My slow 528E build thread...Engine bay painted

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » Jun 26, 2013 8:46 PM

If not, Labor Day would be fitting.

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Jun 26, 2013 11:26 PM

Actually I don't think I'll ever be done.

I have a lot of plans for it. But I want to get it registered and on the road by next weekend.

ojest808 · Post by **ojest808** » Jun 28, 2013 6:08 AM

Wow, great build thread. Huge props for a great looking thorough build.

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Jun 29, 2013 1:33 AM

I got tires mounted on the wheels today. I love how they turned out.

Here are some pictures.

215/40 and 235/40

Car is very dirty but here are some...

Now i gotta figure out why i have starting issues. Some days it just doesn't want to start.

I ordered a new fuel pump because it didn't seem like it was pumping any fuel. I will check to see if i'm getting power when its being cranked. It might also be the relay.

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Jul 01, 2013 6:10 PM

Super sharp! Nice job

Amos830 · Post by **Amos830** » Jul 01, 2013 10:41 PM

Wow!

Looks great!!!

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Jul 02, 2013 7:37 PM

have you thought about applying Hartge stripes?

Dinan e28 · Post by **Dinan e28** » Jul 02, 2013 11:39 PM

rubix_cube12 wrote:So i am changing things around before everything goes to the paint shop.

I got the chance to get what i wanted. I will be doing a euro bumper/headlight conversion.

Now we are talking.

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Jul 03, 2013 2:03 PM

leadphut wrote:have you thought about applying Hartge stripes?

I actually did. I really like how they fill the look.

But...it really isn't a hartge so I don't know if I will be doing it. I kind of like how the full black looks too. However, id like to see if anyone has the stripes on a schwarz to picture it. Or maybe photoshop??

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Jul 04, 2013 5:39 AM

Figured out the starting issue. Had a clogged fuel filter.

Also lubed up all the moving rails to make everything work smoothly. Put some new aircraft material sticky protector film on the doors to prevent the air getting in through the gaps. Got the door panels all installed.

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Jul 16, 2013 8:41 PM

Got a little update as well as some eye candy.

Cleaned up some hood latches to replace with my rusted up ones.

Powdercoated

My latches that were on the hood...

Original to the Refurbished

Installed.

Also got some clean door sills to replace the original cracked ones.

Also went to a car show over the 4th weekend. Some pics.

ACHTUNG · Post by **ACHTUNG** » Jul 16, 2013 11:12 PM

Wow. She is gorgeous. The Hartges are icing on the cake.

Norbecke · Post by **Norbecke** » Jul 17, 2013 10:54 AM

I wish i had the time and money to do this kind of work to my car. I think the headliner and dash are beautiful,

DerPanzer · Post by **DerPanzer** » Sep 08, 2013 1:28 AM

Outstanding work!

Thanks for sharing

Coldswede · Post by **Coldswede** » Sep 08, 2013 11:27 AM

That is a VERY good looking car! You do nice work!

I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labors.

fastcrs · Post by **fastcrs** » Sep 08, 2013 4:12 PM

Wow, loving the red interior...car simply looks great!

MIK911 · Post by **MIK911** » Sep 09, 2013 12:28 AM

OMG--what an outrageous build!
You're da Man!
Killer looking car.

NAH · Post by **NAH** » Sep 09, 2013 5:04 AM

Mannnn! Killer looking car, love the whole look of it

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Sep 09, 2013 4:29 PM

Thanks for the comments guys.

Sorry I haven't updated any pictures recently. Been pretty busy with life. Moved to a new location, got married, went on a vacation, etc. Anyway I got a couple pics to keep the thread alive.

Haven't done much at all except for put a new sound system/deck/amps in the car. Something big is going to come up soon though. I'll keep posted.

iPhone pics

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Sep 10, 2013 1:41 AM

those rims really make the car! so very nice!

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Oct 05, 2013 9:51 PM

So i got a M30B35 that will be going in once i sort all the parts i need. Wasn't the swap i was going to get but i bought something special and decided to not spend that much money on this since the new car will be exciting. Claims to only have about 80k miles on it but we will see how it looks inside. If anyone here has a lower mileage 5 speed tranny for sale, pm me.

Came with new power steering lines, K&N air filter, seems like a new alternator, and a few other bits. Picked it all up for $460.

Hoping to clean it all up and painting some bits for some eye candy. Have the motronic 1.3 for it and am hoping to do the MarkD chip.

Here are some pics of the engine on the stand.

Also finally got a photoshoot done of the car before it goes under construction again. Will be posting some pics when they get edited. But here is a teaser....

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » Oct 06, 2013 1:02 AM

Thank you for sharing. You are quite talented and diligent.

A big engine will be the icing on the cake!

carnutdallas · Post by **carnutdallas** » Oct 10, 2013 11:22 AM

Spectacular car and write up! Thank you for sharing.

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Oct 11, 2013 2:27 AM

Here are some pictures from the photoshoot. The red e34 is my younger brothers car.

We took a bunch so this is a small portion of them.

Enjoy.

kzolee · Post by **kzolee** » Oct 11, 2013 3:35 AM

Just one word: marvelous

BimmerSultan · Post by **BimmerSultan** » Oct 11, 2013 9:07 AM

heck yeah

D Unit · Post by **D Unit** » Oct 16, 2013 7:50 PM

I spy W.W. Love it man.

Subscribed.

rubix_cube12 · Post by **rubix_cube12** » Oct 24, 2013 1:04 AM

So I finally received my new car. It's also a little project but should be a very fun one.
While I'll be working on my e28 with the motor swap, I should have something fun to drive.

Here are some pictures. Some of you might know it. I bought Joeys m3.

Put it on the scale and weighs 2920lbs with a subwoofer, spare tire, and half tank of gas. Also currently has the a/c pump attached to the motor but not hooked up. Will be removing it.
Oh and for those of you that don't know, it has an s54 6mt swap.

Hopefully I could get started on the e28 motor swap shortly.

garageboy · Post by **garageboy** » Oct 24, 2013 2:07 AM

Beautiful E30 M3!

And that rear spoiler is in "full chubby" mode! Nooice!!

Post by **tig** » Oct 24, 2013 9:36 AM

What I want to know is: Just how slow is it? And why do you want a slow car?

Sure looks nice though.

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My slow 528E build thread...Engine bay painted