Last edited by krvapa; 04-23-2017 at 09:53 PM.
Nice color!
Cute kid too. Nice that you are getting him hooked on John Deere early
Last edited by krvapa; 05-13-2017 at 03:37 PM.
Because I started getting problems with the 120.000 mile shimmy, I decided to replace all suspension parts to get it going for another 120.000 miles. I started with a rear suspension overhaul. Front suspension -which is where the vibrations come from- is next on my list. I bought a second hand rear carrier to have it sandblasted and powdercoated. The inside has been waxoyled, the bottom has been coated with undercoat to protect the powdercoat from stonechips and prevent rust. I cleaned the differential and painted it too. All other nuts and bolts, traction arms, cv joint boots, wheel bearings, discs and pads, rubber carrier mountings are brand new...
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Rear suspension build...
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No dirty parts on my car...
Last edited by krvapa; 04-13-2017 at 05:54 PM.
Looks great so far!
-2000 iL Individual. VF Supercharged at 12psi, Dinan MAF and TB, 6spd 420g swap, Euro under body guards, strong strut, N62 engine cover, Hydro trunk, Full suspension mods, Brembo F+R big brakes, custom headliner/interior, Bi-Xenon headlights, wide screen nav/mk4, Custom splash screen (I make them), coded video module with custom made harness, reverse camera, Intravee II, factory rear screen entertainment console, rear comms armrest, rear blower, seat back tables and writing tablet, all euro options coded on etc.
-1997 iL. Pioneer 8500nex double din/Avic navigation, swc and dsp still functional. Reverse camera, full suspension upgrades, leather dash, console and door cards, rear blower, Re-upholstered seats, facelift sport contour seats, heated steering wheel, 750 front brakes, custom cup holder replacing the front ash tray, all euro options coded, headliner in black, rear headliner MID console.
Sweet Jesus that's clean..... Subscribed
2000 740i Sport
Thanks. From now on updates won't come as frequent as this, since the thread is now up to date. I'll try to restore the front end as nice as the rear
Thanks!
Color is now Orient Blue non metallic. When the car is technically sound, I would like to have it repainted. Because the interior is also blue, I kinda have to stick to blue on the outside. Currently I'm thinking Tanzanitblau, but I'm open to suggestions Over here we're more into Deutz and Fendt, but I respect his choice
You are definitely serious about renewing everything when you say "suspension" - very nice work!!!
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"The Last Great e38" 2001 i Sport - Born'd on date 1/01 Cosmos/Grey - 32.8K miles - 2 1/2 " Custom Exhaust, Center “X”over , Modified OEM rear bumper, M5 style trunk spoiler, M6 OEM wheels, M3 Steering wheel with working paddle shift & CF trim, Bi-Xenon upgrade, 13mm Rear sway bar added, SS brake lines and bronze bushings, Cross drilled rotors and painted calipers, Akebono pads, Zionsville aluminum radiator & exp. tank with electric fan, Sprint Booster, BluTooth conversion, MKIV Nav., Custom wood cupholder, DUDMD Tune, Orien V2.5 LED Angel Eyes, Evans waterless. Recently added grey faced //M5 Cluster - all gauges functioning. Changed the grey carpet to black and topped off with GG Bailey front/rear mats[/SIZE]
Nice work!! Love the attention to detail.
Wow...I think I just heard a whimper/gasp of envy from my Sled....
Extra special Nice, Sir!
Oh nice , another crazy (in a good way) guy joined community, welcome to the forum
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Wow, really nice work!
I don't even see dirt on your lawnmower,
lol
2000 740i Sport
Dude. Awesome work your doing. Love how clean it all looks. Subscribed.
95 740i 99 750i
Well Done
If Speed Kills, do Brakes Give LIFE?
2001 740i M Sport Model, Anthracite Gray with Black on Black interior. Stock excluding 20" ACR Wheels.
Thanks! It's a bit easier to do things clean and tight when the entire carrier is out of the car. When this one is finished, I'll post a few pics of my real restoration project 😎
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"The Last Great e38" 2001 i Sport - Born'd on date 1/01 Cosmos/Grey - 32.8K miles - 2 1/2 " Custom Exhaust, Center “X”over , Modified OEM rear bumper, M5 style trunk spoiler, M6 OEM wheels, M3 Steering wheel with working paddle shift & CF trim, Bi-Xenon upgrade, 13mm Rear sway bar added, SS brake lines and bronze bushings, Cross drilled rotors and painted calipers, Akebono pads, Zionsville aluminum radiator & exp. tank with electric fan, Sprint Booster, BluTooth conversion, MKIV Nav., Custom wood cupholder, DUDMD Tune, Orien V2.5 LED Angel Eyes, Evans waterless. Recently added grey faced //M5 Cluster - all gauges functioning. Changed the grey carpet to black and topped off with GG Bailey front/rear mats[/SIZE]
Do you slide the rear carrier on a dolly or a forklift to get that heavy hunk of metal in the right place?
Last edited by krvapa; 04-15-2017 at 08:00 AM.
I simply positioned the differential on my Facom trolley jack and lifting plate to move it into place. The entire carrier is a big girl indeed, at least by our standards lol.
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