LS1 / T56 DD e28 BMW Build by jakeb

By diyauto
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3 minute(s) of a 184 minute read

5-22-2012

First time off the lift in 5 months..first time moving under it's own power. It needs an alignment really badly...also need insurance and a plate but it drove around the block a few times. I love the way the clutch feels and the trans shifts. Very happy I had the trans gone through. 


I live in a residential area (25mph) so I really wasn't able to get on it much. But when I did it put a smile on my face for sure. 


Hoping to get an alignment today and plates tomorrow and start driving the thing! 


A few pictures. 

back on the ground 

 


Location of shifter...I need a new boot. I might make a different selector so I can use a newer style BMW shift knob and also bring it just a tad higher. But this will work for now. 

 


Another engine bay shot.... 




5-22-2012


thanks guys, it feels great to finally have it on the ground


Got the car aligned today....drives a lot better. Hoping to find some time tomorrow to get tags so it is legal to drive. 


Gave it a quick wash today after months of dust and grime in the garage. 

These tires are a little too tall so it will look a little different but you can get the idea... 


The paint it mostly dull....My cousin who does paintless dent repair and some amazing things with a buffer said he thinks he can bring some of the shine back. I will probably paint it next summer....still unsure if it will stay silver or change to black. 


 


 


 


A few of the interior. 


 


 


 


The guys at the alignment shop were blown away. I actually did most of the alignment as the rear is all adjustable now. Makes everything easy when it is all brand new. 


Oh yeah...while driving to the alignment place I got on it a little bit....holy shit!




Comments

Nice build!

Posted by Diggymart on 1/2/20 @ 7:47:19 PM