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rubberknees50 
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Does it have chrome bumpers?
Joined: 26-July-2004
Location: Telford, Shropshire
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 Posted: 20-May-2005 at 15:46 |
Much as I like the 80's cars I can't let one develop into a money pit. I have always enjoyed working on cars but my health will no longer allow me to spend hours on end on no hopers, which was why the 525e I started with reluctantly went.
I don't mind if the cars will never make a profit, or the top ten desirable list, as long as I get enjoyment from owning, maintaining and driving them, which is, I believe, the same way Tetley and Doive feel.
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IanT
E28 528, E23 735
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Andyboy
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Posted: 21-May-2005 at 04:09 |
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If you wanted to give your 525e a bit more go, a good
mod is to fit a head/cam from a 520i. It bolts straight
on, the compression stays the same but it adds
something like 25 bhp because the camshaft is so
much better. To be honest though, the stock 525e
goes well enough, loads of 'go' from 1500 - 2500
rpm.
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Horsetan
Really Senior Member II
Say Neigh to Gatsos
Joined: 11-April-2003
Location: Please let it be Ireland
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Posted: 21-May-2005 at 05:23 |
 Andyboy wrote:
If you wanted to give your 525e a bit more go, a good
mod is to fit a head/cam from a 520i. It bolts straight
on, the compression stays the same but it adds
something like 25 bhp because the camshaft is so
much better... |
Has this actually been done? Or is it only theory at the moment?
Edited by Horsetan
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rubberknees50
Really Senior Member II
Does it have chrome bumpers?
Joined: 26-July-2004
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Status: Offline
Points: 1074
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Posted: 21-May-2005 at 09:09 |
Horsetan wrote:
Andyboy wrote:
If you wanted to give your 525e a bit more go, a good
mod is to fit a head/cam from a 520i. It bolts straight
on, the compression stays the same but it adds
something like 25 bhp because the camshaft is so
much better... |
Has this actually been done? Or is it only theory at the moment? |
It rings a bell, read an article on performance mods on E28's, think it was in Total BMW, will dig through them and find article.
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IanT
E28 528, E23 735
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PaulS
Really Senior Member II
East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman
Joined: 03-July-2004
Location: Aylsham, Norfolk
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Posted: 22-May-2005 at 07:02 |
Philip,
The drive home from Portsmouth was a pain in the a**e - heavy rain and people driving like idiots (casualties being BMW M3, porsche 911 carerra, Mitsubishi FTO and a few others) all on the M25 racetrack, but my drive was smooth and fault free. Very happy with car. Will post pics tomorrow.
Paul
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Philip
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E23 the forgotten 80s BMW
Joined: 28-January-2005
Location: Essex
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Points: 1425
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Posted: 22-May-2005 at 09:14 |
glad you got home in 1 piece!
we will enjoy the pics/info when you have time.
is the E28 on fleabay for us to see yet?
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer
'85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ
'86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga
'86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile
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rubberknees50
Really Senior Member II
Does it have chrome bumpers?
Joined: 26-July-2004
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Status: Offline
Points: 1074
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Posted: 22-May-2005 at 15:01 |
Philip wrote:
is the E28 on fleabay for us to see yet? |
Which E28?
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IanT
E28 528, E23 735
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PaulS
Really Senior Member II
East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman
Joined: 03-July-2004
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Posted: 23-May-2005 at 13:15 |
Philip,
Been and gone - hopefully sold for £250. Had an email from him so should be picking it up soon. The wife doesn't want to be there when it goes but she's happy with the new purchase (apologies for poor pic)
Paul
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Philip
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E23 the forgotten 80s BMW
Joined: 28-January-2005
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Posted: 23-May-2005 at 15:35 |
rubberknees50 wrote:
Philip wrote:
is the E28 on fleabay for us to see yet? |
Which E28?
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Paul's 528i with M535i coachwork. gorgeous. surely £250 was too cheap Paul? did you sort the hot running issue?
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer
'85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ
'86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga
'86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile
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Philip
Really Senior Member II
E23 the forgotten 80s BMW
Joined: 28-January-2005
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Posted: 23-May-2005 at 15:37 |
e28silver528i wrote:
Philip,
Been and gone - hopefully sold for £250. Had an email from him so should be picking it up soon. The wife doesn't want to be there when it goes but she's happy with the new purchase (apologies for poor pic) |
better pics soonest please. can we have some details, like interior colour & leather or cloth etc. gearbox type. audio system. etc etc.
what mods are you gonna do?
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Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer
'85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ
'86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga
'86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile
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rubberknees50
Really Senior Member II
Does it have chrome bumpers?
Joined: 26-July-2004
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Status: Offline
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Posted: 23-May-2005 at 18:53 |
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Paul's 528i with M535i coachwork. gorgeous. surely £250 was too cheap Paul? [/QUOTE wrote:
Ahh, we saw that one, very nice car, thought it would go for a fair bit more than th |
Ahh, we saw that one, very nice car, thought it would go for a fair bit more than that!
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IanT
E28 528, E23 735
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PaulS
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Posted: 24-May-2005 at 10:09 |
No unfortunately, but only has short MOT and taxed until July. Even the clear indicators all round (which are unavailable in the UK) didn't help. No, didn't get overheating issue sorted - still does it if stuck in traffic for long periods of time, but have a nasty feeling that its only the viscous fan as the fan on the 530 is a lot tighter than the one on my E28 (being from GSF and the new car having a bmw item) which is quite worrying. But I made the decision to seel the car when I saw this one come up. Had the money for it and wanted a change.
The new car is auto, cloth interior, and all my audio system from the other car (JVC head unit, SPLX 500W amp, Blitz 1000W sub)
Paul
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M3AG
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7 series & e36 m3 registrar! (Madness)
Joined: 17-October-2002
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Posted: 26-May-2005 at 04:33 |
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Paul
Do you prefer the e34 to the e28? As it's bigger, does it feel bigger to drive, or just as wieldy?
AG
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we're the Sweeney son, and we ain't had our dinner.....
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PaulS
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Posted: 26-May-2005 at 10:11 |
It feels lovely to drive and the brakes feel so much better - I found that when taking my farewell ride in it. I have mixed feelings about which I prefer - would liked to have kept the E28 but couldn't get to the bottom of the overheating issue. With having a young family I got to the point that I had to get a newer car that should last a few more years. Although when Jimmy came to pick up the E28 his first comments were about the clear lights all round and the bodykit - he's only seen one other car with them on and gave big compliments!! Made me very happy but have a nasty feeling that she won't be on the road for too much longer though.
Paul
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rubberknees50
Really Senior Member II
Does it have chrome bumpers?
Joined: 26-July-2004
Location: Telford, Shropshire
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Posted: 26-May-2005 at 18:31 |
Well I'm staying with E28's! taken 520 off road for some TLC, collected 528 today, rad I took with me was too wide, caused problems. Lots of minor electrical faults, nearside rear window comes down but won't go back up, drivers side rear doesn't work at all. Electric sunroof tries to work but can't quite manage it. Not sure if fan working and I can't get date to set right on ****** trip computer though I got it to tell correct time and read in gallons/miles.
Damaged door is barely noticeable, gentle application of size 8 on inside should do job, has armrests on front seats, interior a little grubby but all ok. Drives fine. Haven't got new cruise control switch yet but can see where it should go, remote selector for trip computer on end of indicator stalk. Wil post pics when I can (or Wendy will come out with digital camera). Generally better than expected! 
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IanT
E28 528, E23 735
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PaulS
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Posted: 27-May-2005 at 13:13 |
Good for you Ian!
I've started modding already - clear front indicators. What a pig to fit - took an hour and twenty minutes to do but was definately worth it.
Paul
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b8alk
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Andy K
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Posted: 27-May-2005 at 15:58 |
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Hi paul , what wheels are they on your e34?
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rubberknees50
Really Senior Member II
Does it have chrome bumpers?
Joined: 26-July-2004
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Posted: 27-May-2005 at 16:16 |
Thanks Paul, each to our own, got plans for E28 but need to get it all running as BMW intended first, lol!
Got a 2nd hand rad with usual plastic overflow stub broken off, took it to local rad specialist to see if they can fix it. Thought maybe they could tap & die a small metal pipe in.
They say no but they may be able to fix it another way. If it works I'll post details as it seems to be a common problem.
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IanT
E28 528, E23 735
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PaulS
Really Senior Member II
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Posted: 28-May-2005 at 04:41 |
Andy,
The wheels are 17" Alpina replicas which I had on my E28. Was not going to let them go with the car when I sold it.
Paul
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Horsetan
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Say Neigh to Gatsos
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Posted: 28-May-2005 at 14:08 |
e28silver528i wrote:
...first comments were about the clear lights all round .... |
I know how it feels  :
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Tetley Dave’s bought an E28
