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745i project update

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 7:50 PM
by T_C_D
As it appeared when we took possesion.

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Today it looked like this:

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We updated the wheels, seats and added a 3.91LSD. It's stock boost for the moment.

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It still needs euro lights and a front spoiler as well as some hardware bits. It's a great car. The most solid 20 year old BMW I have ever driven.

Thanks to Derek, Beau and Darin. They did most of the work. It's great having a superb crew!

Detailed pics here http://www.turbochargingdynamics.com/Ga ... d=7&page=1

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 8:22 PM
by Merkin
That car is absolutely stunning.

Can you reveal your goals for the car? I'm interested if you're going to beef up what's already there, or go with a more standard TCD offering.

Those cars have a stock 4HP22 right? What sort of power will that tranny hold?

Thanks, and good luck.

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 8:23 PM
by Mark 88/M5 Houston
Very nice Todd! Keep us posted on the development process.

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 8:45 PM
by M635CSi
That car looks beautiful!!!!

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 8:53 PM
by Jon in Richmond
Wow!!! :shock: That looks stunning you guys. Nice work.

hey todd,................

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 10:34 PM
by canyoncarver
whats that strange white substance all over he ground........?
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 11:02 PM
by Ricky535
Very nice. Is that a fine spline M-tech steering wheel ? Sporty interior. 8)

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 11:05 PM
by Duke
Nice work Todd. Be very careful, you will soon have people coming to you for restoration work. Now talk about a nightmare.

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 11:09 PM
by T_C_D
Ricky535 wrote:Very nice. Is that a fine spline M-tech steering wheel ?
Coarse.

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 11:11 PM
by T_C_D
Merkin wrote:That car is absolutely stunning.

Can you reveal your goals for the car? I'm interested if you're going to beef up what's already there, or go with a more standard TCD offering.

Those cars have a stock 4HP22 right? What sort of power will that tranny hold?

Thanks, and good luck.
Thanks. In the short term we will be working on some TCD upgrades for the stock system. I would like to see the car go high 13s with the stock turbo.

In the long term it'll probably get our system.

Todd

Re: hey todd,................

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 11:31 PM
by Ken H.
canyoncarver wrote:whats that strange white substance all over he ground........?
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
It's the same strange white substance that powers the Sandy Eggo economy. And the Colombian economy. And the Miami economy . . . :lol:

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 1:06 AM
by rundatrack
Wow that is really nice looking

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 7:12 AM
by MXH_RHD
Never been a big fan of the E23 but I must say that looks very nice indeed.
Way more cool than my E32.

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 7:26 AM
by johnnye23
Todd those seats look great in the car. ;) Way better than a minivan. :alright:

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 8:16 AM
by Shawn D.
Very sharp. You're off to a great start!

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 8:25 AM
by shifty
Those wheels make that car one sexy beast. I LOVE Arctic Blue, too. . . even though Duke's car is painted the same color. :laugh:

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 8:28 AM
by terrybpp
Needs a 5spd. Those auto slush boxes are JUNK. Went thru 2 on my 735i.

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 9:05 AM
by Bill in MN
Todd

Did you get that Craigslist ad I sent you??

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 9:07 AM
by GregATL
How big can you go on the rear tires? Curious if it'll hold some real rubber.

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 10:13 AM
by T_C_D
terrybpp wrote:Needs a 5spd. Those auto slush boxes are JUNK. Went thru 2 on my 735i.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

You are totally incorrect.

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 10:18 AM
by T_C_D
Bill in MN wrote:Todd

Did you get that Craigslist ad I sent you??
Yes. Thanks but I don't need another.

Posted: Feb 20, 2007 11:42 AM
by Bill in MN
Slushboxes rule :alright:

Lots of abuse gets thrown at mine with no issues in 2 years.

Posted: Feb 21, 2007 6:30 PM
by Nebraska_e28
That car has a lot of potential & it's shining through already. As for the slushbox, well after seeing what you guys did with the Euro E28, I'm thinking about putting off my manual conversion!

Posted: Feb 21, 2007 6:38 PM
by BMWgiant
Any chance of her going for sale sometime?

For some reason, this car has made me grow an interesting in considering possibly owning an E23 instead of an E28 for a while... They are such beautiful cars, and the larger size would suit me better...

I just need to find me an E23 with a 5 speed and working A/C that is in good reliable condition and no rust.... I most likely will be owning my E28 for a very long time!

Posted: Mar 03, 2007 10:49 PM
by Ricky535
TCD
Would this car be a test mule for 059 ecu conversion? 8)

Posted: Mar 04, 2007 4:49 PM
by russc
Ricky535 wrote:TCD
Would this car be a test mule for 059 ecu conversion? 8)
What do you mean "059 test conversion"?

RussC