Zombie apocalypse e28

[Brocamdan828]

snow pics

Started getting some snow here, so I snapped some pics. Will get more when there's more snow.


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[milano_red]

I keep seeing e28's and it makes me want one.

[Brocamdan828]

So a few weeks back my car started smoking on the way home from work. I get home, pop the hood and notice i'm leaking coolant everywhere. Poured some in, drained the whole thing in a few minutes... Realized that the lower radiator hose disconnected... Hmm, could be my problem... So I reattatch the hose and pour some more coolant in. Well, that was a waste of coolant. Still leaked everywhere right away. Turns out that when the hose disconnected, the alternator ripped a hole in the hose... Got a new hose and put it on, still leaks and starts smoking when I drive. SO I figure it's time to get the new timing belt and water pump on. After I got the new parts on, I put some coolant in and some fresh oil and it runs better than it did before!

[nickskater09]

High five for self diagnosis fucking you over. Been there done that. Haha

[Brocamdan828]

High five for self diagnosis fucking you over. Been there done that. Haha

Yes it was horrible. I was getting so mad at the car. I almost sold it, but now that I drove it for the first time today in over 2 weeks maybe. I don't want to, now I just have a couple plans for this week.

[Brocamdan828]

Decided I was tired of the stupid spot on my hood... So I took so tools I got for christmas back to home depot and returned them and got a few cans of plasti-dip... Figure it was my day off so I painted my hood. Kinda like it, not too sure yet. Atleast I can peal it off if I don't like it!




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[JHank]

It looks so much better then before! Nice job!

[Brocamdan828]

It looks so much better then before! Nice job!

Thanks a lot!

[Rob&co]

decited to keep her i see?

[Brocamdan828]

decited to keep her i see?

Yeahh, just can't get away. If someone offers to trade something I like, I might trade but for now i'm keeping it. Got some more plans...

Getting coils in a few weeks hopefully...

Also going to try to fit and e34 rear bumper, so i'll be searching around the junkyard soon. Going to get all new suspension parts, bushings, tie rods, control arms etc... I plan on switching to non sealed beam headlights as well. Also have some interior plans, woodgrain steering wheel and I would like to get a set of black rear seats and passenger front seat and try to make a bracket to fit a recaro seat for the driver. I also want to convert all the windows to manual and delete all the radio parts. I don't like dealing with electrical problems. And if I keep it long enough, I have a secret plan for an engine swap...

[Brocamdan828]

exhaust video clip

So I got bored waiting to go to work this morning, took a little video clip of my exhaust. I'm running 2 2.5 inch straight pipes from the cat back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0gZSBz2kzI&feature=youtu.be

[nickskater09]

No cats or go home. It's honestly not much louder in my car. Haha

[Brocamdan828]

No cats or go home. It's honestly not much louder in my car. Haha

If I stick with my plans for once in my life and swap the engine I want into it, I want to do some sort of different exhaust. I was thinking a side exit, but I will run a muffler with it. I already figured out how I want it to run it. As long as I get the e34 bumper, going to a junkyard tomorrow for one.

[Brocamdan828]

Went to the junkyard today to try to find an e34 rear bumper and headlights.

I ended up walking away with a set of e34 headlights and a spare low beam for $20


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Also a pair of mk3 jetta trek edition front seats. They are in awesome condition as well, just need a cleaning. Also, they were only $20! Going to see if I can make adapters for them or whatnot to make them fit. I thought about grabbing the rear and try to make it work but I figure that would be a much harder task. I knwo they aren't everyones cup of tea, but I love the old retro designs on these seats. I plan on finding a set of black e28 rear seats to swap out.


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I was upset I couldn't find an e34 rear bumper I could use, they were all smashed up and cracked. Hopefully next time though!

[Brian.]

Car's coming along good man! Following you in instagrammy!