sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Just bought this beast, she's old but seems to drive alright. Picked it up this-arvo from Gaza. Off to Eurorec tomorrow to tidy it up a bit and maybe put some nicer wheels on her. Anyone here want to quote me for a manual conversion (better be quick before I spend my $!) EDIT: 18'' Schnizer M5 wheels Whitewall tyres USB/iPod/Mp3 Headunit installed Oil+Filter done Air box debaffled Fluids refreshed Spark plugs replaced (Felt strange asking for 8 plugs at the shop!) Full cut and polish on body Transmission service booked in for Wednesday Old photos removed - this is why she looks like now: Edited November 26, 2010 by sammcj 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 now what? .... save money for gas 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 120 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 Manual, Lsd, Suspension... Done Next car I buy will be an e34 Looking forward to what happens to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 Manual, Lsd, Suspension... Done Next car I buy will be an e34 Looking forward to what happens to this Mmmm if only I had the $! I'm only staying in NZ for the next year and a half. I have about $2000 to spend on the car and am looking at doing whatever ASAP. Need it to stay very reliable. now what? .... save money for gas Too true! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 BTW - the tranny holds in 2nd when cold so am going to do a flush ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUSPENSION 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 Just bought this beast, she's old but seems to drive alright. Picked it up this-arvo from Gaza. Off to Eurorec tomorrow to tidy it up a bit and maybe put some nicer wheels on her. Anyone here want to quote me for a manual conversion (better be quick before I spend my $!) Springs, if not already lowered?, 021-378-912. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 2k will get you a getrag 420g landed from the states. If you are lucky. Then you need flywheel, driveshaft, pedal box and clutch. Doing mine sometime in the next 12 months. would be sooner, but have a wedding to pay for! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 You cannot convert for 2k. Trust me. I'd say suspension and maintenance should make your budget disappear nicely.... Welcome to the e34 club 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Well you should have some fun in that. What's the mileage on it? If it's really high, changing the tranny fluid can actually make things worse... Edit, I would agree with Ian above, the suspension is more than likely going to need a good spend of money on it. Trouble I found with my E34 was after doing some repairs on the suspension, it emphasized the age in the next part so that then needed attention. As you can imagine it got rather expensive, and the job was only 1/2 done so I figured it was best to flick the car up on TM before I went completely broke. Edited November 25, 2010 by Achtzylinder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Great, thanks for the heads up. How much lower would you go? I don't want it to be too bumpy / a cop-magnet. I will probably be able to spend upto maybe 2800 including removing the tape deck (heh). I'm off to Eurorec today to look for suspension and wheels. If I don't find any decent setups there I'll look at getting something new. What oil do you guys use in yours? Just the standard semi 15-40? Edit: why would flushing the trans make It worse? It's done 130miles so that's about 210kms Edited November 25, 2010 by sammcj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) It's up on the hoist. 18''s from another 540 going on. Bilstine springs going in on Monday. And guess what? The car is MINT underneath! Yay Edited November 25, 2010 by sammcj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Nice buy Springs, shocks, bigger swaybars, wheels, rubber and a trans service. There's your 2K gone Edited November 25, 2010 by Simon* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 -18''s -White walled -Full body cut -Serviced -Auto service booked in for wednesday -Installing new head unit now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Haha go the whitewall! Looks good. Those Schnitzers look in mint condition too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Haha go the whitewall! Looks good. Those Schnitzers look in mint condition too Thanks dude! Two are them are a bit scuffed up, one in particular, any recommendations on somewhere cheap to take them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Damn, amazing what a set of wheels does to a car. Looks tits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 White walls looks awesome! Nice work. Tempted to do the same to the E36 for the "bigger wheel" look How much did that cost you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 I'm going to go against it and dislike the white walls. Makes the wheels look too big but it's not my car anymore. Making good use of the day off huh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 I'm going to go against it and dislike the white walls. Makes the wheels look too big but it's not my car anymore. Making good use of the day off huh hahah It's all good they're not for everyone White walls looks awesome! Nice work. Tempted to do the same to the E36 for the "bigger wheel" look How much did that cost you? My mate owns whitewalltyres.co.nz so I got it done at 'mates rates'. They're not very expensive even at full price though, check out their website! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Manual, Lsd, Suspension... Done Next car I buy will be an e34 Looking forward to what happens to this be quick! manual and lsd factory fitted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 be quick! manual and lsd factory fitted Already have a 540' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Thanks dude! Two are them are a bit scuffed up, one in particular, any recommendations on somewhere cheap to take them? Send them to Warren at Rimrite. Though your in the SI so i'm not sure how that will work for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 29, 2010 Booked in to get the cat cut out and a straight pipe (with the o2 sensor installed) in place tomorrow at Magoo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted November 29, 2010 Is the rest of the exhaust stock? If it is, and you remove the cats, the rear muffler will sound a little trashy and rattly at certain rev points, it did on mine - a bit nasty, I'd put in a dual in dual out muffler, or some resonators if I was doing it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammcj2000 1 Report post Posted November 29, 2010 Is the rest of the exhaust stock? If it is, and you remove the cats, the rear muffler will sound a little trashy and rattly at certain rev points, it did on mine - a bit nasty, I'd put in a dual in dual out muffler, or some resonators if I was doing it again. Hmmm I can't really afford to go the whole hog. I'll keep the cat when it's removed so I can put it in if it's horrid. The tech from Eurorec gutted his cat and it sounds pretty nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
