Most recent M535i pics

[Splondike]

Here are a few of the latest piccies...

[vinni]

Like i said on the other page, that car looks the tits mate, love it.

[dom-1984-320i]

That looks the nuts man! Great colour and loving the wheels! What mods you got on the beauty?

[tailoutcharlie]

booooootiful car there, just how many kids do you have in there, looks like loads in the pics

[Splondike]

Full Stainless steel Powerflow exhaust
Fritz’s Bits Six branch manifold
K&N panel filter
E32 (302mm vented) front brake conversion
E34 M5 (300mm vented) rear brakes
Braided brake hoses
ATE super blue racing brake fluid
Eibach Pro spring kit
UUC short shift kit
Whiteline heavy duty uprated ARBs
Storm Motorwerks 500g Gear Knob
Momo 320mm Steering Wheel
Pressed Aluminium number plates and ///M power surrounds
Tinted rear indicators
Tinted cross hair head and driving lights
Clear front indicators (rare Hella examples)
Clear side repeaters
Sparco polished front strut brace
8x17 BMW Style 42 Wheels

booooootiful car there, just how many kids do you have in there, looks like loads in the pics

Just the three little Splondikes

[dom-1984-320i]

I bet it sounds sweet as! Well done on a stunning motor mate

[Phatz]

I absolutely love it mate. Looks double hard and yet so beautiful.

[Splondike]

Thanks guys... it does sound evil too

[GrindCulture]

Any vids of it? I was hear this thing, gorgeous!

[d6dph]

Very nice indeed Mark. Sorry I couldn't chat for longer on sunday.

[Splondike]

I have a very short crappy one my daugher took at the weekend...but it gives you the idea.


http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/S ... =M535i.flv

Will try and take a better one in the next few days, a decent flypast

Very nice indeed Mark. Sorry I couldn't chat for longer on sunday.

No probs Dave, I should have chatted to loads of zoners but missed most... had a chinwag with a few though... stunning display of motors as always

[DieselMeister]

Dude. Pimp any harder than that and you'll put east london out of business

[Ian_M]

I wouldn't let kids in there, that's for sure...!

Nice car. =]

[Daryll]

That is stunning! Another one to add to the shopping list.

[jonb]

Thats stunning mark. Lovely colour also....

If anyone wants a set of those split rims i have a set. 8 x 17 With excellent tyres.

[DanThe]

Cracking motor

[Rosc0PColtrane]

B E A UTIFUL!!!

[Splondike]

Thats stunning mark. Lovely colour also....

If anyone wants a set of those split rims i have a set. 8 x 17 With excellent tyres.

I was watching them on ebay I think Jon if they are the same ones... but having spent quite a lot those 42s popped up with decent Michelin rubber for £250 so were hard to pass up !

[NL-BMW]

That looks seriously amazing And looks so eveil

(Would look better without thoose chrome rings around the headlights IMHO.)

But a very nice looking BM

[78dude]

Fantastic cool car you have there and its shows that Shark Nose Beemers are mega!

[curryp]

A beautiful motor there mate.

I'v been looking at getting one of these for a while now.have you got any tips on what to look out for?

Also,a bit of a cheeky one...How much did that cost and did you do any restoration?

[whipsey]

is that malachite green?

[Splondike]

A beautiful motor there mate.

I'v been looking at getting one of these for a while now.have you got any tips on what to look out for?

Also,a bit of a cheeky one...How much did that cost and did you do any restoration?

Main thing is rust with these cars, particulary front wings, floorpan, rear axle hanger areas, jacking points, sills etc. See this thread for a car that looks shiny but is quite badly rusty.
http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f ... ing+advice

Mechanically same as any old BMW, M30 is strong if looked after and look out for shagged bushes, shagged drivetrain components etc. Did I mention rust.

Mine is good in pictures but certainly not perfect, has a few dents and scratches and had several panels repainted on the cheap so I will shell out for a good quality glass out respray some time, but it is rust free. I will never get my money back though as they do not fetch alot.
1-2k gets you an ok car 3-4 gets a mint sub 100k car. But there are alot of crap ones out there. If you want an E28 talk to Pacerpete who had a nice 528i to sell (if he still has it).

is that malachite green?

Wash your mouth out - no it is uber rare Agate green.

[whipsey]

looks mint

[Splondike]

It was a shame it was not on the drive when you picked up the trim.

[whipsey]

was just thinking that i do have a soft spot for the e28 bit of old skool cool

[curryp]

Main thing is rust with these cars, particulary front wings, floorpan, rear axle hanger areas, jacking points, sills etc. See this thread for a car that looks shiny but is quite badly rusty.
http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f ... ing+advice

Mechanically same as any old BMW, M30 is strong if looked after and look out for shagged bushes, shagged drivetrain components etc. Did I mention rust.

Mine is good in pictures but certainly not perfect, has a few dents and scratches and had several panels repainted on the cheap so I will shell out for a good quality glass out respray some time, but it is rust free. I will never get my money back though as they do not fetch alot.
1-2k gets you an ok car 3-4 gets a mint sub 100k car. But there are alot of crap ones out there. If you want an E28 talk to Pacerpete who had a nice 528i to sell (if he still has it).

How did i know rust would be a problem

Im a member on bmw5 and saw that thread.i would be after a minter 535i rather than have the joys of restoring one.I noticed on ebay that there arent too many bits to be found for these motors (of course) and was wondering if you have any problems sourcing parts? Or are they that good that you dont need them?

[Splondike]

I have a no trouble for anything I have needed, but I have not needed much. But I have been surprised at the number of odd parts that are still available tbh.

[Rav335uk]

Tahts a beautiful looking car mate, reminds me of when i had my M535i back in 1991.Biggest mistake i ever made was letting it go , and still regret it today , have been looking around and seriously considering it, but have to wait for the cab to be finished and see what see fetches.

[Mahmood]

Looking great, love the rims.

I'll call you in the next few days.

[Davenotouring]

Wow! Mark, that is looking very smart.

Can't get much more old skool cool than that.

[Splondike]

Wow! Mark, that is looking very smart.

Can't get much more old skool cool than that.

Cheers Dave, long time no see mate. Hows the job going and things ? Still got the Maclaren Civic ?

[Chase007]

That is a great looking BMW, Looks so mean!

[Davenotouring]

Wow! Mark, that is looking very smart.

Can't get much more old skool cool than that.

Cheers Dave, long time no see mate. Hows the job going and things ? Still got the Maclaren Civic ?

I'll come down to Ace soon!

Job is okay, really busy with courses at the moment (CIMA).

Got rid of the Civic after I blew the engine, bought a 200SX.....did the usual to it, 290bhp, caged etc etc.

Took it to the 'Ring, awesome.

Then stacked it a few miles from home......gutted. Broke Demlots glasses!!

That was £10k+ down the drain, TPFT insured. D'oh.

[Splondike]

Blimey Dave, I have missed some action What next then for cars mate or have they taken a back seat for a while ? I am not doing the Ace this month (tonight), going to see what this prept meet at brands is all about this week instead.