Bennyboy 199 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 17 hours ago, scottharvey said: do you have an original one to swap?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) On 4/18/2020 at 12:06 PM, scottharvey said: From what i can tell it looks to have the M90 (will confirm, now that i know to look for the L on the block) Can confirm it is the M90 dont know if thats good or not. Also got told the valve guides may be on there way out thats why it got taken off the road. Apparently got a little smoky after it got driven when warm Edited April 20, 2020 by scottharvey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted April 21, 2020 Ernst at Bavarian Motors in the Wairau Valley would be a good man to have a chat to. He deals with a lot of older BMW's in this condition. Could help you revive it and source parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 some updated photos 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 Scrubbed it up really nice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 758 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 Hard to believe it's 40 years old. Great looking car 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted April 28, 2020 Its bloody gorgeous. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted May 1, 2020 Stunning car, great score and story. I'm sure it will cause a few headaches but will be 100% worth it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted May 2, 2020 Personally not sold on the body kit, but looks like nice apart from that. I suspect your steering wheel will be a different spline to anything post 1986, and being a 79 car it's mechanically an e12 rather than an e28. As a result the suspension is a little bit different. M90 makes it a little bit more special than a standard m30b34/35 as it's got a larger bore and shorter stroke, making it in theory more rev happy. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 220 Report post Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) Is the colour Henna red or Zinnober? Sensational colour! I am intrigued by the body kit. I see that the bumper assembly has been dechromed and the front spoiler looks sort of like one from a M635csi, and the rear diffuser kind of looks similar to the optional M-technic skirt available on later cars. Side skirt looks a tad different to the M- technic option. Body colour side mirrors too- once again a M635csi feature. As for the boot spoiler, once again very unique- and despite not being a fan of spoilers sitting on boot lids- probably aesthetically appealing versus the clumsy 1st generation rubber spoiler on 1979 examples.. Externally it’s a far cry from a garden-variety, 1979 635csi. If it was mine, I’d try and get some recaro front seats like you could have ordered till around 85’. Stylish seats that would look far better than the comfort seats here. Edited May 2, 2020 by ssbmw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 220 Report post Posted May 2, 2020 The recaro’s which even some early M635csi’s had has an option. In my opinion, gorgeous seats. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ssbmw said: The recaro’s which even some early M635csi’s had has an option. In my opinion, gorgeous seats. Yes i do love those seats its just sourcing some at this stage And im pretty sure its henna red Edited May 2, 2020 by scottharvey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted May 2, 2020 19 hours ago, eliongater said: Personally not sold on the body kit, but looks like nice apart from that. I suspect your steering wheel will be a different spline to anything post 1986, and being a 79 car it's mechanically an e12 rather than an e28. As a result the suspension is a little bit different. M90 makes it a little bit more special than a standard m30b34/35 as it's got a larger bore and shorter stroke, making it in theory more rev happy. Thanks I am trying to source a good condition original steering wheel. Also got to find some centre caps which i dont think will be possible. I have only 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted May 3, 2020 Few centre caps on eBay for well over $1000nzd. Better off finding some alpina wheels, stealing the caps then reselling the wheels without them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 3, 2020 i am sure a good machinist could replicate some centre caps.The price will be exorbitant but so is the alternative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted May 12, 2020 This guy is making some caps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autoglym 255 Report post Posted May 12, 2020 Very cool score!! Well done, you will love it !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Update: Have got the car going runs really well. Oil & filter done Leaking frost plug changed Power steering fluid changed and bled Brake fluid changed and bled. Drove it home and spent saturday polishing it up with the mrs. Came up better than expected. Starting to like this car more and more. Especially with how little its costed me so far. Edited May 13, 2020 by scottharvey 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 13, 2020 So it's been easier than your VVTi soarer? Haha. That red colour is looking pretty sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted May 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Michael. said: So it's been easier than your VVTi soarer? Haha. That red colour is looking pretty sharp. It sure has that thing was a nightmare 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 13, 2020 I heard the issue was sludge in the fuel tank blocking up the fuel line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 199 Report post Posted June 2, 2020 selling already? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Bennyboy said: selling already? Yep money issues covid hasnt done me well ive worked through with my hours cut back by 30% so need to free up some money to get me through 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wazza07 3 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 9:35 AM, Gaz said: This guy is making some caps Where can I find the guy that's making these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 199 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) On 4/18/2020 at 12:06 PM, scottharvey said: Hey everyone i am buying a 79 635csi from my work next week. What am i getting myself into?? its back! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/other/listing/2737277102?bof=COGxR9Q2 bargain! Edited August 12, 2020 by E30 325i Rag-Top Removed unnecessary, massive quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
