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Mark D. · 01-26-2008, 10:03 AM

Well heres the E28 with the rear end out. Notice the subframe mounts. This is what happens when maintenance is ignored. Thank god the rust is surface. It will be cleaned up and painted with a Por 15 equivalent. Since the rear end is out I thought it best for the mechanic to install the E34 M5 rear brakes and the 6 piece stainless hose set. New OEM exhaust will be fitted with all new hangers and hardware, gaskets. That takes care of the rear of the car. Next up will be the oilpan leaks and in the near future the timing chain and components. Thanks to Ken at TwoBrothers Automotive for the help.

kowalski · 01-26-2008, 11:22 AM

looks like this maint. is well due. are you just putting stocker rubber bushings back in?

Mark D. · 01-26-2008, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by kowalski

looks like this maint. is well due. are you just putting stocker rubber bushings back in?

Yup, Stock bushings and links

k-swiss · 01-26-2008, 06:30 PM

Green shocks eh?

Blakeoffire · 01-26-2008, 07:55 PM

I just want your car even more now...

The subframe bushings are due for replacement in my 6er too. Those, along with my H&R springs will be installed in the Spring. Hopefully I won't encounter the same little threatening surprise as you did... !

B.

carter · 01-26-2008, 07:58 PM

Yeah, what kind of Shocks are those?

MGuy · 01-26-2008, 09:09 PM

Looks like the shocks for the SLS. Are you keeping it Mark, or deleting the SLS?

Mark D. · 01-26-2008, 09:55 PM

SLS stays, the ride is beautiful even with the shitty sub frame mounts that were destroyed.
What I like about the M5 is it is stable and rides great even with 4 people cruising at 140. Nothing like a big sedan with firm suspension and a 5 speed.

carter · 01-27-2008, 07:24 AM

I've never riden in a car with good SLS but I hear when it's good, it's great.

01-26-2008, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mark D. Senior Member Name: Mark Joined: Oct 2005 From: N.Vancouver Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	E28 M5 subframe repairs Well heres the E28 with the rear end out. Notice the subframe mounts. This is what happens when maintenance is ignored. Thank god the rust is surface. It will be cleaned up and painted with a Por 15 equivalent. Since the rear end is out I thought it best for the mechanic to install the E34 M5 rear brakes and the 6 piece stainless hose set. New OEM exhaust will be fitted with all new hangers and hardware, gaskets. That takes care of the rear of the car. Next up will be the oilpan leaks and in the near future the timing chain and components. Thanks to Ken at TwoBrothers Automotive for the help. __________________ 1991 318is X 2 1988 E28 M5

01-26-2008, 09:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
MGuy Senior Member Name: Jay Joined: Dec 2007 From: Ottawa Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like the shocks for the SLS. Are you keeping it Mark, or deleting the SLS? __________________ Jay '88 325i Cabrio Zinno/black leather 130k km '86 M5 - Diamond black/black 180k km '84 M635CSi - Agate Green/nutria 95k km '88 735i - Euro - Luxor/black somwhere well north of 300k km

01-26-2008, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mark D. Senior Member Name: Mark Joined: Oct 2005 From: N.Vancouver Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	SLS stays, the ride is beautiful even with the shitty sub frame mounts that were destroyed. What I like about the M5 is it is stable and rides great even with 4 people cruising at 140. Nothing like a big sedan with firm suspension and a 5 speed. __________________ 1991 318is X 2 1988 E28 M5

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01-26-2008, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
kowalski Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: Feb 2005 From: White Rock Posts: 2,125 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 18 Times in 11 Posts kowalski's pictures	looks like this maint. is well due. are you just putting stocker rubber bushings back in?

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k-swiss Senior Member Name: Kirin Joined: May 2006 From: Kamloopizstan Posts: 1,594 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 5 Times in 4 Posts k-swiss's pictures '07 Volkswagen Rabbit '62 Volkswagen Beetle '89 BMW 325i	Green shocks eh?

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Blakeoffire Senior Member Supporting Member Name: Blake Joined: Sep 2006 From: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 10 2 Times in 2 Posts Blakeoffire's pictures	I just want your car even more now... The subframe bushings are due for replacement in my 6er too. Those, along with my H&R springs will be installed in the Spring. Hopefully I won't encounter the same little threatening surprise as you did... ! B.

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carter Banned Supporting Member Name: Carter Joined: Sep 2007 From: Toronto Posts: 427 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 4 Times in 1 Post carter's pictures	Yeah, what kind of Shocks are those?

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carter Banned Supporting Member Name: Carter Joined: Sep 2007 From: Toronto Posts: 427 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 4 Times in 1 Post carter's pictures	I've never riden in a car with good SLS but I hear when it's good, it's great.

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