Shalom to all, I am old but new to this forum. Mostly been a reader to alot of the great info on BF. My new project is 1995 E31 V8 840ci 6 speed conversion that also has 3.15 LSD 156,000 miles. I am the proud new owner. Car is Orient Blue currently sitting on M Par wheels. The PO also rebuilt the engine by combining 4.0 with 4.4,.. I am focused on getting it up to snuff as previous owner ran out of resources and the car is now my new Wife...lol. quiet a few issues and challenges to fix and address and overcome. I am in need of alot of help and assitance from all of my fellow 8's. Current situation is drivers door latch had spring failure, Thank you Wuffer for getting that into the mail promptly. Also shout out to Hyper for the door handle fix that led me to discover the real problem (latch). Running 245/40R18 in front and 285/35R18 in rear. I dont like the fender gap in front, but I have to be cautious on lowering too much due to the Alpina Front Lip/Spoiler. I will post photos soon. Car has rust due to being in South Carolina before retiring in Las Vegas, NV. I want Beyern Munich wheels, but they are discontinued and the only ones I found are the wrong offset,,,,18x10+40 rear and 18x9+20 front. Only way they work is with hubcentric spacers. Broke gear shift within 1st week of ownership shifting into reverse. Previous owner was gracious enough to weld it back together. I ordered new shifter from UUC Motorwerks, not installed yet. UUC said e34 would fit??? I want to install Zionsville Autosport Radiator and electric fan into it eventually like I have in my 2000 e38 750iL. All lights have been converted to LED, with parking light error on the MID. Upgraded Stereo and Speaker and sub have been installed. After playing stereo, car will restsrt but not give throttle until I let it idle for 2 to 10 minutes. I assume because low voltage. I was thinking of getting High Output Alternator from Power Bastards, they have 250A version available for $500.00?? AND last but not least, I have funny noises from rear of car or from underneath, seems like driveshaft center bearing or worn out rubber somewhere. I feel knocking when I shift from 1st to 2nd and 3rd. Also have vibration at high speeds above 60 MPH. Occasionally get DSC light and ABS lights, I think due to low voltage, Once car is restarted, they disappear. Please help...seriously. This car is so beautiful
and deserves the best I can afford.
original craigslist ad and photos:
Up for sale is my 1995 BMW 840CI with just under 155kmi on the clock and a MANUAL TRANSMISSION!
The car is located in LAS VEGAS.
During my 3 years of ownership it was fully serviced and modified with major original BMW components, such as 3.15 limited-slip differential, low-mileage rebuilt M60B44 engine (yes, it's m60 with 4.4 liter block) and 6sp manual transmission.
Suspension is updated with all M-Sport springs, Bilstein Sport struts/shocks and 17mm rear sway bar.
Free flowing exhaust with aftermarket stainless steel headers, Vibrant race cats, x-pipe and mufflers (by PO).
18" BMW M-Parallels staggered wheels.
Car has rear splitter and Alpina style front lip.
I have also added a towing package (that I've never actually used). Normally invisible, hitch receiver can be accessed with the rear splitter removed.
I have built this car for myself and absolutely love it, I think it's one of the most beautiful BMWs ever made, but sadly I am forced to sell.
Paint is only couple of years old and of good quality.
New floor and trunk mats.
Seats have been recovered by previous owner and have minimal wear.
Aside of sunroof everything works.
Not a show car, but extremely clean daily driver - fast, reliable and rare, I received compliments on it every day!
Manual transmission and LSD make it a blast to drive!
You will not want to drive another 8-er after you drive this one!
The engine was the last major work that has been done on it. Original heads were rebuilt and mated with low-mileage m62 4.4l block with all new seals/gaskets and bearings. Resulting engine has benefits of both engines: larger displacement, freer heads and intake, reliable and smooth dual-row timing chain setup.
The car was driven for less than half of a tank after that.
V8 engine, manual transmision and light (21lb) single battery make it much lighter and faster car than 850i with heavy and troublesome v12.
You can own this fantastic rare car, that's being more and more appreciated, for just a price of a Kia!
Below is more detailed list of work done:
POWERTRAIN
Auto trans replaced with low mileage 6sp Getrag G420 and m5 clutch/dual mass flywheel
Clutch pedal, short shifter and linkage, master/slave cylinders, pilot bearing added
Driveshaft extended, center bearing replaced
All trans seals replaced
Rear diffferential replaced with 3.15 LSD with all new seals
Engine block replaced with low mileage 4.4L
Crank and rod bearings replaced
Heads cleaned, valves reseated, seals replaced, head gaskets/bolts replaced
Cooland valley cover grinded flat and sealed
Knock sensors, coolant temp sensor and TPSes replaced
Valve covers powdercoated
Engine oil+filter replaced (Mobil 1 10w-40)
Injectors cleaned, seals&filters replaced
Fuel filters replaced
Air filter replaced with K&N
Spark plugs replaced
Belts replaced
DME chipped
EXHAUST
O2 sensors replaced
Catalytic converters replaced with 2 racing (Vibrant 7101)
X-pipe added
Headers replaced with less restrictive stainless steel set
Mufflers replaced with aftermarket stainless steel by PO
Covered with flat black paint
SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES
All springs replaced with M-Sport
Struts/shocks + rear bump stops (Bilstein Sport)
Front and rear brake pads replaced (Hawk HPS)
SS brake lines installed (Goodridge), fluid replaced
Front sway bar bushings replaced
Rear sway bar replaced with 17mm
ABS/ASC hydraulic unit replaced
ABS control module replaced
Power steering pump replaced
ELECTRICAL
Electric shorts fixed, trunk lock/emergency access and quarter windows fixed
Passenger door lock micro switch replaced
Alarm horn and hood ground replaced
GM and LKM restored
Window relay module restored
Second master key added
LH battery and wiring deleted
RH battery replaced - Deka ETX30L, bracket and maintainer port added
Pioneer HU, Pioneer 4ch amp added
Pioneer rear and JBL door speakers added
-LIGHTING
Concealing headlights restored
Tail, side and front indicators tinted
Front driving lights - LEDs
Flash-To-Pass - Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited
Low beams + fogs - digital HIDs 55w 5000k
Lenses Veil'ed
Trunk lid lights lenses replaced
HVAC
A/c leak fixed
Aux fan replaced
Heater valves replaced
System recharged
BODY & APPEARANCE
Pedal pads replaced, dead pedal added
Left hood strut and both trunk struts replaced
Rims/spare (18" M-Parallels) + tires replaced
Windows tinted
Interior bulbs replaced with white LEDs
Floor mats and trunk liner replaced
Trunk storage (in place of CD-changer) and cup holders added
Towing package added
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I am also looking for ways to quiet it down just a bit. I replaced the mufflers already with Magnaflow 14833 which helped alot, But I don't need everyone always knowing/hearing me come and go...lol
Wow, good introduction.
You're in to this way deeper than I had imagined.
welcome to the 8s !!
"...i haven't taken leave of my senses Bob, I've come to them..." -- Ebenezer Scrooge
Welcome! Really nice looking car (always liked Orient Blue), and the interior is nicely done.
Mike Barrett
Mike Barrett
94 850CSi, Hellrot over silbergrau dunkel/silbergrau hell
96 850Ci, Oxfordgrun over silbergrau hell
Nice 8er, welcome to the family.
1993 850Ci.....18 years & 165,000 miles and counting!
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! Welcome aboard and you might want to join our chapter! There's also links to additional resources on the chapter web site ( www.bmwccae31.com ) in addition to links to sites like Wuffer's and Timms'
All the best!
Bob
Welcome... Saw this car a lot on Craigslist. Looks like you've got your work cut out.
Ditto on the intro and welcome to family.
Sounds like a good idea, I sent you a PM
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Yes I do, This forum has already helped sooo much.
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Thanks, blue is my favorite color. My e38 750iL is Midnight Blue with piping on the seats
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Welcome to the gang. There are some great 8's in your area. Brian runs the AZ 8's - PM me and I will send you his contact information. Ditto on joining the E31 Chapter - lots of great folks. Not many cars cause one to turn around after parking it and taking a second look. The E31 does that. Again - welcome aboard!
CSi #18 - Car & Driver Magazine 1994 actual test car
-- Hellrot/Black-Gray (1 of 1 NA CSi color combination)
BMWCCA E31 Chapter International Clubs Liaison
North America Representative, 8er.or Board of Directors
Be patient, take your projects one at a time, and you will have a totally KICK ASS CAR! Welcome.
I was close to picking up this car. Glad to see you here in the forum. Keep us posted on the project. I think you have all the best parts of the 840 series. It will be nice to see them all polished up.
Current
95 e31 840 Ci (Auto) Orient Blue 61k
11 e90 328i Space Gray
18 F15 X5 35i XDrive White
Past
00 e38 740 i (Auto) Titanium Silver
94 e31 840 Ci (6 speed conv.) Avus Blau (This car was Awesome!)
03 e46 325 Ci (Auto) Jet Black
91 e31 850i (Auto) Diamond Black, Yes, two!
91 e31 850i (Auto) Diamond Black
00 e39 528i (Auto) Jet Black
92 e36 325i (Auto) Laguna Green
Welcome aboard! Blue is my favorite look on the e31 and Orient blue is not very common at all. Nicely done thus far!
"Asphalt is evil, it must be punished!"
'89 Z1 Dream Black/Alcantara/Camo, Racing Dynamics, the coolest doors known to man -- Sunny days & Sundays
'90 Z1 Red w/custom red/black French leather, Ground Control coil overs, BBS RV-F --Mais Oui!
'91 850i Mauritius Blue/Black --1 of 179
'85 M635CSi Alpine -- "Explosive!!!"
'03 M3 Conv, Imola w/ SMG -- her daily driver
'17 “30 Jahre” M3, Macao Blue -- 1/500 made
Previously owned: 74 2002 (x2), 85 325e, 80 323i Baur, 94 325iC, 03 325CiC, 80 633CSi, 90 325iC, 98 318ti (Budget M3), 01 X5, 02 X5 4.6is (x2), 94 M3, 98 M3/4, 16 340i
I agree, not many cars do make you take a second look or almost cause an accident. We are among the fortunate few. Thanks for welcoming me. Is there not a local NV chapter? Is AZ the nearest one to me? I am interested in meeting up with fellow 8s in my city and beyond.
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Thanks, about to tackle the drivers door latch now, thanks to Wuffer's most expedient shipping
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Thanks, I feel like I picked up a cute woman from the ghetto that need a few tweaks here and there and some refining and polishing up. The bodys not bad and she doesn't leak any fluids. Hopefully after a few thousand she'll be ready for the runway...lol
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One of my greatest strengths is my patience...lol, for real. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Im sure i'll be ok with you all's support.
Received door latch from Wuffer today, cleaned and oiled up and installed. Works great. Now to make time to put Hyper fix in passenger side to stay ahead of the game. 250A alternator ordered from Power Bastards and enroute. Going to replace idle control valve also. I think my clutch is slipping??? Only gets to 30mph in 1st gear. Engine revs but car doesn't seem to moved to match the revs. It has been since 2003 since I had my 99 540 6speed. Was nice to cruise down Las Vegas Blvd on Cinco De Mayo for a few minutes to rescue my daughter on prom night....she locked her keys in her car...lol, too funny... I appreciate all input whilst I stay productive on this restoration project.
Might be the clutch I replaced mine about 9 months after picking up the car. Oh! I replied to your PM! Sorry for the delay. Got slapped with a "Honeydo" list this weekend...
No problem regarding Honeydo... What symptoms were you having? Did you replace with dual mass flywheel and etc? BMW parts or aftermarket? Stealer or Indy? About how much? 21 questions, my apologies... I remember replacing the clutch in my 99 540i for about 2500.00 years ago after I let someone borrow the car. Will never make that mistake again.
Where are the buttons for the MID? I see the display, but no buttons....
Oh dear.
Tell me about it... and the MID works sometimes and sometimes not. Not sure if it need pixel fix or if it's a short of some kind
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Wow....behind the driver! Never seen the MID split in 1/2 and then relocated separately before....
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