My BMW 525iA.

[Rob]

Howzit all.

Well I'll show you guys pictures of my Bmw 525iA 1991.

It's in South Africa at the moment. And I was given it by my Dad. However I'm in the Uk and going back next month. Then I'll get to see her in the flesh and give her some much needed T.L.C. She needs it!

Anyway, on with the pictures.









As you can see she needs a good clean and some work. But she's running fine. Just the body work and interier for now.

As this is/would be my first BMW I've had I'm not too clued up on them.
So any advice is welcome.
Also, any idea where I could get new body parts for it. I.e new roundel on the front. The foglights ect?
Also want to replace the hub caps for the wheels, so the bolts dont show. Again any ideas where to get new ones from?

Also I plan to do a project of it. Engine mods ect. Want to lower her as well. Is that a thing I could do with my Dad or does it need to go to a garage to be done?

Thanks a lot for any help fella'

[ArtemLepilov]

Umm.... I would suggest http://www.bmwe34.net for any basic info about the car, the website gives you info about almost any immediate attention problems that are basic in the car.

-Artem

[Rob]

Thanks.
Once I'm over there I'll be able to see what exacly needs doing. Then visit that site.

[ArtemLepilov]

Thanks.
Once I'm over there I'll be able to see what exacly needs doing. Then visit that site.

No problem, and if there are any problems that are really out of the ordinary - this forum is for that

-Artem

[Rob]

Seems like it.

All I need to know now is where to get replacment parts from....

[Rob]

Although, my Dad has replaced gearbox and a lot of others things on the car. So it should be ok. Just the body work. Also can anyone tell me if I can lower it with my Dad's help, or does it need to go to some one who knows what they're doing with special tools I.E a garage, mechainice ect?

[ArtemLepilov]

Seems like it.

All I need to know now is where to get replacment parts from....

Replacement parts you can get off of a bunch of places - most popular are BMA and BavAuto, E34net has part numbers or you can just look them up on realOEM.com

[ArtemLepilov]

PS - is it all stock right now?

Also - what is your budget?, etc?...


-Artem


There is a lot of basic info about engine mods i can tell u

PS - if u want to u can AIM me if u want for like an extensive convo and all...

[Rob]

Yeah, I think it's all stock at the moment.

Will grab you on MSN just now.

Thanks pal.

[Torque]

Wait ... how is a '91 m20-powered ?

Anyway, lowering/doing suspension work shouldn't be hard to do at home given you have basic knowledge and spring comrpessors.

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