Don’t think I’ll be driving him again

[clarkitect]

Actually, I probably would have bought it from you if most of the issues were resolved. Wanna trade?

Ha, no trade. I already have a Cosmos/black shorty sport. It's a bit of a clunker at the moment, but it'll have to do. I need to get the issues resolved on the green one and get it gone. No time, too cold, etc, etc.

[armiller1]

Ha, no trade. I already have a Cosmos/black shorty sport. It's a bit of a clunker at the moment, but it'll have to do. I need to get the issues resolved on the green one and get it gone. No time, too cold, etc, etc.

Well, how much do you have into the Green Machine? Is that amount worth what you’re willing to put into the Cosmos sport? Mine should give you everything you need that isn’t Sport Model related. Wouldn’t you rather spend your time on that one? In return, I get a unique iL.

(Nothing like negotiating in front of everyone &#129325

BTW, did I ever mention I have a BS in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois? I designed some pretty impressive homes before I got out of the design industry. My 1 year of commercial work was generic. So sad........


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[clarkitect]

I have about $2k into the green one. Hoping to sell for more than that at least. My cosmos has way too much into it. Should have bought a nicer one. Lesson learned. But it might combine well with a low mileage non sport...

Yeah I do a lot of commercial and housing projects. Not much interesting or impressive. Ready for a change but given my position will be tough to to. Always looking for some nice work.

[franco90]

I have about $2k into the green one. Hoping to sell for more than that at least. My cosmos has way too much into it. Should have bought a nicer one. Lesson learned. But it might combine well with a low mileage non sport...

Yeah I do a lot of commercial and housing projects. Not much interesting or impressive. Ready for a change but given my position will be tough to to. Always looking for some nice work.

Sir
pictures inside and outside of the car

[Nobleprofessor]

$5,000 (Dealer maintained for the last 12 years)
Cosmos on Black
94k
4/01 Build date
Base model
EVERYTHING works, and I mean everything. Good headliner. Glovebox handle and front cup holder are in fine working order as are the rear speakers (SO HAPPY! I can listen to music again!)

I don’t think the chrome wheels will stick. I don’t want them to get pitted. Maybe I’ll save them for the summer.

A couple of things I do want to address. I have a better understanding of what it means to be an enthusiast now. Little things like unmatched tires, a rumbling underneath that I HAVE to fix (it’s driving me crazy, but he didn’t even notice), and the suspension is a bit soft for my tastes. People think I’m crazy, but I seem to notice every little wobble or pull.

There are some pixels starting to go so I will open up the speedo and get that taken care of. The wood on he center console is full so that will probably get swapped over.

It needs a good detail as well. He had an OEM set of Mpars that he was going to send in the car but he couldn’t find his storage keys. That’s because they were in the car! I had to mail them back to him. I’m going to hit him up for the wheels one more time. I also had the only set of keys in the world to his 64 Stingray which were on the same keychain so I hope he’s willing to send them.


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WOWSERS! Looks very nice!

[purplecty]

Just find some sport seats, sport diff and lower it in the front a bit...

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[clarkitect]

Sir
pictures inside and outside of the car

Link to thread. Sorry not trying to hijack :-).
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...765-Project-IL

Just find some sport seats, sport diff and lower it in the front a bit...

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I agree! The black on black shorty is a sweet looking car and that’s all it’d need. Although I think fuel mileage is better with the taller final drive of the standard diff?

[Nobleprofessor]

$5,000 (Dealer maintained for the last 12 years)
Cosmos on Black
94k
4/01 Build date
Base model
EVERYTHING works, and I mean everything. Good headliner. Glovebox handle and front cup holder are in fine working order as are the rear speakers (SO HAPPY! I can listen to music again!)

I don’t think the chrome wheels will stick. I don’t want them to get pitted. Maybe I’ll save them for the summer.

A couple of things I do want to address. I have a better understanding of what it means to be an enthusiast now. Little things like unmatched tires, a rumbling underneath that I HAVE to fix (it’s driving me crazy, but he didn’t even notice), and the suspension is a bit soft for my tastes. People think I’m crazy, but I seem to notice every little wobble or pull.

There are some pixels starting to go so I will open up the speedo and get that taken care of. The wood on he center console is full so that will probably get swapped over.

It needs a good detail as well. He had an OEM set of Mpars that he was going to send in the car but he couldn’t find his storage keys. That’s because they were in the car! I had to mail them back to him. I’m going to hit him up for the wheels one more time. I also had the only set of keys in the world to his 64 Stingray which were on the same keychain so I hope he’s willing to send them.


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My 99 is Cosmos over gray. I have decided I REALLY like the color. Its not my favorite, but its up there. It looks cool and isn't black.

[armiller1]

Link to thread. Sorry not trying to hijack :-).
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...765-Project-IL



I agree! The black on black shorty is a sweet looking car and that’s all it’d need. Although I think fuel mileage is better with the taller final drive of the standard diff?

Aren’t the sport seats less comfortable? I thought I recall hearing they are stiffer and the added leg support value is offset by the less comfortable seat. I agree with lowering the front, but I’m not sure when I will have the cash for that. I always have so much on my plate. It will be a low priority.

What’s the most economical way to just lower the front? I try following the threads on bilsteins and lowering springs, but it gets too confusing with so many people offering info in such minute detail.


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[clarkitect]

I think the seat comfort is a matter of personal taste. I have always had the sport seats and really like them - they look the best too. I do have the active comfort seats in the green car and those were pretty sweet for the three hours I sat in them on the way home. The sport seats would definitely not be comfy if you were of wider posterior girth.

I don't know much about lowering other than I'd probably go with the bilstein sport (yellow) and H & R lowering springs.

[cyclops2]

speaking of seats, what are the different kinds available? and what are differences between them?

[armiller1]

speaking of seats, what are the different kinds available? and what are differences between them?

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[cyclops2]

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Excellent, thanks for the info on the seats. I never really knew the details.

So happens I have comfort seats, yet my car is very basic it seems.


Do the sport seats have bigger side bolsters to hold you in place better? I am just curious, I won't be changing mine.

[armiller1]

Excellent, thanks for the info on the seats. I never really knew the details.

So happens I have comfort seats, yet my car is very basic it seems.


Do the sport seats have bigger side bolsters to hold you in place better? I am just curious, I won't be changing mine.

They are firmer, I believe. The thigh support extends forward as well. That’s the really nice part for tall people like me. I think I’m a bit too big in the other direction to enjoy the stiffer support.

Here’s the Meeknet writeup that’s incredibly thorough on all the options:

http://www.meeknet.co.uk/e38/bmw_e38_buying_guide.htm


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[cyclops2]

They are firmer, I believe. The thigh support extends forward as well. That’s the really nice part for tall people like me. I think I’m a bit too big in the other direction to enjoy the stiffer support.

Here’s the Meeknet writeup that’s incredibly thorough on all the options:

http://www.meeknet.co.uk/e38/bmw_e38_buying_guide.htm


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Excellent resource and summary of differences. I hadn't seen that one before. Thanks.

[Nobleprofessor]

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My 2000 has what looks like regular seats. But, there is a massage button next to the heated seat button. It doesn't really massage. It must use air to fill up little bladders throughout the seat. When it first starts up I feel something under my right thigh. Then it goes down and then another spot airs up. It doesn't massage, but it sort of relieves pressure spots. Its my favorite car for a long drive. I once did over 1000 miles in one trip without stopping except for gas.

[armiller1]

My 2000 has what looks like regular seats. But, there is a massage button next to the heated seat button. It doesn't really massage. It must use air to fill up little bladders throughout the seat. When it first starts up I feel something under my right thigh. Then it goes down and then another spot airs up. It doesn't massage, but it sort of relieves pressure spots. Its my favorite car for a long drive. I once did over 1000 miles in one trip without stopping except for gas.

Yes, the one I just lost had the massage seats. It’s very subtle, but I never had the chance to utilize the option. So sad, but I’m not comfortable driving long distances in my e38s. I don’t want it to break down far from home.....🤭


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[cyclops2]

Yes, the one I just lost had the massage seats. It’s very subtle, but I never had the chance to utilize the option. So sad, but I’m not comfortable driving long distances in my e38s. I don’t want it to break down far from home.....來


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7 years ago, I drove mine from MI to AZ (about 2,000 miles). It was in the winter. Just before departure, the water pump failed. I replaced it and during that job, the fan broke several blades, so I removed it and drove without it (I was on a schedule and had to go).

No problems at all during the drive.

I have been left stranded a few times; radiator neck separation, ran out of gas (just like when I was 16 lol) and dead batteries. I drove home when the water pump was failing (stupid).

When I complete my car project and it becomes my daily driver I would have full confidence of driving it across country. But honestly, I would need to put a few thousand miles on it locally before I'd venture even out of town. lol

[cyclops2]

Yes, the one I just lost had the massage seats. It’s very subtle, but I never had the chance to utilize the option. So sad, but I’m not comfortable driving long distances in my e38s. I don’t want it to break down far from home.....來


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speaking of massage seats. When I drove from MI to AZ (see my earlier post), I wired in an inverter and installed a massager that you would strap onto your office chair. I used it for most of the drive and even a bit once I arrived in AZ. It worked quite well actually. No pics of the setup, but it was this kind of massager; minuss the head rest and I cut off the seat bottom so it would fit better into the seat.

[georgebest]

7 years ago, I drove mine from MI to AZ (about 2,000 miles). It was in the winter. Just before departure, the water pump failed. I replaced it and during that job, the fan broke several blades, so I removed it and drove without it (I was on a schedule and had to go).

No problems at all during the drive.

I have been left stranded a few times; radiator neck separation, ran out of gas (just like when I was 16 lol) and dead batteries. I drove home when the water pump was failing (stupid).

When I complete my car project and it becomes my daily driver I would have full confidence of driving it across country. But honestly, I would need to put a few thousand miles on it locally before I'd venture even out of town. lol

Lol, that was some trip

[armiller1]

speaking of massage seats. When I drove from MI to AZ (see my earlier post), I wired in an inverter and installed a massager that you would strap onto your office chair. I used it for most of the drive and even a bit once I arrived in AZ. It worked quite well actually. No pics of the setup, but it was this kind of massager; minuss the head rest and I cut off the seat bottom so it would fit better into the seat.

I had a friend who worked at Sharper Image a long time ago. I watched a Bears game at his place while very hungover. I fell asleep in the chair while it was on. I was sore for days!


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[armiller1]

Sorry, one of those whole body massage chairs.


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[Nobleprofessor]

7 years ago, I drove mine from MI to AZ (about 2,000 miles). It was in the winter. Just before departure, the water pump failed. I replaced it and during that job, the fan broke several blades, so I removed it and drove without it (I was on a schedule and had to go).

No problems at all during the drive.

I have been left stranded a few times; radiator neck separation, ran out of gas (just like when I was 16 lol) and dead batteries. I drove home when the water pump was failing (stupid).

When I complete my car project and it becomes my daily driver I would have full confidence of driving it across country. But honestly, I would need to put a few thousand miles on it locally before I'd venture even out of town. lol

I did 2000 in 3 days including 1000 miles back without stopping except for gas. 2 days later one of my tires blew up sitting at my office. I am so glad it didn't do it on the way back. For me the E38 is the very best long drive car I have had.

[XAlt]

I have a friend who took an E32 V12 3000mi across the country with toasted thrust arm bushings, oh and towed a Corvair with it. I can link the YouTube vids, was pretty funny.

[clarkitect]

I have a friend who took an E32 V12 3000mi across the country with toasted thrust arm bushings, oh and towed a Corvair with it. I can link the YouTube vids, was pretty funny.

OMG I saw this ad on Craigslist.
https://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/c...450002576.html