E28 SETA Build

DrLeadFoot

Earl said:

Cool idea, terrible execution.

Did you ever see this one?

BMW never offered even a concept, but there were a few companies that did touring conversions.

This is sex.

RamRod E28

So the e28 touring is a myth I've seen that one and I would trade almost everything I own to get one!!!

Earl

There was indeed never a factory one offered, but some companies would take your new e28 and convert it to a touring (their design of course).

YoungCR

That "thing" looks like a horrible Caddilac hearse conversion...

E28 tourings are no myth but they are the unicorns of E28 models. Schulz was a tuner back in the day that also did coach conversions like what Bauer did with E21's and E30's. Less than 100 were made and I haven't heard a number on how many are still around. Fun fact they also made E24 6 series cabrios!

Earl

CYoung said:

That "thing" looks like a horrible Caddilac hearse conversion...

E28 tourings are no myth but they are the unicorns of E28 models. Schulz was a tuner back in the day that also did coach conversions like what Bauer did with E21's and E30's. Less than 100 were made and I haven't heard a number on how many are still around. Fun fact they also made E24 6 series cabrios!

There is a 6 series cabrio in back to the future remember=P

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RamRod E28

Holy shit!!! I gotta look for that in part II

YoungCR

Yeah i didn't catch it the first time either, although it is a euro spec car the car was chopped at the prop house for the movie. http://jalopnik.com/5067674/man-restores-griff-tannens-hover-bmw-from-back-to-the-future-2

jc43089

Here are the dimensions for the holding tool. 25.4mm in an inch.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5300454

RamRod E28

Almost everything is put back together!!! But... She will start right up and instantly die??? Any ideas?

jc43089

Fuel not primed, my e30 took forever to start after draining the fuel, pull out the fuel pump relay and use a jumper wire to run it for a minute. I think the pump only runs a few seconds and it takes forever to get the air out of the fuel rail.

jc43089

Here are some pics of the thermostat housing repair. The nipple for the throttle body heater was corroded terribly so I drilled it out and tapped it 1/8 NPT. If this happens to you and you want to keep the throttle body heater you can get an 1/8 NPT to 3/8" nipple fitting and thread that in.

bfinley

Burn out videos ?!

jc43089

We got some flyby videos last night, Mikes dad was running the camera. It runs very well. Pulls like a boss.

bfinley

I can't wait !

RamRod E28

Now to feel better tomorrow (had a sinus infection from hell today, didn't even leave my apartment today ) get this glorious hunk of metal registered and insured and then irritate the local yokels with the e28. Can't wait to do the i stroker setup and maybe mega the squirtin and turbo this winter. All in all I am more than happy with the car now. If you have an e28 that isnt a manual, you are wasting your time!!! Also the exhaust would even impress Thor (the god of thunder)

RamRod E28

OK finally back on here... The e28 LIVES!!! The manual swap was the best thing ive done to the car yet (besides the Menard peformance exhaust). It pulls very well for being an n/a seta manual swap car. Also i have the auto diff in it still and no complaints, its geared perfectly and it can light up the tires in the dry from a stop no probs, in the wet itll spin up the rears through second!!! I will shut up now and get you guys what you really want... PICS!!!

Dat sticker doe!