Euro e24 resurrection (update 10/2/24)

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 11, 2018 9:25 PM

I've been working on the e24 a bit, I ordered e34 540i brakes, new axles and hardware, 235/40zr17 and 275/40zr17 for the hartge 17x9.5/10.5" wheels. I'm finishing up the e28 rear suspension swap, still need to make mounts for the sway bar... coil overs still need to go on.

thugginrobby · Post by **thugginrobby** » Dec 12, 2018 1:40 AM

bkbimmer wrote:I started converting the rear over to e28 suspension. I ordered a new 533i differential cover and installed it on a 373lsd, installed the subframe and trailing arms. I need to have the rear section of the driveline shortened approximately an inch. The e28 track width is about 10mm narrower per side which help's fit the wide wheels.

Could you explain the e28 suspension swap? I wanted to do this to my usd 1981 633csi a while back.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 12, 2018 2:12 AM

thugginrobby wrote:
bkbimmer wrote:I started converting the rear over to e28 suspension. I ordered a new 533i differential cover and installed it on a 373lsd, installed the subframe and trailing arms. I need to have the rear section of the driveline shortened approximately an inch. The e28 track width is about 10mm narrower per side which help's fit the wide wheels.

Could you explain the e28 suspension swap? I wanted to do this to my usd 1981 633csi a while back.

Basically bolt in an e28 subframe, trailing arms and diff, e28 axles, e28 shocks, 533i diff cover, e12 diff mount... you have to slightly modify the brake line above the subframe and or clearance the subframe and have the rear section of the driveshaft shortened and balanced.

tschultz · Post by **tschultz** » Dec 12, 2018 8:12 AM

Skipping door trim?

Looking really good, and great wheel choice!

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 12, 2018 1:52 PM

tschultz wrote:Skipping door trim?

Looking really good, and great wheel choice!

I welded up all the trim holes years ago.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 13, 2018 2:53 AM

I had tires put on these beastly wheels today.

Nick1984 · Post by **Nick1984** » Dec 13, 2018 1:54 PM

Perfect wheel fit!

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 13, 2018 2:14 PM

Nick1984 wrote:Perfect wheel fit!

Thank you

5280 JB · Post by **5280 JB** » Dec 13, 2018 8:14 PM

Wheel Porn!!

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 14, 2018 3:31 AM

5280 JB wrote:Wheel Porn!!

These were my all time dream wheels for this car, I never thought I'd get them... I think they really make all the work worth it.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Dec 15, 2018 4:48 AM

New axles and axle hardware from bmw.

Nick1984 · Post by **Nick1984** » Dec 16, 2018 10:53 AM

You won't need the tow hooks

Nice progress!

LuckyHenriksen · Post by **LuckyHenriksen** » Jan 04, 2019 10:57 AM

Looking good sir, it's nice to see that clean rear subframe and suspension. And those wheels look so perfect

sefb222 · Post by **sefb222** » Jan 25, 2023 12:37 AM

So, Brent.

How’s this build coming along?

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Jan 25, 2023 12:39 AM

sefb222 wrote: Jan 25, 2023 12:37 AM So, Brent.

How’s this build coming along?

It was going great until a guy wrecked his e36.

sefb222 · Post by **sefb222** » Jan 25, 2023 12:46 AM

Well, you said you were broke.

It was either that or head gasket on the orphan iS

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Jan 25, 2023 12:59 AM

sefb222 wrote: Jan 25, 2023 12:46 AM Well, you said you were broke.

It was either that or head gasket on the orphan iS

I'm about to blow a gasket over here, I've been reduced to working on e36s and Chrysler products to be able to afford bacon and eggs.

SERENITY NOW!

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » Nov 02, 2024 5:29 PM

Over the last few years ive messed with this car off and on when i had the motivation, im trying to get back at it and make some progress in my spare time.

Im building a new custom trunk floor since it had a previous poor repair from the diff mount ripping out. Last summer I built a custom stainless exhaust for it also.

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