e28 535i rebirth into custom e28

[scunick]

Hi guys,

I am going to post this up very carefully as i do not want to tread on any commercial toes here. Mods please let me know if i overstep any boundaries here...:ty:

I have just purchased an e28 535i that has already had a s36b36 engine transplant completed.

My custom shop will be doing the work on the vehicle as and when we have some free time, and it will be a long term project.
The to do list is rather long on this vehicle and we have not sourced all the relevant comments as yet...

The list:

• Tear the body down and complete the work on a respray commissioned.
• Strip, refurb, and retrim the interior (including leather covering the dash) while installing e34 M5 seats.
• Strip down and refurb all suspension, replacing bushings and other ear components as we go
• Source and fit a MTechnic body kit. We are really struggling to get a line on one of these so if anyone low of any please drop us a message.
• Refurb a set of MTechnic M-System 1 alloys (of original e34 M5)
• Repair airconditioner and associated components
• Complete a whole of vehicle systems check and repair all faulty components back to original working condition.

This is a scary one and is going to eat away at the clock like you wouldn't believe. We are really looking forward to turning this into a beautiful example of a custom e28



Later
Nick

 

[Bugger]

Was this the one on Gumtree? 535i with M5 engine? Good luck with the build, I'll be following cos the E28 :inlove:

 

[scunick]

Bugger... It is the said same car... Always wanted one of these so when it came up I jumped... Knowing full well it is a long road...

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[Bugger]

Well I'm glad it's on the road to recovery, however long that might be. I've always wanted one. I'm glad you rescued her. And a 535i, which is pretty rare in itself.
So I'll be stuck to this thread like sticky the stick insect stuck on a sticky bun.

 

[Wes]

Keep an eye on www.mye28.com for hard to find parts. www.rmeuropean.com is another gold mine for parts that are dufficult to get locally. In both cases you will have to import, most likely from the states.

I followed your e30 build with great interest, keen to see both cars completed.

 

[babyboss]

had 1 of these M535i with d/leg box ..
excellent car :thumbs:

 

[Rodney///Marsh]

niiiiiiice.. I'm subscribed :inlove:

 

[abharoochi]

Subscribedopcorn:

:rollsmile:

 

[Sankekur]

....that has already had a s36b36 engine transplant completed.

What's an s36b36?

 

[Peter@AEW]

....that has already had a s36b36 engine transplant completed.

What's an s36b36?

s38 for those who do not know which does not include you Sankekur
although the period correct (chassis correct) engine would be the M88

 

[Sankekur]

....that has already had a s36b36 engine transplant completed.

What's an s36b36?

s38 for those who do not know which does not include you Sankekur
although the period correct (chassis correct) engine would be the M88

well an s38 could also be period correct for the e28, although then it has to be the POS s38 that the 'mericans got.



Should rather just have fitted an M30B35 with a chip, with a body as light the e28's it could probably have run with F10 M5's

 

[Fordkoppie]

As long as there are no turbos on this build-sheet, I am really looking forward to seeing the progress with this project.

I recall seeing an advert on Gumtree for e28 M Tech kits. A red M5 is pictured in the ad.

I presume the M system 1 wheels comes from your current white e34 M5.....

Where are you getting the e34 M5 front seats from?

 

[symmat001]

Awesome! How does it go currently? I was seriously considering this when I saw it on gumtree

 

[scunick]

Right...

Typo on s38b36... Damn...

I have been trying to get hold of the fibre M5 kit on gumtree for a while to no avail.... Never answers the phone... Grrrr

The turbines are from my e34.

No there will not be a turbo on this build... That's being saved for another build... (Did someone say twin turbo v8)

I picked up the e34 seats from the seller.

And that's about it for now...

Cheers

Nick


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Awesome! How does it go currently? I was seriously considering this when I saw it on gumtree

It is in dire need of a tune. It's over fueling badly... Rear struts are toast... Otherwise okay. The interior is in a thousand pieces so can talk to that too much.


Later

Nick


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....that has already had a s36b36 engine transplant completed.

What's an s36b36?

s38 for those who do not know which does not include you Sankekur
although the period correct (chassis correct) engine would be the M88

well an s38 could also be period correct for the e28, although then it has to be the POS s38 that the 'mericans got.



Should rather just have fitted an M30B35 with a chip, with a body as light the e28's it could probably have run with F10 M5's

I have a m30b35 sitting in storage... Just came out of a 85 635csi... But that's the subject of another build thread.... ;-)

Oh and yes there are 7 builds currently running... (From very mild to completely bonkers)... Generally all will be considered "wrong" by the purists.... Oh well




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[Peter@AEW]

Your car.....your pocket.....your choice
Let the purists determine "their purity" with their pockets

 

[Nikhil]

Your car.....your pocket.....your choice
Let the purists determine "their purity" with their pockets

Nicely said :thumbs:

 

[scunick]

Very dodgy M Technic clone kit found. Will see how bad it is and if it will fit next week... And the fun starts!!!


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[Bugger]

Nick, I'm not sure if this will help, it's a Danish distributor who has a lot of bits and pieces for just about all BMW's. Maybe worth a look?

http://www.schmiedmann.com/5_series...Equipment-styling_-_outside/page1.htm#1934536

 

[scunick]

Bugger...
I have an account with Schmiedmann that could make royalty blush:biglol:. I tend to import 90% of my BMW stuff through them... it ends up being at least 30% cheaper...raise:
Cheers
Nick

 

[Bugger]

Bugger...
I have an account with Schmiedmann that could make royalty blush:biglol:. I tend to import 90% of my BMW stuff through them... it ends up being at least 30% cheaper...raise:
Cheers
Nick

Lol,well if you feel the need,I need a fuel tank for an E24 635csi!!:roflol: