Yeah sure, 6 gears sure are nice. But this is the thread for those who were looking for the exotic inline six growl. Although they may have less power than the V8, I'm pretty sure the 5-spd's were less than 10% of the 535i production. Is this more rare than the 540i/6? Show 'em if you got 'em!

1990 (Oxford or Iceland..?) Green on parchment leather. Just hit 170k.
Euro turns, tails, and bumper trim. Black kidneys, M-parallels for summer wheels.
http://jk.underwoodisland.com/535/08.jpg

I'm not sure if the big six manual is harder to find than the v8 manual. I think I've read that just 5% of the 535s had the 5 spd in them. I would think they'd be about the same, though, at least in the E34. I think the E39 v8 6spds are easier to come by.

1990 Iceland green metallic with... natural(?) interior. It's the tan color, not sure what it's called. Just about to turn over 150k. Dinan chip, euro headlights. Pics will be forthcoming!

1990 Schwartz on Black. ~167k miles, Dinan Chip, B&B Tri-Flo, Full RD suspension on Bilsteins, 3.91 diff, 850 front brakes and 540 rears.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTAyOTQ2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

There was less then 5k 535ims made. I dont remember exact, but I do remember that only 13 were made in '93

1990 535i 5speed. 283,xxx on the odo... 65k with a rebuild.
Black on gray

Euro Tails
Carbon fiber badges
Conforti Chip
Dtm muffler

Here is my 1993 535Im 134K Miles on it.

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/2028/bmw13pj.jpg

1990 535i 5sp. Island Green Metalic - BBS RS - 188K

http://www.opus45.com/pics/e34_side2.jpg

We make this a STICKY!!!!

and hey, is it just me... or were there a lot of 535i's made in 1990???

cereal, nice car. i was looking into some of the mods you have: hows the b+b? is it catback or muffler only?

also would you recommend the 3.91 even if i do a nice amount of highway cruising?

91 model year
production date 9/90

167,000 on my brilliantrot 535im

cereal, nice car. i was looking into some of the mods you have: hows the b+b? is it catback or muffler only?

also would you recommend the 3.91 even if i do a nice amount of highway cruising?

You should see it in person, pics don't do it justice.

157k on my '90 brilliantrot 535im. Turner/Conforti chip, intake, and stereo stuff. Soon to have complete new oem suspension arms, H&R's, Koni's, and euro M5 bars. Pics soon to follow...

Ill add pics someday, but
1992 535 147K miles, black/tan interior
3.46 LSD, DINAN stupid chip

91 model year
production date 9/90

167,000 on my brilliantrot 535im

I love your car. Can you post or link me to some more pics?

Um... DAAAMN! Cereal's car is sweet as can be! Nice green cars too! Those are some great looking 5ers.

I love your car. Can you post or link me to some more pics?

ha thanks man

http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~szwarc/e34/


there's all my schtuff

Hey bahnstormer, your red car looks terrific, and I like the wheels too. How do you like the yellow fogs? Do they work better with yellow? I love how they look.

1991 535iM, ~181k, stock

http://img280.echo.cx/img280/1267/dscn211211hj.jpg

cereal, nice car. i was looking into some of the mods you have: hows the b+b? is it catback or muffler only?

also would you recommend the 3.91 even if i do a nice amount of highway cruising?

Thanks :)

The B&B is a catback. The 3.91 is great, on the highway its not terrible, but not great. I cruise at ~3300 at 80 in 5th. I'll most likely be selling/trading it in the near future due to a turbo going in the car :evil2

1990 Schwartz on Black 200+km's


Ext: M-tech front, Euro bumper trim, Style 5's, Erebuni CF hood, 9005 silver star mod

Int: Momo millenium wheel, Alpine type-R 5 1/4 rear, Infinity 5 1/4 front, monster cable, Alpine 7990

Engine: EAT chip, Triflow exhaust, 745i turbo kit sitting in room.

Drivetrain: UUC ssk, e21 320 tranny mounts

Suspension: Ground Control, Koni Adjustable, Derlin subframe inserts, Racing dynamic strut bar, Dinan sway bars frt+bk, BMP adjustable links, BMP urethane sway bushings

Yeah sure, 6 gears sure are nice. But this is the thread for those who were looking for the exotic inline six growl. Although they may have less power than the V8, I'm pretty sure the 5-spd's were less than 10% of the 535i production.

Why not have the best of both worlds and install the 1995 Euro M5 6-speed into the 535? It's a perfect fit.

- Rob

Sure Rob, I have two laying the scrap pile in my garage :biglaughb:

Haven't put any money into this car except stuff to make it run better (unlike my previous E30, which I put every damned cent into fixing up :rolleyes). Just kind of holding me over till I decide wether it gets forced induction and body work - or till I find another e30. I had a minor accident, but instead of using the money to fix the car, I bought a canon 20D. Oops!!

1989 535i, 133k miles (engine and drivetrain are in near-perfect shape), Dsylvia tech chip, 3.91 limited slip, Z3 1.9 shifter (best $50 you can spend on one of these...), and shitty Depo ellipsoids.

Chose this pic since it hides most of the body... :stickoutt
http://www.epjphoto.com/albums/userpics/10001/_MG_4392.jpg

Although they may have less power than the V8, I'm pretty sure the 5-spd's were less than 10% of the 535i production. Is this more rare than the 540i/6? Show 'em if you got 'em!




Ummm.....NO.

E34 540/6 FTW! :D

Ummm.....NO.

E34 540/6 FTW! :D

Sorry man, the 540's are nice, but if I want a V8 I'll get an LS1.

I second thats, its been done, and most likely, will be done more and more

LS1 blows the doors off the 4.0 or 4.4

I second thats, its been done, and most likely, will be done more and more

LS1 blows the doors off the 4.0 or 4.4
Add that to all the other recent problems popping up about the V8's (both old and current - like carbon buildup problems). V8 BMW? No thanks!

They are great, they are just modded to the max prety much from the factory. Any more mods arent too cosat efficient.If you dont like mods, they are fine. The LS1 bolt in , stock, from GM, is now advertsied as a 380 horsepower engine. Thats insane. That and getting 27 mpg to 23 mpg. Ive owned two. They were the shizznit

Year: 1990 - Black with black interrior
Prod. Date: 7/89
Miles: 235,500 (Engine and Transmission original)
No mod's but they will come eventually :D

I would drive and drive and drive..just to see how many miles you can actually do!

Alright, enough with the OT V8 talk, back to the M30's!

Awesome cars guys.

When we get forced induction, supras better be ware :evil2:

No...Im nto talking out of my butt

Here is a couple of of mine. 167k UUC SSk, eat chip

When we get forced induction, supras better be ware :evil2:

No...Im nto talking out of my butt

Twin turbos for the M30:

http://www.robertlevinson.com/twinturbo/Image1.jpg

:D

- Rob

Put them on your 735 already!

Put them on your 735 already!

Naaah, I decided that car is for sale. Too many projects. Know anybody that wants it? Mechanically perfect, with a fresh 65K-mile motor.

- Rob

Hi guys, sorry for the thread dig.

Posting to say that I've recently picked up my first bimmer (and first car ever!); a 1990 535iM and I couldn't be happier. It's calypsorot, tan leather interior (I think its called tan, it's quite a light shade).

It's got about 188,000 KMs on it (117k miles), completely stock, and drives impeccably. :D

I'd post a pic but I dont think I can until I have 25 posts (I think that's right?) and also it's in the shop getting a road worthy certificate. So I will definitely post a pic in a week or so when I get her for good.

There's a couple of things that I need to fix, IE roof needs a respray (quite badly faded) and there's a hole in the driver's seat which must be fixed. Also, I dont think the previous owner had cleaned it in years, it was absolutely filthy so I'm getting it properly detailed. Anway, you can see how excited I am!

This is me right now :alright :buttrock

Its called Pergament Ledder

I guess I need to get in on this registry!

E34 535iT 5-speed
200k on drivetrain, 185k on body

1990 Schwartz on Grey
330K+ on the odo
Ready for long-term restoration (aka money pit)... with wife's blessing

1990 535im, build date 2/90, black/black.

Options: 3.46 LSD, heated seats.

Mods: none so far, 17" wheels (prolly Style 5s), shocks/springs, and EAT chip to come.

Misc: It needs a new exhaust (anyone got any suggestions/exhausts for sale?). Just fixed the sagging headliner though! Word to the wise, don't bother trying to reupholster it yourself, the local auto-upholstery shop charged me $70 (including material), and the kit from WLS is around $55 with shipping... NOT worth it IMO.

I'd post pics, but I don't have 25 posts yet, more of a lurker...

Yeah sure, 6 gears sure are nice. But this is the thread for those who were looking for the exotic inline six growl.


Oh you mean an M5? :D

n

Damn there are a lot of nice 535i's.

1990 Schwartz
Dinan chip, Short Throw, LSD, Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, Clear Corners
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r193/BMVV4life/DSCN0507.jpg?t=1164395684

well i guess i belong here also

1992 5535i black on black
completely stock...but in the process of putting on Sach suspension kit.

not really picture worthy after seeing the other cars on here.

Damn nice E34s guys. I had an appointment to see a '92 535i black/black 5-speed this morning but someone else snatched it up last night! And so, the search (or should I say, the wait) begins again for a manual 535...although these cars are rare, one pops up locally every few months or so here.

Damn I did not realize this thread was started almost a year ago, lol.

Heres my 1992 535i 180k Sachs kit, B&B, RK bushings, EAT chip, 18" MK2's (not pictured)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/jbraswell/e344.jpg?t=1164576831

1991 535iM
135K

Dinan chip
Style 32 Reps
Rieger Infinity Lip ( the one in pic is photoshopped but I actuallyhave the real thing now - lol)
Yellow Hella Smileys (not in pic)

BavAuto Lowering Springs in the mail.

* '92 535iM
* Alpine White exterior
* Indigo Blue leather interior
* 5-speed manual transmission
* 180.6K miles

http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/photos/114124008-M-1.jpg

http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/photos/114124254-M.jpg

http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/photos/114123989-M.jpg

http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/photos/114124778-M.jpg

No mods yet, bt you all know me :D

1989 535i 5-speed
175,200 miles
Lachssilber Metallic
Shadowline, Euro trim
Hella smileys going in soon
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/zmuff/original/RR%20resize.jpg
http://members.cox.net/zmuff/resizeL%20side.2%2009%2005.JPG
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/zmuff/original/myM30.jpg
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/zmuff/original/535%20Race%20Day%20resize.jpg

:embarrasm just bringing this thread back in light of my two new additions to the family, my two poor twins:

1990 535i 5-speed black on black. spotless interior. :(unfortunately it was wreaked when I bought it (hit hard on the driver's side front) engine runs great though and I have already done something with it that I will share with you all later.
180k miles
EAT chip
some rust on front doors
extremely bent hood, driver's side fender, and door
unfortunately it is beyond resurecting :( ...rip poor bimmer.

and another identical 1990 535i 5-speed black on black. ...um a little rough to say the least. Actually about the only thing it has going for it is that it runs like a top.
spray paint paint job on the passenger side
miscelaneous drywall and wood screws holding who knows what together
shot center bearing
autozone special chrome air filter
assortment of dents, bondo, and rust
stolen radio
and a nightmare of twisted together wires held by packing and blue painters tape

she had been neglected most of her life :(

I just hope I can put the heart of one dead bimmer into that of another :devillook and restore the neglect of another with a little TLC

I will post up some pictures of the twins tomorrow hopefully if its not snowing and -8 degrees.

Didn't even know this thread existed...

1990 535i/5 (silver e34 in my sig) Bilstein HDs, Dinan chip, Remus Catback, 17" BBS RXs, and other stuff i don't feel like thinking about right now

1991 535i/5 (it's the black e34 in the back of my sig) Bilstein Sports, Bavauto Springs, Euro Trim, Turner Motorsports chip

http://hugobos.nl/BMW/535i/samen1.jpg
Black 535i racer in front, Orient blue 540i in the back :)

...um I hate you. I really want thoes wheels!!!! looks good

1990 535iM
210k and rising.
Running great! (knock on wood)
All stock except for a new dent in the rear passenger quarter panel and some rust on the skirts (aka it looks like an 18 year old car from Maine)

http://hugobos.nl/BMW/535i/samen1.jpg
Black 535i racer in front, Orient blue 540i in the back :)

Anyone have pictures of those borbets with a polished lip on a 34?

I'm in the market for new wheels, but I'm fairly new, so I'm not too sure of my options. I always thought those borbets would look insane with a polished lip. 19's are rough on the streets of atlanta.

Here's my 535iM
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/atlfokus/P1010267-1.jpg

1990 535im (06/24/1989)
146,000 miles
Silver on black leather
Heated seats
3.46LSD

btw, Let's all post our serial numbers; I wanna see if I can find my car's sisters. :devillook

BF08667

1990 535im (06/24/1989)
146,000 miles
Silver on black leather
Heated seats
3.46LSD

btw, Let's all post our serial numbers; I wanna see if I can find my car's sisters. :devillook

BF08667

I'm BF10300, build date 02/90. Your car looks great, and those heated seats sure are nice! You should get some new roundels for your hubcaps though, they're only a couple of dollars each but really enhanced my car's appearance..

I'm BF10300, build date 02/90. Your car looks great, and those heated seats sure are nice! You should get some new roundels for your hubcaps though, they're only a couple of dollars each but really enhanced my car's appearance..
Already ordered; they should be here either today or tomorrow as a matter of fact. :) ;)

Nice, yeah when I had the 15" basketweaves on my car, new roundels for the wheels made it look soooooooooo much nicer

Hey just re-found this thread, I'm at about 206k and running like a top

Almost time for an EAT chip

I've added a Dinan chip, M5 springs w/ Bilsteins, custom stainless exhaust, 18" 745i wheels (swapped the ones in the picture for BBS, 19# Ford/Bosch injectors. Have a 3.73 LS I will be installing this week. Love that big six torque!