E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Dat PDR guy has skillz.
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If not for the amazing cross-discipline restoration skills (much respect - I am in awe), then for your black car spreading the gospel across Europe, of 16-inch Style 29 wheels on E28s!
On the E28 Sport Seat vs. "Comfort" seat dilemma - we'll have to agree to STRONGLY disagree.
At least we seem to align on the thought that the 5-spoke atrocities the car came with had to go, and I commend you for getting rid of them. Not sure if I like your replacements (bigger than 16" - hmmmm) but they are not the others.
Cheers! keep'em coming
If not for the amazing cross-discipline restoration skills (much respect - I am in awe), then for your black car spreading the gospel across Europe, of 16-inch Style 29 wheels on E28s!
On the E28 Sport Seat vs. "Comfort" seat dilemma - we'll have to agree to STRONGLY disagree.
At least we seem to align on the thought that the 5-spoke atrocities the car came with had to go, and I commend you for getting rid of them. Not sure if I like your replacements (bigger than 16" - hmmmm) but they are not the others.
Cheers! keep'em coming
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Thank youFoonfer wrote: ↑Jul 19, 2022 12:40 AM Subscribed.
If not for the amazing cross-discipline restoration skills (much respect - I am in awe), then for your black car spreading the gospel across Europe, of 16-inch Style 29 wheels on E28s!
On the E28 Sport Seat vs. "Comfort" seat dilemma - we'll have to agree to STRONGLY disagree.
At least we seem to align on the thought that the 5-spoke atrocities the car came with had to go, and I commend you for getting rid of them. Not sure if I like your replacements (bigger than 16" - hmmmm) but they are not the others.
Cheers! keep'em coming
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
I had filled AC last week - worked for a few hours then the AC pipe burst and let all the gas out. Good thing that I just parked the car and was able to diagnose what pipe was leaking. Removed the bastard and had the rubber hose replaced. Already mounted with new O-rings but I haven't refilled the AC yet.
20220726_202813 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220727_165756 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
There was some rust bubble in the rear passenger pillar corner that I had repaired and I finally picke up the filter box and wiper arm blades from the paint shop.
20220706_193006 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220722_105124 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220704_224852 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220707_195042 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220707_195622 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Next on the agenda is having car detailed and ceramic coat applied since I think I am finished with mechanic work.
20220726_202813 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220727_165756 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
There was some rust bubble in the rear passenger pillar corner that I had repaired and I finally picke up the filter box and wiper arm blades from the paint shop.
20220706_193006 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220722_105124 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220704_224852 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220707_195042 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220707_195622 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Next on the agenda is having car detailed and ceramic coat applied since I think I am finished with mechanic work.
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Thank you for keeping us posted. I'm enjoying watching your progress.
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
I have replaced the cluster plate that indicates speed and mileage to euro one. It now indicates speed in km/h and mileage in km. I have converted miles to km as well.
20220829_111852 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Also I had it polished and a ceramic coat was applied.
Resized_20220918_152309 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Resized_20220918_152325 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220829_111852 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Also I had it polished and a ceramic coat was applied.
Resized_20220918_152309 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Resized_20220918_152325 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Euro ones are more desired plus its hard to see lower speed ond dual dials - 50km/h speed limit for example.
Detailing video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2cno22--F ... 7gGg56UaAc
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Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
OK....amateurs, get out of the way. Awesome job. Also liked the video painting the garage doors. True pro work.Detailing video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2cno22--F ... 7gGg56UaAc
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
I have received a downpayment for my 535i. So next month it will get a new owner to pick the car from Germany.
We have agreed to have valves adjusted from my side. So I took it to my friend who adjusted the valves and a new valve cover gasket was installed.
20230207_180058 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20230210_104008 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Also since the buyer is driving the car back (1000 km) I had the alignment done as well.
20230210_112850 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Quick wash before going back to storage to wait for the new owner.
20230210_124003 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
We have agreed to have valves adjusted from my side. So I took it to my friend who adjusted the valves and a new valve cover gasket was installed.
20230207_180058 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20230210_104008 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Also since the buyer is driving the car back (1000 km) I had the alignment done as well.
20230210_112850 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Quick wash before going back to storage to wait for the new owner.
20230210_124003 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
I didn't realize you were doing all of that work to sell the car. Did you get a chance to enjoy it all after all of the work you put into it? Whatever your answer, thanks for sharing the story with us.
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Did enjoy it indeed in summer times.
I never build cars for resale since with all this work there is 0 profit. For resale it should be sold the minute I got it .
But I realized that with 15 cars I have to sell some and I sell the ones I have the least amount of time. Would keep them all but storage costs are too high for all (around 10 cars in manageable). And I have a chance to buy an e28 m5 PROJECT that I said I would buy if I sell both 535s.
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Did enjoy it indeed in summer times.
I never build cars for resale since with all this work there is 0 profit. For resale it should be sold the minute I got it .
But I realized that with 15 cars I have to sell some and I sell the ones I have the least amount of time. Would keep them all but storage costs are too high for all (around 10 cars in manageable). And I have a chance to buy an e28 m5 PROJECT that I said I would buy if I sell both 535s.
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I completely understand. Thanks for the explanation, and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and the M5 project!
Did enjoy it indeed in summer times.
I never build cars for resale since with all this work there is 0 profit. For resale it should be sold the minute I got it .
But I realized that with 15 cars I have to sell some and I sell the ones I have the least amount of time. Would keep them all but storage costs are too high for all (around 10 cars in manageable). And I have a chance to buy an e28 m5 PROJECT that I said I would buy if I sell both 535s.
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I completely understand. Thanks for the explanation, and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and the M5 project!