BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition - Car Talk (7) - Nairaland
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Car Talk / BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition (37257 Views)
A Vibrating Toyota Corolla 2002-solution-ish / The 2018 BMW X4 Unveiled – Photos & Video / Would You Buy This Beautifully Restored 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL For N35.7m? (photos) (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) ... (14) (Reply) (Go Down)
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 7:07pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
dumo1:Bro, all the stuff delivered to USA warehouse. Sadly we missed the last Lagos air shipment for the year. Items will ship in January. Sorry for the delay  1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 1:23am On Dec 25, 2017 |
Congrats on the new sled. This is what separates men from boys. It's not always all about the latest and alleged greatest. 1) Name suggestions: Adolf, Helga, Hans, Bridgette, Helga 2) Most striking change is wheel/tire combo. Any time, any day. 3) Sharing a pic of Helga, my 1998 740iL. She has moved on but she provided much-needed excitement. These are great handling cars and surprisingly fast once you get comfortable with them. Good luck. PS: Chasing after Audi S8 or A8 but if I see a clean 2001 740 or 750iL, I may have to just bite. 2 Likes
|
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 11:42am On Dec 25, 2017 |
Welcome back from hibernation sir. EgunMogaji: |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 12:17am On Dec 26, 2017 |
dumo1: No was just looking at the auctions saw and it decided to add some sauce to the thread. 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by LeJeun3: 1:14am On Dec 26, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Uncle welcome sir, while you were away alot went down. More importantly Demeanors now exist.... 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 11:49pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
LeJeun3: Thank you, Sir. Demeanor? 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 11:51pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
Shagati: Thank you Sir. 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by deathwing(m): 6:44pm On Jan 01, 2018 |
I like Shagati and his car thread. I have been a silent follower. Recently made up my mind to get a 2003 325i when my akant completes 30billion, so I'd like to ask you again if in retrospect, you'll stnad by that car. I saw your thread on it, was sad to see it go, because the beauty of it affirmed my decision to acquire. My small fear now is that due to the nonsense that is happening in our petroleum sector, is the fuel economy of the i6 bmw a wise decision? Never driven an i6 before so I'm not sure if It'd be a very jarring difference from my previous 1.8l I4s. I used to drive a 1.8l turbo charged Passat until very recently. Sold it, and I'm thinking of going back in time for something smaller, but arguably more elegant. So, your final judgement on the 325i (other people with experience can talk o) Still waiting for you to continue the restoration project o. Thanks. 2 Likes |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 8:57pm On Jan 01, 2018 |
deathwing: Yes I stand by the 190bhp 325i inline-6 It is the facelift E46 and parts and good hands to fix are not in short supply (in Lagos) The fuel consumption is surprisingly frugal with a full tank range of at least 700km (Redeemed and MFM traffic not included). Good handling and touring capabilities are also in its favour. Go for a well kept one and there should be no regrets Pic below taken somewhere between Ilesha and Efon Alaye in 2014. Tank was Just below half on the trip from Lagos to Ikole-Ekiti (circa 300km) 3 Likes
|
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 9:05pm On Jan 01, 2018 |
deathwing: Adolf is awaiting parts ordered in December. Tail lights and fog lights (without which car won't be re-painted) 4x struts (shocks) Remote key Some other outstanding work includes: Air conditioning Driver seat control switch Head unit (I have no clue how to go about this, OEM or aftermarket?) Etc Took her out this evening for a spin \/ \/ \/ 3 Likes
|
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 12:07am On Jan 04, 2018 |
Oga Shagati. Quick question: do you pay custom duty for the parts for your car when they arrive the shores of Nigeria? |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 5:11pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
dumo1: I currently use a door to door service. But I once shipped prsonally via courier and NIPOST called me to their office and I was given a bill of 2,000 as "customs duty" for my items. 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 5:49pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
Shagati:Ok Sir. Your bmw 7 series is it the V8 engine variant? |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 6:49pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
The poster above asked an interesting question. I know this car is a V8 but has anyone seen a 7 series with less than V8 engine? I saw an S200 or some such nonsense one day. Why would anyone put a 4 cylinder engine in such a behemoth? Why would anyone buy it? |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 8:02pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
EgunMogaji:I know there is a v12 variant of the bmw E38 but i heard the 750iL of that same era was prone to VANOS Issues. 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 9:07pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
dumo1: Yes. 4.0L V8 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 9:10pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: Never seen a 4-pot. The E38 had a straight-6 728i amd also a 6-cyl 730d available for Europe What is an S200? |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 9:29pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
Shagati: Mercedes Benz S Class. |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 10:46pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
Benz never made any S200. |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by aaidel(m): 10:54pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
cne010:i think he meant the S 250D which is a 4 cylinder however even the V8 can deactivate 4 cylinders under some conditions effectively making it a 4 cylinder and improving efficiency 2 Likes |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 11:17pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
Mercedes Benz S Class with an S200 badge on the back. I think it might have been diesel. I'll see what I find on the web. A real Autoist will never assume to know everything a manufacturer dies for whatever reason. Or maybe someone was having a go. On my old Mazda B2200 truck, after I transplanted a Ford 5.0 V8 into it I had a B5000 emblem made. 4 Likes |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 11:29pm On Jan 04, 2018 |
https://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/28/mercedes-benz-s-class-to-sport-its-first-ever-4-cylinder-turbodi/ "The S-Class is one of the flagship models from German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz. We'd expect to see such a model packing a monstrous V12, a stout V10 or perhaps even a twin turbo'd V8, but never in our wildest dreams could we have imagined that Mercedes would drop a four banger in between the fenders of such a beast. In fact, during the 60-year existence of the S-Class, no four-cylinder mill has ever found a home in its engine bay. That is, until now. Mercedes has developed the 2.2-liter CDI four-cylinder turbodiesel engine to deliver a remarkable 369 pound-feet of torque at a mere 1,600 rpm. The high torque, combined with its 204 horsepower, enables the four-cylinder-equipped S 250 CDI BlueEfficiency to run from 0-60 in a reasonable 8.2 seconds. Not too shabby for a diesel, eh? Fuel consumption comes in at 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers, or about 41.2 miles per U.S. gallon on Europe's generous testing cycle; CO2 emissions trickle out at a class-leading 149 g/km. Though Mercedes has no plans to offer the turbo'd four in U.S.-bound S-Class models, the mere existence of this diesel mill, coupled with the fact that it is found in the company's flagship model, shows us that the drive for better fuel efficiency affects even some of those top-shelf luxo-barges. Hit the jump for more on the new lineup of engines headed to the S-Class." http://www.autonews.com/article/20101109/COPY01/311099924/mercedes-launches-first-4-cylinder-s-class https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1051364_small-powerful-engines-four-cylinder-mercedes-benz-s-class "Latest case in point? Would you believe a four-cylinder Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Just to be clear, this is the big Benz. The one beloved of burgermeisters for half a century, the symbol that you've arrived, that you can afford--and deserve--the biggest Mercedes-Benz sedan they make. Four cylinders? Really? Yup. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI uses a 204-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. It's the first four-cylinder S-Class in more than 50 years. While 200 hp may not seem like much for such a big car, the more relevant specification is torque: a remarkable 369 foot-pounds at a low 1600 rpm, which Mercedes-Benz says is the equivalent of a six-cylinder diesel." 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 1:48am On Jan 05, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: Wow! Totally missed this considering it was even done over 7 years ago. 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 1:49am On Jan 05, 2018 |
aaidel: Yup. Correct 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 4:38am On Jan 05, 2018 |
Shagati: Oga, if I didn't see it with my eyes I wouldn't have believed it too. I had to go and look it up myself when I got home that day. 2 Likes |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 9:52pm On Jan 14, 2018 |
Oga Shagati, parts never arrive up till now?? |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 11:09pm On Jan 15, 2018 |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 11:10pm On Jan 15, 2018 |
Shagati:  i am calm sir. January will soon be gone that's why i asked o!! |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 11:15pm On Jan 15, 2018 |
dumo1:Shipping delays. No vex Manage this 1-min video. Headphones recommended  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS3_3Wck8Dg 1 Like |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 11:56pm On Jan 15, 2018 |
Shagati: Hmmm... sounds as if someone has slotted a 6 speed manual transmission from the 540i in there. |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 12:41pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: You noticed too! Not a bad proposition 2 Likes |
| Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(m): 4:46pm On Jan 24, 2018 |
dumo1:Parts finally arrived Lagos and ready for pick up sir. Will pick up by weekend Cheers |
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) ... (14) (Reply)
Which Is Best SUV For Nigeria Roads? / Mercedes Benz Self Driving Bus Unveiled (photos) / Made In Aba Electric Tricycle Photos
(Go Up)
| Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 46 |