Put everything back together before closing up the garage and going for a bike ride.
The spread (couldn't proceed with ugly springs):
Assembled with repainted springs:
Back home:
The M10 sensation: Euro 518i
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Thanks! Good thing I was thinking ahead and never torqued down the front control arms. The ride height might be slightly different now.Kyle in NO wrote:Nice progress on both the auto and health fronts!
It's so ugly it's cool! Eventually it will be on the road! I'm actually thinking this car will be ready for The Vintage 2019. Next major project is replacing the slipping clutch. Still have yet to replace the alternator adjuster mechanism. Then figuring out the damn fan belt situation. Those are the two hold ups. And most certainly other things are needed but I can't generate a priority list until putting a few miles on it.cek wrote:Nice work.
I think this car is neat.
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'Cos it is. And it is in a way that a 4dr E30 could only dream about.cek wrote:So weird, but I think that thing is just sexy.
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6+ years and counting.
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T_C_D wrote:6+ years and counting.
Yay, got a cool front so I fitted the alternator bracket/adjuster and fan+power steering belts. Didn't mess with the new 13x825 A/C one yet. Popped in a battery, she fired right up and went for a couple spins around the block. Maybe I'll get to the clutch job next.
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What does it feel like driving an m10 e28 vs a m20?
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I did see this some time ago, but a delayed comment.
2560lbs!!! That's lighter than US spec E21. So a 5 series, with an M10, with a better power to weight ratio than an E21. That's just not fair.
2560lbs!!! That's lighter than US spec E21. So a 5 series, with an M10, with a better power to weight ratio than an E21. That's just not fair.