The Alpina Project
Discussion
Yes i've had it 3 years and only really pulled it together this year in lockdown. I've had many stages about throwing the towel in but i'm stubborn and on stuff like this its a good trait! I've had a few fast E34s previously which ive sold and now i can't really afford to go out and buy what i'd want now which would be an M5 touring as i've had the bi turbo and M5 saloons. I'm to far in now, well after the engine ran i made the commitment to carry on through, just go for it
Next is a radio, in my wisdom a while back i pulled it all out. Some old skool pioneer 90's setup bar the speakers. Not sure why
After radio is Air conditioning working
Most important is the EML light on the dash working along with the OBC and cruise i'm pretty sure they are all related wiring wise and this will allow the throttle to fully open and let the engine fully boost. Then i'd like to take to Charlie and run her up on the rolling road. The only other Bi turbo hes dyno'd i believe is my old one car no.445 about 8-9 years ago. It had MAF fault and was running lean with 345bhp and 400lbs. Book is 360bhp and when i sorted the MAF it felt quicker than having 15bhp added but i never got it back on the dyno, mainly because it kept breaking!
Next is a radio, in my wisdom a while back i pulled it all out. Some old skool pioneer 90's setup bar the speakers. Not sure why
After radio is Air conditioning working
Most important is the EML light on the dash working along with the OBC and cruise i'm pretty sure they are all related wiring wise and this will allow the throttle to fully open and let the engine fully boost. Then i'd like to take to Charlie and run her up on the rolling road. The only other Bi turbo hes dyno'd i believe is my old one car no.445 about 8-9 years ago. It had MAF fault and was running lean with 345bhp and 400lbs. Book is 360bhp and when i sorted the MAF it felt quicker than having 15bhp added but i never got it back on the dyno, mainly because it kept breaking!
Ashenhalen said:
Wow it all seemed to work go, the roofs move in sequence if a little slowly. Strange i thought why was it unplugged?
That is one of the reasons why I prefer non sunroof cars - that's an awful lot of muck that has got past the sunroof seals and it's suck a pig to clean up without getting the interior wet or the headlining covered with crap
Washed it, needed the tooth brush to get the moss off the trims and some back to black trim. Needs a serious clay bar and polish. Interior needs similar love
Then on to a plan in tier 13 lock down for MOT and the last bit of work it needs
I've got the M mirrors on they are growing on me, I agree on the sunroofs. I love them when they work, not so much when they don't and let water in, which is an e34 touring speciality. All the more reason to get my garage sorted so it can be in there with my E30 in the dry
Happy new year all!
Had a bit of a fart about today, tinkering jobs not changing gearboxes
finally bought the proper relay, this was handy work from 2 years back which got the engine cranking over
finally bought some new bonnet struts, again i should of done this a while ago! The glass tailgate ones need changing also
its not genuine the 40 plus quid BMW are asking is a piss take. See how long the fake one lasts!
Nearly finished retro fitting the rear door blinds. I love a door blind! Theres cutting and hacking to do on the door card to get these on
Gave the interior a clean/hover and the leather a much needed feed. The trim is in great condition for the age really.
So plan is off for MOT next week and while its there sort a few of the jobs i don't have the skills to do. Main one is to get EML light working so she fully boosts. I literally can't wait
Had a bit of a fart about today, tinkering jobs not changing gearboxes
finally bought the proper relay, this was handy work from 2 years back which got the engine cranking over
finally bought some new bonnet struts, again i should of done this a while ago! The glass tailgate ones need changing also
its not genuine the 40 plus quid BMW are asking is a piss take. See how long the fake one lasts!
Nearly finished retro fitting the rear door blinds. I love a door blind! Theres cutting and hacking to do on the door card to get these on
Gave the interior a clean/hover and the leather a much needed feed. The trim is in great condition for the age really.
So plan is off for MOT next week and while its there sort a few of the jobs i don't have the skills to do. Main one is to get EML light working so she fully boosts. I literally can't wait
Drove her to BMR today, 51 miles no sweat. I'll be honest i was s
tting it leading up to this drive with what ifs. I'm a bit silly with no breakdown cover either but i avoided the M3 "smart" motorway as if i did breakdown i didn't fancy dying and my car being written off on one of our new safer hard shoulder free motorways. I needn't of worried it behaved perfectly and sat on the motorway with ease. So first test passed with flying colours, well chuffed as it was a heap of parts 18 months agoSo at Barrys for an MOT and to sort the EML wiring which is the fly by wire throttle so it boosts fully, being main jobs. I could feel it wants to really fly but the throttle butterfly only opens about a 3rd. I'm not keen on the short shift gear lever (E60 545i) its got fitted so that may have to go and buy a standard throw lever.
I've forgotten the looong gearing aswell. 70mph in 5th? 1500rpm sir
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