My "new" E34 530i V8

GSK89

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PandaShae said:
Insanely well-written, dude.

She's a beaut. Would love to see her at the next Durban meet

I'm keeping my eye on the events for Durban! I've never been for a car meet up before. But really keen to meet up with you guys!

Thanks for the words! :=):
 

ET was here

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isin't it amazing, how the luxurious 5 and 7 series BMW's tend to remain pristine over the years.
probably due to excellent build quality, and because they are more known as a directors cruiser, than a boy racer car

nice one !
:praise:
 

GSK89

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Andy1GP@TheFanatics said:
E34M5 yes

Here she is :) http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=53012

I'm from Centurion however I find myself down in durbs about 2 times a year. The N/A cars need to be set free.

In fact you should join us next month up in Clarens. I might bring the M5. Still undecided

Clarens trip : http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=68090

I read through the thread on your M5.... I mean.... I don't really have any words actually. For the age and mileage, that car is just amazing. It really goes to show what good workmanship AND good maintenance and care can do for a car. She's absolutely beautiful, and I hope I get to see her one day. I've never actually seen an E34 M5 in the flesh, but I'm pretty darn sure my chin will be on the floor when I see a good one... not too mention that I'll have that involuntary smile that just sticks on your face for hours....

Clarens is a MAYBE, work barely allows for any personal time, and I wanna get a nice set of tires on her before I do a long trip. A set of Bridgestone Turnaza's are on the cards. Not easy to find 225/60R15's these days!
 

Budleigh

Member
Yokohama do a V-rated 225/60/15 that works well. Had to source them from somewhere up country via TWT, though. Don't get the Federals - they're not too good.
 

GSK89

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Budleigh said:
Yokohama do a V-rated 225/60/15 that works well. Had to source them from somewhere up country via TWT, though. Don't get the Federals - they're not too good.

I can get Continental Premiumcontact 3's as well, but i'm not the biggest fan of them to be honest. I've had good experience with Bridgestones in the past, quite like Hankook as well, but they don't do this size. Michelin would be great, but same story as Hankook. I'm a big supporter of TWT, so i'll give the Gateway branch a call this week and see what they can offer.
 

RAArmstrong

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I have Falken ZE912's on my E39. Granted in 16 inch. However if you can get them in 15 (dunno if you can) I'd give those some consideration too! Have them on my E39 and after 8000km they're showing no wear... Grip is fantastic too :thumbs:
 

GSK89

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RAArmstrong@TheFanatics said:
I have Falken ZE912's on my E39. Granted in 16 inch. However if you can get them in 15 (dunno if you can) I'd give those some consideration too! Have them on my E39 and after 8000km they're showing no wear... Grip is fantastic too :thumbs:

They do make Falken ZE912's in that size actually. And they're a good R300 cheaper per tyre than the Bridgestones and Yokohama's. So might be worth a look. I'd never heard of them before, so I was a bit apprehensive. How are they in terms of comfort and road noise?
 

RAArmstrong

///Member
GSK89 said:
RAArmstrong@TheFanatics said:
I have Falken ZE912's on my E39. Granted in 16 inch. However if you can get them in 15 (dunno if you can) I'd give those some consideration too! Have them on my E39 and after 8000km they're showing no wear... Grip is fantastic too :thumbs:

They do make Falken ZE912's in that size actually. And they're a good R300 cheaper per tyre than the Bridgestones and Yokohama's. So might be worth a look. I'd never heard of them before, so I was a bit apprehensive. How are they in terms of comfort and road noise?

I have Firestone TZ700's on the car before that, they were on the car when I got her. I'd recommend those too actually to be honest. Anyway. These are quiet. No road noise to speak of and no noticeable change in comfort either! I'm a happy camper :rollsmile:
 

Andrew

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Lovely car - a friend of mine had one and I drove it on a few occasions - awesome little V8 with loads of character.

Look around for a set of e34 540i BBS mags - they have a much more purposeful stance than the rather bland standard ones.
 

Sankekur

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Well done, congratulations on your purchase e34's are awesome cars, I am sure you will have very many happy miles.
 

Fordkoppie

///Member
GSK89 said:
I love a manual as much as the next guy, but given that the car's intended use is a long drive, where being relaxed and being wafted to your destination is the idea, I think a auto box suits her rather well. And being such a smooth auto only helps! Cruise control + auto = relaxed




Glacier Blue she is indeed!



Congratulations on the purchase. Looks to be an incredibly clean car!

Strange how these e34s lately end up in the hands of youngsters:rollsmile:

The 540i in manual can be classified as auto, because I can leave mine in 4th gear and drive it anywhere between 20 and 190 all in that one gear:crazylaugh:


Glacier blue is the best colour for the e34, but I might be bias :mmm:
 

graan13

Active member
RAArmstrong@TheFanatics said:
GSK89 said:
RAArmstrong@TheFanatics said:
I have Falken ZE912's on my E39. Granted in 16 inch. However if you can get them in 15 (dunno if you can) I'd give those some consideration too! Have them on my E39 and after 8000km they're showing no wear... Grip is fantastic too :thumbs:

They do make Falken ZE912's in that size actually. And they're a good R300 cheaper per tyre than the Bridgestones and Yokohama's. So might be worth a look. I'd never heard of them before, so I was a bit apprehensive. How are they in terms of comfort and road noise?

I have Firestone TZ700's on the car before that, they were on the car when I got her. I'd recommend those too actually to be honest. Anyway. These are quiet. No road noise to speak of and no noticeable change in comfort either! I'm a happy camper :rollsmile:

I can vouch for the Falken's - my misses had them on her Landy Freelander and they were fantastic albeit they are road biased and it should actually have dual purpose tyres. She now has Yoko Geolanders and they are useless in comparison - even on dirt road - the Falken was better! They had more grip/stability in the wet when they were past the tread indicators than the Geolanders when new!!
 

Redline

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That is far and away the best introduction I've read.:clapper:

Congrats on your purchase I've owned two a 525 (M50) & the lengedary M5 (Still miss her):cry:

Now my bum resides in a E39 V8 & as a GT, few can do it better even at triple the price.:blowheart:
 

GSK89

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Andrew said:
Lovely car - a friend of mine had one and I drove it on a few occasions - awesome little V8 with loads of character.

Look around for a set of e34 540i BBS mags - they have a much more purposeful stance than the rather bland standard ones.

That really does some up this car/engine, it has character! And that is what makes a car special right? Doesn't have to have the latest this or that, or be the most powerful, but it grows on you and you can't help but love it!

Mags could be a long term option... BBS mags would look good, this I know! But man, if I could get a hold of a set of those BMW Parallel mags that came on the E38. :inlove:

Here's a pic of the dream....


bmw-m5_e34_mp2_pic_64211_7125352635.jpg



Fordkoppie said:
GSK89 said:
I love a manual as much as the next guy, but given that the car's intended use is a long drive, where being relaxed and being wafted to your destination is the idea, I think a auto box suits her rather well. And being such a smooth auto only helps! Cruise control + auto = relaxed




Glacier Blue she is indeed!



Congratulations on the purchase. Looks to be an incredibly clean car!

Strange how these e34s lately end up in the hands of youngsters:rollsmile:

The 540i in manual can be classified as auto, because I can leave mine in 4th gear and drive it anywhere between 20 and 190 all in that one gear:crazylaugh:


Glacier blue is the best colour for the e34, but I might be bias :mmm:




The 540i manual being an auto :roflol: I love it! I don't deny the validity of that claim!!! Like i've said above, gotta get my hand or rather, get my body in one of those at some point!

At least with the "youngsters" getting their hands on these more and more, we can trust that the legend will continue. Just so long as the youngsters in question don't mutilate them completely!! I am a stickler for originality, or at east sticking with parts from the BMW bins!

I one of the weirdo's that wishes he lived in the lates 80's, early 90's... So i'm just gaga for the BMW's of that era!

Glacier blue and Avus Blue... the only two colours there should ever be :rollsmile:


graan13 said:
RAArmstrong@TheFanatics said:
GSK89 said:
RAArmstrong@TheFanatics said:
I have Falken ZE912's on my E39. Granted in 16 inch. However if you can get them in 15 (dunno if you can) I'd give those some consideration too! Have them on my E39 and after 8000km they're showing no wear... Grip is fantastic too :thumbs:

They do make Falken ZE912's in that size actually. And they're a good R300 cheaper per tyre than the Bridgestones and Yokohama's. So might be worth a look. I'd never heard of them before, so I was a bit apprehensive. How are they in terms of comfort and road noise?

I have Firestone TZ700's on the car before that, they were on the car when I got her. I'd recommend those too actually to be honest. Anyway. These are quiet. No road noise to speak of and no noticeable change in comfort either! I'm a happy camper :rollsmile:

I can vouch for the Falken's - my misses had them on her Landy Freelander and they were fantastic albeit they are road biased and it should actually have dual purpose tyres. She now has Yoko Geolanders and they are useless in comparison - even on dirt road - the Falken was better! They had more grip/stability in the wet when they were past the tread indicators than the Geolanders when new!!

Fantastic, I'm sold!! I'm going to give them a go. The write up on them online, and the factory marketing blurb on them has me sold. And they're asymmetrical, which is a big plus too.

Thanks!
 
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