E39 touring project

**RVAE34** · 11-30-2012, 01:16 PM

Thanks!! As much of a turbo fan as I am, one ride and then a drive in Clay's (357i) LS1 E36 was all it took for me to become a convert. Not to mention a few other friends of mine have been stuffing LS's in anything with wheels for a while now so I have a lot of local resources for everything imaginable. Nothing like a big V8 with gobs of torque. And you already have tons of power to start with should you decide on FI. Since I am starting with 500+, I am leaning towards ITB's in the not to distant future.

**CreekGHarris** · 11-30-2012, 01:35 PM

golden, to many mods not to take serious.

**633cs i** · 11-30-2012, 02:05 PM

this should be great!

awesome builds !

**tabasco** · 11-30-2012, 02:12 PM

That should be fun! Welcome to the wagons!

**snosk8luke** · 11-30-2012, 05:27 PM

That Datsun

I love the color on the e39 and with new bumpers it's gonna be quite the looker

**RVAE34** · 12-02-2012, 02:58 PM

First proper shoot.

**ApexOnYou** · 12-02-2012, 03:12 PM

Yessss

I don't usually feel this way but I think non CELIS actually looks better on that color when turned off with more red and less clear, although nothing compares at night when they're on.

**volodka1985** · 12-02-2012, 06:21 PM

OP, did you roll the fenders at all or replace/modify the fender liners?
What are the wheel and tire sizes ?

**Jonny Black** · 12-02-2012, 06:41 PM

wow...um...just wow.

and that datsun...love it.

cant wait to see this car come together.

Jb

**RVAE34** · 12-02-2012, 07:32 PM

So far I have only rolled fenders. 19x9.5/10.5 with 245/35 & 275/30/19's.

**cr2596** · 12-02-2012, 08:03 PM

That color is beautiful. The black wheels add aggression without taking away from the class. And, that in itself is tough. A testament to the color and your eye.

Needs M5 front bumper and amber tails, though.

**volodka1985** · 12-02-2012, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by RVAE34

So far I have only rolled fenders. 19x9.5/10.5 with 245/35 & 275/30/19's.

Thanks. do you have pics of them with stock ride height? Any rubbing at current height?

**98bimmer** · 12-02-2012, 10:45 PM

Holy fck thats a nice touring.

**badwayz** · 12-03-2012, 02:21 AM

That color is so beautiful, cant wait to see how this turns out!

**Chunter** · 12-03-2012, 04:21 AM

Love the color, just get some proper wheels and off that varrestone shit and you'll have a solid car!

**rsebaf** · 12-03-2012, 06:45 AM

looks really fresh =) nice to see an e39 in other color than blue, white or black =)

are those turner studs?

**RVAE34** · 12-03-2012, 08:52 AM

I don't have any photos of the wheels on with stock height. The front passenger rubbed just a hair on the outside so I raised it 3/16th's which are shown in the final pics. Every now and then I get very subtle rubbing in the passenger rear when I hit a hard bump at highway speeds. But I believe that is mainly b/c of my shock setup. Working on getting shocks done to match the coilover spring setup in the rear. When I do, I think all the bounciness will be gone and therefore prevent the extended travel. Either way, it barely rubs at all and must be on the inside liner as I see no signs on the outside.

The wheels studs are from VAC. Thanks for the comment on the color. I was going to get alpine white but when I saw this for sale, I knew I had to have it. I absolutely love the color.

**ApexOnYou** · 12-03-2012, 09:49 AM

Yeah you make my Alpine White look like a Camry. lol

**RVAE34** · 12-03-2012, 10:45 AM

Drew, who runs Motornconbrio just sent me this

Glad to know the guy is happy as I never heard from him again.

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/10/15/...-bmw-to-texas/

**Kevlar** · 12-03-2012, 04:23 PM

When is the M5 front bumper going on?

**RVAE34** · 12-03-2012, 05:19 PM

Hopefully any day now. The temps are going to stay above 70 until tomorrow eve and then drop down to 50 again wed so keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow. I don't like painting below 65.