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5-29-2014
5-29-2014
I know you fellas probably won't think it's as cool as I do, but picked up an E34 530i 5sp Touring Wagon tonight.
Body wise it's in pretty good shape minus the repainted door, which I don't care about. Needs a rear bumper.
Mechanically the motor runs great. Fresh clutch and trans. Needs struts BAD, along with the pitman arm bushing.
So, I'm going to clean it up, do H&Rs and Konis, have a set of M Parallels lined up, and drive her. I'm excited.
Bids for the pink scooter start at $10K
5-31-2014
Got some time to do some work on the Touring today.
Before viewing the following photos, please understand this:
Someone went over this entire car with steel wool or scotch brite, minus drivers fender, door, and rear hatch. This paint is DEAD, and hasn't been washed in ages.
Before
After
And my favorite part about the car...
Also, finally got the chance to put the car up in the air to properly diagnose the problems.
Clunking on immediate throttle- Rear subframe bushings are totally shot. Have over 0.5" of movement with medium pressure.
Loose steering and wheel shake- Center track rod joint play. Way out of spec.
Generally drives like total ****- All tires have broken cords, alignment is ridiculously out, and all struts are blown to smithereens. Rear brake pads have but ~2/32" left on them.
On order:
Koni Struts
OEM subframe bushings
OEM center track rod
B&G wagon specific lowering springs
Rear brake pads