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Really Senior Member II Joined: 21-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 599 |
Topic: Update, update Posted: 15-July-2005 at 10:24 |
Nearly there with the old girl now. Replacement ABS sensor fitted along with new f/discs. CC fault traced to a 'wire'. I'm told this has now got the OBC road data up and running too. Hope to collect her tomorrow morning and will do my best (Phil) to shoot a few pics for you to post up.
Andrew, we are getting near a full missive - will it get published?! |
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bmw1066
Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 12:31 |
WA hay good news, I have ordered some bits for RB drop arm, track rod ends and control bars, centre ti bar, and Idler arm, from BMW should be hear for Tuesday but I have no I dear how much I will cost It was £17 for the fuel and oil filter. I'm also going to fit the steering UJ I have too should make the steering a bit sharper. next up sports shocks |
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Mark 735 se 1982
RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
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eta.
Really Senior Member II Joined: 21-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 599 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 12:51 |
Boge gas struts around £35 mail order. £90 from a dealer. Not often I say buy OE, but that's a big difference. Be careful on springs though, some of these muppet places supply 'one size fits all'. I am guessing your car has a/c so should have uprated springs.
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bmw1066
Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 12:58 |
I was going to lower Rb but because of the front I would not like to knock in to the kerb or something like that, So just wont some stiff shocks for the time being as I uses it every day, Can you get poley bushes for them |
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Mark 735 se 1982
RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
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eta.
Really Senior Member II Joined: 21-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 599 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 14:07 |
Don't know poly bushes. Lowered springs = chavsville!
Is yours a 735? BM changed from hydraulic dampers to gas around 1984, but looks like only on the 735. The e23 came in for ride critism from the Press so that could have been a response for their flagship model. |
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bmw1066
Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 15:03 |
1982 Mk1 735, the ride is good and comfey but I would Like sporty, I don't think an e23 could look chavey I would like to lower it just a bit |
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Mark 735 se 1982
RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 15:19 |
front coil springs for an A/C car are £47 + vat each from BMW. ECP sell cheapies for £18 each. like Patrick says I would go for gen BM. I am going to Lind BMW tmorrow to pick up all the bits I need to change the front shockers. upper & lower damper pads, spacers etc. all bits still available from Germany, nae bother. I got a pair of Boge OE spec shox off ebay for a few quid, a bargain. VJ is too soft & wallowy up front - that will never do Mark, did you check with your local ECP or GSF re susp & steering arms, as they can supply a brand called Lemforder which seems good quality.
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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bmw1066
Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 15:28 |
G,f,and,s did't have any, And I would rather have gen BM bits no probloms then when fitting, RB is a bit flaby in frount too, When do you want to do a e23 fix it up again, Is the silver serfer still looking almighty have you fitted the back seats and door cards. |
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Mark 735 se 1982
RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 15:43 |
I was just gonna PM you to ask the same Q!! great e23 minds think alike Name the day & lets do it! Silver Surfer got rained on the rain beads that formed were enormous like lakes, that Meguiars is the Mother of all Car Polishes I've not worked on the car since you last came |
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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bmw1066
Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 15:48 |
lol What about Sat the 23 |
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Mark 735 se 1982
RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 15-July-2005 at 18:07 |
Excellent - we can confirm next Friday
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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M3AG
Really Senior Member II 7 series & e36 m3 registrar! (Madness) Joined: 17-October-2002 Location: Good Old Hertfordshire Status: Offline Points: 1644 |
Posted: 16-July-2005 at 08:52 |
Mark, a set of lowered front springs will do wonders for the look of the car, nd will make it a bit sportier to use to. Don't go too low though, maybe 25mm?
Patrick, get the details to me, and I'll get it in the mag. AG |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 16-July-2005 at 12:39 |
Mark, you could buy all the control arms & idler arms you need from Rob. |
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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omega man
Groupie Joined: 05-July-2005 Status: Offline Points: 90 |
Posted: 16-July-2005 at 13:32 |
ive got them, low milage in mint condition, mark, pm me ive got your other bits as well do you want to collect them from mine next weekend
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 16-July-2005 at 13:36 |
I think Mark's ordered them all from BMW already please save the arms for ebay or nutters here Rob you could offer a car set of upper & lower Track Control Arms as one auction lot. I will bid bundles of spondulicks what other susp/steering links & arms can you remove before you frag the shell? |
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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bmw1066
Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095 |
Posted: 16-July-2005 at 13:41 |
Sadley I have arded new bits from BMW I am going up to Philip's next weekend sat the 23, So I or we will pop over and see you, will I fit all the stuff in the back of an e23 or shall I bring the Disco I will also Like to look at other bit you may have.
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Mark 735 se 1982
RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
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bmw1066
Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095 |
Posted: 16-July-2005 at 13:48 |
How much are the springs AG as I would love to do this I would Onley like to lower a bit but thay look so good and sexy. no chav for me plese |
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Mark 735 se 1982
RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
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eta.
Really Senior Member II Joined: 21-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 599 |
Posted: 17-July-2005 at 04:27 |
Picked the old girl up yesterday.
One of the reasons for her going back in was steering vibration. Wheels have been balanced and re-balanced. Done again and on the car. Garage believed replacing discs was the answer. So genuine discs and new pads fitted. The vibration is still there, though it's different, but it really bugs me. Garage acknowledged from their road test that it 'flutters' and they think the tyres could be out of true. Now that may be, as the car stood for months and months. Any ideas? Can you adjust the pre-load on the steering box? CC now working and she looks blooming good. Phil, standby for pics which I took yesterday - just need one of my kids to help me upload and maybe reduce the res to make the files smaller. Is 72 dpi good enough? Oh, a/c would not come out of the facia vents on 'bi'level' or 'auto'. 'Int air' remained lit. Was getting airflow to the windscreen. However, if I defeatd the push buttons by causing them all to be out got a flow of reasonably cold air out of the facia vents. Any ideas on getting the a/c right? The old girl has soaked up a heap of money, my only consulation is that:- a) she has been in store for a long time so some of this stuff is just through lack of use. If you have a classic or second car make sure you run it up very 2 weeks IMHO. b) She is 20 years old and 157K so some of this stuff is wear 'n tear. c) Some of this stuff is also servicing related, like the discs/pads. d) The money spent is not dis-similar to the probable depreciation had I bought a 'newish' 7. e) the buzz out of driving a classic compared to a wind tunnel clone. Our son (24) thinks I've lost the plot or maybe, he sees his inheritance going down the drain. He's got a 2003 Mazda 6 2lt diesel (really quiet BTW and quick) with a/c and neat bodykit. He says; 'Dad, I get in it and everything works just as it should'. Mmmmm, now there's a thought ..................... |
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Philip
Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425 |
Posted: 17-July-2005 at 05:43 |
1980s BM’s are renowned for vibes at certain speeds. Some owners tear their cars apart, renewing everything from brakes to track control arms to steering arms, bushes, joints etc etc, and still the vibes are there. Apparently, every steering & suspension component incl rims & tyres must be spot on to exorcise the vibes. Also the car must not have any damage from accidents which may have bent things on one side. My ’85 735i has steering vibes at around 55 to 65 mph. I will have the front wheels re-balanced (again!). The car already has new brakes all round, disks & pads. Are your vibes all in steering wheel, or coming through the whole car? How much were the disks & pads? I just bought OE spec ATE front disks & pads from ECP. With free shipping too. Disks were £25 each, pads around £16 a set. The steering pre-load can be adjusted. BMW dealer can do this easily if needs be. Pics to e28philip@yahoo.co.uk please. The guys on E23 bimmerboard will sort your A/C gremlins if you post a query there. Money spent on a classic is money well spent if you enjoy owning/driving the end result. I have spent ludicrous sums on my fleet of wrecks, enough to get an E38 735i, but I don’t want or need one. After much reflection on this subject, I still stick to my old heaps. Sad deviant indeed. |
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
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omega man
Groupie Joined: 05-July-2005 Status: Offline Points: 90 |
Posted: 17-July-2005 at 07:25 |
its in the tyres, swop the backs to the front, if this helps a little then get shot of the tyres and buy new as the tyres will have FLAT spots. also check if youve had your brake fluid changed in the last year as old brake fluid will give the same symtems.
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