Another BMW E28 - This Time From Australia

[epearce]

Been slack with an update, mainly due to getting no time for decent photos.

Got the wheels fitted and driving two weeks ago. Had to raise the coilovers about 40mm from where they were with the stock wheels due to tyre contact with guard.



Then took it into work and gave it a wheel alignment.



My rear toe adjustment mod worked perfectly and I set the toe on the rear to zero. Rear camber ended up at -7 degrees with the adjuster maxed out.





Pretty happy with how all my suspension work turned out, no issues what so ever.

However the rear looks to high for my liking. Think i need stiffer rear springs and about 5mm more guard clearance and i should be able to get it looking like this:



And the fronts at a skinny 7"s look out of place, this game never ends!

Decent photos to come in the next couple of weeks hopefully!

[MkIIJay]

This is incredible! I've read the thread but think I may have missed the wheel specs? What is the width, size and et?

Cheers!

[epearce]

Much appreciated everyone.

Nothing better than helping to motivate others to do things on there cars!

[Grime]

The undercarriage of your car is a piece of art. Definition of clean. Can't wait to see it done.

[xavierb]

this and Hiests thread keep me motivated to finish my satty and get a bimmer this summer

[12vsex]

Bravo Sir , looks so damn good . I love coming back and seeing progress.

[philohlean]

That camber though. So happy to see this coming together man, keep it up!

[epearce]

And it is finally back together and drivable!!!!

Wasn't going to paint the diff, but decided it would look out of place if I didn't.



Brakes all fitted.




Rear end complete!







So pleased with how it looks and went back together, it's like new.

Then camber happened...

[Tarmac180sx]

tire size is on point now looks great man

[epearce]

Glad you got that sorted. I think a 205/40 would be just a touch nicer (I am biased=P) but it definitely looks great.

Those 195/45's would have been scary to drive on even if they got them beaded lol

a 205/40 would look better i agree. But that lowers the car too much, then I'd have to raise the coilovers.

Looking Good!!!

Thanks!

Just read this from the start. Awesome Car you've built there fella. attention to detail is second to none. Best build thread I've read on Stanceworks so far. Good luck with the rest of the project

Cheers man! Appreciate it.

[sky69]

Just read this from the start. Awesome Car you've built there fella. attention to detail is second to none. Best build thread I've read on Stanceworks so far. Good luck with the rest of the project

[lordicon232]

Looking Good!!!

[Earl]

Glad you got that sorted. I think a 205/40 would be just a touch nicer (I am biased=P) but it definitely looks great.

Those 195/45's would have been scary to drive on even if they got them beaded lol

[epearce]

So i bought some Federal 195/45 tyres, fitted them and took them to a tyre shop to get beaded. They spent ages on them and couldn't get them on.



So i swapped to 205/45 Federals, and i'm happy with the stretch.



And even happier with the fitment.











So close to being able to drive it again!

[Earl]

That will clear no problem lol.

This is 205/40's. That would give you more than enough clearance: http://www.tyrestretch.com/10.0_205_40_R17/

I can't find an 195/45's mounted on 10's anywhere but here is a 195/40: http://www.tyrestretch.com/10.0_195_...deral_595_Evo/

Those 195/40's look to run a bit wide too.