The Journey getting my 2001 E38 740i Shorty up to my standards

bmw335ie90 · 12-09-2024, 11:42 AM

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cfm56d7b · 12-09-2024, 12:49 PM

One of my favorite posts during 2024. It's like being there and helping install all these parts. I finally reached a series of photos with Brembo brakes.

These brakes are a testament to the expression that there is no such thing as over-engineered brakes. Great choice.

Phenomenal outcome. Thank you for sharing!

Igor_M5 · 12-09-2024, 01:10 PM

Under-engineered photo hosting.

hinckley · 12-09-2024, 01:15 PM

It's impossible to say how impressed I am with your restoration. The E38 was the pinnacle of modern BMW design imho.

Igs · 12-09-2024, 01:44 PM

Amazing job and thanks for sharing all the step by steps with pictures. Looks like it was a fun time! Car looks fantastic!

Salespunk · 12-09-2024, 02:07 PM

Absolutely stunning restoration. You may have spent half the cost of a new 7 Series, but ended up with something much more unique and valuable IMO. Well done.

cfm56d7b · 12-09-2024, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

It's impossible to say how impressed I am with your restoration. The E38 was the pinnacle of modern BMW design imho.

Could not possibly echo the same sentiment any better. Incredible outcome.

bandersen · 12-09-2024, 05:21 PM

Pics aren’t loading for me either on the iPhone app.
But - pretty sure I want to buy your car! 😁😁😁

av1988 · 12-09-2024, 05:43 PM

Love the rims

My M3 · 12-09-2024, 07:17 PM

Love these things, you will really enjoy the car when you finish playing with it.
I had a Petrol Mica one, beautiful

Zirenz2006 · 12-09-2024, 09:37 PM

Amazing resotration! My father had one of these and it was my favorite car he ever owned. Seeing yours brings back memories.

Thelof · 12-10-2024, 03:26 PM

Back in 2002, my then girlfriend’s mom bought one of these, it was forest green with tan interior and to this day it’s the smoothest and nicest riding car I’ve ever been in my life. Absolutely gorgeous. Congrats.

Detailers Domain · 12-10-2024, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

One of my favorite posts during 2024. It's like being there and helping install all these parts. I finally reached a series of photos with Brembo brakes.

These brakes are a testament to the expression that there is no such thing as over-engineered brakes. Great choice.

Phenomenal outcome. Thank you for sharing!

Appreciate the feedback, the Brembos the thrust arms, the Kw's make the ride incredible!

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Originally Posted by hinckley

It's impossible to say how impressed I am with your restoration. The E38 was the pinnacle of modern BMW design imho.

Thank you! I agree the best 7 series built!

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Originally Posted by Igs

Amazing job and thanks for sharing all the step by steps with pictures. Looks like it was a fun time! Car looks fantastic!

Love it when people enjoy these threads!

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Originally Posted by Salespunk

Absolutely stunning restoration. You may have spent half the cost of a new 7 Series, but ended up with something much more unique and valuable IMO. Well done.

$$$$ without a doubt. But this one deserved it.

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Could not possibly echo the
same sentiment any better. Incredible outcome.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by bandersen

Pics aren’t loading for me either on the iPhone app.
But - pretty sure I want to buy your car! 😁😁😁

I hope to enjoy this one for a bit.

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Originally Posted by av1988

Love the rims

Love the LM's as well.

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Originally Posted by My M3

Love these things, you will really enjoy the car when you finish playing with it.
I had a Petrol Mica one, beautiful

Can't wait to get the stereo tuned up and sounding perfect!

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Amazing resotration! My father had one of these and it was my favorite car he ever owned. Seeing yours brings back memories.

Lots of memories triggered with this build for a lot of people. This was the best big car in its day!

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Originally Posted by Thelof

Back in 2002, my then girlfriend’s mom bought one of these, it was forest green with tan interior and to this day it’s the smoothest and nicest riding car I’ve ever been in my life. Absolutely gorgeous. Congrats.

I agree super smooth and rides amazing! Better than many of the big sedans in this decade.

greentrbo95gst · 12-10-2024, 11:53 PM

What are your plans with the car? Amazing work. How is the car mechanically?

Upgrade+ · 12-11-2024, 06:09 AM

I was scrolling through enjoying the hell out of this thread and this damn app ruined it by barely uploading any images. When has it gotten to become so unreliable? It’s happening more and more

Detailers Domain · 12-11-2024, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

What are your plans with the car? Amazing work. How is the car mechanically?

thanks, the car will be getting the stereo system sorted out next, mechanically right now perfect zero issues.

Brakes upgraded and done
Wheel and tires sorted
Suspension updated and upgraded
Top end valve cover service done
Valley pan done
oil done
trans service done

The ultimate goal would be to do a glass out paint job on the car hopefully next season.

emulajavi · 12-11-2024, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Detailers Domain

OEM Pre LCI Center Grills

Why preLCI center grills if it’s a LCI car?

Amazing restoration btw!!

M3X3Z3 · 12-12-2024, 05:21 AM

Bestest looking 7 series ever whose design did a sterling job of hiding its proportions.

Detailers Domain · 12-12-2024, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by emulajavi

Why preLCI center grills if it’s a LCI car?

Amazing restoration btw!!

Thank you!

I have both of them I prefer the pre lci better.

Detailers Domain · 12-12-2024, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M3X3Z3

Bestest looking 7 series ever whose design did a sterling job of hiding its proportions.

I would agree.

hufington · 12-12-2024, 12:17 PM

Amazing job! You almost remanufactured the whole car. Just when I was thinking that I am done fixing cars that I find, this made me want to go on a hunt for a new project. Congrats brother!

Detailers Domain · 12-12-2024, 12:18 PM

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Amazing job! You almost remanufactured the whole car. Just when I was thinking that I am done fixing cars that I find, this made me want to go on a hunt for a new project. Congrats brother!

thanks! while this one gets worked on and finished I'm thinking get an e46 wagon and make an e46 m3 wagon LOL...

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