Der Panzer - E28 Build

[DeepDishTimmy]

really proper build so far, but i got two questions, since i'll be owning an e28 in the next days, too.

First, do you guys really just cut the springs in half (or 3/4, whatever)?
I really don't want to bitch around but don't you worry about crashing the car when a spring breakes for example?
I live in germany and if I brought my car to safety inspection with cut springs all around, the MOT-man would just cut my throat and let me die i guess. I'm just curious.

Second question, you painted the car yourself, didn't ya?

[Nuts]

Very nice bud.

[Wyatt Lay]

Liking the car, so much

[CSBolger]

Get ta work ya lazy bum!

Fly yo monkey ass out here and help!

[runningpanda]

Get ta work ya lazy bum!

[Moose]

Sorry to hear about the motor man, will turn out for the better in the end it sounds like though.

[CSBolger]

Thanks for the positivity guys.

I'll be going with a B35. Initially, it will be run stock, then an MAF and 3.73 will come in. After that, I'll either build a second B34.5 hybrid (9.5:1 ~240rwhp) or pull the car off of the road and rework the B35 into one. Either way, it will be back on the road soon with 20 more horsepower, then the power will keep coming. This does, however, push back the purchases necessary to get my fitment on point.

[320icar]

what motor are you gonna be swapping into it? just another m30b34 or upgrade to the b35 from the e34's. my friend just finished doing this with his e28. of course 2 weeks after his whole engine blew up (upgraded cam blew apart the valvetrain)

but he put in a second b35 and loves it. the cpu is much better. nicer fuel economy, better response etc etc.

either way, i still love your car

[JasperThomas]

Sorry about the bad luck, but silver linings... You have a reason to put a bigger motor in now.

[CSBolger]

How's the ride? Are the bilsteins as harsh as on other chassis?

I ask because I want to lower mine, and and searching for schock options.

Thanks

The ride is stiff, but not harsh. It all depends on what you are used to, though. It's always a trade-off, but if you're on this forum, I'm sure you'll be able to cope with the ride.



Bad news everyone: the car will be down for a bit. I hydrolocked the motor and snapped a piston. Rather than fixing it, I'm going to swap the motor now. It'll be another month or so before progress is made, but it'll be worth it.

[metale]

How's the ride? Are the bilsteins as harsh as on other chassis?

I ask because I want to lower mine, and and searching for schock options.

Thanks

[CSBolger]

What struts are you running, if you don't mind me asking?

Bilstein Sports all around. H&R Sport springs with three or four coils cut off of the front. Lowest setting in the rear.

[metale]

What struts are you running, if you don't mind me asking?

[CSBolger]

Cashflow issues, haha.
I'm putting a deposit down for a Zender rear on Friday, then next Friday I'm paying that off and hopefully sending the two extra 9s off for powdercoating.

[abest521]

updates?