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drewincincy
11-15-2007, 04:05 PM
In general what to look for before buying... (89' 535i)

Aftermarket / performance parts... best bang for the buck

"New" to the M20 motor... Have previously owned a 325i (lightly modified) and a 740i bone stock...

How bout some pics from fellow 89' 535i owners, especially lowered...

THanks all..

E34N
11-15-2007, 04:10 PM
In general what to look for before buying... (89' 535i)

Aftermarket / performance parts... best bang for the buck

"New" to the M20 motor... Have previously owned a 325i (lightly modified) and a 740i bone stock...

How bout some pics from fellow 89' 535i owners, especially lowered...

THanks all..

the 535i has the M30 motor.

here (http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/trouble/what_will_break.htm)are some things to look out for. Also see this checklist (http://edgemotorworks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=2&id=14&Itemid=55)

Mods.. performance wise --> chip, MAF or MegaSquirt, boost.

Best "bang for your buck"? ... chip (either EAT or JC)

Pictures?.. check out this thread.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=867534

drewincincy
11-15-2007, 04:28 PM
Right on, thanks for the info....