Tetley Dave’s bought an E28
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Printed Date: 19-May-2024 at 21:54
Topic: Tetley Dave’s bought an E28
Posted By: Philip
Subject: Tetley Dave’s bought an E28
Date Posted: 17-May-2005 at 17:40
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the secret's out, tetley Dave has bought an E regd 525e in Cirrus Blue. needs a little fixing up before its as clean as Randy's one
Randy's car recently suffered from the "big two". first the cyl head gasket went, then when he fixed that the tranny blew. thats classic cars for you, money pits on wheels ------------- 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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Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 17-May-2005 at 17:50
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He kept that quiet, does Karen know, lol. When do we get to see pics? I like the "e"s, was looking for one myself at one time, and Wendy wouldn't say no to one. ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735 
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Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 17-May-2005 at 17:55
I seen them and it looks good needs a little tlc, but hay good luck to you Tetley------------- 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 |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 17-May-2005 at 17:59
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Dave's got a little work to do
Is this why my neighbours accuse me of lowering the tone of the neighbourhood? ------------- 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 |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 17-May-2005 at 18:14
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Whot happoned to that one Philip ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 17-May-2005 at 19:47
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He whispered the secret quietly in my ear last week, I almost let it
slip in a post. Yet to see any photographic evidence of this car, but
sounds like a good one. Nice to see another eta in demand.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk 
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 03:55
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it died!!
Jonah & I stripped it in my yard, bits from it are now giving service in many other E28's chugging slowly round the UK! ------------- 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 |
bmw1066 wrote:Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 04:19
Put a fence up in front of it! It's quite disgraceful Phil, you have to admit.............................. Who could accuse a BMW of lowering the tone?? Beyond me 
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 04:25
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Well I suppose a rotting stripped hulk is stretching things a bit far! ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 04:30
This was my old 6, and I was often told it looked awful but at least it had all its bits in place 
Its now 2 owners on and living on a farm somewhere 
and she had almost 300k on the clock too..everything worked on her and she drove beautifully too ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 04:34
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is that your house/mansion/garden in the background Goldie? it looks beautiful! why did the 6 have black paint below the moulding line? ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 04:42
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That pic was taken at new owner before latest's house as I couldn't get the archive to go back any further. The black bottom was on when I got her, she had traces of decals on her sides too..635CSi.
She may have been scrapped by now, I am not sure. I gave her away back in December 04. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 12:30
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Nice "6", hope she's still running! ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 12:32
Would be nice if she is still alive and well. She was a showroom display car when new from what I was able to find out, had every option available at the time in 1982. And even after 300k miles, everything still worked too. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 12:48
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People told you that looked awful??!! Do they have defective eyes? That
looks like a very nice 6, can only hope someone is looking after her as
all old ladies of the road should be looked after IMO.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date Posted: 18-May-2005 at 16:05
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Good on you dave!!! glad you finally found a car as i know you have been looking for a while, look forward to seeing some pic's when you get round to it!!!! ------------- |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 02:38
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Sorry lads, I've only just noticed this post. I'm so used to going straight to the 7 series section. Yup, finally got one, but theres a bit of a shopping list to go with it. I need a bonnet, passenger side front wing, rear bumper and one 14 inch BBS x spoke wheel & tyre. I will probably get a set of 15 inch BBS for it, but the priority is the bodywork. Apart from the bonnet ( damaged ) and wing ( rust hole ), it's a really solid car. Inner wings, sills, jacking points and boot interior all good, so there's something to work with. When I collected it on Monday 16th May, it had been standing for ages in the open, but it was bone dry inside, boot as well, so good news there. Someone has ripped the radio out and broke the piece of trim it sits in, so I'll need one of those too. I do have some photos of it, but I still don't know how to transfer them to this forum. I can send them by e mail if anyone's interested. Just let me know. Meanwhile, if anyone can help with the bits I need, this would be much appreciated. It surprised me and my wife how quick off the mark it was. It has a very noisy tappet, but hopefully that's going to be cured soon. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 04:18
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Tetley, I have a complete blue centre console, I think the radio mount is there. will barter for some of your e23 bits? has your E28 got a sexy leather sport wheel? If not, I reckon new radio mounts are still avail from BMW and not expensive. there is also a radio support bracket which is often missing from E28's and holds the weight of the radio. its missing on mine so I will order one. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 05:13
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The car does indeed have a three spoke leather wheel, probably the best bit of the whole thing. There's not much left of the radio mount, just one broken piece of plastic, certainly no support bracket to take the weight. Curiously enough, there's one ashtray missing from the drivers side back door too. Why would anybody take that out? ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 05:29
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some little nipper nicked it Dave. I must have some in my hoard. make a list of bits you need Dave. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 12:36
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Dave emailed me some tasty photos of his new toy yesterday, so I've
created him a webpage on my site to show them all off. She looks to be
a good clean car, aside from the obvious bits of rust. Once it gets the
new bits it will be very sweet indeed. Linky be http://www.atps04.dsl.pipex.com/bmw/tetley.htm - here , or go to http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk and click on BMW. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 14:16
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Maybe this is a stupid question.......
525e with a knackered cam (Etas were very prone to cam lobe wear) which is unique to the 525e and no other cam will fit. ECP no longer hold stock, £190 plus VAT from BMW. And needs a body job. WHY???????? I bought a grey 88E 525e Lux from the auctions last night as I need a 2.7 short engine for my track car. Diamond Black, dechromed, OBC, lovely engine and gearbox, good interior, one wing and edge of bonnet light bubbling. MOT till september. Fifty quid plus £11 commission. Add a fiver for fuel and it's £66 parked in the yard. Drives nice apart from usual E28 brake shudder. Christ, there are so many decent E28's for peanuts, why did you and RubberKnees buy wrecks that need loads of work..........when you could have just gone out and bought a really tidy one for £3-400? WHY??????????????? |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 14:23
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Because that's what we do me old son. Pity you just can't get to grips with that fact. Any more abuse? Bring it on. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 14:48
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I'm about to scrap a better car than you're attempting
to fix. Does that not tell you something about yourself?! Take a few minutes to think about that, and where you're going wrong. And no father of mine would waste garage space on an E28, 'old Son' 
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Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 15:10
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Doive, I think your 525e is great. That is such a good colour for them too - is it 'Champagne'?
IMHO, the 525e is the best 80's BMW all rounder that came off the production lines. Andyboy, why aren't you flogging these vgc e28's? There are lots of 'mugs' like Doive out there! |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 15:18
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Have a go at me motor Andyboy, but don't get personal. 'Bout time you were banned again isn't it.Keep the criticism to the cars. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 15:26
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It also says a lot about you. '88 shadowline/dechromed E28's are I believe rare, so gutting one that could be saved for the engine says a lot! Who's going wrong? You do it your way, we'll do it ours! As it happens my 525e was my first BMW and I was assured by I thought reliable RAF contacts that it had been fully checked by MTSS and was solid. It also had near FBMWSH, MoT and tax. I paid £300 for it. As a "newbie" at the time I thought I had taken reasonable precautions. I learnt from the experience and moved on. ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 19-May-2005 at 16:12
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Andy, I'm not sure how to reply to your comments. Shadowline cars are
indeed very rare, but as long as muppets are prepared to break them
then they will continue to get rarer. Nothing I can do to stop that,
but people like Ian, Dave and I are willing to spend our time and our
hard earned keeping three old ladies of the road in fine fettle. As
someone once told me: "What's that got to do with you?" If you don't
like us doing it, well then that's fine. You don't have to tell us. I
don't like you breaking eta cars for their engines to make yet another
2.7 E30 track car, but I don't go on at you incessantly about it. You
don't understand why we love old smokers - GET OVER IT AND MOVE ON. You
never will get it. Eta, my car is luxorbeige metallic, not sure what that is in english but the colour looks superb when polished and may very well be one of the best E28 colours IMO. Andy, have a good look at the following picture (sorry to those who have seen this before) and tell me why this car is so bad. You appear to have no problems questioning where we have gone wrong, I'm open minded so care to enlighten me to the error of my ways? Check my website for more photos of my old heaps you can pour scorn over.  ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 05:09
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Tetley! Nice car. Shame mine wasn't an auto as I'm letting her go cheap that you could have had. I've had mine two years now and fancy a change. Just bought an 89 (G) 530i and picking it up tomorrow. Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 05:15
Have a great day with your new baby Paul, tell us all about it and post up some pics in due course please. did you consider a 535 Sport? I think they are the mutts nuts. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 05:33
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Each to their own, but having been in the position of trying to sell cheap tidy e28s and e23s i would have to agree with andyboy. Doive your car(the 525e !) looks tidy and if you paid £150 for it and it has had no major issues, congratulations and keep your fingers crossed!. But tetley and rubberknees i can see your sad t*rds becoming money pits and £7-800 later still being worthless scrap. I do hope you persevere though because i'm just about to dismantle an original e28 alpina b9 3.5 and an e28 M5(24V), both cars are rusty and tired with high mileage and scrapping them is a much less stressful and financially rewarding option than restoring them and dealing with losers.So if any one wants a mint funky alpina cloth recaro trim, an m5 engine original 16"bbs etc etc pm me. P.S i've got a mint bonnet and good bumpers tetley if your interested. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 05:41
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Hiab, you got any E3's or e9's in your collection? ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 05:56
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Hiab, I don't know if you've seen my car on Doives' website, but the bonnet and wing are the only major issues with it. The rest of the body is solid, I've had a crawl round and can't find any serious rust. As for the tappet noise, I've got a feeling it will adjust out. If it doesn't, then you'll be the first bloke I'll contact for a complete head. I took the photos after I drove it home to Essex from Lincolnshire, I hadn't washed it, it was as bought. It looks better now it's had a bath. Your panels? Course I'm interested. Can I pm you or will you pm me? I'll talk about cars all day long, but please don't get personal like Andyboy did last night. Way out of order. I think I riled him when I called him ' my old son', what he didn't realise it's an affectionate term we cockneys use, or used to. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 05:59
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I have one 3.0cs its the f*ggot auto , i've had it 16 years or so . It has factory a/c and black leather. IT ran and drove well......15 years ago , when it does reappear i'm going to probably fit a motronic 3.5 and a 4 speed auto from a £10 e23!. I'm not bothered about originality being compromised as coupes are criminally undervalued anyway. It has only had front floors ,n/s front wing, sills and a new bootlid (at my expense ) so by e9 standards it was relatively rustfree !. In my opinion one of the prettiest cars ever, shame they all disolved !. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 06:00
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Dave, was it you driving an e12 getaway car in an episode of the Sweeney? you 'ad the filth right on your tail. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 06:07
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Tetley if interested in any of my e28 morsels pm me, i've also got a complete m tech kit cheap if you want to co*ncil it up !. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: e28 boi
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 11:44
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yeh nice car dave wots the car like when you first start up in the morning, does it have an idleing problem and revs too high at start up sort if like an automatic choke?
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Posted By: robs e23
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 12:20
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nice low milage e23 two owners from new, 60,0000 totaly rust and dent free, BREAKING NOW. pm me if anyone needs bits. i will deliver as well. its the opel green one. 732i 1984 ------------- only the vauxhall is the greatest car |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 14:13
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youe not breaking it are you Rob, ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 14:58
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The 525e Lux is getting scrapped - it needs both
ashtrays emptying and I can't be bothered. Oh, and rear axle bushes, rear inner sill, two outer headlamps, 'flickering' instrument needles plus the other typical old E28 crap etc etc etc. Sorry, but I'm not putting hours of work into it just to get messed around by idiots. For £66 it was a cheap 2.7 engine and I'll not find another as nice as this for so little (this week). The cylinder head is off already, good camshaft and a very fine looking head casting,please read forum rules on selling. I can guarantee you the noise won't adjust out. Etas were ****** for doing cam lobes. You've got until Thursday, then it's going in the boot of the shell up to the 'yard! I'm taking off the
three spoke steering wheel but nothing else as I don't have room. None of the panels are that great to be honest. Mond you, it has a superb switchable auto box. Be a shame to bin that. Well, it was quite dark when I got it! ------------- |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 20-May-2005 at 15:46
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Much as I like the 80's cars I can't let one develop into a money pit. I have always enjoyed working on cars but my health will no longer allow me to spend hours on end on no hopers, which was why the 525e I started with reluctantly went. I don't mind if the cars will never make a profit, or the top ten desirable list, as long as I get enjoyment from owning, maintaining and driving them, which is, I believe, the same way Tetley and Doive feel. ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 21-May-2005 at 04:09
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If you wanted to give your 525e a bit more go, a good
mod is to fit a head/cam from a 520i. It bolts straight on, the compression stays the same but it adds something like 25 bhp because the camshaft is so much better. To be honest though, the stock 525e goes well enough, loads of 'go' from 1500 - 2500 rpm. |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-May-2005 at 05:23
Has this actually been done? Or is it only theory at the moment? -------------   
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Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 21-May-2005 at 09:09
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It rings a bell, read an article on performance mods on E28's, think it was in Total BMW, will dig through them and find article. ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 22-May-2005 at 07:02
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Philip, The drive home from Portsmouth was a pain in the a**e - heavy rain and people driving like idiots (casualties being BMW M3, porsche 911 carerra, Mitsubishi FTO and a few others) all on the M25 racetrack, but my drive was smooth and fault free. Very happy with car. Will post pics tomorrow. Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 22-May-2005 at 09:14
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glad you got home in 1 piece! we will enjoy the pics/info when you have time. is the E28 on fleabay for us to see yet? ------------- 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 |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 22-May-2005 at 15:01
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Which E28? ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 23-May-2005 at 13:15
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Philip, Been and gone - hopefully sold for £250. Had an email from him so should be picking it up soon. The wife doesn't want to be there when it goes but she's happy with the new purchase (apologies for poor pic)
Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 23-May-2005 at 15:35
Paul's 528i with M535i coachwork. gorgeous. surely £250 was too cheap Paul? did you sort the hot running issue? ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 23-May-2005 at 15:37
better pics soonest please. can we have some details, like interior colour & leather or cloth etc. gearbox type. audio system. etc etc. what mods are you gonna do? ------------- 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 |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 23-May-2005 at 18:53
Ahh, we saw that one, very nice car, thought it would go for a fair bit more than that! ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 24-May-2005 at 10:09
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No unfortunately, but only has short MOT and taxed until July. Even the clear indicators all round (which are unavailable in the UK) didn't help. No, didn't get overheating issue sorted - still does it if stuck in traffic for long periods of time, but have a nasty feeling that its only the viscous fan as the fan on the 530 is a lot tighter than the one on my E28 (being from GSF and the new car having a bmw item) which is quite worrying. But I made the decision to seel the car when I saw this one come up. Had the money for it and wanted a change. The new car is auto, cloth interior, and all my audio system from the other car (JVC head unit, SPLX 500W amp, Blitz 1000W sub) Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 26-May-2005 at 04:33
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Paul
Do you prefer the e34 to the e28? As it's bigger, does it feel bigger to drive, or just as wieldy? AG ------------- we're the Sweeney son, and we ain't had our dinner..... |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 26-May-2005 at 10:11
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It feels lovely to drive and the brakes feel so much better - I found that when taking my farewell ride in it. I have mixed feelings about which I prefer - would liked to have kept the E28 but couldn't get to the bottom of the overheating issue. With having a young family I got to the point that I had to get a newer car that should last a few more years. Although when Jimmy came to pick up the E28 his first comments were about the clear lights all round and the bodykit - he's only seen one other car with them on and gave big compliments!! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 26-May-2005 at 18:31
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Well I'm staying with E28's! taken 520 off road for some TLC, collected 528 today, rad I took with me was too wide, caused problems. Lots of minor electrical faults, nearside rear window comes down but won't go back up, drivers side rear doesn't work at all. Electric sunroof tries to work but can't quite manage it. Not sure if fan working and I can't get date to set right on ****** trip computer though I got it to tell correct time and read in gallons/miles. Damaged door is barely noticeable, gentle application of size 8 on inside should do job, has armrests on front seats, interior a little grubby but all ok. Drives fine. Haven't got new cruise control switch yet but can see where it should go, remote selector for trip computer on end of indicator stalk. Wil post pics when I can (or Wendy will come out with digital camera). Generally better than expected! ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 27-May-2005 at 13:13
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Good for you Ian! I've started modding already - clear front indicators. What a pig to fit - took an hour and twenty minutes to do but was definately worth it. Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: b8alk
Date Posted: 27-May-2005 at 15:58
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Hi paul , what wheels are they on your e34? ------------- E34 M30 535i SPORT  
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Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 27-May-2005 at 16:16
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Thanks Paul, each to our own, got plans for E28 but need to get it all running as BMW intended first, lol! Got a 2nd hand rad with usual plastic overflow stub broken off, took it to local rad specialist to see if they can fix it. Thought maybe they could tap & die a small metal pipe in. They say no but they may be able to fix it another way. If it works I'll post details as it seems to be a common problem.
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 28-May-2005 at 04:41
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Andy, The wheels are 17" Alpina replicas which I had on my E28. Was not going to let them go with the car when I sold it. Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 28-May-2005 at 14:08
I know how it feels  :
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Posted By: b8alk
Date Posted: 28-May-2005 at 14:30
Dont blame you, would be nice to see some better pics if you can. ------------- E34 M30 535i SPORT
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Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 28-May-2005 at 14:57
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I'dve kept the alpina's as well, they're nice wheels. 528 came with 5 bbs cross spokes (my fave)and good tyres, so won't be changing them anytime soon. ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 28-May-2005 at 18:43
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Ok guys, Ian emailed me some pics of his wonderful E28 so I've built him a webpage http://www.atps04.dsl.pipex.com/bmw/otherbmw.htm - here .
If anyone else has any pics of their current/old E28 they would like
stuck on a webpage, PM me and we can arrange to have them emailed -
don't want to post my nice spam-free email address in open forum! A few
pics plus a story about the car would be good. I'd like to get details
of as many forum E28s as I can.
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 29-May-2005 at 19:56
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Excellent, I have one possible taker for the online E28 archive. Be
nice to see how many we could get, so step up to the plate lads.
Phillip, what about that nice E28 you have floating amongst the E23s?
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 30-May-2005 at 04:54
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I must take some scenic pics of my freshly renovated E28. it looks absolutely superb now with new rear bumper & a front wing replaced. all buffed up & gleaming. I've got a sports interior to go in it, or I may be selling the sports seats to recoup some dosh, as I've spent too much on cars Finally a decent audio system as the finishing touch, then it will be ready for the summer cruising. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: rubberknees50
Date Posted: 30-May-2005 at 06:57
Love to see the pics but whats this about spending too much on cars - is that possible? ------------- IanT E28 528, E23 735
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 30-May-2005 at 13:14
Dunno  -------------
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 31-May-2005 at 04:54
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Heres some pics taken after washing ( for some reason they are still poor - whether I'm not keeping still enough I don't know). Andy will take another picture of my wheels and post it on Thursday when I can get to my local library to upload them:
Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 02-June-2005 at 05:21
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Andy, Will post decent pic of wheels tomorrow, but here are some clearer pics of my car: javascript ;" target=_blank onclick="MM_openBrWindow'displayimage.php?pid=907&fullsize=1','1174421713429ecf1c50cb4','scrollbars=yes,toolbar=yes,status=yes,resizable=yes,width=1296,height=976'"> javascript ;" target=_blank onclick="MM_openBrWindow'displayimage.php?pid=906&fullsize=1','1876628090429ecf5011182','scrollbars=yes,toolbar=yes,status=yes,resizable=yes,width=1296,height=976'"> javascript ;" target=_blank onclick="MM_openBrWindow'displayimage.php?pid=908&fullsize=1','874546033429ecf7df1b3f','scrollbars=yes,toolbar=yes,status=yes,resizable=yes,width=1296,height=976'"> Horsetan, Can you remember Mats Kinnby's website address? Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 02-June-2005 at 13:56
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Wow Paul, that is looking seriously sweet. Have never really been a fan
of the E34 shape, but that looks superb. Those wheels suit it spot on.
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 03-June-2005 at 04:39
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Thanks doive, Needs a new bonnet though as there are paint blisters. Otherwise, drives sweet and doesn't look too bad. Already have the modding bug though, so I don't think will stay standard for long. Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |