SYMMAT001 e28 Build thread

[Rodney///Marsh]

still waiting for proper pics.. <rolling eyes> just saying.. LOL:rollsmile:

 

[Iresh525e]

So I'm going to start a a new build thread for my e28.

Here's how she sits now :

Some rare items
1.) E28 M5 Cluster

2.) E12 M535 Steering wheel

This is happening on Monday

Finally got caps for my Hartge 3pcs . Saving up for a full restore on these.

Next :

E34 540 Brake upgrade
Body work

Does the e34 brakes and suspension fit on the e28?




Hi....I've built up an e28 as well....I'm from pe and can't seem to find a coil over kit....which coil overs have u bought ?

 

[zulu]

Coilies are XYZ.

 

[symmat001]

Hi Guys.

Sorry for the lack of pictures. Have been so busy at work and moving house just been enjoying the car really.

Very impressed with the coilovers and all the new bushings together, No more scuttling and shaking under braking, car is properly on the road. The only thing letting it down now is the play in the steering box, which we have tried to get dialed out but we can't eliminate it, and an LSD

Here is how it sits this morning. Still so much to do.

 

[Bugger]

Matt, check the flex joint where the top half of the steering column connects to the bottom half. It should be just on the other side of the firewall, on the engine side.
The rubber flex joint in there is known to perish (it happened on my 333i) and causes serious play on the steering.

Part number:
32311115092
Description:
UNIVERSAL JOINT

Part number 2 in the attached pic.

 

[anton-sa]

Yes and.also the knuckle

 

[symmat001]

So the Hartge Splits are finally getting refurbed. Should have them back in two weeks :tiptoe:

 

[Nikhil]

:clapper: excited to see the end results :rollsmile:

 

[moranor@axis]

going to look great

 

[skank]

So the Hartge Splits are finally getting refurbed. Should have them back in two weeks :tiptoe:

I'll arrange the courier as soon as, let me know. :rollsmile:

 

[lordicon232]

Have you gotten the new wheels back yet?

 

[skank]

Hey Matt, your fuel gauge reads to 100 liters, that from an E23 or have you got a massive tank?

 

[TurboLlew]

Great build! Keen to see the finished product :clapper:

 

[symmat001]

Have you gotten the new wheels back yet?

Nope! 2 Weeks time! taking forever, one rim has these weird lock nuts from way back when, so took forever to get them off without damaging the original bolts.

Hey Matt, your fuel gauge reads to 100 liters, that from an E23 or have you got a massive tank?

Haha yeah I know. So clearly the m5 came with a 100l tank, I have a 70l tank so its clearly out. Actually want to know if the reading would still be correct if i changed out the 100l face and put the 70l face in ?

 

[anton-sa]

Haha yeah I know. So clearly the m5 came with a 100l tank, I have a 70l tank so its clearly out. Actually want to know if the reading would still be correct if i changed out the 100l face and put the 70l face in ?

if only it were that simple , back in the day i had a mazda rustler shape bantam bakkie which came out with a 45liter tank, i bought the bakkie with the new bantam shape 55l tank on, so there was a mismatch with fuel sender and gauge...

im afraid the only way you are gonna get that gauge right is if you swap a m5 tank and associated fuel sender in. OR... you can swap out the fuel gauge inside the cluster from your old cluster. THAT,should work,,,

 

[Peter@AEW]

Haha yeah I know. So clearly the m5 came with a 100l tank, I have a 70l tank so its clearly out. Actually want to know if the reading would still be correct if i changed out the 100l face and put the 70l face in ?

you can swap out the fuel gauge inside the cluster from your old cluster. THAT,should work,,,

That will work.

 

[Gizmo]

Yes it will work.

 

[lordicon232]

Where did you get the skid plate and how much was it?

 

[Jamaine]

:clapper:raise: well done car looks really nice

 

[symmat001]

Where did you get the skid plate and how much was it?

Skid plate was a custom job. My dads mate made it for me R800 its solid.

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