What's with all the e28's?

[RickSloan]

I think e34 5 series was the best looking 5 series of all time

i think you missed the point... i believe he is talking about the ones under the car ;)

[blunttech]

I think e34 5 series was the best looking 5 series of all time

do you have any statistics to prove this? maybe a flow chart?

[moving3e]

I think e34 5 series was the best looking 5 series of all time

[Rocla]

Don't forget the frame rails that you need for the conversion...

Please point me the part you mean, if it is in this diagram.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...25&hg=51&fg=15

If it is the #15 then it "automaticly" comes with the bumper, since it's the easiest way to pull a bumper.

[Funkmasta]

Should I start exporting e28 bumpers from here?

Don't forget the frame rails that you need for the conversion...

[Il Duce]

qft, Brian has tossed me plenty in the M5

I lol'd. Lovin' the new sig Jake!

[napabavarian]

Should I start exporting e28 bumpers from here?

How much for 2 sets? :) or at least one, and an e24, e21, you are in business

[TDE30]

WTF, Irrelevant?
I don't think so...when did a coil over set cost $8K, brake upgrade is typical, track tires do help...
track prepared, maybe maybe not but it was his DD too, it still had comfort seats and AC in it and regular seat belts too...no cage, no lightening of the chassis ect...
it had mods but every other car on that track had mods that day so what is your point???
Yes, we were talking about e34's and the statement that they weren't tossable and I made the point that in the right hands they can be...

your distaste for Korman doesn't change the car or the point I made...

DECAF drink DECAF.....

Eh, my bad Brad, just realized who you were. I wasn't trying to get into an arguement over E34's. I, personally, love E34's, but I can think of 3987 better auto-x candidates. If I recall correctly, I was defending them in my original post. They can be tossed around a track/course, but there are plenty of better alternatives.

Maybe I misinterpreted your statement, but it seemed like you were trying to make Korman's E34 seem like a normal E34. E34's are capable cars, but damn, his car is built. That suspension I mentioned before was actually two different suspension packages that came with the car. The first consisted of Korman's Roadsport Suspension package (Bilstein Sports, springs, front/rear sways, and bushings) and the second was the "driving school race suspension" setup (front/rear coilovers, custom valved Bilstein struts/shocks, adjustable front camber plates, etc.) The former was nearly $3000, the latter was well over $4000. This is all lifted off of the for sale advert that he gave us when my father was E34 hunting.

I have nothing against Ray. He's a cool guy and his shop has done work on my parent's cars on multiple occasions. Bottom line: his car is built and isn't the best gauge for how the average E34 handles.

Sorry if I came off like a prick.

[32.5i]

In my opinion, it's very tossible.

qft, Brian has tossed me plenty in the M5

[SpecRaceM5]

Yup still have an e34 M5. Don't think I will ever get rid of it. I haven't driven many e28's, but I have driven my share of e30's. I must say that while standard e34's are a bit cooshy in their stock form, the M5 is a different car. In my opinion, it's very tossible.

Cheers,

Brian

[RickSloan]

put the 535 motor in the e30, and now we are talking ;)

[e28forlife]

Don't get me wrong, I love BMW's and especially 5 series bimmers, but I have noticed a lot of e28 content on here lately. Just curious if there is something I don't know about, or if there is just a lot of e28 love lately. Not hating. Just curious.

On that note, here is some e34/e30 love for everyone. My M5 and little bro's old e30 in happier times.

Cheers,

Brian

They are the shit, maybe that is why (Plus they're cheap and can look hot) My first car was an e28, my current car is an e28, and my last car will be an e28.

I like to think of it as a combination of an e30 and an e34.

4 doors, loots of room, 12 way adjustable electric sport seats, while being tossable and stylish like the e30.

I love my 535is. The added torque and displacement over the 325i give it a drastically different feel under acceleration. For a car with less than 200hp, it just seems to pull and pull, with lots of grunt low down. My 325i may be just as fast when time, but it needs to be revved all the way up.

My 325i is a joy to drive, nice enough for daily commute while still being capable enough to move quickly through the 'twisties'. My 535is, however, brings a smile to my face everytime I get in it.

Do you have an e34 now? IMO, they are worlds apart, with the e34 being much nicer for daily commute, with big plushy seats and comfy suspension. It just doesn't feel as toss-able as the e28, and like the e30, that is what inspires confidence in a car.

[CleanAzzE30z]

I still want an e34 touring with an M5 V8 ans a 6 speed 8)

Its been done. Very sexy indeed.

[SpecRaceM5]

BDK and TDE30: CALM DOWN! It's not a pissing contest. E34's kick ass. End of story. E30's are more nimble though. Take two of these and call me in the morning.


Mariano: I'm living with Dave right now. Working at IE. I moved out there because my room mates in Ontario were driving me crazy. I'm going back to SD for STEP because I'm too distracted in Hollywood.

Cheers,

Brian

[BDK]

Should I start exporting e28 bumpers from here?

I'll buy 4 sets right now...