Â£50 E28!

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:15 am

If I break the engine, I have a spare in the garage

it just needs putting together first!

Actually, I think E28s have a steering box...?

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:17 am

I mean if you break your car

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:20 am

Oh I see, that's probably more likely!

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:26 am

Heh heh he, I gradually have designs on everyones bits and bobs, I will have away Cottys wheels, your engine and box... who elses parts can I steal.

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:30 am

I still feel kinda bad for having the turbo stuff off Toby Unna.

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:46 am

Eh? Its ok to BUY it. I have been on about stealing Cottys wheels for months and I now have my eyes on our engine/turbo set up. Back to my original question , What did wheel barrows have to do with this thread?

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:48 am

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:20 am

Answer to your earlier question, yes E28s have a steering box.
Im suprised to hear you found yours a bit sloppy, ive had many E28s and have found the them to drive much nicer than an E30, very solid.

Post Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:16 pm

SUMPCRACKER wrote:Answer to your earlier question, yes E28s have a steering box.
Im suprised to hear you found yours a bit sloppy, ive had many E28s and have found the them to drive much nicer than an E30, very solid.

I'm not saying it was sloppy, just too many turns lock to lock for my liking, just like the E30!

And I agree, I think they are great cars to drive!

Post Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:38 pm

Not so much if an update, but some better photos from the past!

Further back in time... Calm before the storm, mid july and the car is completely stock.

Engine out, bye bye overheated 2L L-Jet M20.

Engine in, hello 2.5L motronic M20 and an extra 50 bhp, this photo was taken at 3am...

I got some uber cheap 16 x 8 BBS, shown here with 7 series balloon tyres. I fitted 195/45s up front for some stretch and slightly more subtle 205/50s (courtesy of Bstarchild) at back.

PLANS

- Retain ride height but convert to coilovers front and rear
- M50 2.5 24v
- Replace fuel tank
- Fit M535i rear trailing arms
- Fit E34 525i brakes front and rear

I'm hoping to complete an M50 conversion in an E21 first though!

Post Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:29 pm

That looks uber

Any pics of the E21?

Post Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:48 pm

rob0r I think you've done an ace job with this car, well done chap

Post Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:16 pm

im guessing you were at the retro rides gathering then, must have seen my touring near the south west stand.

Post Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:40 am

That looks good,got a nice stance to it

Post Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:21 pm

DRIFTBOY wrote:That looks uber

Any pics of the E21?

Sure! I got a 2.5 non vanos and it was first fitted into my 316, but I got a 323i on the cheap and decided to fit it in there instead. The 316 is my baby, every other car I have is disposable IMO. The 316 will be getting a very special engine, so special I haven't made my mind up yet!

316 as standard except debumpered, slammed 60mm on spax and lovely 15" BBS mahles

+ M50

The 323i soon to be track weapon with the M50 due in any day now

More pics...
http://noskooljustcool.proboards.com/in ... 458&page=1

Post Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:24 pm

HairyScreech wrote:im guessing you were at the retro rides gathering then, must have seen my touring near the south west stand.

Yes, I broke it good and proper on the way home. I probably did see your touring but I spent all the day running around trying to fix the E28 so I can't remember it, have you got a photo?

Post Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:08 am

Thanks for the pics, gotta love an E21...!