As the title says I just picked up a '91 M5 (prod 02/90) with 118k miles. It was sitting at a Ford dealership for $8k, and was able to swing a straight trade (no fees) for a '04 VW GTI VR6 with 75k miles which was in desperate need of a transmission replacement. Dealership didn't even test drive the VW, LOL...
I've driven it daily for two weeks and already I plan to fully restore/rebuild it to it's peak potential.
- interior is very clean, easily a 9 out of 10, with a few minor issues
- exterior has a few cosmetic problems, 7 out of 10 as the hood has a shoddy respray
- wheels need to be refinished
- motor seems solid after a tuneup kit / level 2 service / complete fluid flush
- minimal rust, problem areas (jack points, fluid lines) have been sprayed with sealant to be repaired later
- needs motor mounts, BMW parts on order, will be on the car this weekend
- needs valve cover gasket, BMW part on order, will be on the car this weekend
- needs a complete suspension/steering/braking refresh
The last bullet leads me to the real reason for this post (other than to show off the new ride)...
I'm in the process of procuring all the BMW OEM (Lemforder!) steering and suspension parts. I've done my homework using BMWFans.info parts catalog and cross referencing Pelican Parts. Can someone review my parts list and point out any obvious stuff I'm missing? Thanks very much in advance!
STEERING
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E...ry/browse/steering/steering_linkage_tie_rods/
10 - Pitman arm - 32-21-1-137-467-M9 $100.00
11 - Hex bolt - 32-21-1-137-483-BOE $3.25
12 - Lock nut - 07-12-9-964-672-M9 $0.75
13 - Spacer - 32-21-1-130-947-BOE $3.00
14 - Idler arm - 32-21-1-136-450-M69 $37.25
16 - Hex bolt - 07-11-9-912-677-BOE $1.25
17 - Hex nut w plate - 32-10-1-133-077-BOE $6.00
9 - Tie rod, center - 32-21-1-138-864-M80 $114.25
3 - Tie rod, outer - 32-21-1-135-666-M69 $39.75
3 - Tie rod, outer - 32-21-1-135-666-M69 $39.75
1 - Left tie rod lever - 31-13-1-133-557-BOE $91.75
1 - Right tie rod arm - 31-13-1-133-558-BOE $96.00
2 - Hex bolt - 07-11-9-911-694-BOE $1.50 X6
SUSPENSION
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E.../browse/front_axle/cross_member_wishbone_rod/
2 - Front control arm, left - 31-12-1-139-987-M69 $123.25
2 - Front control arm, right - 31-12-1-139-988-M69 $125.00
4 - Hex bolt - 07-11-9-914-684-BOE $2.75 X2
5 - Flat washer - 31-11-1-136-895-BOE $1.00 X4
6 - Lock nut - 07-12-9-900-047-M9 $1.00 X2
7 - Front support arm, left - 31-12-1-141-097-M69 $98.00
7 - Front support arm, right - 31-12-1-141-098-M69 $95.50
8 - Front support arm bushing - 31-12-2-226-528-M69 $22.25 X2
9 - Hex bolt - 07-11-9-914-854-BOE $2.25 X2
10 - Flat washer - 07-11-9-905-829-BOE $1.50 X4
11 - Locking hex nut - 07-12-9-922-745-BOE $1.00 X2
SWAY BAR
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E.../february/browse/front_axle/stabilizer_front/
1 - Front sway bar - 31-35-2-226-333-BOE $191.50
2 - Sway bar bushing - 31-35-2-226-334-BOE $18.00 X2
3 - Bushing mount - 31-35-1-131-622-M9 $8.75 X2
4 - Wave washer - 07-11-9-932-095-M9 $0.25 X4
5 - Hex nut - 07-11-9-922-856-M769 $0.25 X4
6 - Sway bar end link - 31-35-1-134-582-M69 $30.50 X2
For brakes I'm just going to throw on all OEM parts and rebuild/powdercoat the calipers (I'd love Brembo/Mov'it, but that's $$$$). For struts and springs I'll most likely go with a Koni/H&R combo and delete SLS.
Any other comments or suggestions? This is my first E34 so I'm all ears!
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