Specifications, Modifications, and Plans...

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Original Specifications:


Zinnoberrot over Pearlbeige Cloth
Built date: 03/86
Original bought from: Germany, Imported through Jacksonville, FL.
Interior: US A/C Dash, Manual sports seats.
Mileage: ~137,000(Winter 2001/2)
VIN: WBADC510901265365
Original M-tech design wheels with TRX tires (not forged)
Factory installed Cat.("Green Package")
Electric windows and sunroof, OBC2, Standard radio (not Premium system), front and rear fog lights
Third owner. Dealer serviced (ugh...) by first owner, second owner

Maintenance/Modifications Log

Mobil 1 and new filter every 3-4k miles.
113,343(11/10/97): Dist. cap, Ignition Rotor, Oil+filter, New Plugs, Fuel Filter, Air Filter, Diff Oil, New fuses, New crankcase vent hose, Dealer checked fuel injection system(normal operation). DeSimone BMW - performed by previous owner.
114,980(8/11/98):New Roundels(just got the car)
114,990(10/23/98):Oil filter
115,000(10/29/98):New 15" E34 20 spoke wheels and Dunlop D60 tires
116,000(12/09/98):Fuel Pressure Regulator
116,358(12/29/98):Alignment Performed
117,435(2/13/99):Fan belts, Oil+filter, coolant flush, Water pump, spark plugs(regapped to .032, not spec .028 to improve idle), new style oil spray bar bolts, air filter, fuel filter
119,300(4/10/99):New Pagid pads(front & rear),new E28 535i Power ATE Gas Slotted Front disks, new E28 rear disks, brake flush with ATE Super Blue
119,982(5/21/99):New starter
120,450(6/5/99):New left-rear window regulator
120,796(6/12/99):Oil+filter
121,750(8/14/99):Upper Control arms, bushings, and ball joints. Steering bolt upgrade
122,700(9/24/99):New Boysen(OE BMW) muffler, mounted with Steve D's stainless bolts. New trunk gasket. Dash lights(OBC and light switch lights)
124,000(11/12/99):Valve adjustment, new guibo & center bearing, new front struts, front sway bar links, front upper strut mounts, new lower control arms & bushings, brake bleeding, done by Motor Works West in Wycoff, New Jesey
125,009(12/4/99):Fall maintenance(oil(BMW 5W-40 synthetic), air, Redline in Diff & Tranny, myraid of checks and little fixes)
128,000(3/18/00):Mobil 1 15W-50, check car for Lime Rock Driver's School, alignment and wheel balanced(weights fell off)
130,987(6/29/00):New radiator, coolant system hoses, thermostat, water pump, fan clutch, new battery
131,300(7/10/00):Mobil 1 15W-50 Synthetic
132,000(7/11/00):RD Springs, Bilstein Sport Shocks, New TRX's, front camber correction mounts(-.5 degrees on stock suspension either side), new ABS sensors, new M5 engine mounts, new M5 rear diff mount, new pitman arms, new rear upper strut mounts, euro headlights (55/60W lows, 100W highs and fogs) and wipers, M5 rear view mirror with map lights, UUC SS Kit, New driveshaft, Premium BMW rear shelf shelf speakers (replace the standard speakers that came on the car).
132,500(8/10/00):Redo trunk seal, taillight seals, tighten retractable antenna.
133,000(10/10/00):New Battery, New front brake rotors (warped the ATEs), new Porterfield front brake pads. Repaired HVAC center vent flap.
135,001(4/01/01):New Hartge Wheels, 11 Spoke Classic Design, 16x7.5" fronts, 16x8.5" rears, Dunlop SP8000s, 225/50R16 on fronts, 245/45R16 on rears. Mobil 1 15W-50 Synthetic. New AFM. Removed Charcoal cannister system.
135,800(6/01/01): M5 Clutch, Pressure plate, TEP performance lightened flywheel, new pilot bearing, new throw-out bearing, new shifter bushings, new guibo.
136,600(8/01/01): New clutch master, rear subframe bushings, late E28/E32/E34 braced rear trailing arms with new bushings and new ABS sensors, new rear sway bar links, First Aid Kit, Rear headrests, new floor mats, new wheel well splash guards, replaced rear chrome bumper and removed Fed/DOT bumper bar.
137,000(1/01/02): Kenwood CD Player head unit. Fire extinguisher installation.
138,000(4/01/02): Blaupunkt Front Speaker installation.
138,600(5/31/02): Mobil 1 15W-50 Synthetic.
138,900(10/14/02): Dinan Chip (24 pin), wide-angle driver side mirror, E39 warning triangle.
139,300(10/26/02): R-134A AC Conversion, Autosolutions Short Shift kit, new tranny rear main seal, new tranny mounts, 3.73LSD installed, work done by MotorWorks West
Planned:Battery, battery cables, front seat reupholstery
Total dumped input into car: ~$21k. (incld. purchase price).

Parts ready to install:
E28 M5 front calipers with Earl's stainless lines, Porterfields, E28 M5 rotors.

Stuff left to do:
Front stress bar; Suspension Technique adjustable sway bars and subframe/mounts reinforcing welding; E34 540i vented rear brake upgrade; Restore headlight wiper system; Map light mirror wiring; OBC fix (range, avg. mph); Instrument cluster batteries; new ICV, coil, transfer pump; new injectors and o-rings; cruise control repair; new throttle cable; Koni shocks; rear sunshade; door trim reupholstery.

Repaint work:
Considering that Zinnoberrot is a PITA to maintain as it fades like mad after a good 15 years in the elements, I?m going to respray and clearcoat (Yeah! Let's hear it for modern day clearcoating!) the car in the original color 138/3 Zinnoberrot (w/body color mirrors and complete shadowline trim). Est. price: ~$3000-$3500.

Current List of Modifications Include:

Drivetrain:
E28 M5 Pressure Plate, E28 M5 Clutch disk, Top End Performance 15lb lightened flywheel, UUC Short Shift Kit, Remanufactured driveshaft

Suspension:
Racing Dynamics Springs (30mm lowering), Bilstein Sport shocks (middle setting in rear), 750i Upper Control arm bushings, 0.5 deg camber correction mounts, E34 braced rear trailing arms

Brakes:
Porterfield R4S Pads, stock calipers, ATE Power Stop Disks in front

Interior/Trim:
BMW Fire Extinguisher mounted under front passenger seat, BMW First Aid Kit in trunk, M-shift knob, rear headrests, 3rd brake light parcel shelf, Kenwood CD Player, Blaupunkt front speakers with integrated tweaters, BMW Premium rear speakers

Exterior:
European Headlights ("re-conversion"), wiper/washer system for front headlights, downforce producing airfoil on driver's side wiper (OE BMW), 100W high beams, 100W low beams, Sunroof wind deflector, Chrome BMW flat edge exhaust pipe extensions.

Wheels/Tires:
Hartge 7.5x16 in. front wheels (et13), 225/50 R16 Dunlop SP8000; 8.5x16 in rear wheels (et25), 245/45 R16 Dunlop SP8000.