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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Inception(m): 8:25pm On Oct 29, 2017 |
Shagati: Correct bros ![]() 07068335918 |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 11:05pm On Oct 29, 2017 |
Erm! Oga Shagati question o! Did you get the vehicle in that almost mint condition in this Nigeria? And is there going to be any major mechanicals to be fixed in the engine bay? 2 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by laivwire(m): 12:17am On Oct 30, 2017 |
Shagati: Boss, I'm following oh. PLEEEEASE I would like to get those BBS wheels follow come wheels you're removing. I'm about starting an e30 restoration. Procurement still in process. Thanks and I hope I'm not too late 1 Like |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 8:50am On Oct 30, 2017 |
Inception: Done! 1 Like |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Inception(m): 8:52am On Oct 30, 2017 |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 8:56am On Oct 30, 2017 |
dumo1: Yes, car was obtained in Nigeria Engine and transmission run fairly smoothly. Will check the necessary fluids, filters, belts and sensors. I haven't gotten round to that yet Obvious work to do is front and rear suspension. They are in bad shape. Don't worry, you will be updated on progress 2 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 8:57am On Oct 30, 2017 |
laivwire: Not too late. |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by kingreign(m): 10:26am On Oct 30, 2017 |
Shagati: I wish you could locate one of the shops doing walnut blasting on intake valves. You'd be glad you did. 2 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 3:50am On Oct 31, 2017 |
kingreign:You may point me in the right direction sir. 1 Like |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 3:56pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
So I returned from a 10-day trip and went to start her up. Fired up one time. Good battery, nothing turned on draining the battery. Good signs all round 3 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 3:59pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Picked up wheels and tyres from Alloy's shop. Went with previously communicated sizes. New to me Michelin Primacy 3 Zero Pressure (run flats) ![]() 245/45 R19 front 275/40 R19 rear Michelin model modified 3 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by laivwire(m): 7:35pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Shagati: Rim 19?? ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 8:47pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 11:04pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
dumo1: Me and you both bro! 2 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Osolo1(m): 10:18am On Nov 07, 2017 |
Quick question please, why different tire specs for the front and rear of the same car? Wouldn't this result in a form of unbalance? Curious to know more. Thanks 2 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Readonee35L(m): 4:50pm On Nov 07, 2017 |
Osolo1: It won't cause any balance. It's called Staggered Wheels. The front wheels are a little smaller with bigger tyres. The rear wheels are bigger with small tyres . All tyres are the same in length. So the car will still ride smoothly. But don't run Staggered wheels on Awd. It will damage your tranny or drive shaft 4 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 6:19pm On Nov 07, 2017 |
Readonee35L:Learnt something today. Thank you sir for taking time out to explain. 1 Like |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Ipfreely: 4:34pm On Nov 09, 2017 |
Following thread with surreptitious envy 1 Like |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 9:13am On Nov 11, 2017 |
Saturday morning work starts! Suspension work Prognosis: Shocks + springs x4 Upper and lower arm bushings Brake discs x4 Brake pads x8 Brake fluid flush and replace Rear linkage x2 Nothing more I hope (knock on wood) Updates to follow as the day progresses 2 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 9:33am On Nov 11, 2017 |
Style 95s chilling and they said they can't wait for suspension completion before getting installed. Told them to calm dafuq down! My parts guys says he has the front and rear white indicator lights upgrade. He has gone to get them. How deep is the rabbit hole ![]() Oya na! 3 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 9:35am On Nov 11, 2017 |
Parts are arriving Wonder who Henry is ![]() 1 Like
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Readonee35L(m): 11:15am On Nov 11, 2017 |
Shagati:I see you ride a mazda 6 now. Such a nice ride. I like it when people drive rear gems. I have my eyes on the 015 Mazda 6 touring. I have a long list of cars to own, even if it's for a short time. ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 11:56am On Nov 11, 2017 |
Readonee35L: Yup. Had it for almost a year now. Stress free Japanese (American) motoring. Not like erm erm........ BMW ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 11:59am On Nov 11, 2017 |
Breakfast of champions; or so I'm told ![]() 5 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 12:08pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
Old front suspension bits all out Note the worn down discs, lip and all 1 Like
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 12:39pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
Shagati:But you still love them Bavarian Motor Works 1 Like |
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 2:08pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
Close up of the ball joints Note the previous 'creative' bushing resolution ![]() 1 Like
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 2:15pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
Also change the weak boot/trunk struts while we're on a strut changing spree abi? Ok sir. 2 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 2:33pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
Hood emblem/badge Old and new 3 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 4:11pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
Finishing touches 5 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 4:13pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
BOOM! Look changed 4 Likes
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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 4:16pm On Nov 11, 2017 |
Interesting angle of the rear 275 section 3 Likes
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