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  1. 03-05-2010, 10:15 PM #1
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    Default 1985 BMW 535i build

    Well, here is the build of this classic. I bought it as a "daily driver" but it had a blown head gasket. I bought a parts car with a good engine and Recaro seats, posi diff etc etc. I already pulled the engine from the parts car. I also had another parts car but I stripped it same day and crushed it.

    The plan is semi stock with suspension upgrades and all new parts. Basically rebuild it stock with some newer upgrades to make a good daily driver. Unsure of exterior color but it will stay yellow for a little while.

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    Parts car and the engine/trans I pulled from it.





















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  2. 03-05-2010, 10:37 PM #2
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    my neighbor has a 87 535i with the full lip kit, and spoiler.. runs flawlessly.. u need help..with it let me know!
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    Cool, will do. Get me some pics?
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    i will.. it just needs some paint tho.. its actually an IS nice car.. still has some power suprisingly!
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  5. 03-05-2010, 10:58 PM #5
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    nice wasn't this for sale on here?
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    Yeah it was... lets just not go there. Its being handled.
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    ... ok
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    I love those! Keep it the same color.

    It looks great.
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    I was going to buy it. Glad I didn't! Good luck.
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    TAXI
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    I bought a black 86 535i tonight for cheap. Runs and drives but has all kinda of electrical issues as expected. Has perfect door panels and other interior parts was my biggest reason for getting it.
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    Nice.

    Swap a M20 into it, I'll sell you one.
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    So down grade engines.... Ill pass.
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    Definitely not a downgrade...lol
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    what parts do u need i may have some!
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    put a lsx in it
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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett View Post
    Definitely not a downgrade...lol
    Explain then. M20 has 121 HP as where my M30 has 182 HP.
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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner View Post
    Explain then. M20 has 121 HP as where my M30 has 182 HP.
    And a Ford F150 has more then that but a M30 would beat it.
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    I look forward to anything E28...
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    Here is the black car. Paint cleans up really nice. I could detail this and flip it easy... I just might.





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    Had a minor set back... Look at what a nice surprise I got this morning

    Anyways, I love these cars. The black one walked all over an 04 Chevy Silverado 5.3
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    God that sucks!!!
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    Well the build will move along after the first. We are finally moving into our house where Ill have a garage (basement) to work on the car.
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    keep that m30, much better motor than m20. i want to see where this goes.
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    S38 is where its going I think....
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    thats always a fun option as well tehehe
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    Love it (the project, not the color).
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    Well looks like the car is going up for sale... found something I like better. E34.. picked it up today for $1000. Its clean clean clean and over $20K in service records in the glove box not counting the dealer replaced engine in 97.

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    Car is for sale. $2000 OBO
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