❯ The Journey getting my 2001 E38 740i Shorty up to my standards
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| 12-09-2024, 11:49 AM | #68 |
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One of my favorite posts during 2024. It's like being there and helping install all these parts. I finally reached a series of photos with Brembo brakes.
These brakes are a testament to the expression that there is no such thing as over-engineered brakes. Great choice. Phenomenal outcome. Thank you for sharing! |
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| 12-09-2024, 12:15 PM | #70 |
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It's impossible to say how impressed I am with your restoration. The E38 was the pinnacle of modern BMW design imho.
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| 12-09-2024, 12:44 PM | #71 |
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Amazing job and thanks for sharing all the step by steps with pictures. Looks like it was a fun time! Car looks fantastic!
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| 12-09-2024, 01:07 PM | #72 |
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Absolutely stunning restoration. You may have spent half the cost of a new 7 Series, but ended up with something much more unique and valuable IMO. Well done.
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| 12-09-2024, 04:21 PM | #74 |
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Pics aren’t loading for me either on the iPhone app.
But - pretty sure I want to buy your car! 😁😁😁 |
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Love the rims
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Love these things, you will really enjoy the car when you finish playing with it.
I had a Petrol Mica one, beautiful |
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| 12-09-2024, 08:37 PM | #77 |
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Amazing resotration! My father had one of these and it was my favorite car he ever owned. Seeing yours brings back memories.
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Back in 2002, my then girlfriend’s mom bought one of these, it was forest green with tan interior and to this day it’s the smoothest and nicest riding car I’ve ever been in my life. Absolutely gorgeous. Congrats.
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| 12-10-2024, 10:53 PM | #80 |
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What are your plans with the car? Amazing work. How is the car mechanically?
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I was scrolling through enjoying the hell out of this thread and this damn app ruined it by barely uploading any images. When has it gotten to become so unreliable? It’s happening more and more
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Brakes upgraded and done Wheel and tires sorted Suspension updated and upgraded Top end valve cover service done Valley pan done oil done trans service done The ultimate goal would be to do a glass out paint job on the car hopefully next season. |
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Amazing job! You almost remanufactured the whole car. Just when I was thinking that I am done fixing cars that I find, this made me want to go on a hunt for a new project. Congrats brother!
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