87 535is - getting started

[merl]

I love the Parkay .... gives the shop some character.

[merl]

@Snap Understeer ... You doing HPDE this year ? I cannot wait !!

[Brian.]

merl said:

@Snap Understeer ... You doing HPDE this year ? I cannot wait !!

Gunna track the 535IS? Curious to see how bad the body roll is. Even with upgraded shocks and struts they seem to have some decent body roll

[B C]

He already has, and it looked to move and handle real nicely

merl said:

@snap understeer ... You doing hpde this year ? I cannot wait !!

yep!!!

[merl]

Test fit

[Brian.]

Hmm, sweet. I guess I'll have to attend an event, see how you do!

[merl]

Snap Understeer said:

He already has, and it looked to move and handle real nicely

yep!!!

SWEET .... We will have to get together for the drive down and pits.

[Brian.]

I'd like to track my E28 once I get a better suspension set up. But that won't be for awhile sadly =\

[B C]

Brian said:

Hmm, sweet. I guess I'll have to attend an event, see how you do!

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.

[Brian.]

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.

[B C]

Hey, there you are!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFtQSHh7NXo

What tires + suspension were you running?

[YoungCR]

Snap Understeer said:

Hey, there you are!

What tires + suspension were you running?

Looks like fun! If I remember correctly he has spax springs and billy sports.

[merl]

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

[Brian.]

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?

[merl]

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.

[Brian.]

Awesome. Appreciate it.

$80 holy eff cakes. I remember when mounts were cheaper for the STi. SHIT.

[merl]

This isn't a great pic for perspective but this is how it sits with the suspension

[merl]

Okay Brian, Here are the control arms and brakes. Kinda hard to tell but the brake is considerably larger than stock.

[B C]

Is that silver M3 the one you drove down to BFR with?

Those alum. control arms are great! are they an OE part on some other BMW like how the E30 M3 has alum. control arms?

[merl]

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