classixx_e28
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I just recently acquired a 1987 BMW e28 528i. It has an MSport trim to give it the looks.
If there are any classic Beemer guys out there, Here is where you tell me what works and what doesn't in a old e28.
I don't plan on giving it a full restoration, although I have dreamed of pulling it apart and refurbishing every part of it with autosol and a toothbrush.
The car is currently undergoing cosmetics at a body shop. Welding and paneling to remove some rust had been completed, and is now currently getting a new paint job as we speak. The original colour it came (greenish blue).
I have some plans for her, maybe Dana; pronounced day-na as a project name.
Nothing too crazy and mostly performance upgrades. I'm a big fan of properly tuned naturally aspired rear wheel drive cornering machines.
I've been reading a lot about the e28 and to surmise from the mostly European tuning guides, I have come up with a plan below.
I haven't stuck gold with the forums when it comes to the e28 in Malaysia, but that's probably because the old diggers that use them are buried in their work rather than in their phones.
Without more witticisms, here's the hot bits as follows:
#BRAKES
Upgrade brake pads
Brake hoses to braided lines
Lines flush
Master cylinder tweak ABS
#SUSPENSION
4 set Street/sport coilovers.
(need recommendation on brands)
So far Titan, bilstein, h&r
these would need to be adjustable and suitable for letting the ride height 20mm to 30mm
#GEARBOX
Inspired and rebuild
#DIFFERENTIAL
Inspect and rebuild
#ENGINE
Gasket kit
Pistons to high compression ratio
Stroker kit
Oversized radiator
Head rebuild (maybe a later M30 head)
Custom header manifold
Lighten flywheel
Balance pistons
Balance crankshaft and flywheel
Flush injectors or upgrade them
ECU remap or upgrade.
Hi flow catalytic coverter or removed
Cat back exhaust
The philosophy behind this car is to create a semi sleeper 5er.
What I wish to achieve with its performance is as follows gents:
More torque
More horsepower
Quicker and higher revs
Better pickup speed
Dynamite braking
Balanced engine
Stanced ride
Lowered ride
Stiffer cornering
Appropriate body roll
I still require much information to achieve the above. I would very much appreciate the knowledge of ya bros!
Cheers!
If there are any classic Beemer guys out there, Here is where you tell me what works and what doesn't in a old e28.
I don't plan on giving it a full restoration, although I have dreamed of pulling it apart and refurbishing every part of it with autosol and a toothbrush.
The car is currently undergoing cosmetics at a body shop. Welding and paneling to remove some rust had been completed, and is now currently getting a new paint job as we speak. The original colour it came (greenish blue).
I have some plans for her, maybe Dana; pronounced day-na as a project name.
Nothing too crazy and mostly performance upgrades. I'm a big fan of properly tuned naturally aspired rear wheel drive cornering machines.
I've been reading a lot about the e28 and to surmise from the mostly European tuning guides, I have come up with a plan below.
I haven't stuck gold with the forums when it comes to the e28 in Malaysia, but that's probably because the old diggers that use them are buried in their work rather than in their phones.
Without more witticisms, here's the hot bits as follows:
#BRAKES
Upgrade brake pads
Brake hoses to braided lines
Lines flush
Master cylinder tweak ABS
#SUSPENSION
4 set Street/sport coilovers.
(need recommendation on brands)
So far Titan, bilstein, h&r
these would need to be adjustable and suitable for letting the ride height 20mm to 30mm
#GEARBOX
Inspired and rebuild
#DIFFERENTIAL
Inspect and rebuild
#ENGINE
Gasket kit
Pistons to high compression ratio
Stroker kit
Oversized radiator
Head rebuild (maybe a later M30 head)
Custom header manifold
Lighten flywheel
Balance pistons
Balance crankshaft and flywheel
Flush injectors or upgrade them
ECU remap or upgrade.
Hi flow catalytic coverter or removed
Cat back exhaust
The philosophy behind this car is to create a semi sleeper 5er.
What I wish to achieve with its performance is as follows gents:
More torque
More horsepower
Quicker and higher revs
Better pickup speed
Dynamite braking
Balanced engine
Stanced ride
Lowered ride
Stiffer cornering
Appropriate body roll
I still require much information to achieve the above. I would very much appreciate the knowledge of ya bros!
Cheers!
