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another 85 M635Csi project
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another 85 M635Csi project
Originally all I wanted the car for was the Motor/trans...When I finally saw it, the car was too solid to part up...New project. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Did you mean S38?
if you have a tag like this in your engine bay you have a M88
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if you have a tag like this in your engine bay you have a M88
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Yes, S38... I'll check
Thanks
Thanks
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Oh! it is a rare M635csi without the arches extension and the thin TRX wheels (they look great)
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Yup, it has one. Thanks for the tipbrickwhite wrote: ↑Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:54 pm Did you mean S38?
if you have a tag like this in your engine bay you have a M88
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Round one complete...All new suspension bushings, bilsteins and staggered style 32's and tires...180 miles on it and so far so good. I was hoping the M series ride would be a bit more to the firm side but we'll see.
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
The steering vagueness is prob caused my multiple factors. Firstly the steering re-enforcement bracket (weld in) should be done, then all bushes and links in the front end as they are much easier than doing the rear. Some extra negative camber on the front (strut tops) will help turn in and also some front and rear strut top braces will help keep the alignment more stable
Wheel alignment will obviously needed but it’s abit pointless if the bushes and links are shot.
Wheel alignment will obviously needed but it’s abit pointless if the bushes and links are shot.
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84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
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19 VW Amarok V6
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Hi Gaz, I should have given more detail on the steering...before the new tires and wheels were added, I replaced all the worn bushings (front/rear) and added the mwrench reinforcement. No sign of trouble with the mount but the reinforcement seemed like cheap insurance given the wider and more modern rubber and realigned
I was a bit concerned that the offset of the style 32's had some unforeseen impact but I had all the fluids flushed and refilled today..Surprisingly big difference. That also stopped the rattle when the car is on a grade. I'll drive it a bit and see.
The shifting I may have to live with. I had a local wrench that's very familiar with these cars check it. He seemed to think it was pretty normal.
Now to find an interior guy that can help me with the suncracked dash...I found a clean set of speaker pods for the rear...With the seats and dash done, I'll be a happy camper..At least for a while
I was a bit concerned that the offset of the style 32's had some unforeseen impact but I had all the fluids flushed and refilled today..Surprisingly big difference. That also stopped the rattle when the car is on a grade. I'll drive it a bit and see.
The shifting I may have to live with. I had a local wrench that's very familiar with these cars check it. He seemed to think it was pretty normal.
Now to find an interior guy that can help me with the suncracked dash...I found a clean set of speaker pods for the rear...With the seats and dash done, I'll be a happy camper..At least for a while
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
If all the bushes are done definetly consider the front and rear strut tower braces.
If u can get a way of adding some front -ve camber do it.
If u can get a way of adding some front -ve camber do it.
BMW’s
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
TY Gaz....I made 80/90 freeway miles today. The car was solid and a pleasure to drive
Rodger that on the sway bars. I'd like to find an aluminum one, solid that doesn't bolt together at the towers.
Shifting, it's no tremac but with a light touch and the fresh fluids, it's bearable
On the camber...I looked at camber plates when doing the front suspension but it seemed like they added a bit of hight to the car.
Am I looking at that the wrong way?
Rodger that on the sway bars. I'd like to find an aluminum one, solid that doesn't bolt together at the towers.
Shifting, it's no tremac but with a light touch and the fresh fluids, it's bearable
On the camber...I looked at camber plates when doing the front suspension but it seemed like they added a bit of hight to the car.
Am I looking at that the wrong way?
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
On that tag, what does the ABR NBR mean? I have the same tag on my '81 635
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'79 635CSi Revival
'80 635CSi
'83 633CSi Callaway Turbo continued as 1988 535is Turbo
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'79 635CSi Revival
'80 635CSi
'83 633CSi Callaway Turbo continued as 1988 535is Turbo
SOLD: '81 635CSi/A
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
The bolt together ones are fine. I got mine at Schmiedmann for memory and yes in aluminium.
I done all the bushes camber steering etc etc and once I put the bars on it was the most massive difference. I guess it makes all the other items work properly as there prob is lots of flex in the towers. Done the tower bars on the e34 and there was bugger all difference. Yet to do on the 2002 but planned
I’m pretty sure Ireland engineering (or a similar amarican vendor) do a fixed and adjustable plate that doesn’t effect the ride height. U can only get another degree or so due to the stock spring being a large dia
I done all the bushes camber steering etc etc and once I put the bars on it was the most massive difference. I guess it makes all the other items work properly as there prob is lots of flex in the towers. Done the tower bars on the e34 and there was bugger all difference. Yet to do on the 2002 but planned
I’m pretty sure Ireland engineering (or a similar amarican vendor) do a fixed and adjustable plate that doesn’t effect the ride height. U can only get another degree or so due to the stock spring being a large dia
BMW’s
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Not really sure
I see this h/l in a German forum
https://forum.6ercoupe.de/index.php/index.php?id=118836BMW Herstellernachweis mit Datenblatt / Fzg. ABE Nr. (BMW-E24-Forum)
google translate turns it to this;
BMW manufacturer's certificate with data sheet / vehicle registration number (BMW-E24-Forum)
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Yea, progress we can see.
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
The seats looks amazing - like new - very nice.
Keep the photos coming!
Keep the photos coming!
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
A well thought out "up date" on the seats/interior. Roger
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
[JAW DROP]
Wow, I mean WOW! Those seats look amazing.![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
Wow, I mean WOW! Those seats look amazing.
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Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Suspension is getting there. added heavier M5 front sway bar and reinforced it's mount points. Following your lead, I found a Dinan strut brace but the camber plates I'm still looking for. Irelands mount under the body and lift the car a bit but they do work with the strut brace....Also bought a set of H&K springs that should net me around a half-inch all around drop over the current suspension. I see mention of offset strut bearings but haven't been able to source them yet. Adjustable would be good as what I think I'd like is to add -.5 of camber to the front.GazM3 wrote: ↑Thu May 17, 2018 8:01 pm The bolt together ones are fine. I got mine at Schmiedmann for memory and yes in aluminium.
I done all the bushes camber steering etc etc and once I put the bars on it was the most massive difference. I guess it makes all the other items work properly as there prob is lots of flex in the towers. Done the tower bars on the e34 and there was bugger all difference. Yet to do on the 2002 but planned
I’m pretty sure Ireland engineering (or a similar amarican vendor) do a fixed and adjustable plate that doesn’t effect the ride height. U can only get another degree or so due to the stock spring being a large dia
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
my cars shop mate
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Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Oh my. To own that would be a dream come to life !
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
So eloquently stated Baders.
The best I can do is match the engine stand and say that I have an engine block with the same casting insignia.
cb
The best I can do is match the engine stand and say that I have an engine block with the same casting insignia.
cb
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1981 635 Hennarot
1980 635 Polaris (Project)
1980 635 Polaris (Project)
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Hey Pasocb,
Thats a handy lil thing to have!
Thats a handy lil thing to have!
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
The Storm-Vulcan Block Master belongs to a friend of mine.
There are some interesting old machine tools tucked away in the hills behind Paso Robles and some of us crotchety old guys that keep them running.
1981 635 Hennarot
1980 635 Polaris (Project)
1980 635 Polaris (Project)
Re: another 85 M635Csi project
Yes they do Pasocb. The old custom show in Paso was one of my favorites but it's been years since I've been that way