Euro e24 resurrection (update 10/2/24)

[bkbimmer]

I've been working on the e24 a bit, I ordered e34 540i brakes, new axles and hardware, 235/40zr17 and 275/40zr17 for the hartge 17x9.5/10.5" wheels. I'm finishing up the e28 rear suspension swap, still need to make mounts for the sway bar... coil overs still need to go on.

[thugginrobby]

I started converting the rear over to e28 suspension. I ordered a new 533i differential cover and installed it on a 373lsd, installed the subframe and trailing arms. I need to have the rear section of the driveline shortened approximately an inch. The e28 track width is about 10mm narrower per side which help's fit the wide wheels.

Could you explain the e28 suspension swap? I wanted to do this to my usd 1981 633csi a while back.

[bkbimmer]

I started converting the rear over to e28 suspension. I ordered a new 533i differential cover and installed it on a 373lsd, installed the subframe and trailing arms. I need to have the rear section of the driveline shortened approximately an inch. The e28 track width is about 10mm narrower per side which help's fit the wide wheels.

Could you explain the e28 suspension swap? I wanted to do this to my usd 1981 633csi a while back.

Basically bolt in an e28 subframe, trailing arms and diff, e28 axles, e28 shocks, 533i diff cover, e12 diff mount... you have to slightly modify the brake line above the subframe and or clearance the subframe and have the rear section of the driveshaft shortened and balanced.

[tschultz]

Skipping door trim?

Looking really good, and great wheel choice!

[bkbimmer]

Skipping door trim?

Looking really good, and great wheel choice!

I welded up all the trim holes years ago.

[bkbimmer]

I had tires put on these beastly wheels today.

[Nick1984]

Perfect wheel fit!

[bkbimmer]

Perfect wheel fit!

Thank you

[5280 JB]

Wheel Porn!!

[bkbimmer]

Wheel Porn!!

These were my all time dream wheels for this car, I never thought I'd get them... I think they really make all the work worth it.

[bkbimmer]

New axles and axle hardware from bmw.

[Nick1984]

You won't need the tow hooks Nice progress!

[LuckyHenriksen]

Looking good sir, it's nice to see that clean rear subframe and suspension. And those wheels look so perfect

[sefb222]

So, Brent.

How’s this build coming along?

[bkbimmer]

So, Brent.

How’s this build coming along?

It was going great until a guy wrecked his e36.

[sefb222]

Well, you said you were broke.

It was either that or head gasket on the orphan iS

[bkbimmer]

Well, you said you were broke.

It was either that or head gasket on the orphan iS

I'm about to blow a gasket over here, I've been reduced to working on e36s and Chrysler products to be able to afford bacon and eggs.

SERENITY NOW!

[bkbimmer]

Over the last few years ive messed with this car off and on when i had the motivation, im trying to get back at it and make some progress in my spare time.

Im building a new custom trunk floor since it had a previous poor repair from the diff mount ripping out. Last summer I built a custom stainless exhaust for it also.


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[CanadianMiniFan]

Beautiful work, on the body and the exhaust!

[bkbimmer]

Beautiful work, on the body and the exhaust!

Thank you

[jimoreno]

That exhaust looks amazing! Waiting for a sound clip when it's running. The trunk floor is also awesome.

[bkbimmer]

That exhaust looks amazing! Waiting for a sound clip when it's running. The trunk floor is also awesome.

Thanks, here is a link to an exhaust video.

https://flic.kr/p/2qrJbsz

[euro635gas]

Well dang. Now I miss my old euro.

[bkbimmer]

Well dang. Now I miss my old euro.

Thank you,, Your henna car made me want an e24 way back in the day. I miss the good old days.

[jimoreno]

That exhaust looks amazing! Waiting for a sound clip when it's running. The trunk floor is also awesome.

Thanks, here is a link to an exhaust video.

https://flic.kr/p/2qrJbsz

Love that exhaust sound! Thanks for the video.

[bkbimmer]

Thanks, here is a link to an exhaust video.

https://flic.kr/p/2qrJbsz

Love that exhaust sound! Thanks for the video.

Thanks, you're welcome.

[AlpinaPat]

That does sound good! Is it super loud in person?

Love the Hartge wheels, will look epic when done 

I had an '86 euro E24 in Alpine White, was a beauty, I manual swapped it and replaced the comfort seats with Recaros. Sold it to a guy from Portland in 2014.

[bkbimmer]

That does sound good! Is it super loud in person?

Love the Hartge wheels, will look epic when done 

I had an '86 euro E24 in Alpine White, was a beauty, I manual swapped it and replaced the comfort seats with Recaros. Sold it to a guy from Portland in 2014.

Sounds like you need another one.

It's not that loud in my opinion.