E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
While I wait for some parts I have taken style 5s apart to have lips polished and bolts/nuts chromed.
20220414_115011 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got rear axle rubber mountings, pitman arms and rear stabilizer links. Rear end is now solid as it should be.
20220414_112121 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_184612 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_190203 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_185458 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_185502 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_191602 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_195659 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_195630 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
While I had diff removed I gave it a quick wash to remove dirt.
20220415_184529 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
I also noticed that output shafts were replaced since the label on them says 2011 - that is always a good thing.
20220415_200825 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220414_115011 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got rear axle rubber mountings, pitman arms and rear stabilizer links. Rear end is now solid as it should be.
20220414_112121 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_184612 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_190203 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_185458 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_185502 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_191602 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_195659 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220415_195630 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
While I had diff removed I gave it a quick wash to remove dirt.
20220415_184529 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
I also noticed that output shafts were replaced since the label on them says 2011 - that is always a good thing.
20220415_200825 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Finally euro conversion can start.
I have acquired used euro bumpers. As you can imagine if e28 in europe is being parted out it is mostly because of accident or rust issues so bumpers are rusty and bend in majority of cases.
Anyway my bumpers were in rough condition. Here is the process of their restoration.
State of them once i got them.
20211214_175203 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
2 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Dechromed
20220127_182330 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220127_182305 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220127_182227 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Welding time
20220127_184623 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220201_174119 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Grinding
20220201_185659 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220127_182232 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220201_185806 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Back from chrome shop
20220420_142023 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_142037 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_141158 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Not perfect due to all repairs but good enough. Will have them painted inside to prevent any future rusting on weld spots.
Also managed to source the rear original Zender bumper
20220420_142729 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_142626 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Removed USA rear bumper. Panels are intact still have the original VIN sticker.
20220421_200549 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_130156 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_124623 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_124629 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_130144 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
When doing bumper conversion the existing holes of USA bumper mounts can be used with some cutting inside the trunk on the passenger site. I refused to cut the rust free car so I came up with the idea to press threaded nuts inside these existing holes so no need of cutting to access the nut from the trunk. Will be a pain in the ass to install but rather spend more time than cutting the car.
20220422_175204 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
And i assembled bumpers to test fit fitments on the car next week
20220420_184755 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220423_192340 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
I have acquired used euro bumpers. As you can imagine if e28 in europe is being parted out it is mostly because of accident or rust issues so bumpers are rusty and bend in majority of cases.
Anyway my bumpers were in rough condition. Here is the process of their restoration.
State of them once i got them.
20211214_175203 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
2 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Dechromed
20220127_182330 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220127_182305 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220127_182227 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Welding time
20220127_184623 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220201_174119 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Grinding
20220201_185659 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220127_182232 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220201_185806 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Back from chrome shop
20220420_142023 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_142037 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_141158 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Not perfect due to all repairs but good enough. Will have them painted inside to prevent any future rusting on weld spots.
Also managed to source the rear original Zender bumper
20220420_142729 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_142626 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Removed USA rear bumper. Panels are intact still have the original VIN sticker.
20220421_200549 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_130156 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_124623 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_124629 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220422_130144 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
When doing bumper conversion the existing holes of USA bumper mounts can be used with some cutting inside the trunk on the passenger site. I refused to cut the rust free car so I came up with the idea to press threaded nuts inside these existing holes so no need of cutting to access the nut from the trunk. Will be a pain in the ass to install but rather spend more time than cutting the car.
20220422_175204 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
And i assembled bumpers to test fit fitments on the car next week
20220420_184755 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220423_192340 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
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Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Good job on restoring the bumpers!
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Nice work, glad to see this coming along! Wish I was making as fast as progress as you!
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Great progress indeed! Are you going to notch the lower valance for the exhaust? I didn't mind a little cutting, but instead of replacing the entire back panel and risking the body going out of square, I only replaced up to a horizontal line which is hidden behind the bumper.
I've also been to Ljubljana believe it or not. Beautiful place. Was visiting American friends living/working in Villach Austria, and we spent an a day looping thru Slovenia and N. Italy.
I've also been to Ljubljana believe it or not. Beautiful place. Was visiting American friends living/working in Villach Austria, and we spent an a day looping thru Slovenia and N. Italy.
bronziti wrote: ↑Mar 29, 2022 12:44 AM Great progress! I truly enjoy reading up on restoration projects like this! It gives me inspiration on my own project as well as insight on what was done to achieve a solution.
side note: I used to work for a Slovenian company based in Ljubljana they took employees back to Ljubljana every year to experience the culture!
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Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
That's some craftsmanship with the bumpers. Look forward to seeing the continued transformation.
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
I agree with the other posters about how nice your bumpers came out. Great work!
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Thank you guys for your feedback!!sheebs wrote: ↑May 01, 2022 9:08 PM Great progress indeed! Are you going to notch the lower valance for the exhaust? I didn't mind a little cutting, but instead of replacing the entire back panel and risking the body going out of square, I only replaced up to a horizontal line which is hidden behind the bumper.
I've also been to Ljubljana believe it or not. Beautiful place. Was visiting American friends living/working in Villach Austria, and we spent an a day looping thru Slovenia and N. Italy.
bronziti wrote: ↑Mar 29, 2022 12:44 AM Great progress! I truly enjoy reading up on restoration projects like this! It gives me inspiration on my own project as well as insight on what was done to achieve a solution.
side note: I used to work for a Slovenian company based in Ljubljana they took employees back to Ljubljana every year to experience the culture!
Again small world . Yes Ljubljana is a nice small city in a day you can see it all and in 1 hour of drive you can be in Italy, Croatia...
Zender rear bumper is going to make a lower line. I have test fitted it and adjusted exhaust end tips (shortened them and re-welded position to sit higher and in the center of Zender space for exhaust tips) to fit as nice as possible.
20220428_105309 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220428_104437 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220428_195320 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
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USA bumper was removed and the EURO bumper was test fitted.
20220426_173833 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220426_193449 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220426_193424 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220426_193236 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
And the gear shift knob is now covered in new leather.
received_406105857614193 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
received_680463526400069 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
received_416334446494087 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Hopefully I get the dashboard and interior back this week so I can finish work inside the car.
20220426_173833 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220426_193449 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220426_193424 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220426_193236 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
And the gear shift knob is now covered in new leather.
received_406105857614193 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
received_680463526400069 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
received_416334446494087 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Hopefully I get the dashboard and interior back this week so I can finish work inside the car.
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Got the dashboard and interior back.
20220509_153737 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220509_154125 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220509_154203 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Installed everything - dash vent surprisingly fast.
20220510_172615 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_173145 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_185735 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_193105 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
New leather on steering
20220510_172232 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Repaired sloppy webbing on back of the seats and shortened the plastic around bowden cable so the headrest on drivers seat works again.
20220510_174344 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_194124 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_174349 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220509_153737 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220509_154125 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220509_154203 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Installed everything - dash vent surprisingly fast.
20220510_172615 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_173145 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_185735 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_193105 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
New leather on steering
20220510_172232 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Repaired sloppy webbing on back of the seats and shortened the plastic around bowden cable so the headrest on drivers seat works again.
20220510_174344 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_194124 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220510_174349 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
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Wow! It is coming together very nicely. This makes me wish I had the skills to do all of my own work. Sigh...
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Installed rear EURO bumper and Zender apron.
Some before/after side comparison.
20220420_171613 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_203435 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_204028 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_203547 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_203948 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Wasn't able to save the original antenna (will use it for parts for other projects) so I bought another Hirschmann antenna that works perfectly and I think it is period correct as well.¸
20220516_173159 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220516_174954 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Some before/after side comparison.
20220420_171613 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_203435 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_204028 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_203547 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220520_203948 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Wasn't able to save the original antenna (will use it for parts for other projects) so I bought another Hirschmann antenna that works perfectly and I think it is period correct as well.¸
20220516_173159 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220516_174954 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
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EURO goodies from Germany arrived
20220420_171613 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
- front metal euro valance
- NEW ZENDER ORIGINAL front apron
- MTech trunk spoiler
- euro blinkers
- another euro front chrome bumper
20220526_094024 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Test fitting
20220526_201823 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Due to rust on euro metal valance I only bought it for measurements to cut the holes on USA valance.
20220420_171613 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
- front metal euro valance
- NEW ZENDER ORIGINAL front apron
- MTech trunk spoiler
- euro blinkers
- another euro front chrome bumper
20220526_094024 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Test fitting
20220526_201823 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Due to rust on euro metal valance I only bought it for measurements to cut the holes on USA valance.
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Cut the openings to make "euro" valance.
2 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220531_172941 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Test fitted front euro bumper and zender apron.
20220531_173119 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Will be running fog light delete plates
[/url]20220531_181811 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220531_181819 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Removed old glue and repair broken off thread from Mtech trunk lip
20220530_105309 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_114353 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_165844 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
There was a chip of plastic missing on Mtech plastic - I put some liquid plastic to fill it and sanded it. Since I had the plastic tube opened I cut off connectors from USA blinkers and attached them to EURO blinkers and sealed them with plastic.
20220601_114432 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_121033 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_114416 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Thanks to the guy who did great write up http://speed.academy/bmw-e28-euro-bumpe ... 4716796875
Sanded rubber a bit to put some rubber paint on
20220601_171336 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_170601 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got the wheels back - now with polished lips and new nuts/bolts
20220602_200627 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220602_202103 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
2 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220531_172941 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Test fitted front euro bumper and zender apron.
20220531_173119 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Will be running fog light delete plates
[/url]20220531_181811 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220531_181819 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Removed old glue and repair broken off thread from Mtech trunk lip
20220530_105309 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_114353 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_165844 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
There was a chip of plastic missing on Mtech plastic - I put some liquid plastic to fill it and sanded it. Since I had the plastic tube opened I cut off connectors from USA blinkers and attached them to EURO blinkers and sealed them with plastic.
20220601_114432 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_121033 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_114416 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Thanks to the guy who did great write up http://speed.academy/bmw-e28-euro-bumpe ... 4716796875
Sanded rubber a bit to put some rubber paint on
20220601_171336 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220601_170601 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got the wheels back - now with polished lips and new nuts/bolts
20220602_200627 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220602_202103 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
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Took out the grill and headlights for proper cleaning.
20220609_172734 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Polished headlight rings and cleaned grill.
20220609_190326 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220609_221359 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220609_192615 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220609_192642 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Installed KAW springs - 45 mm front / - 40 mm rear. As always happy with how KAW springs feel while driving. Stiff but not hard through holes.
20220615_175421 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_175551 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_191437 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_191455 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_191508 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Marked and drilled holes for Mtech trunk spoiler.
20220615_184322 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got a Zender front apron and trunk lip plastic from a paint shop and installed them.
20220623_190100 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
2 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220624_114029 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Before/after conversion
20220420_172640 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220623_202608 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Took the car to MOT - passed with no issues.
20220624_121245 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Meanwhile I also bought another 535iA 156k miles from California with broken auto transmission.
20220512_174159 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220512_174348 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220512_180952 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Replaced transmission and after service shifts like charm.
20220603_164946 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Also I converted it to EURO look.
20220622_174123 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220622_174058 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220622_174238 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Front bumper was already tucked in but still not for my taste.
20220525_181438 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got the opportunity to compare sport vs comfort seats. Must say that for e28 comfort seats are a better choice - seat armrest do the thing and soffer/longer leg support. But sport seats do look much better.
20220622_174958 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220609_172734 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Polished headlight rings and cleaned grill.
20220609_190326 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220609_221359 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220609_192615 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220609_192642 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Installed KAW springs - 45 mm front / - 40 mm rear. As always happy with how KAW springs feel while driving. Stiff but not hard through holes.
20220615_175421 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_175551 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_191437 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_191455 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220615_191508 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Marked and drilled holes for Mtech trunk spoiler.
20220615_184322 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got a Zender front apron and trunk lip plastic from a paint shop and installed them.
20220623_190100 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
2 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220624_114029 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Before/after conversion
20220420_172640 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220623_202608 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Took the car to MOT - passed with no issues.
20220624_121245 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Meanwhile I also bought another 535iA 156k miles from California with broken auto transmission.
20220512_174159 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220512_174348 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220512_180952 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Replaced transmission and after service shifts like charm.
20220603_164946 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Also I converted it to EURO look.
20220622_174123 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220622_174058 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220622_174238 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Front bumper was already tucked in but still not for my taste.
20220525_181438 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Got the opportunity to compare sport vs comfort seats. Must say that for e28 comfort seats are a better choice - seat armrest do the thing and soffer/longer leg support. But sport seats do look much better.
20220622_174958 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
When I first opened the thread and saw your black car I thought to myself, "I thought his car was white?"
Thanks for keeping us abreast of your progress. I really like how the white car is progressing, and I agree with your findings regarding comfort versus sport seats. The sports definitely look the part, but that armrest is the business on longer drives! Are you going to keep the automatic in the black car?
Thanks for keeping us abreast of your progress. I really like how the white car is progressing, and I agree with your findings regarding comfort versus sport seats. The sports definitely look the part, but that armrest is the business on longer drives! Are you going to keep the automatic in the black car?
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Quick paint job and she is blackMdreamer wrote: ↑Jun 24, 2022 10:54 AM When I first opened the thread and saw your black car I thought to myself, "I thought his car was white?"
Thanks for keeping us abreast of your progress. I really like how the white car is progressing, and I agree with your findings regarding comfort versus sport seats. The sports definitely look the part, but that armrest is the business on longer drives! Are you going to keep the automatic in the black car?
Thanks.
I am keeping it automatic. I drove it 300 miles this weekend and in sport mode can be driven on curvy roads as well. e36 318is and e30 325i were having trouble keeping up.
20220626_190923 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Really great work. Motivating me to do the euro swap on Maytag!
Alpine E28s converted to 6-speeds are the best.
Alpine E28s converted to 6-speeds are the best.
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Ha! Maytag's swap is a 5-speed, but the shift knob is from an E34 (I previously had an E34 540i M-Sport and had kept a semi-broken knob I replaced).
MInerva has a 6-speed from an E46 M3.
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Lovely!cek wrote: ↑Jun 30, 2022 10:16 AMHa! Maytag's swap is a 5-speed, but the shift knob is from an E34 (I previously had an E34 540i M-Sport and had kept a semi-broken knob I replaced).
MInerva has a 6-speed from an E46 M3.
Re: E28i 535i 1988 manual resto/euro conversion
Car had some nasty dents.
20220420_164643 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164738 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164743 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164731 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164710 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
I had them paintless removed.
20220702_104338 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_103826 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_104150 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_103941 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_104246 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
The workshop also measured the paint to confirm that the car is in original paint except the front hood. Quite amazing for the mileage it has.
20220420_164643 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164738 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164743 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164731 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220420_164710 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
I had them paintless removed.
20220702_104338 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_103826 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_104150 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_103941 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
20220702_104246 by Jan Podržaj, on Flickr
The workshop also measured the paint to confirm that the car is in original paint except the front hood. Quite amazing for the mileage it has.
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How much work is involved in the 6 speed swap Charlie?cek wrote: ↑Jun 30, 2022 10:16 AMHa! Maytag's swap is a 5-speed, but the shift knob is from an E34 (I previously had an E34 540i M-Sport and had kept a semi-broken knob I replaced).
MInerva has a 6-speed from an E46 M3.