Yessss, can't believe I forgot about that one. Perfectly put together.
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Yessss, can't believe I forgot about that one. Perfectly put together.
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Originally Posted by 704sw
Spenser we gotta go visit this clown so he can chauffeur us around in his fancy boat. I'm thinking champagne and caviar in the back while we slam through the Nurburgring.[emoji1774][emoji1635][emoji1774][emoji2533]Quote:
Originally Posted by Sreten
That sucks about the mirrors, Sreten. I remember back in 2014, two of my buddies bought brand new Civic Si's, and the first night one of them had it, the wheels were almost. People tried stealing badges, emblems, you name it. This is why we can't have nice things.
No Grey Poupon?Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
"Entschuldigung, haben sie grau poupon?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaplian
Yeah, we got this scheiße.
Kommen Sie, fellas! I like your thinking. We shall drive around, shout and fire people for say serving warm beer.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
This cruiser will likely take a long time to get roadworthy but der Mfünf is ready to put up a show.
Thanks, Chaplain. You just feel helpless when something like this happens. Luckily this is easily fixable albeit expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaplian
sie - means she/theyQuote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
Sie - is formal you
Don't ask how long it took me to learn this crap. :biggrin
Fun fact - this fancy cruiser was previously owned by a pilot.
The oligarch package, fantastic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sreten
Dude that's THE tiniest TV screen I've ever seen. Rich CEO needs a better comp package. :roundelQuote:
Originally Posted by Sreten
She's coming home.
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E38s with M-Pars look badass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sreten
Well done. Can't wait to hear your comments on the engine.
I totally agree, I think they are best-looking wheels for E38.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
Thanks, Fredo! The engine is M73 5.4L V12 which is essentially the same as M70 in E31, just a bit more modern with upgrades and more hp.Quote:
Originally Posted by fredo
Update. Starting with feedback on the new brake pads. When doing highspeed driving on the Autobahn having good brakes along with good tires is undoubtedly number 1 priority.
These pads are just what the doctor ordered, they are not noisy and the stopping power is phenomenal. It really gives confidence to push the car knowing the brakes grab so good. Big, big thumbs up for this BBK.
The only downside is that they dust like there's no tomorrow but I'd rather take that and have good brakes over noisy and fast wearing pads that dust less.
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I wrapped up a project that I knew was coming sooner or later - my slicktop headliner was starting to sag.
Picture taken in June of last year.
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It just kept getting worse.
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So perfect time to step up to Alcantara and make the interior even more pleasant to be in.
I bought a big roll of original black Alcantara with 1 mm foam backing. Superb quality stuff.
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I did a lot of research regarding the glue I was going to use. I've used 3M spray adhesive in the past for some minor repairs which worked out well but I wanted something that I knew was going to stick hard and last a long time.
Enters Technicoll 8044 PLUS - German made 2 component adhesive that's well proven in the industry and especially suited for attaching headliner fabric.
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Since I've never done this before, I started with C pillars to practice and understand how the glue works. Once the small bottle is mixed with the big one, the glue needs to be utilized within 12 hours.
The crosslinker (small bottle) is what gives the final strength and resistance to temperature and other conditions. It mixes in 100:5 ratio so I was using small papers cups for mixing.
The glue is applied with a brush on both surfaces and after a flash-off time (5-10 min), they are joined under strong pressure (I was using a roller) and the initial strength is immediate.
I also learned that it's very important that the ambient temperature is optimal - between 15 and 25 °C otherwise it takes a long time for flash-off time. I was working section by section and the glue is really neat and easy to work with.
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Redoing pillars was very therapeutic and going along nicely.
My A-pillars were actually looking very poor, the plastic was twisting and the middle tab was broken. I've seen this on many e39's.
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I decided not to use them and bought the cheapest new A-pillars I could find, removed the fabric and wrapped them in Alcantara.
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This is the final result. The pillars turned out perfect, not a single wrinkle or imperfection. Very pleased.
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In case you are wondering why is one of the C-pillars a bit different shade than the rest of the gang, I initially bought just a small piece of Alcantara to give it a try and see if I can actually do this.
Despite buying the full roll and the small piece from the same seller, the shade was a bit off which I realized later but in reality, this cannot be noticed inside the car.
Next up was the headliner. No sunroof meant the removal was a breeze. I love the fact that it's a slicktop, so many benefits.
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The old fabric comes off very easily.
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The leftover foam and glue are nasty stuff.
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I used a brush to remove the gunk and I was vacuuming along the way to minimize the mess. Then went over the board with sandpaper and finally used a compressor to blow out any debris. This process was very time-consuming.
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The headliner was the most difficult part of the project as expected. I did some research prior and watched a few videos but it requires skill and practice.
I started just behind the rear grab handle pockets going towards the back and then continued to the front.
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There are many curves and deep pockets which are so difficult to do and not get any wrinkles. Overall I did really well but I did end up with few wrinkles around grab handles and the very top in front of the dome light which is luckily not noticeable since it's obstructed by the top of the windshield. Around the sun visors and all other surfaces turned out perfect.
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Considering I'm not an upholsterer by any means and this was my first time doing this, it turned out really good. It was a great learning experience and if I were to do this again, I know how I would tackle grab handle pockets to get them perfect and wrinkle-free and generally speed up the process.
The final piece of the puzzle was leather sun visors, courtesies of Clemster! Big thanks to, Adam. They are in lovely shape and I just went ahead and removed the stupid airbag stickers though you can tell they were there which is a bit annoying. Eventually, I want to source Alcantara sun visors but those are difficult to come by.
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Everything put back together.
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Time-consuming task but worth it since the interior is that much nicer to sit in.
This month marks the 1-year ownership of the M5. 1st of May last year is when I flew to Italy and taken over the stewardship of this fine machine.
I did go through a lot of troubles with Italians to get this car but now I can say that it was worth it. As much as they were crazy in their own ways, they did take good care of the car.
I've covered around 7.000 miles so far and it's been enormous fun blasting down the Autobahn with it. Much maintenance went into it and I plan to keep in perfect shape and improving it as I go.
Some pics after a long overdue wash. I can confirm again that the finish of rims is bang on. They look so good.
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Recently we had a road trip to Paderborn, around 3 hours from Frankfurt. The roads up there are spectacular, twisty mountain passes in derestricted zones. Entering long sweeping bends at high speed and the car being stable is unforgettable.
I might be overemphasizing but the M5 really is the king of the Autobahn and just last weekend it proved it to me again. The family was visiting so we made a quick trip to Cologne, 5 people, light luggage (and tools which I forgot to take out) and it propels you to your destination in comfort at remarkable speeds. On the way back, the backseat passengers were actually sleeping despite me driving like I was on fire and hitting 165 mph at times. God bless Autobahn!
Damn, nice job!
It looks you cut the Alcantara at the edge of each piece rather than wrapping it over the edge, is that right? When I did one of my C pillars I wrapped it onto the back, but my material wasn’t nearly as thick as padded Alcantara.
Thanks, Spens!
I actually I did that as well on all of the pieces and headliner except on the cut out for sun visor lights and dome light. Since they clip in, it would make their removal harder given the added thickness.
The adhesive sticks so strongly that there wouldn't be any issues even if it was cut along the edge but wrapping it over the edge onto the back just makes it look neater and cleaner.
I thought a took few pictures of the backside but can't find them now.
Great work with the alcantara! It looks fantastic. I like the bottle of sriracha next to the empty beer mug, glad to see it made its way over to Germany. :)
Do you ever get bored with your attention to detail and your Midas touch? Very impressive, as always!
Great work Sreten!
Wow, you did a phenomenal job with that. My ZHP is in need of new headliner but I couldn't trust myself to do such a good job.
Holy moly you did an amazing job! Kudos to you!! I dont think I have that kind of attention to detail in me. I'm going to have my wife help re-wrap our steering wheel- she's usually meticulous.
Thank you! Sriracha is from the guys who's lunch table I used as a workbench. They sell it in stores here as well. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Will
Thanks, Will! I love doing projects like this where it's all about the details. I'm actually looking forward to repeating this task on the E38.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Thank you, Whammy!Quote:
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I appreciate it, Botond! You just need time, will and practice for this. It's rewarding at the end knowing you've done it and saved some money as a bonus.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Thanks, Eugene! Uh, that's a tricky job, you have to be very good with a needle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eugene
My mans doin interiors now just filling out his auto restoration resume
Going to move to Germany just because he's in country. And all the cool cars we don't get stateside...Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
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Yess Pizzaman, soon to be swapped with the current IT resume. :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
Can never have too many friends and cool cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornung418
The beast has been caged at yet another shitty and preposterously tiny underground garage. At the bare minimum, they'll need an angle grinder to get to the mirrors now.
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It looks sad, like a dog putting its ears back.
Or... Like a lion, waiting to eat its keeper.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
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Some updates on the E31.
Got the board computer pixels fixed by Pixelfix in Hungary, great guys to deal with.
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I thoroughly inspected the suspension. Having checked all wheels for play and finding that everything is tight and in order, visual inspection revealed that the rubber on ball joints on upper control arms were split.
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Sorted that with new TRW control arms and got new sway bar links while at it since they are cheap and shiny new parts always look nice.
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Original control arms made by TRW as well. The old bushings were actually still good.
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Remarkably, the rest of the suspension is in great condition and nothing else is needed, a true testament to the low mileage of this car.
EDC shocks are without any leaks and they switch from Comfort to Sport flawlessly and the change on the road is obvious. I really love the fact that the car is fitted with EDC shocks.
Given that the car spent its life in Spain and hasn't seen any salt, it is completely rust free but it was sitting for a while and condensation got the best of the rear mufflers.
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The outer metal had rotted away.
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I was preparing the car for TÜV and even though it wasn't blowing exhaust fumes out of the holes, this would've been an instant visual fail. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on new exhaust and the used ones are all like this, but I kinda wanted to keep the stock setup so I was weighing my options. The old man that's renting me the garage is pretty good with metal and welding so he offered to cut out the bad metal and weld in the new pieces.
So I decided to give that a shot, removed the left muffler and chopped off the right one.
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From the top they are in good order.
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Finished product.
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Got new hardware from HJS and bolts and copper nuts from the stealer.
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Turned out great! Should last for a while until it's inevitably replaced.
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Another oil change for good measure.
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Then the car gently reminded me that the cooling system needs to be refreshed due to age by developing a small leak from the radiator.
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New parts in - radiator, all coolant hoses, expansion tank and cap, bleed screw with the mounting clip, coolant...
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Out with the old.
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Pretty easy DIY and all buttoned up.
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I wanted to round up the replacement of all fluids by changing the gearbox and diff oil.
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75W-90 liquid for the open diff.
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I always use MTF LT-2 in BMW manual gearboxes so I was kinda on the fence about ATF but that's what the sticker calls for and I went with it.
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The fluid that came out was indeed ATF and it was nice in color. The gear changes were buttery smooth and tight prior to the change and it stayed like that with the new oil.
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Then it was the big day and time to take E31 to TÜV and get it roadworthy again after nearly 10 years! A new chapter in this cars life.
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Since this wasn't a German car and was lacking certain technical documents, the big TÜV § 21 had to be made. Which is like a normal TÜV but a bit thorough, longer and more expensive.
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One happy TÜV inspector. The guy was actually thrilled about inspecting the 8 series and was smiling all the way through it.
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They thoroughly checked the suspension, brakes, exhaust system, checked for leaks, etc...
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The last step of the inspection was the emissions which went without a hitch.
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And then I heard the sweet words: Alles in Ordnung mit dem Auto. The 8er passed the TÜV with flying colors and is fully road legal!
I'm extremely happy with this development and the fact that this beauty is back on the road. :biggrin
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As a reward, I treated it with a period correct cassette radio. I believe from E36 but fits splendidly and I like the look of it. Even the cassette player is working.
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It started being hot as hell outside so perfect time to break out Leatherique and treat the leather. I've used many leather products and cleaners over the years but nothing gets the job done like Leatherique.
The interior is absolutely mint.
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Fresh wash for fresh pics.
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The revival project of this forgotten machine is practically completed and the car is fully sorted. The final piece of the puzzle will be to get the A/C working.
I finally learned that those 3 cut wires are actually from the plug for the A/C compressor. I'm sourcing necessary parts and hoping to get it fixed but it will be a challenging as this is also the old R12 system.
The sale has been kinda slow going and seems the market isn't as strong as it is in the US for these cars, but finding the right buyer always takes time so I'm patient.
YOU ALWAYS PUT TOO MUCH IN A SINGLE POST FOR ME TO DIGEST IT ALL
but I came away knowing exactly what the slick new cassette deck needed:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Falco-FALCO-...n/133093903457
don't disappoint me
Awesome work! Thanks for taking us along for the project.
Holy moly, where did you whip out this one from?! I'm amazed actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
If that doesn't sell the car I don't know what will.
Thanks as well for following along!Quote:
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Amazing update as always!
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Thank you, fellas!
Girlfriend surprised me for my birthday with a 3-day trip to Austria. She didn't tell me where we were going until we were in the car and I was thrilled to learn it was Austria.
Just a quick write up. With roadworks and butt load of stupid caravans along the way, it was a 6 hour drive. Totally worth it though as you are greeted with stunning scenery upon entering Austria.
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Fueling up with a beautiful backdrop.
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Roads are so much smoother than in Germany.
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Can't ask for a better rest stop.
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Destination reached - Fernsteinsee lake in Tyrol.
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Wonderful castle/hotel.
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Breathtaking nature.
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All you can eat Austrian grill. :biggrin
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Too bad we had to head back.
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Whether it's high-speed Autobahn driving or twisty mountain passes in Austria, I love doing long road trips with the M5. It just feels like I'm home every time I'm behind the wheel.
I've been getting lots of thumbs up lately from other drivers which is always nice to see.
:cheers
Awesome in so many ways!
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Dude Tyrol is my mfin JAM. Glad you guys had a good time and that pos didn't break down on you.
Austria, eh?
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Amazing pics, I see that was a GREAT trip.
Amazing scenery! The e39 m5 seems like the perfect grand tourer for such a trip.
Thank you, John!Quote:
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Fine taste you have! Our first time in Tyrol and it is a very, very pretty area. We said we'd definitely come back.Quote:
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Lol, let's not.Quote:
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Thanks, Fredo! Indeed it was.Quote:
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Thanks, Will! My girlfriend always complains how much money we spend on gas but I can tell she loves it as well. Not many cars where you can be sound asleep while traveling 140 mph.Quote:
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Look who's finally here.
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Did you also buy that sweet Ericsson phone so you can drive it from the backseat?
Mannn, that reminds me. Watch from 16:36 to see the real James Bond car in action. Actually, watch the whole thing since it's simply jaw-dropping when you see which cars BMW group classic owns. It's with English subs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruNyGf9f_MM&t=
In other news, I was thinking to try and create like a mini-video restoration series for this car, just not sure if anyone would want to watch me trip over and mumble around.