Work hard. Play hard. Imola Red E38 Content!

[gr330zhp]

So here it is!

Since I was a little kid, I always wanted a 7 Series, something about a big car that is fast, has style, all of the gadgets you could imagine, and to be able to drive much like a 3 Series appealed to me. Then add in the fact that my dad has a garage queen E32 that he has owned the past 22 years, I was bound to find one of my own some day.

I had my eye on the E38 since it came out. Loved everything about the car. The motor, the looks, interior, and that every bad guy in every movie had one haha :biggrin Over the years I had driven many, from early 95s, to later models and to the sport models, my cousin owns a 98, my uncle owns a 95. About 6 months ago I decided I would buy one this year. Wanted a 00 or 2001 with the M Sport Package. The lower the miles, the better. Was looking for Alpine White, Orient Blue and of course Imola Red (though knowing how rare they are kinda gave up on the IR)

Well last week I found it, and moved quick on it. 2001 740i M-Sport. 104k miles. Imola Red/Natural Beige/Dark Beige Dash, Cold Weather Package, Widescreen NAV, power rear and side sunscreens. Set out yesterday for the 4 hour drive from Maine to Vermont, where the car was. The vehicle has never seen a New England winter and has been maintained pretty well. Also has a Dinan intake manifold and Dinan software. The owner almost cried when he saw me driving away with it! Says he will move on to a 645i/650i Cabriolet. Anyway, this will be my new daily driver and winter car. Already have a set of E38 Style 60s on snow tires coming. ZHP will be garaged in winter as always. On to pics

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Gonna do some maintenance on it in the next few weeks as well.

Not trying to toot my own horn, just want to say, I'm 22 years old, both cars paid by myself as well as upkeep and other costs. Yes, some 90 hour work weeks are common, mostly 65-70 hour weeks, but still, with hard work anyone can have what they wish. My dad taught me that from a young age. (While I was watching him detail his E32) haha :thumbsup

-Stathi

[gr330zhp]

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[danewilson77]

Car is awesome. Congrats.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[gr330zhp]

Thanks Dane!

[zj96sc]

In my opinion the E38 with the M-sport package is probably the pinnacle of BMW blended luxury + performance design. LOVE those cars and that is one hell of an example. Nicely done.

[midlandtech]

Very impressed... It's one hell of a winter beater =)


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[Hornung418]

Simply bad ass. Can't wait for the mod bug to hit it ;)

[ranger]

Pictures emphasize the "matched set"..................very nice.

[Johnmadd]

Wow... :drool

[yod88]

Once again, congrats buddy!

I have to see it in person, looks like its in great shape

[3ZHP]

Very cool, and good luck with the 7

[zhpnsnv]

I had no clue the e38 was available in IR. That is one of the most stunning cars I've ever seen, plain and simple. I, like you, have also lusted after the E38. Absolutely amazing car. Would love to see it in person one day.

[BRGcoopahS]

That is absolutely the nicest 7 series i've ever seen. Imola looks flawless on it with those wheels.

[alexandre]

Nice Imolarot collection! You're just missing an IR E39 M5 now :)

[gr330zhp]

Thank you everyone! I really am loving this car! Took it out on my favorite road and it handles incredibly well!

[gr330zhp]

I had no clue the e38 was available in IR. That is one of the most stunning cars I've ever seen, plain and simple. I, like you, have also lusted after the E38. Absolutely amazing car. Would love to see it in person one day.

I am in NJ often, all my family lives down there. Maybe next time I am down we can meet up!

[johnrando]

You should toot your own horn Stathi. What a great accomplishment, and a beautiful find!

[gr330zhp]

Thanks so much John! I appreciate it!

[Johal E32]

Congrats, the car looks awesome Stathi!

That is waaay to nice of a winter beater! I would not even want to drive this in the bay area winters (just rain, lol)!

[gr330zhp]

Congrats, the car looks awesome Stathi!

That is waaay to nice of a winter beater! I would not even want to drive this in the bay area winters (just rain, lol)!

Thanks Jordan! I know we have talked how much we love our 7s! Probably will get it taken care of in the spring. I feel bad driving it in the winter, but it will be parked in a heated garage at night, so that will help a lot with keeping the ice and snow falling off! We shall see!

[Crestwood1001]

Damn, this thread is full of win. Next time your in jersey hit up me and Dalton (nike001), we are both in NEPA only about an hour and a half from the jersey border.


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[gr330zhp]

Damn, this thread is full of win. Next time your in jersey hit up me and Dalton (nike001), we are both in NEPA only about an hour and a half from the jersey border.


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Thanks and will do! All of my family lives in Bergen county

[BRGcoopahS]

Thanks and will do! All of my family lives in Bergen county

Thats funny. I'm in bergen county. I'll keep an eye out.

[Hermes]

Once again I have to say congrats on this. I had a '91 735i as my first car when I was 16 and have always loved the look of the E38 (especially in those last two years with the body colored lower panels). I wish I had been looking for one of those but I needed something less pretty as my DD so that's why I got the E21. Hope you have a great time with that car

[gr330zhp]

Once again I have to say congrats on this. I had a '91 735i as my first car when I was 16 and have always loved the look of the E38 (especially in those last two years with the body colored lower panels). I wish I had been looking for one of those but I needed something less pretty as my DD so that's why I got the E21. Hope you have a great time with that car

Thanks a bunch! The 735iL is what got me into BMW as well!

[webster]

congrats on the sporty shorty. she looks amazing. if you don't mind my asking, what was the price? i'm curious where the value of those E38s is. esp compared to sticker lol.

i too had a 91 735i for my very first car. that's where my love of BMWs started!

[telijah]

I never swear, or not very often, on these boards, but I am so god damned jealous of you. That E38 is pure awesome. As stated in my reply to your post in the What Did You Buy thread, I think E38s with the M-Sport and shadowline are just about the sexiest BMWs ever made. Congrats on getting one with the mpars rather than some other god awful wheels someone could have put on there...

My aunt and uncle in Virginia still have a black on black E38... I may have to give them a call now...

[Ryans323i]

Congrats Stathi, she's beautiful! Looks perfect next to the ZHP, too. "Work hard. Play hard." Definitely buddy, way to go!

[danewilson77]

Moved to "Projects".

[gr330zhp]

Thanks everyone!!


Moved to "Projects".

Haha I was wondering where i should post it

[Crickett]

Dude! That's . . . you're . . . it's . . . :drool

[gr330zhp]

Dude! That's . . . you're . . . it's . . . :drool

:biggrin

[328ioc]

Amazing car. Personally I wouldn't mind having a black e38 M-Sport one day as a highway cruiser.

[gr330zhp]

So i want to tackle the tranny fluid and filter first. I normally do all my own work but I have a fear of auto transmissions. Called my BMW dealer, friends w the service advisor, quoted me $450. Indy shop in Freeport quoted the same.

The fluid costs around $90. Should I tackle my fear and do it myself? I would say i know my way around cars pretty well mechanically?? Filter kit i wouldnt think is so much more

[telijah]

If it's the same as it was on my e32, it's an easy enough job.

[328ioc]

So i want to tackle the tranny fluid and filter first. I normally do all my own work but I have a fear of auto transmissions. Called my BMW dealer, friends w the service advisor, quoted me $450. Indy shop in Freeport quoted the same.

The fluid costs around $90. Should I tackle my fear and do it myself? I would say i know my way around cars pretty well mechanically?? Filter kit i wouldnt think is so much more

I would say try it.

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[Hermes]

I don't understand how they charge for 3 hours of labor

[gr330zhp]

You know what? I'm gonna do it myself! :)

After manual tranny and diff fluid change, hundreds of oil changes, VANOS rebuild, cooling sytem overhaul, coilover install, brake jobs, I think I can accomplish it :dunno

[Oli77]

Congrats man, what a nice pair!

[gr330zhp]

Congrats man, what a nice pair!

Thanks so much!

[Whitexi]

Like the imola, looks very clean

[elric]

:drool

The E38 is on my 'bucket list' of BMWs to own.

[telijah]

Got a call from my aunt, and she still has her black E38, but she says it has an oil leak and the shop quoted her $1500 to fix it. Not sure if that was just stealership prices or what, but I asked if my uncle can tell me exactly what the shop diagnosed the leak as... I may have to make a trip to Virginia :)

[gr330zhp]

Got a call from my aunt, and she still has her black E38, but she says it has an oil leak and the shop quoted her $1500 to fix it. Not sure if that was just stealership prices or what, but I asked if my uncle can tell me exactly what the shop diagnosed the leak as... I may have to make a trip to Virginia :)

Most likely something no where near that cost. They see a 7 Series and price go up by a lot. Go up and have some fun! :)

Ordered for the 740i:

Oil and filter
OE windshield wipers
License plate delete strip
Interior cabin filters (2)
aFe panel filter
Fuel filter
ZF tranny fluid (Man oh man! 7 liters @ $17 each :( sighhh )
Transmission filter kit w/ gasket and magnetic plugs
Redline 75/90 Synthetic diff fluid
NGK spark plugs

Looks like I am going to be having some fun! :)

[telijah]

I may have to hit up the e38 forums to see what common oil leaks they have. But if it is something simple, I really might have to drive it home. Can't wait to see the progress on your Imola 7er.

[gr330zhp]

Valve cover gaskets and valley pan gaskets are very common on the M62/TU

I have to discover more though. I would say I am pretty experienced when it comes to inline six BMWs, the M30, M20, M50 and M54 (especially). The V8s I have always feared haha. They are great motors though, just have to gain some knowledge on them as I did with the inline 6s. Fun fun :)

I will definitely post my progress with the 7. Especially now that the ZHP will be stored in a month or so, I am going to be getting my hands dirty with this. :biggrin Thanks for the interest!

[BCS_ZHP]

I may have to hit up the e38 forums to see what common oil leaks they have. But if it is something simple, I really might have to drive it home. Can't wait to see the progress on your Imola 7er.

The most common leak on that V8 is the VCGs. Lots of things to remove to do it correctly, you're looking at 2-1/2 to 3 hrs. And when you do that, you're 2/3rds of the way to removing the intake manifold. Do yourself a favor and remove it, replace the PCV and oil return line under the intake manifold as both fail around 100K miles or with age. And then you're right at the valley pan gasket, so check it and replace as necessary. Plus you're right by the rear cooling system manifolds, some gaskets and o-rings at the back side of the intake manifold that are easy to address when you're in there.

See how that easily spiraled, if your aunt's estimate included all of that then she had a complete estimate from a smart mechanic. If it was the VCGs only, they were trying to price gouge.

[gr330zhp]

The most common leak on that V8 is the VCGs. Lots of things to remove to do it correctly, you're looking at 2-1/2 to 3 hrs. And when you do that, you're 2/3rds of the way to removing the intake manifold. Do yourself a favor and remove it, replace the PCV and oil return line under the intake manifold as both fail around 100K miles or with age. And then you're right at the valley pan gasket, so check it and replace as necessary. Plus you're right by the rear cooling system manifolds, some gaskets and o-rings at the back side of the intake manifold that are easy to address when you're in there.

See how that easily spiraled, if your aunt's estimate included all of that then she had a complete estimate from a smart mechanic. If it was the VCGs only, they were trying to price gouge.

Interesting! Thank you, good to know!

[telijah]

Yeah, I had the similar V8 in my E32, the first job I ever had to do was remove the intake manifold for the "rear manifold plate"... It has a rubber diaphragm in a chamber with the air intake on one side, and oil on the other. As oil pressure build on one side, the diaphragm adjusts the intake pressure in the manifold. What I did not know, is when that rubber piece fails, oil goes straight into the cylinders. So I of course immediately thought I had blown rings or something. Luckily, someone on the E38 bf.c boards swooped in to correct me.

[Whitexi]

When I was considering a V8 of the E39 or X5 awhile ago the only thing that worries me is the timing chain issues that occur when the plastic guides break apart. That was the biggest issue if I recall and can usually be heard ( timing chain noise ) before it really gets bad.

I still like them tho and wouldn't mind having one, I want so many BMW's haha.

[mimalmo]

Nice find Stathi! I drove an E38 for a few days a couple years back and absolutely loved it.

[gr330zhp]

Nice find Stathi! I drove an E38 for a few days a couple years back and absolutely loved it.

Thanks a bunch Eli!


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[bimmeryota]

Congrats on an incredible e38! Such a timeless design IMO...

[Mike V]

Wow that looks great. I don't think I've ever seen an E38 in IR. V8 noises are addicting. The wife's X5 4.4i isn't exactly a sporting drive, but I often find myself driving with the window cracked to hear the engine.

[gr330zhp]

Congrats on an incredible e38! Such a timeless design IMO...

It really is! Thank you!


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[gr330zhp]

Wow that looks great. I don't think I've ever seen an E38 in IR. V8 noises are addicting. The wife's X5 4.4i isn't exactly a sporting drive, but I often find myself driving with the window cracked to hear the engine.

Ya the sounds are addicting! Haha. Pretty much same setup as the X5, as far as the M62 goes


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[gr330zhp]

Picked up some new winter shoes for the E38 today!

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[Johal E32]

^ nice beater wheels! They are definitely fun to clean :) (I owned 3 sets of style 5's, two 17 inch sets, and one 15 inch set, probably one of my all time favorite wheels)

[danewilson77]

^ nice beater wheels! They are definitely fun to clean :) (I owned 3 sets of style 5's, two 17 inch sets, and one 15 inch set, probably one of my all time favorite wheels)

I would think Sonax and staying on top of the cleanliness would be key.

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[telijah]

Can you believe my luck, I spoke to my aunt and she agreed to GIVE me their E38. Made plans to swing by them on Thanksgiving vacation, and wouldn't you know it, Sandy blows a limb onto the damn thing :( I am so mad (and thankful everyone was alright) right now... They're in the Norfolk, VA area.

[gr330zhp]

Can you believe my luck, I spoke to my aunt and she agreed to GIVE me their E38. Made plans to swing by them on Thanksgiving vacation, and wouldn't you know it, Sandy blows a limb onto the damn thing :( I am so mad (and thankful everyone was alright) right now... They're in the Norfolk, VA area.

No way! A lot of damage?


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[telijah]

Totaled, landed squarly on the roof front to back. Biiiiiig tree limb

[gr330zhp]

Totaled, landed squarly on the roof front to back. Biiiiiig tree limb

Oh man! That is so sad! :(

[telijah]

Yeah, luckily for them, it was one of their spare vehicle. They have a 2007 750il, passat wagon, brand new vw touareg... and a fully restored Model T.

[mr hish]

congratts on the new car its amazing, mu uncle owns one too its a great car!!!

[Hornung418]

Oh that's some shitty luck, Travis :(

[johnrando]

What? That's is CRAZY!

[telijah]

Didn't mean to hijack this thread.

Did you put the snow shoes on yet? Also, I know this may not be popular, but I've never been a fan of the basketweaves.

[gr330zhp]

No problem at all, still E38 content. And I fo like basketweaves, but not pn the E38, especially coming from M parallels. But they are winter setup. So i guess i cant complain hehe. I havent installed yet, trying to wait as long as I can haha :)


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[telijah]

This thread needs more Imola E38 on Imola E46 action. I absolutely love those photos of your cars together.

[gr330zhp]

This thread needs more Imola E38 on Imola E46 action. I absolutely love those photos of your cars together.

Thanks a bunch! Best I can get now though, is garage shots. Parked the ZHP for storage on sunday. :(

Some exciting news though, the NAV on the 740i is fully functional! Replaced the DVD drive last night! Such an easy job. Dealer quoted thousands for a whole new unit smh.


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[quikryptonite]

Nice find. Congrats!

[gr330zhp]

New timing chain tensioner on the 740i! Such an easy job! Tomorrow tranny fluid!

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[gr330zhp]

New fuel filter complete....check!

[Vas]

I am soo jelly.

[brettbimmer]

I've been slacking and haven't yet posted here, but the new E38 looks really awesome! I had seen some photos of an IR E38 in the past, but yours really looks beautiful and is a nice complement to your ZHP. Add me to the growing list of Mafia members who hope to own an E38 sometime in the future (either an 740i Sport, or perhaps the 750i(l) used in The Transporter filming. We may have to speak with the bosses about an E38 Mafia...

Good luck with the new vehicle, and I will be keeping an eye out for more photos and updates as you have 'em!

[gr330zhp]

Thanks so much! I look forward to keeping you guys updated!


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[telijah]

Every time this thread has a new post/posts, if there are no pictures, I still keep going back to the OP and stare at the first shot of the two rear quarter shots. So sexy.

[TheStig]

I had no clue the e38 was available in IR. That is one of the most stunning cars I've ever seen, plain and simple. I, like you, have also lusted after the E38. Absolutely amazing car. Would love to see it in person one day.

Exactly this.

How anyone could ever see the E65 as an upgrade absolutely blows my mind. Now you just need to look into sourcing an E39 M5 manual swap(it has been done before).

[ryankokesh]

Every time this thread has a new post/posts, if there are no pictures, I still keep going back to the OP and stare at the first shot of the two rear quarter shots. So sexy.

Haha, it's funny because you said what we were all thinking :)

Moar pics! C'mon man, just one more. Just one more. I needa fix man...


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[gr330zhp]

You guys are the best! Hahah :)

But I really dont like taking pics of it now with the 16s on it. Just sooo blahh


Soooo heres a few more with the M Parallels :)

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[BRGcoopahS]

You have the nicest e38 ever produced.

I also just got done taking pics in a mall parking lot just like that.

[gr330zhp]

11 years ago and had convenience lighting at the door handles!
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[danewilson77]

How did you not get the BMW roundel, in the pic with the ZHP?

Looks great Stathi.

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[gr330zhp]

How did you not get the BMW roundel, in the pic with the ZHP?

Looks great Stathi.

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I know :facepalm

I have this thing when I take pictures I always rush, I really need to take my time....smh


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[gr330zhp]

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Swapped differential fluid with Redline 75/90 Synthetic. This is the old fluid, which I actually expected to be worse. Still has some transparency to it, no burnt smell(smelled like the new stuff) and there were no metal shavings on the plugs (checked and they are magnetic). Now I'm hoping the transmission will be in the same shape and even better!


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[brettbimmer]

Exactly this.

How anyone could ever see the E65 as an upgrade absolutely blows my mind. Now you just need to look into sourcing an E39 M5 manual swap(it has been done before).

Weren't the components in a few of the manual swaps done with the E31 8-Series parts? I seem to remember reading this in Roundel or Bimmer some time ago.

[telijah]

6424

Swapped differential fluid with Redline 75/90 Synthetic. This is the old fluid, which I actually expected to be worse. Still has some transparency to it, no burnt smell(smelled like the new stuff) and there were no metal shavings on the plugs (checked and they are magnetic). Now I'm hoping the transmission will be in the same shape and even better!


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Was the reason to change it simply a lack of documentation saying anything had ever been done to the diff fluid? Just did it as preventive maintenance?

[gr330zhp]

Was the reason to change it simply a lack of documentation saying anything had ever been done to the diff fluid? Just did it as preventive maintenance?

Yeah, I had no records of it done. So I wanted it complete.


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[gr330zhp]

Transmission fluid is finally done! My what a PiTA that was -_-

Old fluid, original with 108k miles. Original filter as well in the pan (ZHP covered in the background) :)

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Tranny pan, before and after
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Magnets all cleaned up and new gasket installed. Surprisingly there wasnt that many metal particles on the magnets!

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The car shifted fine before. Now though it shifts incredibly smooth! No movement at all when putting in reverse, just very very smooth, as a 7 should be! :) shifts between 1st, 2nd and 3rd cannot be felt at all! :)


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[telijah]

...I can just sit here and stare at your E38 all day (have for the most part today).

[Torxuvin]

Love the last pic with the E38 and the zhp. I really need to flush my tranny fluid...

[328ioc]

Damn. Damn. Damn. I have always wanted an E38 and every time I come back to this thread I want one even more.

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[telijah]

every time I come back to this thread I want one even more.

My problem to a T, but I must resist, trying to buy a house instead.

[328ioc]

My problem to a T, but I must resist, trying to buy a house instead.

Same but trying to graduate and get a job. Lol

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[gr330zhp]

Sorry guys I have not been around in awhile. Been very busy with work and also trying to do a lot of maintenance items on the 740i and my dad's 735iL is getting a front end rebuild/lowering. So been browsing 7 series forums for awhile.

Little update on my 740i, replaced both lower and upper control arms about 3 weeks ago. Also ordered quite the list of new things for it yesterday. Starting to notice the difference in part cost between a 3 Series and 7 Series :eeps

Power steering pump
power steering pulley
power steering hoses
power steering reservoir
Water pump
water pump pulley
adjuster pulley assemblies
thermostat
expansion tank
radiator
upper and lower radiator hoses
serpentine belt
a/c belt

Also received my Umnitza Orion V2s with remote, anxious to install those too. Still need 2 new rear michelin pilot sports for my 18s :facepalm

[Hermes]

I'm gonna go check out an Anthrazit/Grau shorty sporty for my brother today, I might need some help from you soon

[gr330zhp]

You got it! Let me know, I know quite a bit about them


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[cakM3]

Love the progress you have made so far on your beautiful E38! :thumbsup Such a beautiful car!

[fredo]

The ZHP and E38 look great ! Always wanted to have 2 BMW (different styles) on the same color. IR FTW !

[gr330zhp]

Thanks guys!


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[Hornung418]

The ZHP and E38 look great ! Always wanted to have 2 BMW (different styles) on the same color. IR FTW !

I keep seeing a 2001 OB 740i for sale of CL. He wants something like $2600...very tempting.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Hermes]

I keep seeing a 2001 OB 740i for sale of CL. He wants something like $2600...very tempting.

From a GS3, this was sent.

send me link... he probably needs a new timing chain and maybe a transmission if its that cheap

[Hornung418]

Sold at auction...just learned of it. They wanted $3k and it was in decent shape. But OB is my jam...Love that color.

[gr330zhp]

Orient is a really nice color!


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[Hermes]

so... have you found any good performance mods? All I can find for the M62 is a drop in filter, Sprint Booster, software tune, or a VF SC. Nothing like the quantity of stuff that seems to be available for M54 mods

[gr330zhp]

so... have you found any good performance mods? All I can find for the M62 is a drop in filter, Sprint Booster, software tune, or a VF SC. Nothing like the quantity of stuff that seems to be available for M54 mods

Well mine has Dinan software and the Dinan intake manifold. I honestly find the car pretty quick really, haven't looked into performance mods. My parents have a 2013 535i M-Sport and my E38 feel sportier in every way, acceleration especially. Power/weight specs are pretty similar.


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[Hermes]

Dinan manifold, might have to look into that

[gr330zhp]

I have heard that the Dinan Intake manifold for the M62TU is an OE manifold from an M60. The truth to that, I am not sure though.


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[328ioc]

I have heard that the Dinan Intake manifold for the M62TU is an OE manifold from an M60. The truth to that, I am not sure though.


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This wouldn't surprise me because rumor had it that the Dinan muffler for an E36 was simple a slightly gutted M3 muffler.

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[gr330zhp]

This wouldn't surprise me because rumor had it that the Dinan muffler for an E36 was simple a slightly gutted M3 muffler.

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So overpriced too haha


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[Hornung418]

It's true. It's basically an M50 manifold for the S52B32 in the e36 M3s.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Hermes]

so I'm supposed to look for a M60 manifold? thanks guys!

edit: my buddy has one for me! Next question, do I need the M60 throttle body?

[gr330zhp]

so I'm supposed to look for a M60 manifold? thanks guys!

edit: my buddy has one for me!

Well no, I'm not sure to be exactly. Just a rumor I heard.


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[Hornung418]

Well no, I'm not sure to be exactly. Just a rumor I heard.


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Nope it's been confirmed. The basic concept is that the larger runners reduce low end torque, but increases top end flow. That's what the M60 manifold does on an M62tu.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[gr330zhp]

Makes sense.


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[Hermes]

so which throttle body?

edit: after further research it seems that M62TU is drive by wire so no throttle body change needed on a 2001 Shorty Sporty, if anything you overbore your stock one at the machine shop

[gr330zhp]

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