1985 E28 528i

[NickT]

Hi All,

I have just bought a 1985 E28 528i Manual.

It is a well used example but a good base as has a e34 3.5 M30 already installed mated to the standard gearbox with single mass flywheel etc. It has a LSD and blimey it does go well.
Picture below of the day I collected it.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/yef38649ispa ... SMwXgcJola

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/yef38649ispa ... SMwXgcJola



It needs a lot sorting but am excited to get to work on it. A rear shock is blown, rear brakes are low, rear anti roll bar has broken its bracket. I have a shake on the front end at about 100kph and the tyres ruined.
First thing I did when I got it home was to fix a rear window that would not go all the way up and to get into the boot as seemed locked shut and would not open.
Then I went and bought some new wheels and tyres. Fitted them this week and very pleased with the results.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1p0249ad1vme ... e.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1p0249ad1vme ... e.jpg?dl=0



This weekend I am collecting a boot carpet set, new blisten shocks, new tail lights, window winder handles, period bbs front spoiler, the c-pillar trims that are missing on my car and a mtech steering wheel.
Then I can start to do some serious sorting of this car. I just want it to be an awesome daily drive.

[NickT]

So Photos did not work originally so shall try again and update.

Day I purchased the car
url=https://flic.kr/p/BxFWqG][/url]KTGT-Resized640x480 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

IMG_20150930_082744_01 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

The car photographs well but does have a few issues. First thing I did was get rid of the Styles 4's and replaced them with a set of 17" cross spokes.

Then I added the BBS front spoiler

IMG_20151129_174620 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

then started on the normal stuff. ordered new gear lever bushes from BMW. They are waiting to be fitted.

Got new carpets for the boot, also replaced the electric aerial, rear brakes and fitted the C-pillar trims with new plugs from BMW.

IMG_20151222_182119 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

The car is now fitted with ebitah springs all around and blistein shocks, braided brake lines too.

I have a box full of all new front steering and suspension parts which are waiting to go on together with a centre bearing.

I have started to polish the lip on the wheels and blimey what a lot of work it is.

IMG_20151228_125249 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

Also started polishing all the chrome back on the car
IMG_20151209_120032 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

Then bought some different wheels. not sure what ones I will keep yet.

More to come. It needs some welding and bodywork so that will be done once all running gear is fixed.

IMG_20151220_180018 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

[NickT]

IMG_20151012_200232 by nicktinworth, on Flickr
also replaced the gears in the speedo as they were toast

love buying parts from BMW.

FB_IMG_1444811987643 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

and just because I can another picture of that car, Just love it

IMG_20151108_115712_01 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

[tig]

1985 528is are the best.

Welcome aboard.

[NickT]

Cheers Mate, first e28 so very excited, but definitely not my first BMW. The list is very long including E12 528i, E21 323i, E30 335i, E30 323i, E36 318i, a few E34s etc.

[Das_Prachtstrasse]

There have been quite a few e28 owners popping up lately down here. Its nice to see they've gained a bit more of a following. Enjoy it, and if you need a hand with parts, let me know.

[NickT]

There have been quite a few e28 owners popping up lately down here. Its nice to see they've gained a bit more of a following. Enjoy it, and if you need a hand with parts, let me know.

Thank you for the comment and you might be able to help with a couple of things.

Exhaust hanging hardware. Mine has a single pipe system and I am changing it back to a double pipe system. I have the exhaust but need everything else.


Capture by nicktinworth, on Flickr

Blue interior Carpet

Cheers Nick

[NickT]

Am bored at work. Should never return the first week back.

So thought I would add some pictures of my previous BMW's, just because I can.

2014-01-12 17.10.25 by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1981 E21 323i 4 speed manual

2014-01-12 17.08.52 by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1992 E34 535i auto (75th Anniversary Model)

2013-12-23 13.02.00 by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1994 E34 525i auto

2013-11-03 16.10.50 by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1992 E36 318i manual

resize 2013-11-03 14.51.08 by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1981 E12 528i auto

2013-02-03 13.17.54 by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1985 E30 335i manual - started life as a 325e auto

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1985 E30 323i auto

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by nicktinworth, on Flickr
1992 E34 525i auto

am sure there are some more in there, but that is all I can find pictures for right now.

[NickT]

This weekend fitted an uncracked dashboard into the car and also a new centre drag link, fixed the power steering leak and today my non aircon centre console has arrived. That will be fitted this evening.

this is the car in its current state, i love it.

dashboard by nicktinworth, on Flickr

centre console by nicktinworth, on Flickr

12661831_1662024344057730_524969733056072898_n by nicktinworth, on Flickr

[brendonoid]

How did you find an un-cracked RHD dashboard? Jealous. Very.

*edit* Car looks awesome BTW, whatever happened to that E12? looked like a minter.

[NickT]

dashboard was just an ebay search. I was the only bidder and it came from Tassie. was very lucky. There is/was a black one in perth for $330 on ebay.

finding a RHD non aircon centre console was a harder find. Dont think they even sold E28's in Aus without it. So had to buy it from the UK and post it over.

Forgot to write earlier also put in a newer carpet as mine had wear patches. Looks so much better now. Thanks for your kind words, I am well chuffed with her.

The E12 was sold and is in QLD. It was very pretty and only sold it due to moving down to VIC. When I got it, it was horrible but after alot of work and full new interior etc it was a beauty. One of my regrets is selling that car.

[NickT]

$_20 (1) by nicktinworth, on Flickr

so bought another e28. this time a 520 auto for daily duties.

It needed a massive cut and polish but ended up pretty nice.

IMG_20160704_080005 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

fitted some e34 front seats as the originals were ruined
IMG_20160704_080020 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

also cleaned some chrome

IMG_20160626_174551 by nicktinworth, on Flickr

then did new front brakes, new centre bearing, fixed exhaust, fitted stereo as travelling to work is very boring without music, fitted new aerial, engine and autobox service, fitted new speedo gears and now need to work out why rev counter is not working (was not working previously either), new badges, a few trim pieces replaced and new door seals. Had to knock out a dent in the rear corner and also rub down the rear end as the paint was rubbish and is currently in primer. Now just waiting for chrome rain gutter trim to arrive.

In the next week or two it will be doing daily duties.

[peter100]

You front spoiler looks like mine the bottom edge is different is it a PEFEBA ? 

[peter100]

 That`s what I meant to upload..