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<blockquote data-quote="classixx_e28" data-source="post: 721332" data-attributes="member: 43921"><p>I just recently acquired a 1987 BMW e28 528i. It has an MSport trim to give it the looks. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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). </p><p></p><p>I have some plans for her, maybe Dana; pronounced day-na as a project name. </p><p></p><p>Nothing too crazy and mostly performance upgrades. I'm a big fan of properly tuned naturally aspired rear wheel drive cornering machines.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>Without more witticisms, here's the hot bits as follows:</p><p></p><p>#BRAKES </p><p></p><p>Upgrade brake pads </p><p>Brake hoses to braided lines </p><p>Lines flush</p><p>Master cylinder tweak ABS</p><p></p><p>#SUSPENSION </p><p></p><p>4 set Street/sport coilovers. </p><p>(need recommendation on brands) </p><p>So far Titan, bilstein, h&r </p><p>these would need to be adjustable and suitable for letting the ride height 20mm to 30mm </p><p></p><p>#GEARBOX </p><p>Inspired and rebuild</p><p></p><p>#DIFFERENTIAL </p><p>Inspect and rebuild </p><p></p><p>#ENGINE </p><p>Gasket kit </p><p>Pistons to high compression ratio </p><p>Stroker kit</p><p>Oversized radiator </p><p>Head rebuild (maybe a later M30 head) </p><p>Custom header manifold </p><p>Lighten flywheel </p><p>Balance pistons </p><p>Balance crankshaft and flywheel </p><p>Flush injectors or upgrade them </p><p>ECU remap or upgrade. </p><p>Hi flow catalytic coverter or removed </p><p>Cat back exhaust</p><p></p><p></p><p>The philosophy behind this car is to create a semi sleeper 5er. </p><p></p><p>What I wish to achieve with its performance is as follows gents:</p><p></p><p>More torque </p><p>More horsepower </p><p>Quicker and higher revs </p><p>Better pickup speed </p><p>Dynamite braking </p><p>Balanced engine </p><p>Stanced ride </p><p>Lowered ride </p><p>Stiffer cornering </p><p>Appropriate body roll </p><p></p><p>I still require much information to achieve the above. I would very much appreciate the knowledge of ya bros! </p><p></p><p>Cheers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="classixx_e28, post: 721332, member: 43921"] 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! [/QUOTE]
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