Another E28 reborn.....
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Back in the depths of last November I broke all the used car buying rules, embarking on a 100 odd mile trip to buy a pedigree 1 owner, FSH with supplying dealer E28 from a 'trader' on the outskirts of London at night under the lighting of a petrol forecourt!
From the way it drove I knew I had to have it, despite its 122k its proper servicing had paid dividends, no rattles, no bangs, no wallowings, it drove like a 3yr old car!
Now, anyone who thinks Derins E28 was just a bloody good valet, then I suggest you try doing one of these yourself! Six months on (though not quite at the speed and dedication of Derin) its taking shape and is ready to break cover... still plenty to do though!
I give you...
Interior Hasnt Been touched yet, but in excellent order!
From the way it drove I knew I had to have it, despite its 122k its proper servicing had paid dividends, no rattles, no bangs, no wallowings, it drove like a 3yr old car!
Now, anyone who thinks Derins E28 was just a bloody good valet, then I suggest you try doing one of these yourself! Six months on (though not quite at the speed and dedication of Derin) its taking shape and is ready to break cover... still plenty to do though!
I give you...
Interior Hasnt Been touched yet, but in excellent order!
Edited by Mustard on Saturday 2nd June 16:30
MJK 24 said:
Mustard - lookin' healthy.
Can't ever recall seeing an F registered one though. Loads of D reg, a few E reg but not clapped eyes on an F. Surely one of the very last.
Shame it's not a manual though! For me at least
ThanksCan't ever recall seeing an F registered one though. Loads of D reg, a few E reg but not clapped eyes on an F. Surely one of the very last.
Shame it's not a manual though! For me at least
The
in me says insert the contents of an E36 M3 inside the engine bay along with the anchors 
Derin. Congratulations also go out to you mate. I did notice the car in TotalBMW. 
Mustard said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-525i-530-E34-Lowering-Sp...
They don't seem to do them for the E28 but i might be worth asking them, mine were professionally fitted and have been excellent (12 months).
Old cars do get tired springs you will be surprised how much better it would feel with a new set on, the labour charge for fitting springs, dampers and discs all round was £200, not bad I thought.
In answer to a few questions/suggestions
Rear valance is factory standard with usual central 'cut out'
yep, Marquis Rex has given a few pointers on how to extract some more power if required, in standard form its fairly low on power but high on torque (likened by some to a modern turbo diesel) makes for a surprisingly capable waft!
Car also benefits from the factory optional extra of the switchable EH gearbox
Ref Suspension.... sometime in the near future I shall be sending into my specialist for a suspension / bush refresh
Still some minor exterior jobs to do, interior out valet and yet more engine bay polishing then she'll be finished
Rear valance is factory standard with usual central 'cut out'
yep, Marquis Rex has given a few pointers on how to extract some more power if required, in standard form its fairly low on power but high on torque (likened by some to a modern turbo diesel) makes for a surprisingly capable waft!
Car also benefits from the factory optional extra of the switchable EH gearbox
Ref Suspension.... sometime in the near future I shall be sending into my specialist for a suspension / bush refresh
Still some minor exterior jobs to do, interior out valet and yet more engine bay polishing then she'll be finished
Edited by Mustard on Tuesday 5th June 19:13
Edited by Mustard on Tuesday 5th June 19:14
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