Project 840Ci

[avee]

Hey guys,

So i started the 8series project and i thought id share the progress. The car is a 1995 fjord Grau metallic 840ci euro spec. It has all options except for a sunroof. So plans for this project are :

6 speed swap
850csi clutch upgrade
3.45 variable lock diff
vf engineering 6psi supercharger kit
miller war tune
E39 m5 steering wheel Swap
re-wrap interior in charcoal alcantara
Custom Exhaust with cut-outs
Custom Coil-overs
Wheels- Either apex reps or acs 3 piece
Paint correction
Audio upgrade (oem look)

Here is the car as i got it 100% oem with the bmw business cd upgrade done by me.










6 speed manual trans from e39 540i with 60k miles


jb racing aluminium flywheel for 850csi clutch conversion


VF supercharger kit


Front component speakers


modified midbass boxes


Speakers fitted into midbass boxes


Installed


stock vs aftermarket tweeters


tweeters installed into doors




Will post more updates as soon as exam week is over

[MishaMarvelous]

Nice e31 mang!!!!!!

[wokke]

nice project.
But you're missing the HID upgrade for driving lights and fog lights. I highly recommend that.

[mojocoggo]

Saw that car on craigslist a while ago, looks like an awesome starting point! I'm forever jelly of Euro lighting.

[avee]

hey wokke,

Yes i forgot to add that i will be doing the
HID kit
full csi kit including mirrors.
homelink retrofit

i just pmed you regarding those thrust arm bushing.
know if i can get a set local?

[wokke]

I already replied to your PM quite a while ago.
I do not have a distributor or dealer in the US.

[Fatandre]

I have never seen the carpet you have where the CD changer should be like this.

[rockytt]

Only other one I've seen is on one of Wuffer's cars - IIRC he tried to get a part# off the back but it was only a partial and he couldn't match it up with anything. It would be great if the OP could pull the panel and see if a full number could be found...

[X5X]

Nice project, I also plan on doing a supercharger soon. an as for the sun roof, it looks better without one plans for the coilovers?

[BBmatic]

..and as for the sun roof, it looks better without one

This may be true looking at the car from the outside, but IMHO it drives better with one, in spring summer months that is, along with all windows open obviously

[8eights]

nice project.
But you're missing the HID upgrade for driving lights and fog lights. I highly recommend that.

Which HID kit did you go with? Tia!

[wokke]

some cheap sets out of ebay. I've tried various ones on various cars and couldn't tell any difference.

[olinjohnston]

I am in support of everything except the "rewrap" of the interior in Alcantara.

1. With such low km, your stock Nappa leather interior is probably nicer than 90% of the E31s left in the world, and there is nothing wrong with leather seats.

2. Unless you are able to source genuine Alcantara, which is over $80/yard, any other microfiber "suede" from an upholstery shop will look cheap, and will not wear well over time.

3. The things that people do in order to "set their car apart" are the same things that make them end up blending in with all the other junky old BMWs. It's the most original looking cars that people are in awe of at the meets. These are the rarities - the ones who have been upgraded subtly without being bastardized by an owner during its lifetime.

Even the supercharger can bolt-on-and-off, but the interior is delicate and only original once.

I will say though (from personal experience) that supercharged BMWs are fun, but they are not always easy to own. With aftermarket forced induction, be prepared to give up a significant amount of "normal engine behavior" and reliability.

This is just my personal opinion. Thanks for sharing your car with us. It is really beautiful. The 6-Speed and that differential will spice it up significantly!

[8eights]

Looks great Wokke, Thanks!

[lawlshane]

I was always under the assumption that a sunroof was standard on these. You really do learn something new every day.

Olin does bring up a good point on the interior. The condition I presume is fantastic. My only (personal) gripe is that it's tan.

Anyway, looks like a noble project. You have an excellent starting point.

[avee]

hey guys my bad. By interior i meant im doing the headliner and read deck shelf in charcoal alcantara.
Same stuff that comes on the e39 m5 and as for the HID kit not sure yet. any recommendations??

Also soon as i get a chance ill try and see if that part numbers still there for that trunk lining panel.

[crazy8]

Awesome project! You are doing all the stuff I wish I could do with mine! Good luck and keep us posted.

[Koizumi]

Looks like you're having fun with your 8!

Cheers

[rockytt]

Also soon as i get a chance ill try and see if that part numbers still there for that trunk lining panel.

Cool - that's about the only unsolved mystery still out there

[Arsenic]

Right up to the point where your front windows auto-close at >100 mph. Pretty good buffeting then.

...along with all windows open obviously

[Bryson]

It has all options except for a sunroof. So plans for this project are :

6 speed swap
850csi clutch upgrade
3.45 variable lock diff
vf engineering 6psi supercharger kit
miller war tune
E39 m5 steering wheel Swap
re-wrap interior in charcoal alcantara
Custom Exhaust with cut-outs
Custom Coil-overs
Wheels- Either apex reps or acs 3 piece
Paint correction
Audio upgrade (oem look)

I like your style

Very nice car, I especially like the sunroof delete!

[X5X]

I like your style

Very nice car, I especially like the sunroof delete!

Not a delete, just an unselected option

[prit singh]

Great fun and satisfaction whilst customising your 8.

[avee]

hey guys thanks for the support!!!
Just checked the back of that panel and sorry there is no part number. Its weird all the other panels have a part number

[bigswervin69]

Keep us informed about that supercharger install. I am very interested in that little upgrade!