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Thread: So that the "What did you do to your E34 today?" thread may never die...

  1. #1301
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    E24, E34 x2, E36
    Finally the car is stable enough to put engine covers back on. They have been off for around 3yrs.

    BMW’s
    90 E34 M5
    84 E24 M635csi standalone ecu with coil on plug
    94 E34 540i/6 SC 5-17psi Flex fuel/standalone ecu
    97 Z3 2.8
    97 E36 M3 euro SC still u/c


    OTHERS
    11 Audi S5 APR stg2
    19 Volkswagen Amarok V6


  2. #1302
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    E34 540i 6sp 1995-03-28
    In case anyone is interested in the insurance value of a 1995 BMW 540 manual with 375,000 miles in fair condition I just received the settlement offer; Actual cash value: $1,579
    Less deductible: -300 Total: $1,279. If you can and your Bimmer is in very good condition look into some optional coverage that takes into account the real value particularly if you get hit by an uninsured motorist as was my misfortune.

    in mid 2012 another '95 540/6 I owned was totaled and I was given $4,600 for it with about 175,000 miles in Good condition.

    I'm going to try and argue if they are using a few rust spots to call it fair condition that I was about to swap out the trunk and a couple of doors from my other laid up 540 and other than the milage the car was performing as good or better than new with the few alterations like Koni adjustables all around on H&R springs all new front end arms other than uppers which had powerflex bushings. All new AC system.

    *UPDATE*

    The Ins Co tells me they determined the "actual cash value" from some company that sampled 30 examples on the car recently sold.

    I could not get from them where this sample was found.

    If you recently sold an e34 540/6 I'd welcome hearing the sale price.

    With receipts for the past year they may also increase this settlement so going to be looking into that.
    Last edited by jehu; 06-15-2018 at 11:46 PM.

  3. #1303
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    2017 M3 6sp
    How much do they want for the car?

  4. #1304
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    E34 540i 6sp 1995-03-28
    Quote Originally Posted by katit2 View Post
    How much do they want for the car?
    I actually didn't get that. I will check Monday. When I got the payment figure that low I lost interest in the wreck. I have nowhere to part it myself . The one place I was told I could bring it would only be for two or three weeks then it would have to be removed and there's no lift there. I don't want to drop a tranny under a car on jack stands. That and and four year old fuel tank would be what I'd want most .. has a good black passenger sport seat but the driver seat has a broken cross support , eroded upper left bolster and whatever else I also have nowhere to keep parts if I were to get to dismantle it. but I'll update with their price.
    Last edited by jehu; 06-17-2018 at 06:50 PM.

  5. #1305
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    1995 BMW E34 525TDS
    Replaced all headlight and foglight bulbs,gave exterior a nice wash.

  6. #1306
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    1984 BMW E28 535i
    Spray painted the rocker cover.
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    1996 Orientbraun BMW E34 532i Touring

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  7. #1307
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    Quote Originally Posted by katit2 View Post
    Ha. Just got out of garage. Was installing USB/BT adapter to play MP3s, didn't work (bad one from China). So, decided to replace spark plugs since 100k and no history. Pulled coils, 4 cylinder plugs in oil.
    Pulled cover, now to do gaskets/seals, need to order. Will look into either new cover or powdercoat this one, not sure what will be cheaper..
    I'm not sure if there is anything that looks better than new valve cover

    Got plugs, boots, gasket/cover and some breether hoses replaced. Car runs great (as it did before). But now I can't drive it too much because AC does not work. I guess E34 is nice because there is always "something else". My goal is to complete this "list". I have only 2-3 items left.

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  8. #1308
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    1993 Calypso e31 850ci
    Got around to painting the lower parts of the car.


  9. #1309
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    E24, E34 x2, E36
    Car gone off to the tuner yesterday to have the fuel map cleaned up. There’s probably 30-50hp left in it under the curve that hopefully will be found. Also wiring in a failsafe gauge with , air fuel, boost, and ethanol content. The beauty of this is I can have the engine cut like a rev limiter if it goes lean at boost. Should have it back by end the week then onto chassis dyno to see what it makes
    BMW’s
    90 E34 M5
    84 E24 M635csi standalone ecu with coil on plug
    94 E34 540i/6 SC 5-17psi Flex fuel/standalone ecu
    97 Z3 2.8
    97 E36 M3 euro SC still u/c


    OTHERS
    11 Audi S5 APR stg2
    19 Volkswagen Amarok V6


  10. #1310
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    92 525i touring

    Question

    picked up a 92 525i touring

    Last edited by dworkz; 10-06-2018 at 07:10 PM. Reason: photobucket

  11. #1311
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    e34 525tds touring 1992
    I installed Sunblinders on my e34

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  12. #1312
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    1990 535i 428k miles
    Quote Originally Posted by dworkz View Post
    picked one up
    This is your first post as well! Welcome to the forum and welcome to the life of the e34!
    Moderator and Owner of the Subreddit r/E34

  13. #1313
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    1995 BMW 525i 5 speed
    Greetings from Michigan!
    Replaced sway bar end links and bushings all around. Nice improvement in drivability!
    Stored for the winter. Merry Christmas to all!
    cheers, George

  14. #1314
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    E24, E34 x2, E36
    Haven’t been here much recently. Been busy on 540i s/c 6spd tho.
    Things done :

    • Replaced shocks to koni yellows
    • installed walbro 525 fuel pump
    • converted to straight e85 with replaced all fuel lines
    • installed full black interior with sports seats incl loom conversion.
    • removed towbar
    • installed m5 gauge cluster 300kmh 8000rpm
    • installed bbs rs rebarelled wheels 18x9, 18x10 with Bridgestone RE71R tyres
    • new k-Mac adjustable camber plates
    • replaced chrome with shadowline trim
    • painted bumper plastic trim
    • new O-rings for oil cooler to stop leak
    • repaired crossover pipe o-ring as was leaking
    • replaced coolant and oil caps.


    Car goes well now. Running one on the 809 Porsche maf. Had a short in the AEM failsafe gauge which they are replacing. It definetly needs a larger blow off valve. Have also a high grip 8 rib 2.75” pulley to be installed over the std 2.95” one which will max out the vortech and add some boost

    also got a hold of some e92 headers with the view to modify / fabricate and make RHD friendly to uncork the restriction from the OEM headers
    BMW’s
    90 E34 M5
    84 E24 M635csi standalone ecu with coil on plug
    94 E34 540i/6 SC 5-17psi Flex fuel/standalone ecu
    97 Z3 2.8
    97 E36 M3 euro SC still u/c


    OTHERS
    11 Audi S5 APR stg2
    19 Volkswagen Amarok V6


  15. #1315
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    '95 C36 AMG
    Quote Originally Posted by GazM3 View Post
    Haven’t been here much recently. Been busy on 540i s/c 6spd tho.
    Things done :

    • Replaced shocks to koni yellows
    • installed walbro 525 fuel pump
    • converted to straight e85 with replaced all fuel lines
    • installed full black interior with sports seats incl loom conversion.
    • removed towbar
    • installed m5 gauge cluster 300kmh 8000rpm
    • installed bbs rs rebarelled wheels 18x9, 18x10 with Bridgestone RE71R tyres
    • new k-Mac adjustable camber plates
    • replaced chrome with shadowline trim
    • painted bumper plastic trim
    • new O-rings for oil cooler to stop leak
    • repaired crossover pipe o-ring as was leaking
    • replaced coolant and oil caps.


    Car goes well now. Running one on the 809 Porsche maf. Had a short in the AEM failsafe gauge which they are replacing. It definetly needs a larger blow off valve. Have also a high grip 8 rib 2.75” pulley to be installed over the std 2.95” one which will max out the vortech and add some boost

    also got a hold of some e92 headers with the view to modify / fabricate and make RHD friendly to uncork the restriction from the OEM headers
    Sounds like a blast to drive. Any guesses on power now and with added pulley?

  16. #1316
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    E24, E34 x2, E36
    I’ll dyno it early in the new year.
    Should make well over 400rwhp unless the headers are restricting at that power level.
    BMW’s
    90 E34 M5
    84 E24 M635csi standalone ecu with coil on plug
    94 E34 540i/6 SC 5-17psi Flex fuel/standalone ecu
    97 Z3 2.8
    97 E36 M3 euro SC still u/c


    OTHERS
    11 Audi S5 APR stg2
    19 Volkswagen Amarok V6


  17. #1317
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    1989 BMW 535i, 1993 740i
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    Testing out Santa's Sleigh capabilities. Sorry for bad picture quality, but Merry Christmas anyways
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  18. #1318
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    1989 535i
    Quote Originally Posted by theBMWbeast View Post
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    Testing out Santa's Sleigh capabilities. Sorry for bad picture quality, but Merry Christmas anyways
    A nice tree and a very luxurious red sleigh!

    Today I fixed one of the rear ashtrays. One of them had been jammed shut for years since it was broken when I bought the car, but now it opens and closes very nicely. It's a ridiculously small fix since nobody will ever smoke in the car but the knowledge that it's fixed is very nice.

  19. #1319
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    1995 540i/6
    Removed and replaced Heater Core (& Pipes) a week or so ago. *** DISCLAIMER *** - Don't do it.

  20. #1320
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    1989 535i
    Sunroof maintenance today since it had been making kind of a dry noise when opening and closing. I opened it up, cleaned out the old grease from the tracks and added some white lithium grease. My past experience with silicone on hinges was that it attracts dust and dirt like crazy so stick with a dry lubricant!

    It opens and closes much quieter now so I'm happy.
    Last edited by CarterH; 12-06-2018 at 11:14 PM.

  21. #1321
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    1994 E34 520 1996 E36320
    Today was fitting the retro EC rearvision mirror and the cruise control to the 520i from the 535i parts car i have,BMW prewire their cars which is great as it makes the retro work a lot easier only issue i had was getting a control module to fit the plug as the module from the 535 was different-found on ebay for $25 bucks delivered and everything works!
    Last edited by Jonylevers; 12-15-2018 at 08:56 AM.

  22. #1322
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    09/90 E34 525i (M50)
    Quote Originally Posted by Jonylevers View Post
    Today was fitting the retro EC rearvision mirror and the cruise control to the 520i from the 535i parts car i have,BMW prewire their cars which is great as it makes the retro work a lot easier only issue i had was getting a control module to fit the plug as the module from the 535 was different-found on ebay for $25 bucks delivered and everything works!
    Wow really? I never bothered because I couldn't find the parts in Perth and I thought it might not work on an early 525, plus I don't have my own place anymore so I can't get a parts car
    Oh do I wish I could... If I did I would still have my falcons and mazdas .
    If you find anything like that again or get a parts car let me know.

  23. #1323
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    03 530i 5MT, 535xiT 6MT

    525i/5

    I just picked up a 1995 525i 5MT (single owner, 92k miles) for super cheap. It has some issues (namely shrunken door seals and other missing or broken interior bits), but is a very solid car in Oxford Green. I own an E39 530i5, but this E34 stumbled into my hands. You'll probably hear a lot more from me when I begin delving into the car's problems. Excited to own my first BMW with a forward-tilting-hood.

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    Check out my car blog here: exhaustfumes.blog
    Gone: 1995 525i5, 1995 740iA, 2006 S60R 6MT, 2000 540iT, 1999 ML320, 2007 335i6

  24. #1324
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    1989 535i
    Quote Originally Posted by mostly amazing View Post
    Got around to painting the lower parts of the car.

    Very cool! I've been considering doing the same to modernize mine. What did you use? How did the masking off go?

    I've been considering use PlastiDip as a non-permanent test but I'm concerned about the varying shades of white. I can tell your shades are different yet somehow it works really nicely.

  25. #1325
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    09/90 E34 525i (M50)
    That's so low at the rear it's like you're trying to lose the classic wedge shape.
    Anyone else on the forum here doing that?








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