5-Series Showoff Thread

[straight6pwr]

knew a guy with the saabaru, he said all the fun of the WRX but half the insurance cost because it looks like a boring station wagon to the insurance companies.

[george graves]

I think it's called a 92-x areo. Yea, a re-skinned Impreza WRX Wagon. Honestly I think Saab did a much nicer job on the front end. And you don't have to say you drive a Subaru!

[golde30]

Is that the 9-3 saabaru?

[5Toes]

^ George he has rotiforms for it but they are being powdercoated at the moment

[george graves]

I'm kinda digging that Saab. Needs some better wheels though.

[5Toes]

some pics from today - nothing new on car


DSC_0617.jpg by 5Toesss, on Flickr


DSC_0610.jpg by 5Toesss, on Flickr


DSC_0667.jpg by 5Toesss, on Flickr

[cactusjacks1]

Thanks for the kind words. The ride is good for the most part. But, due to the unshortened shock housings w/ full length shocks and paired w/ low spring rates. I hit the front bump stops when tall uneven surfaces or large dimples on the road appear (due to how low I am). Plus, I have Moosehead Engineering Spherical UCABs, which makes the ride harsh at times. When I had my coilovers adjusted half way up the sleeve, the car rode beautifully. Bottomline, these coilovers aren't mean't to go low. But perfect for a conservative drop. In the future, I will be installing the complete ground control package...

In regards to the front bumper. It's just the stock US early valence, which I cut to the right dimensions to fit the euro turn signals flush in. This will do for now until I find a set of decent euro chrome bumpers. I am hoping I do the euro treatment soon, because I am getting tired of being bumperless. IMO looks cheesy/cheap lol. Once again, Thanks! I appreciate the feedback! I can PM you detailed pics of the front you're that interested. LMK...

Pm'd with email address

[J-aec]

The stance is just right - great job of dialing it in. How's the ride? I'm liking the no bumper front - any more pics of it?

Thanks for the kind words. The ride is good for the most part. But, due to the unshortened shock housings w/ full length shocks and paired w/ low spring rates. I hit the front bump stops when tall uneven surfaces or large dimples on the road appear (due to how low I am). Plus, I have Moosehead Engineering Spherical UCABs, which makes the ride harsh at times. When I had my coilovers adjusted half way up the sleeve, the car rode beautifully. Bottomline, these coilovers aren't mean't to go low. But perfect for a conservative drop. In the future, I will be installing the complete ground control package...

In regards to the front bumper. It's just the stock US early valence, which I cut to the right dimensions to fit the euro turn signals flush in. This will do for now until I find a set of decent euro chrome bumpers. I am hoping I do the euro treatment soon, because I am getting tired of being bumperless. IMO looks cheesy/cheap lol. Once again, Thanks! I appreciate the feedback! I can PM you detailed pics of the front you're that interested. LMK...

[cactusjacks1]

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The stance is just right - great job of dialing it in. How's the ride? I'm liking the no bumper front - any more pics of it?

[StereoInstaller1]

Looks like a soundstream amp, but I could be wrong, can't see shit on iPhone screen.

Exactly that...Soundstream REF5.1000

[TrentW]

Here's my 5 series.
E34 Sapphire.


My E28 ''The Princess''

My 1981 M535i and 1988 M5

Four nice 5ers!

[golde30]

My E34 Trunk:

Looks like a soundstream amp, but I could be wrong, can't see shit on iPhone screen.

[MeanM50]

from http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=12#5:

...all E34 M5s built before September, 1990 have a fixed rear center console that effectively makes them four-seaters. This console became optional in most markets starting with September, 1990 production.

Just like I said. HD93 (US Spec) M5's started in Nov. or Dec. 1989...so that's 6 months worth of the very first US E34 M5's that it was 'standard' on...and not many people optioned it. So...again...NOT your typical M5 seats...your best shot at finding some are likely to be the wrong colors anyways...1989 tan isn't the same as 1992 tan...

[StereoInstaller1]

My E34 Trunk:

[grbbenny]

Motorsports Five Series

My 1981 M535i and 1988 M5