It's been a while since I've posted much progress on my E28 so here goes.
Finally started working on the Schnitzer car again. The car is dusty, dirty and in dire need of a wash (and a repaint too). I parked it inside last October and I've been putting off the Motronic 1.3/179 ECU Conversion for a while now and decided I should probably get cracking on it.
As you can see the car is missing the Driver's side grill and the horrible blue Euro low beam (yay!) that I had put on. I also decided to use the regular B34 valve cover instead of the B35 Schnitzer one, so just repainted that. Got a B35 fuel rail thanks to another member and installed that, only thing is that this car had the earlier 2-pin 533i ICV setup, so I just need the hose that runs from the Intake manifold to the 3-pin ICV and I'll be golden. Also have the B35 Spark Plug Wires to install so that has also helped. Once it is running on Motronic 1.3, I'll have a local tuner that did a lot of work on my dad's turbo M42 car tune the setup to match the engine.
In addition to those things, I also installed an E34 M5 Clutch setup with a JB Racing 8.5lb. Aluminum Flywheel, rebuilt shifter stuff, Z3 1.9 Shift Lever and Koni 22/16mm Swaybars. I won't be able to drive it once is snows and the roads are salted, but I'm really looking forward to driving this car next spring.
In addition to Schnitzer, I've been spending some time on my E30 as well. I recently added a SPAL 14" pusher fan to battle the overheating issue I've been having, and also a 4 point VSR bolt in roll cage for driving events next year. Also went in on White325is's Group buy over for supercharger brackets for E30M50s , so I may be doing that along with S50 cams once I get a little more $$ in my pocket. Also fixed back seats, 5 point harnesses, getting the ABS working, e36 m3 brake backing plates are all on my "to do" list. I've got a small list of other parts to add, but didn't feel they needed mentioning. Need to fix the valence, remove the fogs and add an "is" lip.
C & C welcome.
Thanks,
Ben
Finally started working on the Schnitzer car again. The car is dusty, dirty and in dire need of a wash (and a repaint too). I parked it inside last October and I've been putting off the Motronic 1.3/179 ECU Conversion for a while now and decided I should probably get cracking on it.
As you can see the car is missing the Driver's side grill and the horrible blue Euro low beam (yay!) that I had put on. I also decided to use the regular B34 valve cover instead of the B35 Schnitzer one, so just repainted that. Got a B35 fuel rail thanks to another member and installed that, only thing is that this car had the earlier 2-pin 533i ICV setup, so I just need the hose that runs from the Intake manifold to the 3-pin ICV and I'll be golden. Also have the B35 Spark Plug Wires to install so that has also helped. Once it is running on Motronic 1.3, I'll have a local tuner that did a lot of work on my dad's turbo M42 car tune the setup to match the engine.
In addition to those things, I also installed an E34 M5 Clutch setup with a JB Racing 8.5lb. Aluminum Flywheel, rebuilt shifter stuff, Z3 1.9 Shift Lever and Koni 22/16mm Swaybars. I won't be able to drive it once is snows and the roads are salted, but I'm really looking forward to driving this car next spring.
In addition to Schnitzer, I've been spending some time on my E30 as well. I recently added a SPAL 14" pusher fan to battle the overheating issue I've been having, and also a 4 point VSR bolt in roll cage for driving events next year. Also went in on White325is's Group buy over for supercharger brackets for E30M50s , so I may be doing that along with S50 cams once I get a little more $$ in my pocket. Also fixed back seats, 5 point harnesses, getting the ABS working, e36 m3 brake backing plates are all on my "to do" list. I've got a small list of other parts to add, but didn't feel they needed mentioning. Need to fix the valence, remove the fogs and add an "is" lip.
C & C welcome.
Thanks,
Ben
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