Home stretch 535iTm

[Bimmer Nut Ed]

Awsome Scott. I love it. Almost makes me want to take on the same project. The makeing af a Rock Solid (M30) Super Wagon! ya voll

Can't wait to see how it drives.

And also everyone, including Scott, thanks for the help. I did the cable fix on my friends 535. Her seat was not going up and down (no jokes). Now her seat works great.

Here's the fix I did as dopcumented in our archives:
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=473

I bow to Winfred for his knowledge and documentation of the issue again.
I thenk Scott for showing me how to remove the seat.

Bimmers rule, as do the people who drive them.

[Bill R.]

what models do you like the most since you get to drive everything... For an everyday driver. I'm sure that George has contacted you asking the same thing... I'm just curious since i don't drive them until they are 4 or 5 years old usually..

Awsome Scott. I love it. Almost makes me want to take on the same project. The makeing af a Rock Solid (M30) Super Wagon! ya voll

Can't wait to see how it drives.

And also everyone, including Scott, thanks for the help. I did the cable fix on my friends 535. Her seat was not going up and down (no jokes). Now her seat works great.

Here's the fix I did as dopcumented in our archives:
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=473

I bow to Winfred for his knowledge and documentation of the issue again.
I thenk Scott for showing me how to remove the seat.

Bimmers rule, as do the people who drive them.

[Bimmer Nut Ed]

Well, to be honest, the new bimmers are too "compliant". Too easy to drive. I still love my 535im for what it's worth (joyous raw fun). LSD rear end, break-away power. I still love my E38 for it's comfort, size, and speed.

New cars, the E46 M3 is still high on my list. The new M5 with SMG is totally entertaining and thrilling, but I'd likely still opt for the manual transmission when it becomes available.

What I do like, is the 650im. Nailed down delight. With the active steering, yes I like active steering, it's awsomely nimble. Just too expensive for my blood. Can't wait for those to come around used.

Still, when all is said and done. My next purchase will be a E46 M3 Manual tranny convertible to replace Wifeys existing Z3. And I'd seriously consider an E39 M5 to replace my 535. But we're still a ways off cash wise and E39 M5 Depreciation wise. Even though I work at a dealer, I still expect to buy "used".


Now on the side of practicality, and when considering NEW, I really do like the X3, even though I'm not one for SUVs. I'm also mulling around the idea of a euro delivery X3 when they are available with diesels (the twin diesel sounds inviting). Very carlike drive, nice and hard. And room, might not be a bad replacement for one of my 740's.

what models do you like the most since you get to drive everything... For an everyday driver. I'm sure that George has contacted you asking the same thing... I'm just curious since i don't drive them until they are 4 or 5 years old usually..

[Matt P]

Looks Sweet. Enjoy the heck out of it.

[Boost Infection]

Worked hard this week. Some more to do but waiting on the wiring harness adaptation. Part has to come from Germany.

What wire harness adaptation are you waiting for??I am doing the a 5-speed swap on my touring next week and I dont want to get stuck

Thanks

[Scott H]

I am putting the M30 from my 11/88 535 in to the wagon and the engine wiring harness does not mate perfectly with the body harness on the wagon. You will stay far away from this area during your project.

Scott

What wire harness adaptation are you waiting for??I am doing the a 5-speed swap on my touring next week and I dont want to get stuck

Thanks