Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Hey guys, I've lucked out and scored a (mostly) original 1987 525e 5spd from right here in Hawke's Bay. Super stoked! Have already found a really nice set of RC090's 17's with rubber (235/45-17) who are getting a tidy up as we speak, and have sourced some spigot rings from TM to ensure no speed "wobbles" Will be turning my attentions to the brakes/suspension next, and very much open to any suggestions any fellow e28'ers are running with good results out there. Wheels, brakes and suspension aside, I've no plans to modify the motor any more than that. Have heard of a chip upgrade which can help deliver a few extra ponies which is a pretty compelling proposition, but keen to get the handling piece sorted first then look at that sort of thing down the line, Cheers! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3236 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 HI Ben, welcome aboard. a lot of us were watching that auction and thinking hard about it, looks like you've really lucked out there. plenty of help and advice on Bimmersport, and a lot of enthusiasm for e28s. Take a look at the meetings section too. cheers Olaf 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Welcome Ben. e28's are great to drive and simple to work on. If you are looking for parts I would suggest looking on the US sites as prices can be very good. Only the exchange rate is not always on our side. Hope you enjoy it. Adam 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Welcome Ben, love that E28, has to be one in my future somewhere, well done and look forward to see how it progresses 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Thanks for all the positive vibes guys, look forward to sharing the evolution of my new wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Welcome. Nice to have another e28 guy on here. Post some pics of the rc090s when you get a chance, they look sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Great purchase. Enjoy Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Nice and lovely colour too! Will look absolutely gorgeous with the Rc090/style 5 wheels. If you're planning on lowering the car may I suggest AP lowering springs from german ebay, costs $240 total NZD including shipping! 40mm drop up front 30mm at the back and not too harsh either. Mate them with Bilstein shocks from e28 M535i and you will have a great handling platform. There's also mye28.com forums with great advice dedicated solely to the e28. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks for the tip, Rohan. Will look into your suggestions ASAP! Although, for some reason I'm not able to load the mye28.com site? Anyone else experience this? Will likely order some springs and keep an eye for some shocks, too. How long have you had your M535i for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 You might have to register to gain access to the website. The website seems to be working for me. Owned the M535i for 6 months now, thinking of doing a brake upgrade (E34 540i brakes) and getting the lips on the wheels polished :beer: If you can, you should come to some BMW meets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Def keen on getting along to a few meets, are they all Akl based? I know there is one coming up here on Hastings, but we are away at a wedding in the Wairarapa that weekend Still no luck loading e28.com on either iPad or android, must be a PC only site (?) Annoying! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) This them, Rohan? http://www.ebay.com/itm/AP-sport-lowering-springs-BMW-5er-Limousine-E28-FS20-228-40-30mm-/181988261056?hash=item2a5f587cc0:g:8-YAAOSwHaBWk4cM Edited February 28, 2016 by Bennyboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Yep those are the ones. I haven't tried opening mye28 on my phone or ipad but works on the laptop. The meets are located all over the country. There's a section dedicated to it on the forum under 'Meetings'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Yep those are the ones. I haven't tried opening mye28 on my phone or ipad but works on the laptop. The meets are located all over the country. There's a section dedicated to it on the forum under 'Meetings'. Sorry for the hijack, but what's the ride like with those springs? I've never heard of that brand before, but it seems like a good price (for a German company ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 What a beauty, it's sure gonna look great on those RC090s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Sorry for the hijack, but what's the ride like with those springs? I've never heard of that brand before, but it seems like a good price (for a German company ) I am happy with mine. A little harsh compared to the mtech springs. I think if you're planning to drive it on the street only, they are good enough. But if you are gonna track it, maybe stick to the stock Mtech springs or get hold of Dinan springs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M M 250 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Sorry for the hijack, but what's the ride like with those springs? I've never heard of that brand before, but it seems like a good price (for a German company ) I've got an AP Suspension kit in my mk2 Golf which I used for both regular street driving and track/drag racing and I'd highly recommend it, especially for the price. I've actually just ordered these springs for my e28 as well. Car looks good BennyBoy, I'll be following your progress. Edited February 29, 2016 by M M 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Hey Mateja, thanks for your message. Can I ask if you sourced your springs direct from AP or if you went through eBay.de? I found a place in the States that was selling them at a more competitive rate than what the eBay listing showed, so curious to see who it was you ended up ordering them thru. Also, are your planning to run the new springs along with the factory suggested struts on your e28, or have you also upgraded your struts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M M 250 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Hey Mateja, thanks for your message. Can I ask if you sourced your springs direct from AP or if you went through eBay.de? I found a place in the States that was selling them at a more competitive rate than what the eBay listing showed, so curious to see who it was you ended up ordering them thru. Also, are your planning to run the new springs along with the factory suggested struts on your e28, or have you also upgraded your struts? I ordered them through ebay, these ones: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361301707619?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I had a quick look but didn't see any cheaper so I just ordered those. Who did you find? I am planning to run them on the shocks I have for now, which are Monroes, I imagine close to factory specs. It's already lowered but the current spring setup is far from ideal, so that's all I'll say about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 I came across a couple of options, both from the States and the U.K.: http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/1089923/BMW/ap-lowering-springs/fs20-228.html#top This one works out to about $150+ shipping Will have to search out the one I found for $104USD. They didn't ship to nz but it could be done via nz post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Time to start a separate e28 lowering thread? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Good shout! I've no idea how to do this. Embarassing, I know :0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 http://www.ebay.de/itm/AP-Federn-Springs-Tieferlegung-40-30-FS20-228-BMW-5er-E28-6er-E24-/361301707619?fits=Platform%3AE28&hash=item541f428b63:g:n1oAAOSwpDdVXKq7 117 Euros with 43 euros for shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M M 250 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) http://www.ebay.de/itm/AP-Federn-Springs-Tieferlegung-40-30-FS20-228-BMW-5er-E28-6er-E24-/361301707619?fits=Platform%3AE28&hash=item541f428b63:g:n1oAAOSwpDdVXKq7 117 Euros with 43 euros for shipping. Those are the ones I ordered. Anyway I'll leave this discussion here. Back to your E28 Ben. Edited March 1, 2016 by M M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 183 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 Cool, Thanks Found a set of Bilstein rears that'll be going on once the springs arrive and I can find a set of strut inserts for the front. Super pumped on this project! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
