Madeline Kahn: The junk yard E28

[Bmwadkt]

white e28 + black wheels = $$$

Good start, keep it up.

Good start!? If you read the first post, you would realize this thing is 75% done...

[M M]

I started reading this and thought it was going well, until you posted the carbs. Now it is going excellent! I can't wait to see that, it is something that I am thinking of doing for my own e28. I can only imagine what that will sound like.

P.S. Never sell an old Golf. Every single person I've spoken to who has had one and sold it has regretted it.

[Jedi Mind Trickery]

white e28 + black wheels = $$$

Good start, keep it up.

[Bmwadkt]

4055lbs gross weight

e28's are lighter than e36's and the new z4's actually. That's almost a bit sad if you think of it

245 hp sounds about right to me, but then again i know a lot more about making power with turbos in an m30 than i do about NA, turbos seem to be all the rage these days... Speaking of which, why didn't you go turbo? Trying recreate the driving experience of an m5? That's pretty cool really, I wold almost rather have this for a daily than one with a turbo just for the drive ability. Almost but not really, turbo m30s are nuts

P.S. those carbs are godly

Didnt go turbo for that exact reason. Wanted to build a period correct poor mans M5. And the results were spot on.

I get all giggly when I hear/drive/ride in turbos, but its just not for me. Ive always been a fan of well done NA builds.

[Stupid Kid]

It could be really nice... except for the fact that it weighs in at an est 4055lbs... lol. But its quick enough for a "period correct" (ish) build.

4055lbs gross weight

e28's are lighter than e36's and the new z4's actually. That's almost a bit sad if you think of it

245 hp sounds about right to me, but then again i know a lot more about making power with turbos in an m30 than i do about NA, turbos seem to be all the rage these days... Speaking of which, why didn't you go turbo? Trying recreate the driving experience of an m5? That's pretty cool really, I wold almost rather have this for a daily than one with a turbo just for the drive ability. Almost but not really, turbo m30s are nuts

P.S. those carbs are godly

[difeliciantonio]

my alpine e28 does the same thing after 2 weeks,. its so weird. ha. very nice build tho

[Bmwadkt]

MK1 GTI lip!? Looks really good

Cool car and i'm super excited about the carbs! The engine will have a sound to die for once they're on.

As for the front end: i like the bumperless look but i'd shave all unnecessary holes and respray it.

Yep you got it. Had a couple laying around and figured since they are hard to come by, I could trim one to fit the e28.

The carb set up will be retarded sweet... If I commit. Ill probably commit.

Id like to shave all of the holes etc, but that would be done way down the road. I have way too many small things in line first, but one day hopefully haha.

Thanks!

[G535]

MK1 GTI lip!? Looks really good

Cool car and i'm super excited about the carbs! The engine will have a sound to die for once they're on.

As for the front end: i like the bumperless look but i'd shave all unnecessary holes and respray it.

[Bmwadkt]

Another SMALL update. Fixed the no bumper, exaggerated shark nose, too many holes, etc front end a little more.

Fabbed up a duckbill. Came out decently well considering the amount of dents in the lower portion of the bumper.

At least it gives it a proper look now.

[Bmwadkt]

Every car you have owned and posted here has been done really nicely, doesn't seem this car will be an exception pumped for updates.

man.... thanks... really.

[kittenpuncher]

Every car you have owned and posted here has been done really nicely, doesn't seem this car will be an exception pumped for updates.

[Bmwadkt]

Well, Here is the project for this winter... Dont ask me how its coming because its being done directly after Christmas. If I can wait that long!





Wheel update.... They have been sitting in customs for two weeks.... COme on!!! There is no anthrax or bombs in my boxes... Gimme my wheels!

[Bmwadkt]

I like this car. I also like that you're putting some work into the drivetrain for power as well. Keep it up.

Thanks. Now that Im finally driving it after all these years, Im loving it. Way more entertaining than my old stock E28... even though I drive it the same... slow...

[MommysLittleMonster]

I like this car. I also like that you're putting some work into the drivetrain for power as well. Keep it up.

[Bmwadkt]

This is going to be a very boring update:

Car died on me leaving work. So I popped open the trunk, got the multi meter, and went to work... after work.... After about 20 min, pin 86 on the main relay was not putting out 12 volts with the key on.

Open glove box, grab main relay. Plug in and go home. ALWAYS have spare fuses and relays in your box. And window switches...

After I got home, cut the grass, clay barred and waxed some chalky 30 year old Alpine white and what do you know.... There is a slight reflection. On a few panels.



The pass side of the car didnt polish up as well and the hood still looks of shit. But something is better than nothing.

Im STILLLLLLL waiting on the Keskins.... I know you would rather see that update than this one.