in the clutch system needs replacement on top of the shifting components.
I threw the car together to temporarily get it driving back when I first got it, so now is the time to start the rebuild now that I have a workspace for it! Tear down will start next month once I'm settled into the shop and have things organized.
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Gave up, I also had the truck go down after moving stuff all week. Figured it was more important to have a transport to Milwaukee this weekend. The car started up instantly after sitting for 6 months and once it cleared stuff out of the system it idle'd great. Its just not roadworthy after sitting and all the possible things that could go wrong. I have the time/space/money now so there isn't a reason to keep limping this along.
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The 'burb will get jealous that it won't be going to meets anymore....
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The 'burb will get jealous that it won't be going to meets anymore....
That burb is sweet tho! plus it has a WiBimmers sticker on it what more could you ask for???
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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