Dinan e28 revival (EURO CONVERTED)1/25/9

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I drove my Dinan S3 535 today, for the first time almost two years. It still has no lower valance,or lighting and no euro bumpers. The motor is back in, and still running strong. Along with an M5 steering box, and e34 M5 brakes. Thanks Chris and Joe funk at Autobahn Sport.
Man, it felt good. I didn't get into it, but it really felt nice. I should have it back soon, with the new euro valance on. And then, Ill be doing the brand new euro bumpers asap.

Looks like it does in the picture below, but with the engine holding the front end down.

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That's right :banana: :roundel: :banana: :roundel: :banana: :roundel: :banana: :roundel: :banana:
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Sweet. :D

Looking good my friend. Might have to work my way back up to the PNW once it's finished.
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Can't wait to see this thing all done and put back together!!! :banana:
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Looking good man! Will it make a debut at 5erFest next year?
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Congrats , long road huh ? :alright:
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Nebraska_e28 wrote:Looking good man! Will it make a debut at 5erFest next year?
I was hoping for 5er fest last year. I don't see a drive that big in my near future .
And yes the road has been long and I'm still not at the end.
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Well congrats. It's gettin' there.
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It's alive!
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I'm sure it feels great to drive it again!
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That is great. Must be a good feeling to be getting close. :ohyeah:
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pdx 528e wrote:It's alive!
It is, and I will have a glamor shot up soon, with the euro valance before the bumpers are on.
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Very Nice :banana: I actually heard it run at Joes a few days ago, Congrats!
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Its funny, I saw your old black e28 at Joe's, before I met you Brent.
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I knew that looked familiar where it was parked. I used to love going down to his place - especially this time of year.
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Dinan e28 wrote:Its funny, I saw your old black e28 at Joe's, before I met you Brent.
If the car was there, I was there, because I never left if unattended, you would think we would have met sooner!
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bkbimmer wrote:
Dinan e28 wrote:Its funny, I saw your old black e28 at Joe's, before I met you Brent.
If the car was there, I was there, because I never left if unattended, you would think we would have met sooner!
That could be, maybe you were close by, as we hadn't met yet.
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Congrats! looks good!
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grahamcam wrote:Congrats! looks good!
Thanks Graham
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Wow man very nice!
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Well I'm off to the body shop, to finalize the touch up, and front valance install.
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Well, we got all the little dings out by the paint less dent guy. looking good.
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Dinan e28 wrote:Well, we got all the little dings out by the paint less dent guy. looking good.
Sounds like grounds for a Tuesday or Thursday night get together.
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pdx 528e wrote:
Dinan e28 wrote:Well, we got all the little dings out by the paint less dent guy. looking good.
Sounds like grounds for a Tuesday or Thursday night get together.
Windy is in NY, and I'm busy around the house, and work , but I was thinking the same thing. Maybe the next week.
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DiLLiGaF - IA wrote:
Dinan e28 wrote: As for wheels I'm taking donations ;)
My wheels will have to do for some time.
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I have to pipe up here and say that I really like the current wheels, always have liked 'em. They are a style you don't see a whole lot of and really set your car apart. Just my $.02
I agree those wheels look perfect
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As you can see, the stock B34 motor is back in the car.
The Paul DeLue Hartge spoiler, is ready for paint, as well as the mirrors. The euro valance is about to be mounted. Then back to Autobahn sport to fix the power steering leak.
And then go on the new euro bumpers.
Dirty engine pics. Needs a cleaning.
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Color matched wheels, with fresh paint.
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All door dings taken out. Last pic with out a front end. :banana:
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I know how you must feel now....congrats...this is big
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Are they gonna be chrome or color matched Euros?
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