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kzolee
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E28 530i euro

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Hi! I am reading the forum for a year now, i will post my car build pictures here.

The photos when I bought it:

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At home:

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Some photos from the Shark BMW Classic Rally 2011:

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The body restoration:

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Meanwhile, the interior restoration:

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New rims dilemma: T-stars or naked? :roll:

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Some work on the rear axle:

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Post by Das_Prachtstrasse »

Looks good so far! Subscribed.
Sam 84, 533i
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Post by Sam 84, 533i »

bueatiful car man, cant go wrong with either wheel.
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Post by fastcrs »

Looking good...I'm on the same path...
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Post by cddallara »

kzolee wrote:New rims dilemma: T-stars or naked? :roll:

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Huh. Never thought of 'reverse color' on the stars. I kinda like it. :up:
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Post by iamcreepingdeath »

Wow, those t-stars have me drooling. Definitely go coverless. One of the best looking wheels on an E28, hands down.
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Post by Das_Prachtstrasse »

I'm partial to the black star centers, everyone runs em coverless :)
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Post by leadphut »

Subscribed. Everything looks great; I especially like the interior. Your wheel choices are sharp too. Keep going and keep providing pics!
kzolee
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Bought an engine donor, 528i 1983:

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Bought a Zender airdam, first try:

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The car needs lower suspension with these rims.... :banana:

I will try -60/-40 :roll:
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Post by skip535i »

Love the wheels! Looks like a fun project.
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Looks awesome! I'm Hungary for more!


:D Sorry, I shouldn't have...
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Treat your car like that and it will love you back
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Today the car has been finished in terms of suspension.

-45/35 lowering, E34 M5 rims (17x8 front, 17x9 rear)

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The interior is the E28 M535i cloth version, because the lack of climate :D


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kzolee wrote:Today the car has been finished in terms of suspension.

-45/35 lowering, E34 M5 rims (17x8 front, 17x9 rear)

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The interior is the E28 M535i cloth version, because the lack of climate :D


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Looks good! Stop teasing and post more pics :lol:
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Love that interior! Cloth seems so "exotic" to us in the U.S. :alright:

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Post by Sam 84, 533i »

Oh my, I wish I could have your front seats. I have Anthracite in my 528i but comfort seats. Side pics of your car? I want to see how she sits
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Sam 84, 533i wrote:Side pics of your car? I want to see how she sits
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After changing the engine from M20 to M30 the front will be a little lower :banana:
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kzolee wrote:
Sam 84, 533i wrote:Side pics of your car? I want to see how she sits
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After changing the engine from M20 to M30 the front will be a little lower :banana:
Nice job, what front spoiler are you running?
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Post by euronewbie »

Looking great!
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Post by bigjay973 »

very nice, just reaffirms the fact that i need to go euro bumper.
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bhopp wrote:
kzolee wrote:
Sam 84, 533i wrote:Side pics of your car? I want to see how she sits
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After changing the engine from M20 to M30 the front will be a little lower :banana:
Nice job, what front spoiler are you running?
It's a Zender, euro version.
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Engine swap from M20B20 L-jet to M30B30 motronic completed.

I have bought a complete car (E32 730i manual) in nice condition, except the rust. (But low mileage)

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There was so much rust...

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The engine and the transmission is now in place, engine bay needs some cleanup:

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And some pictures with my friend's car:



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Today I decided to delete the fog lamps, and raised the rear end by 20 mm. Now it looks a bit better to me.

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