d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 so I finally found a touring wanted to swap my old l200 for one ....really wanted an e30 or next best was a e34....so long story short couldn't swap my ute..someone bought it . I seen this e34 advertised and was happy to pay the money he wanted but someone got in first and started bidding on it.so I had to wait till the end and have a bid myself ......luck thing I did cos I got it for bugger all and hole heap cheaper then what I was origanl going to pay. e34 520i touring wof/reg till august just had a full service. came with will log book and owners manaual , full tool kit , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Nice one! fun times ahead! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Good buy. Also had this on my watchlist and it went for an absolute steal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Good buy. Also had this on my watchlist and it went for an absolute steal. yeah man almost half of what I was going to pay for it....sold my ute for bugger all bought this and still had a grand left over.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 i took it for a AA inspection to see if there was any issues that i could fix now. not 1 thing wrong with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 there is 1 thing that strange and that's that i have more room (driving position ) in the e30 than i do in this. im 6.3 about 125kgs and its a wee bit cramped were as the e30 i have the seat 1 click away from all the way back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 i am 6.3 my e34 had heaps of room to push seat back further, sunroof made headroom just right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 i am 6.3 my e34 had heaps of room to push seat back further, sunroof made headroom just right seats all the way back. might take it out and have a look ay it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 i am 6.3 my e34 had heaps of room to push seat back further, sunroof made headroom just right seats all the way back. might take it out and have a look ay it. electric seats dont go as low as manual seats and there is more lean and lower down options with the sport seats than the std flat seats. also check the rails are clear of junk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 electric seats dont go as low as manual seats and there is more lean and lower down options with the sport seats than the std flat seats. also check the rails are clear of junk will have a look tomorrow ...these are not electric seat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Didnt realise sports seats were different in adjustments, i had sports seats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 good buy, the B20 engine goes straight in the bin and put a B25 in there, the B20 is wayy to underpowered for a car this size, i get about the same economy with my V12 swap as i did when it was a B20 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 will have a look tomorrow ...these are not electric seat push the back lever down to adjust the height (also makes it go backwards a bit) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 good buy, the B20 engine goes straight in the bin and put a B25 in there, the B20 is wayy to underpowered for a car this size, i get about the same economy with my V12 swap as i did when it was a B20 na fit the M52b28 engine , did one with a guys 520i next door , goes really well now after a remap and m50b25 manifold , m52b28 maf etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 push the back lever down to adjust the height (also makes it go backwards a bit) you sir are a legend ...pushed that back leaver down and boom heaps of room.even had to move it forward a tad. thanks for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 you sir are a legend ...pushed that back leaver down and boom heaps of room.even had to move it forward a tad. thanks for that. your welcome , its even in your owners manual =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 you sir are a legend ...pushed that back leaver down and boom heaps of room.even had to move it forward a tad. thanks for that. yeah mine is one or two clicks forward of all the way back and i am 6,3. Way more room than an E30, all the way back is still not far enough lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 andy are you running 17s on yours with coil overs? I do like how low yours is but I think for ease and no cert I may just go lowered springs and maybe 18s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 is the m50b25 a straight swap? aprt from the motor what else do I need. i.e ecu.afm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) andy are you running 17s on yours with coil overs? I do like how low yours is but I think for ease and no cert I may just go lowered springs and maybe 18s Yep sure am. You are very welcome to take mine for a drive if you are in wellington. For the most part its like driving one at stock ride height, the spongy seats and long wheel base help with that. Just certain bumps you need to be careful of, try to avoid man hole covers etc. you get used to driving a lowered car pretty quickly. is the m50b25 a straight swap? aprt from the motor what else do I need. i.e ecu.afm? Yes, use a complete engine. the B20 use different intake/afm etc. best to just get a complete one from an E36, and then swap your E34 (B20) sump, oil pickup, dipstick and tube, and mounting arms onto it. then its all drop in from there, and should just plug it in and go, shouldn't be any special wiring etc. You will probably need to buy a new E34 B25 intake tube, thats probably the only thing Edited May 3, 2014 by _Ethrty-Andy_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Yes, use a complete engine. the B20 use different intake/afm etc. best to just get a complete one from an E36, and then swap your E34 (B20) sump, oil pickup, dipstick and tube, and mounting arms onto it. then its all drop in from there, and should just plug it in and go, shouldn't be any special wiring etc. You will probably need to buy a new E34 B25 intake tube, thats probably the only thing cheers for that mate ive got a mate that's got 3 e34 535i and he wants be do some work on one of them and instead of money I can help myself to the parts i need to do the swap from the one has that got shunted up the arse.....only 156ooo ks to . so would I need the ecu aswell? Edited May 3, 2014 by d.p.n.s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Yep sure am. You are very welcome to take mine for a drive if you are in wellington. For the most part its like driving one at stock ride height, the spongy seats and long wheel base help with that. Just certain bumps you need to be careful of, try to avoid man hole covers etc. you get used to driving a lowered car pretty quickly. I was thinking about just lowering the springs and maybe 17s or 18s don't really want to go the full coil overs just something cooler than how it is now... don't really need wild .....I have my e30 for that. Edited May 3, 2014 by d.p.n.s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) cheers for that mate ive got a mate that's got 3 e34 535i and he wants be do some work on one of them and instead of money I can help myself to the parts i need to do the swap from the one has that got shunted up the arse.....only 156ooo ks to . so would I need the ecu aswell? 535 is a m30 b35 Edited May 3, 2014 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Sorry ment 525i Sent from my GT-S7275R using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted May 18, 2014 got some issues with the tail gate. pretty much nothing works. cant open the rear window...and no rear wiper . pulled the panel off and everything seem to be fine. checked with the multi meter and no power so im thinking it must be the wiring loom. anyone had the same problem? think I might just check were it goes from the body to hatch.and hopfully just solder up some wires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
