Not exactly an LS2 build since it was already done by the previous owner, but a build non the less. I have lots of plans for the car to make it my own...refining some small things, tweaking some other things, some boost. Definitely some boost. But that's for this winter. I've built a LOT of fun fast cars in the past 20 years (damn i'm old) so i'm no stranger to making power. Current stable mates include a 810whp '94 Supra, 450whp '92 Galant VR4 that I brought back to life from a stripped roller, an E34 540i, a Burger Tuned '13 550xi...there's some others that don't matter. I also had an E36 M3 that was LS6 swapped previously...I think I have a thread on here somewhere about that one.
Current mods on the car...
LS2 / T56
SIKKY swap kit
Monster LT1-s twin disc clutch
Diffsonline 3.62 ratio w/ OS Giken LSD
SIKKY long tube headers
SIKKY intake
Mishimoto rad/fan/shroud
TurnOne GTO power steering pump
528i rack & pinion
528i front subframe
FK coilovers
ECS 6 piston front brakes
2 piece front rotors
19" BBS Super RS
M5 front bumper
M-sport rear bumper
Umnitza headlights w/ Evo X retrofit
Euro Celis tail lights
M5 heritage front seats
Some audio goodies...
I'm actually finding things and adding to the list every time I look at the car. I'm sure there's more I don't even know about yet.
Anyway enough rambling! On to some pics!
Yes, it's the one from BaT.
Arriving at work today
Leaving Idaho early Wednesday
Tucked away at home
Some pic from Bring a Trailer
Last edited by CGinev; 10-22-2017 at 07:03 PM.
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
Congrats again!
Thank you! Put a good 100 miles on it today and loving it. Definitely a great cruiser, and perfect weather to match today.
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
Spent the day cleaning up all the cars. Supra isn't currently home so one less fortunately. This thing makes less power than all the rest but still a blast to drive! Loving it!
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
Congrats on the purchase! In for updates.
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Haha, you've got quite the garage if an LS-swapped 540it makes the least power of all your cars... my bone stock C5 Corvette makes more power than everything I have.
1995 525i 5-speed - Thread
Ordered up this wheel today to replace my 4 spoke. Combo of perforated and non perf Nappa Leather, padded thicker, tri color stitching, and flat bottom. No red stripe on mine however. Should go better with the car than the current wheel. Should be here in a few weeks.
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
I have similar wheel on mine. It’s super padded and the stitching makes it look great.
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I thought long and hard about picking this one up, happy be able to watch you build it into your own! Congrats!
-James
Ordered up a Brian Tooley cam and valve springs today. Should have time to put those in within a week or so. Waiting on my steering wheel to arrive from Europe in the mean time.
Pic from a week or so ago on my way out from work. Lighting seemed right!
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
I've never bought a China built radio off eBay till now. This thing had so many good reviews globally. OE look and fitting. Built in Wi-Fi and 4g. Uses downloadable apps from the Google Play store. Has internet and any app you can thing of as well as 5 4v outputs and lots of inputs. Retains steering wheel controls! Also runs Android Nougat 7.1. Hard to pass up.
Last edited by CGinev; 11-02-2017 at 01:31 PM.
^I've had a few in the past. The issue I ran into was longevity, I found myself replacing them every year or so bc buttons would just stop working. That being said when the ones I had worked, they were pretty great but all needed external amps as the built-in ones were rubbish.
-James
I don't doubt that one bit. Here's to hoping it lasts a while. I have an audison channel laying around as well as a set of Focal 3 ways I'm going to try to make work in he car. We will see how much effort and time I have to do the latter. I'm already seeing that the built in amp is lackluster at best.
I also noticed my pics didn't load on the previous post, so I fixed that.
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
Weird how somebody cared enough to do an LS swap but didn't do anything about the non-sport 4-spoke steering wheel... I guess they really liked the heated steering wheel feature?
1995 525i 5-speed - Thread
I'm putting my E34 up for sale and ended up getting my wife an E46 330ci to cruise in to keep some miles off her F10 550xi. Already got her some BBS CH wheels and some OEM clear/red tails out of the UK. Just needs some suspension, MSport bumpers, and clear out the headlights. I'm kinda digging the car to be honest!
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
Details on the E34?
It's a 1994 BMW 530i auto. 117k on the odometer. The car is in great shape other than some clear coat peeling on the roof. Just put new Koni and Bilstein shocks and H&R springs on. Recent inspection and has been daily driven by my wife for the past few months. She splits daily driving duty with this and her 13 550xi because she drives so much. Oil just changed with full synthetic. Interior and body are in great condition. And most importantly, ICE COLD AC!
$3995.
I'd keep it around for the hell of it, but it'd just sit. There's WAY too many cars here. There's a truck and 2 car trailer in the street as well plus the E46 vert that my wife drove today.
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
Damn, you actually have me tempted. I was building that N/A RB28 stroker for a Nissan Z31 but it would also fit it this
Is that a USDM Galant VR4 or JDM?
AWESOME Driveway..... Is that your Supra?? You've got great taste!
Also the 330ci with the BBS CH are perfect, I've been looking for a set of those for my e46 m3.....
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
Not a whole lot going on with the car lately. Trying to track down an odd RPM based vibration around 2k. Decided to swap out the factory balancer for an ATI piece as the original was looking a bit old. Other than that, just driving the crap out of it. It's almost winter so that means its almost time for boost!
-Chris
02 540iT LS2 || 13 550XI Msport || 94 530i || 04 330ci || 92 Galant VR4 || 94 Supra TT/6 810whp
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