My new e28 M5

[Matt_P]

Car no.8 of 187 - Picking her up Friday, Can't wait!














And the best bit!

[dan101smith]

I wonder what my inspiration was...

Mind if I have a poke around at Snetterton, so I know what number 24 is supposed to look like???

[bob1179]

I have always wanted one of these, I am seriously jealous.

I have seen it for sale in the past though. What is the mileage? What is the overall condition of the bodywork etc?

Please get rid of those wheels and put a set of the original 16" BBS alloys back on though, they really do finish the car off!

It is a beautiful piece of kit and I hope you have many miles of happy driving in her!

[Matt_P]

Shes done 190k but with stacks of history and although i havent seen her in the metal yet im reliably informed by members of another forum shes in great shape!

Those wheels are on there cos their the only ones which fit over the massive AP brake upgrade (330mm grooved discs) which make her stop as well as she go's!

[bob1179]

Matt_P said:

Shes done 190k but with stacks of history and although i havent seen her in the metal yet im reliably informed by members of another forum shes in great shape!

Those wheels are on there cos their the only ones which fit over the massive AP brake upgrade (330mm grooved discs) which make her stop as well as she go's!

Sounds very nice then! As long as they are looked after they will cover a huge mileage.

Are the original wheels still with the car? If they are and you are willing to part with them I would be willing to make a nice offer.

[Matt_P]

Those wheels are long gone im afraid! Ill keep me eyes open though.....

[dan101smith]

I've got the original BBS wheels on mine, which tbh I haven't decided on the future of. If I decide to get rid, you'll be the first to know.

[bob1179]

That's a shame. If you do happen to see any for sale, I would really appreciate it if you could let me know. I saw some on Ebay Germany a couple of years back and stupidly didn't buy them ( the full set went for about 300 pounds) and I'm having difficulty tracking a set down for my current 'project'.

[bob1179]

dan101smith said:

I've got the original BBS wheels on mine, which tbh I haven't decided on the future of. If I decide to get rid, you'll be the first to know.

Cheers Dan, you are a gentleman.

(I'll keep my fingers crossed!)

[Job38]

Fantastic choice, well done!

The wheels look suspiciously like E34 M5 or 850 CSi 'Throwing Stars' with the centre trim removed.

[dan101smith]

^^^ Because they are!

[Ciaran]

Beautiful, health to enjoy!

[Gravy]

bob1179 said:

dan101smith said:

I've got the original BBS wheels on mine, which tbh I haven't decided on the future of. If I decide to get rid, you'll be the first to know.

Cheers Dan, you are a gentleman.

(I'll keep my fingers crossed!)

Rob, I have an original 16" BBS wheel (sans centre cap) sat in my garage. What offset is the E28? If it fits, do you want to make an offer? Mine is ET20 if that's any good?

ETA - What a beautiful machine, congrats on the purchase and good luck with it!

Edited by Gravy on Wednesday 29th October 19:20

[MrVelox]

I seem to recall that E28 M5 wheels are ET20 and the E30 M3 Evo wheels are 23mm offset. Beautiful M5 btw!

[M5Player]

ET20 is the correct orignal offset. I have a set of racing dynamics 17x8 et15 wheels for the e28m5/ e30 m3 lurking in the garage if anyones interested!!

[bob1179]

Gravy said:

bob1179 said:

dan101smith said:

I've got the original BBS wheels on mine, which tbh I haven't decided on the future of. If I decide to get rid, you'll be the first to know.

Cheers Dan, you are a gentleman.

(I'll keep my fingers crossed!)

Rob, I have an original 16" BBS wheel (sans centre cap) sat in my garage. What offset is the E28? If it fits, do you want to make an offer? Mine is ET20 if that's any good?

ETA - What a beautiful machine, congrats on the purchase and good luck with it!

Edited by Gravy on Wednesday 29th October 19:20

Hi Rob! Long time no hear mate. ET20 is indeed the correct offset (as has been mentioned), I'll give you a bell later if you're about (you still on the same number?)?

[Gravy]

bob1179 said:

Gravy said:

bob1179 said:

dan101smith said:

I've got the original BBS wheels on mine, which tbh I haven't decided on the future of. If I decide to get rid, you'll be the first to know.

Cheers Dan, you are a gentleman.

(I'll keep my fingers crossed!)

Rob, I have an original 16" BBS wheel (sans centre cap) sat in my garage. What offset is the E28? If it fits, do you want to make an offer? Mine is ET20 if that's any good?

ETA - What a beautiful machine, congrats on the purchase and good luck with it!

Edited by Gravy on Wednesday 29th October 19:20

Hi Rob! Long time no hear mate. ET20 is indeed the correct offset (as has been mentioned), I'll give you a bell later if you're about (you still on the same number?)?

{flandersmodeon]Indeedilly doodilly![flandersmodeoff]

[gavm5]

Is this the e28 M5 shown on M5Board.com that has had a spin into a lampost ?
If so, hope you are ok.
Is the car fixable ?

[dan101smith]

Same one, and is shortly to begin the repair process.