John_in_VA 577 December 16, 2018 Be sure to check out http://www.mye28.com Looks like you found a nice one, but look at the Tech FAQ section there for all the usual niggles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,739 1 Vehicles December 17, 2018 Thanks, John. I’ve been a member of that forum for many years. I found this car on that site, actually. Posted with no pictures and it got no interest. It was local to me and I snagged it. I’ve been reading up as much as I can. I know nothing about them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,739 1 Vehicles December 18, 2018 (edited) Broke out the detail kit. Clay bar’d it, Griots correcting cream polish, 2 coats of wax, treated all the leather, plastic, and rubber... paint is still pretty deep for 30 years old. That’s the moon reflecting in the hood. 😎 Edited December 18, 2018 by zinz 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irdave 468 December 18, 2018 21 hours ago, zinz said: That’s the moon reflecting in the hood. 😎 It's beautiful. I've had my black car- that's all you! It really is beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visionaut 283 December 19, 2018 On 12/17/2018 at 6:19 PM, zinz said: Broke out the detail kit. Clay bar’d it, Griots correcting cream polish, 2 coats of wax, treated all the leather, plastic, and rubber... Ahh - the compleat deal. Many long loving hours later - a work of bavarian art. Kudos Ed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrej 105 December 20, 2018 Makes me miss my 533i. Whenever you get around to swapping in the manual, consider dropping in a 3.73LSD from an E30 325is. I did that on my car - it really woke it up, and the increased RPM wasn't obtrusive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_ 2,181 December 20, 2018 Hmm, which diff came with the 535isA? The US M6 got the 3.91LSD, while the euro M635 got the 3.73. Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,739 1 Vehicles December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Andrej said: consider dropping in a 3.73LSD from an E30 325is. I have certainly thought about putting a lower gear into it. I know when I put the 3.91 into my 2002, the car came alive! If I go to the 5 speed, I'll certainly consider the 3.73 LSD. This car has an open 3.25 diff. 1 hour ago, ray_ said: Hmm, which diff came with the 535isA? The 535 cars came with a 3.25 gear. The M5 got the 3.91LSD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kidasters 174 2 Vehicles January 13 Wow Ed, this is pretty. Very nice find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,739 1 Vehicles January 13 (edited) Thanks, Ken. I’ve put about 1700 miles on it so far. Had some trouble with it, but I think I’ve narrowed things down to dirty electrical contacts. These are very finicky when it comes to clean grounds and clean fuse holders. Ray has been coaching me Went for a nice drive drive yesterday and all was well. Ed Edited January 13 by zinz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
