kiwinelson9879

Looky Looky what i got today

Still need some help with an LSD head if anyone has one and getting the coilovers...

Trying to make it an M5 replica, does anyone know where i can get the motorsport lip from?

Hi guys,

Im progressing slowly, new job and summer has kept me out of the garage... will pop up to the Pub on thursday night in my other toy car, its not BMW but will have a few beers and a chat

Is this still for sale? I would be interested

Hi Guys,

I did this in in Jan 2009 with a 1jz and auto, then sold it on once it was certed as I didnt have a job... Now that im gainfully employed and in need of a corporate looking car in the 10-15K mark that is fun to drive, has a bit of power and looks somewhat respectable in the office carpark (cant park a drifty looking JZX100 out there or I would) I end up looking at E28's again. What can I say I just LOVE the look of them

This time I have the experience of building the 1J version in an 85...

So the car is an 88 this time, which comes with a much better braking system set up (well more modern at least).

I need a 535 rear subframe and diff (LSD if possible) as I want to upgrade the whole back end (not just the diff head), any parts or advice I can get on this, if you have one for sale or know a solution that can handle 3-400hp without a worry, and will take some abuse, please post it here, I am keen to do this bit before pulling the engine.

I want also to make or buy a set of adjustable coilovers for the car so I can vary the height and spring rates as I see fit, I know Ground Control do a kit, but Im hoping for something local...

If there is anyone out there that knows local suppliers for nolathane bushes, sway bars etc, I will look at these as well as I want to get it all done and only run it through for a cert once, all in. Otherwise I guess its off to Ireland engineering in the states to get these parts.

I will be going with a manual set up this time, just the 5 speed version, and will swap out the 2jz twins for a single before I even start, nothing silly mind, probably just a Masterpower jobbie as I know a guy that knows a guy kinda deal. Custom made inlet manifold (using the stock inlet manifold on the 1j was half the battle when I did it last time... this time no f***ing around... after market inlet saves a plethora of issues surrounding brakes and wot not) plus it has the added advantage of allowing me to put my throttle body out wide for intercooler piping as there is F all room between the factory inlet mani and the radiator for a bend. Will go straight to a Link or I was thinking of trying out a Mega Squirt computer...

All sounds very expensive at this point, but my alternative is an 2001 E39 530i for 19K or so...

I know I will build this car for less (but no less than 12K), and it will be every inch as nice as an E39... and a bucket load more fun to drive. Plus the Mint E28 I have only cost me $2K and looks like a 50,000 dollar car all day long even as it is.

I am also looking for some E32 750 front brakes and the E34 540 rear brakes.

I am a cash buyer, so if you have bits or know any advice that can help me out please post it here...

Im building this one slowly, suspension brakes, diff first, then engine swap last, I will continue this post as I get into the meat of the build. (Last time I did engine first and then ran out of puff)

I appreciate any advice or information on people to contact for the parts or work I will need to get done.

This is one of these builds that I have thought long and hard about whether it is worth doing... and now for me it is worth doing as I am not going overseas anymore to work and wont need to sell it ever... I was thinking 1UZ for a while, but its just not as versatile... given that I may change my mind on the engine which is why I want to do everything else first... my mind is made up on the car, I could be swayed on the engine...

Before anyone mentions it... I know there is an E28 M5 on Trademe and it is lovely and very mint, but its just not me.

Cheers