Finally posting my e34

[spyrot1]

I've been reading the posts for the last year and finally decided to show my Bimmer.
This is a 1995 Calypsorot-Metallic 525ia.

I have installed Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, and an EAT chip (the EAT chip makes a noticeable difference in drivability.)
I have replaced the catalytic converter and the A/C system.
Upgraded to Brembo cross drilled rotors with Hawk performance pads.
I'm looking to get a nice set of 17" rims.

The only problem I have is the wiring in the drivers side door which is causing a parasitic battery drain.
It seems that the wiring overheated and some of it shorted out.
This causes the power door locks (or the keylock heating element) to drain the battery. Currently I've removed the power door lock fuse to keep the battery from going flat.

I believe that I need to get the drivers door cable harness, I assume it's not to difficult a repair.

Here are some photos:

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/spyrot1/BMW2/BMW525ie-1.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/spyrot1/BMW2/BMW525ij-1.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/spyrot1/BMW2/BMW525ia-1.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/spyrot1/BMW2/BMW525ig-1.jpg

[Qube]

Nice skirts... nice pinstripe! :)

[saj3n]

New Jersey? What part? I'm in Philly

[aston_jag_tech]

Very nice, should have posted sooner. Cheers
-Scott

[spyrot1]

off of exit 8A on the turnpike

[swenpro]

WOW.... that is a gorgeous car. From your pics, the paint looks absolutely stunning. And for once, I must say the OEM wheels actually compliment the color nicely :) How many miles?

[angrypancake]

wow, you keep that thing amazingly clean. really nice car!

[Yiorgos]

Awesome car man. I love the colour-coded skirts, the red really shines and looks quite deep.

Probably the only thing that wrecks it is the Jersey plates!

[liquidtiger720]

Clean!

[spyrot1]

WOW.... that is a gorgeous car. From your pics, the paint looks absolutely stunning. And for once, I must say the OEM wheels actually compliment the color nicely :) How many miles?

It now has 134k miles, I got it with 124k.

One of the reasons I got it was due to the great paint job. I assumed that the previous owner(s) kept it garaged. The paint and interior are immaculate and all the electronics work. It's main problem was all mechanical and wiring. Almost done sorting everything out, althought I've spent twice the purchase price doing that!:(

[spyrot1]

WOW.... that is a gorgeous car. From your pics, the paint looks absolutely stunning. And for once, I must say the OEM wheels actually compliment the color nicely :) How many miles?

It now has 134k miles, I got it with 124k.

One of the reasons I got it was due to the great paint job. I assumed that the previous owner(s) kept it garaged. The paint and interior are immaculate and all the electronics work. It's main problem was all mechanical and wiring. Almost done sorting everything out, althought I've spent the purchase price doing that!:(

[spyrot1]

Awesome car man. I love the colour-coded skirts, the red really shines and looks quite deep.

Probably the only thing that wrecks it is the Jersey plates!

Yeah, Jersey plates are ugly. You would think a state that calls itself the "Garden State" would have a better color then puke yellow! The old plates were a light blue but they weren't much better.

Now if we had German plates...

[spyrot1]

WOW.... that is a gorgeous car. From your pics, the paint looks absolutely stunning. And for once, I must say the OEM wheels actually compliment the color nicely :) How many miles?

Ever since I lowered the car the 15" OEM wheels actually look good...

[specialguess]

Nice car...Excellent the colour

[DABLACK]

nyce ride when are the rims comming:) I love the overall cleanliness just very
impressive. Thanks for sharing!

[bbig119]

Got the exact same color...love it. I think the basketweaves look fine on the car. Not saying it couldn't be improved, but they aren't hurting your car either.

[Alexlind123]

Ever since I lowered the car the 15" OEM wheels actually look good...

The OEM 15s arent bad on a lowered car. I cleaned them very thoroughly and a friend asked if i got new wheels. BTW, very, very nice car.

[Macv]

ooo very pretty! great work!

[Michael999]

VERY nice, love the colour and body work!

[SharkmanBMW]

It makes me miss my 540... you have the same colour and beautiful W I D E Grill!

[VentoGT]

M parallels or Throwing stars and you're all set--very clean car!

[gmannino]

That red is beautiful. Looks like a very elegant color. Props!

[SC David]

That is cleeaaan! I love the color, and in this case, I love the pinstripe.

[Macv]

beautiful W I D E Grill

Amen! ;)

[ILoveMPower]

Clears in the front FTW! Keep the basketweaves :)

[Alexlind123]

Once you convert to narrow grill, it will be a beautiful car.

[swenpro]

and your narrow grilles...


Once you convert to narrow grill, it will be a beautiful car.

[Alexlind123]

and your narrow grilles...

:D