E34 540i/A DD

[jimmk1]

know the feeling

ya not kidding been like that since last Wednesday lol

[cosmo135]

know the feeling

Omg i'm literally like that right now

[Dutch]

I'm actually excited for your parts to arrive. So excited i could shit! HURRY UP MR POSTMAN! WE NEED MORE VEHICULAR PORNOGRAPHY ON THE INTERNET!

[jimmk1]

spacers arrived i think 15mm for front was a bit to much although the inner part of the rim now clears the shock they stick out to much. i think i could manage with 10mm

original et20 7.5"to new et24 9"

this pic is up on stands so top is out more than it would be on the floor. plus tyres are to big and touch the spring cups.


so fitted original wheels. they touch so need the spacers and it needs raising slightly as tyres will rub on lock. car just needs dialing in and correct spacers and tyres, getting there slowly




also did single stage compound on bonnet to try new detail set
before with swirls


after first stage

[Matt_Slater]

I'm sure I spotted this on EBay, was going to take a punt at it but ended up with an E38 v8 instead,
I've also bought BC's for mine but the front doesn't go anywhere near low, a bit pissed off about it really lol.

[jimmk1]

I'm sure I spotted this on EBay, was going to take a punt at it but ended up with an E38 v8 instead,
I've also bought BC's for mine but the front doesn't go anywhere near low, a bit pissed off about it really lol.

hi mate.yes thats probably the one its been on there a few times i think. hadnt been used for a yr!!

thats odd i thought the shocks would be very similar is it a complete coilover or a sleeve setup?

[Matt_Slater]

The lower coilover mount bolts straight into the front hub carrier,

A few E38 guys have custom springs, but no one seems to share the exact spec lol.

I've had 2 E34's, both low, one on Schnitzers and the other on Style 5's, always wanted a Avus Blue 540i like yours though!

[jimmk1]

your previous sound cool, im pleased with it i dont even mind it being an auto

i can understand the rears being a bit harder to get low cause correct me if im wrong aren't they separate spring/shocks? have you bottomed out the fronts?

(ignore this just read your thread in coilover section. haha complete oposite of what i said^^^^)

[Matt_Slater]

Ha ha, yeah, rear I can slam. Front is driving me mad.

[jimmk1]

only thing i can suggest is email bc north america, i spoke to a guy called scott clifford from there tech team he was very helpful. he might be able to throw a few suggestions your way.

i guess if the lb rating increases on the spring you might be able to spec a shorter spring overall,

dont speak to apex here in the uk i found they arent worth the call?

[Matt_Slater]

Cheers, might drop an Email and see what is suggested.

[Dutch]

Yes! Love it!

[jimmk1]

front tyres fitted 235/35/19 with 15mm spacer.

I need 5mm spacer for the rear as tyre is slightly touching shock! rears are currently 255/40/19 gona run these for a bit. then change them at a later date possibly to 245/35/19

suspension still needs to be dialled in as the whole car can go a lot lower.

[gabriel-]

f***ing aggressive snout

[jimmk1]

Updated shots

Car is also going up for sale (for UK guys &#128521