forum.bmw5.co.uk Andy, if you can make it down on Saturday there will be four E28s on track in various guises for you to have a ride in too... Oh crap! Yes they can be tracked - Jamies M5 172 or droptheclutch's christine for 2 (dedicated) and mine (intermediate prep). Random Snap>> Jules The Bomber November 25, 2009 - TheSpeedhunters BMW, e28, Jeroen Willemsen, mike … Hitting stuff with a tiny hammer,.then painting it. Every car has it's limits, but it depends what you want and how much you're willing to spend I suppose...maybe Duncan could answer this question for you.. What I thought I should do, seeing as I owned 172 for so long both as a show car and latterly a track car, was do a little write up on her and the e28 M5's general appeal, so here we go: Did you strip out any of the wiring at all, i would think getting shot of the computer and what have you would save a bit. Shame your racing line is like your waistline...too wide! ...and if you notice in the 1st pic the car is leaning over a lot more due to the extra weight on that side!..I rest my case! We partnered with our friends at H&R Springs to give away our would-be SEMA car in the wake of the cancelled event. Topics: 167 Posts: 1,304 Last Post: Radical SR1 for sale. ^^^Heres some I took at Goodwood the other year. I was interested in an E30 that was caged but the chap doesn't want to sell it now so back to the E28. You would be surprised to know that they weigh about the same as a fully loaded BMW Mini Cooper S. Main savings in weight will be interior to start with, then think about boot lid and bonnet lightening, we have yet to do the later but intend to get rid of the bonnet and boot webbing. This sub-reddit is dedicated to everything related to BMW vehicles, tuning, racing, and more. I've been wondering what to do with my E28, been thinking about selling it and buying a track car but what about turning my car into one? It's old enough to be cheap. The 1988 BMW M5 is proof. E28 528i, E3 2500A, E12 M535i & E39 530d Sport daily driver. The E28 was designed during the 1970s. It's easy! I like drawing with crayons and I try not to go outside the lines, 85 M535i Manual BMW E36 M3 Saloon E39 530i Manual Touring E46 328i Track car. Ok what do E28s weight (curb weight) and how much weight can be saved? As I'm sure you have seen we are off to Bedford this Saturday if you would like to come along? The E28 M5 is a paragon of excellence even amongst other BMW stablemates and successors. The Ecu has been re-mapped and she goes like stink, any more power and it would be a bridge too far IMO. The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the E12 5 Series. What would i need to spend on things to get this up to scratch, how do i get rid of the brake booster system and steering box and replacing with servo and rack. Jeppe wrote: Since REAL OEM seems to be down at the moment and i am at work i cant look up the part number. I don't know or see many E28s used solely on a race track, i know now they are older they don't get raced in really competitive series but are they any good. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Mines not an M5 so i'm missing 12 valves and a few ponies! Powered by Invision Community. 167: 1,304: Radical SR1 for sale. That doesn’t seem like much today, but that’s more than the … Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Not wanting to let all of 2020 go to waste, though, we ended the year with a special event. If you want a track car that "points and shoots" then an E28 is not the way to go, but if you like the idea of trying to tame a total beast and surprising owners of much newer and more modern machines then give me an E28 anyday, with sorted suspension and knocking on the door of 300bhp, no traction control or other gymics, you can't whack it! Do they have lots of sound deadening on the floor like most cars? Weighing at a scant 2,500 lbs thanks to lots weight shaving and carbon parts, this E28 is track-only car that sees action in regional SCCA and BMW club track events. Also what engine would you recommend for the e36 chassis? Are they just too heavy for proper track use and would something lighter like an E30 E21, 2002 or even an E36 M3 be a better bet? I was wondering how Avons would perform (ZZ3 or ZV5), they seem well priced and Ive never read anything bad about them.Ive always read / heard good things about Avons too Jun 29, 2018 - Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for BMW E28 M535i M5 - Manual - Immaculate - PX Track Car, Race, Cosworth at the best online prices at eBay! Would a little E21 be welcome? For a very complicated car, the formula behind the original BMW M5 was relatively simple: Put the best engine BMW makes, the M88 inline-six from the M1 supercar, in the best mass-produced car around, … For 35 years, ever-faster supersedans … I knew those problems and cost of parts and stayed away. It was owned by the Original Owner up until he passed away several years ago. Click. The reason I was recently involved in a 4 car pile up on the way from work where my beloved e36 m3 kissed the rear of another vehicle. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. haha. Has anyone chopped out the internal rear door skins and welded them shut? Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. It began at the race track. A benchmark in its day, the first M5 effectively set the tone for the essence of what BMW would make its name offering: a high-performance vehicle wrapped in a functional form ready to confront life’s challenges on a daily basis. I've been wondering what to do with my E28, been thinking about selling it and buying a track car but what about turning my car into one? TBH i wouldn't go down that route again i think there are better choices out there - tracking them is fun but if i was building from scratch a dedicated 'slag i wouldn't start with an e28. The result was the hand-built 1985 E28 BMW M5, sold in North America has a 1988 model, Hagerty reports. The car has some amazing spec S So I need a new car, preferable one I can trash in the winter then convert to a reasonable track car once I buy another nicer car. Err I think you were right the first time lardarse! by GraemeD. I've always loved BMW's and especially those of the e28/e30 variety so i was wondering if the e38 would serve my needs as I've seen a couple of them in my area. I don't think I would go that route for a track car. Need something in particular? So I need a new car, preferable one I can trash in the winter then convert to a reasonable track car once I buy another nicer car. Tell me more tell me more? I have resigned myself to no more track days, nothing else even comes close to 172. Check his sig - JAM172's M5 is a dedicated track slag. Whats your setup and how is she in the corners? It stayed in storage until very recently when it was sold by the family. I'm gagging to get something done, really don't know what direction to head in. HELP! Road & Track - This race-winning E28 M5 was built by BMW France for their national touring car competition in 1985. I tried initally to keep the car standard, but it was like trying to pilot a very fast barge, it understeered really badly to say the least. Have you more pics of the interior? Although the E28 closely resembled its predecessor, the E12, it included many upgrades and improvements underneath its steel skin. Items Wanted. I absolutely love the sound this car makes- hope you do, too! Bmw E28. I've always loved BMW's and especially those of the e28/e30 variety so i was wondering if the e38 would serve my needs as I've seen a couple of them in my area. The car is listed as initially racing for just one season, producing a single win, but has been back on track since at least 2017, when its … Just shows how much harder I push the car than you. Hi Duncan, yes all good, missing the shows etc. But its the standard gear box bridge for the E28 535/M535. Yannik Maier, at just 14 years old in 2014, was lucky enough to see an oldtimer E28 turned race car during a visit to Germany's world-famous Hockenheimring, home of the German Grand Prix. It takes time, but if you're patient, many times the car you dreamed of as a kid will eventually become affordable. Car Spotlight>>bmw E28 Track Special March 12, 2010 - TheSpeedhunters BMW, Car Spotlight, e28, Grassroots Motorsports, M5, Mike Garrett. Mine will be due in a month or two. hahahaha, You can also see how much more sensible it is to track an e30 as i glide (lightly) past these lardy e28s in the Sonic iS, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Ohhhhhhhhh now i know why i bought an E28 - it because they look amazing! I'd better not come to this trackday then otherwise i'm going to get a right ribbing from you lot! Track cars, street cars and tow vehicles. I've got a fair few parts that could be sold to put towards a cage, seats, coilovers etc but is it worth it? They also make an electric version which might be good for a track car. It is now totally stripped out with bucket seats and harnesses, it has Dinan spec custom made springs and Kmac adjustable camber mounts. 1985 E28 BMW M5 | BMW. Free delivery for many products! Sign up for a new account in our community. Any more info? - Jam have you pics of your car that i could drool over? M535I. 2020 was one wild ride by any conceivable measure, and we’re thankful that 2021 is finally upon us. BMW E28 525e 4 Speed Switchable Auto Finished in Lachs Silver with Shadow Line Trim, this car has Zero Previous Owners on the V5. They are built to last so i'm hoping quite a bit. I did wonder if thats what was meant - but did think i'd said something stupid as well! Who's that fast Barsteward at the wheel in the 3rd photo? The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td model became the first BMW car to be powered by a diesel engine. I've got a nice E28 with 3.5 that i've spent a fair amount of money on (just reconditioning rather than performance mind you but i could stick a turbo on it with low boost and really enjoy myself, or would an E30 with a M20 2.7 turbo be a better route? Err I think you were right the first time lardarse! Bedford is a Forum organised trackday £100 all in the thread " Trackday 5" is in the events section, book where it says half day on the link (although it is a full day) and of course you will be more than welcome. Is this a crazy idea? Bedford this Saturday if you would like to come along? Options, Opinions, Thoughts, Threats because I killed an m3? I had an e28 daily driver that I tracked in HPDEs. By Jacko, February 22, 2010 in E28 1982-1988. I'm still waiting for the insurance adjuster to check it out but I'm assuming I'm going to be hearing the two words that are all too common in regards to older Bimmers and intervehicular intercourse: Total Loss. Saved by Brownell. Now you can own it. One, uno, ein — a single computer. or would I be better off getting an e30 or e36? Bronzit beige metallic bmw e28, clean title but has damage to rear quarter panel that needs to be addressed. This race-winning E28 M5 was built by BMW France for their national touring car competition in 1985. E28 Bentley Manual 1/2 Downloaded from www.admvoice.com.br on February 8, 2021 by guest [DOC] E28 Bentley Manual Getting the books e28 bentley manual now is not type of challenging means. 21. I have a pretty simple question paired with a bit of back-story. A popular "upgrade" for an E9 is to use the booster system we are so familiar with in an E28. BMW E28 M535i MANUAL 1986 C REG Track prepared car Manual 5 speed. Perhaps kiss is an understatement, my m3 stuck it's tongue so far down this honda's throat it could taste the cheap oil the honda was burning. I went to a GM based Hydraboost system that still used the power steering pump as power, uses a GM master $75. You could not lonesome going in imitation of book collection or library or borrowing from your associates to approach them. At this moment, I thought, you could drive this car—and only this car—away from our test, content. While the E28 engineering team was hard at work developing the car, BMW owned one computer. Has to be said though, your M535 looks too good to become a track slag. - Ran when parked, replaced alternator+belts with a remanufactured Bosch unit from Lordco trying to track an amperage draw but did not solve a "no charge" issue. Under the hood is an updated version of the M1’s 3.5-liter inline-6 engine rated in Euro-spec at 282 hp and 251 lb-ft, Road & Track reports, linked to a 5-speed manual. M52? Like the metal brackets and what have you. Lots of people track the car, so the weaknesses (and solutions) are well known. I suppose I'm open to all options that would satisfy my criteria but I heavily prefer rear or all wheel drive(I'd touch myself in unthinkable places if i could find a clean cheap ix). I’m not being hyperbolic, it’s true. The front brakes are standard E28 M5 4 pots and E34 540 rears. Bmw E28 Bmw Cars Car Wallpapers Motors Shark Transportation Wheels Garage Trucks. Based here in the US, this 1988 M5 is one of the most thorough privateer track cars I've ever seen. How would an e28 serve as a cheap, fun track car? 09-04-2020, 09:16 PM. No we haven't touched anything like that, who knows one day it might get restored. Is it a track day? I share the car with Sepia (Mark) these days, it makes the whole idea more affordable and more fun TBH. I don't know or see many E28s used solely on a race track, i know now they are older they don't get raced in really competitive series but are they any good. 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