e28 5 series - a classic?

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   Yes nick, when I fitted the M-Parallels and M5 bilstein inserts, the ride height was raised and cut out the outside tread of �250 worth of front tyres in 3 1/2 months. Was warned about it but didn't take advice as the last car I lowered, the lower spring cup rotted and gave way whilst travelling at 65mph which wasn't a pleasant experience. These were fine with the e34. My e28:-

was lowered by 35mm apex springs and Jamex sport shocks but probably went down more likely 50mm
Yes they are a classic and I would have another one tomorrow, but that would upset the wife!!
Paul

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PaulS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516	Posted: 04-May-2006 at 05:02
	Yes nick, when I fitted the M-Parallels and M5 bilstein inserts, the ride height was raised and cut out the outside tread of �250 worth of front tyres in 3 1/2 months. Was warned about it but didn't take advice as the last car I lowered, the lower spring cup rotted and gave way whilst travelling at 65mph which wasn't a pleasant experience. These were fine with the e34. My e28:- was lowered by 35mm apex springs and Jamex sport shocks but probably went down more likely 50mm Yes they are a classic and I would have another one tomorrow, but that would upset the wife!! Paul Edited by e34silver530i
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DavesOldBMs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28-February-2006 Status: Offline Points: 18	Posted: 04-May-2006 at 05:34
	There are still a few E12's around and I am restoring an E12 M535I at the moment - www.m535i.co.uk. My first BMW was a 1984 525I and that got me hooked, very tatty but very reliable. After that I got a nother one in good condition and can definately say they are a very good car. Both mine were manuals and drove very well. I also had a e28 M535I with a dogleg box for a while and that was fun to drive. I have now moved onto the older BMWs IE the E9, E3 and E12 but they are hard to find in good nick. Cheers Dave

nick_e28 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02-May-2006 Location: Hertfordshire Status: Offline Points: 13	Posted: 04-May-2006 at 15:47
	cheers paul well it sounds like more fun, but alas im only 21 and i cant really justify any major money on luxuries like that. your M5, i think, is a complete different breed to the 528. dechroming, sports bits etc... but both hold a very mean stance. i know not to f**k with any M-car, especially the 535! meanwhile find enclosed a piccy or two of my beauty regards, nick Edited by nick_e28

PaulS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516	Posted: 05-May-2006 at 05:16
	Now that is a lovely motor!! I want another one!!! Paul
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Doive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 09-February-2005 Location: Clinging to a turbine, Hexham Status: Offline Points: 1212	Posted: 05-May-2006 at 08:36
	Nick - absolutely lovely car. Truly stunning. I'm wishing now I had replaced my e28 after the accident, for me there is really no better looking comparable car of it's time, or really since. A W123 merc would be ok for daily wafting, but I've been told they are murderous on petrol, even when compared to an e28. So yes, the e28 is a definite classic - and at least I know the crash resistance is second to none!
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Drew540i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Available from all good newsagents! Joined: 15-August-2005 Location: The Mansfield Massive Status: Offline Points: 632	Posted: 05-May-2006 at 19:06
	It's funny you mention E34 Bilsteins because I've just bought a job lot of brand new Hartge Bilstein E34 front shocks. Christ Doive, that was a rear ender and a half!! That must now be the second one you've 'lost'..?? I just bought a 525e today off Ebay for �64. , a 1988 E plate Dolphin grey Lux with the dechromed bits. It's a lovely old thing but it needs a bonnet and a pair of wings so it's going to be pillaged for bits - I only want the engine from it. E28's are now a classic and this is borne out by the number of enquiries I got for bits on the last 525e I had. I don't do it for a living (thank God) but you soon get �64 back...........

nick_e28 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02-May-2006 Location: Hertfordshire Status: Offline Points: 13	Posted: 06-May-2006 at 06:31
	Thanks Paul and Doive, At that stage when the photo was taken, i hadnt bought it....Not long after first seeing it i gave up and emptied the wallet out. this photo is right after i purchased it . Im a photographer so expect some more photos soon! unless youd rather i didnt? Regards Nick Edited by nick_e28

PaulS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516	Posted: 06-May-2006 at 14:09
	My old e28 was only a 528i - if it was an M5 I wouldn't have parted with it for love nor money!! I would have put a stainless steel exhaust on it. Obviously I didn't do too badly for a replica!! More photos would be fine, may get me pining again!! Paul
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