Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

Go Back   Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum > Bimmerforums - BMW Car/Model Specific > 8 Series (E31)
Reload this Page My 8! (56K beware)
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
TireRack Garage Homepage Supporting Vendors Articles Online Store Photo Gallery Forum Rules Advertising

8 Series (E31) (1991 - 1997) As the last E24 rolled off the production line in 1989, its replacement was quick on its heels to fulfill the fantasies of those looking for a touring coupe with all of the luxury, performance, and prestige of a BMW, only now with both 8 and 12 cylinder engines.

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 11-18-2003, 06:49 PM
ajw45 ajw45 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Boston
Cars: E31, e28
Posts: 145
iTrader: (0)
My 8! (56K beware)





__________________
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-18-2003, 07:10 PM
timothy100 timothy100 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Cars: 1986 325e
Posts: 27
iTrader: (0)
awesome car
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-18-2003, 07:14 PM
Theodore's Avatar
Theodore Theodore is offline
...dot...dot...dot...
  
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Overland Park, KS
Cars: '98 M3/4
Posts: 5,080
iTrader: (4)
Send a message via MSN to Theodore
Oh good lord! I think that'll go on the list of things I need to own in life...
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-18-2003, 07:15 PM
quickslvr387 quickslvr387 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Sarasota, FL/Penn State
Cars: 92 325is
Posts: 1,538
iTrader: (0)
SEXY
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-18-2003, 07:17 PM
Roids66 Roids66 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Boise, Idaho
Cars: 1997, 2001 Tacoma Doublecab, 2002 Outback
Posts: 267
iTrader: (0)
Very Nice. Especially the picture with the water reflection.
__________________
John
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-18-2003, 09:13 PM
zenon's Avatar
zenon zenon is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Seattle
Cars: '97 E39
Posts: 3,745
iTrader: (0)
have you done anything to the front-end?

It somehow looks "different"..
__________________
Quote:
Originally posted by Beau
the turbo is the perfect garbage can....
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-18-2003, 10:00 PM
DasAutokerl's Avatar
DasAutokerl DasAutokerl is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: USA
Cars: 325i M-Tech, 525i
Posts: 631
iTrader: (0)
Send a message via AIM to DasAutokerl
Absolutely Beautiful! :
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-18-2003, 11:05 PM
ajw45 ajw45 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Boston
Cars: E31, e28
Posts: 145
iTrader: (0)
Thanks for the compliments! I figured it was about time to help bring some life to the 8 board. Terry's been like a one man show representing the 8's.
As for the front, its the stock csi lower spoiler, but the grills are the factory chromed ones from BMW individual, and the license plate area was filled in with the RD Sport filler piece. I can't say enough bad things about RD sport, but the piece really cleans up the front end and they're they only people that make one so....
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 11-18-2003, 11:09 PM
Steve@Edge's Avatar
Steve@Edge Steve@Edge is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: San Jose, CA / Davis, CA
Cars: '95 325is 5-speed
Posts: 4,111
iTrader: (0)
Send a message via AIM to Steve@Edge Send a message via MSN to Steve@Edge Send a message via Yahoo to Steve@Edge
Absolutely gorgeous... and a 6-speed, to boot.

That is jizz-tastic.

Steve
__________________
Steve Ryan
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 11-18-2003, 11:26 PM
TerryY's Avatar
TerryY TerryY is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Aloha OR
Cars: '95 840Ci, '98 SVT Cobra, '00 Range Rover Vitesse
Posts: 1,840
iTrader: (0)
Now I'm jealous!!!!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg low3xtra.jpg (34.7 KB, 649 views)
__________________
Terry
'95 840Ci Arctic Silver
'00 Range Rover Vitesse
'98 SVT Cobra Mustang Convertible
www.wuffer.net
www.8coupe.com
www.8er.org
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 11-19-2003, 12:38 AM
ajw45 ajw45 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Boston
Cars: E31, e28
Posts: 145
iTrader: (0)
It's all in the lighting Terry I got lucky, the building in the background acted as a big reflector and kept the shadows from getting to harsh in the afernoon sun. Funny though, I'm always jealous of the light metallic colors like yours that show off the subtle lines so much better than the solid colors
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 11-19-2003, 12:56 AM
zenon's Avatar
zenon zenon is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Seattle
Cars: '97 E39
Posts: 3,745
iTrader: (0)
Ah I knew there was something different, that CSi front end really looks nice...
__________________
Quote:
Originally posted by Beau
the turbo is the perfect garbage can....
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 11-19-2003, 01:12 AM
TerryY's Avatar
TerryY TerryY is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Aloha OR
Cars: '95 840Ci, '98 SVT Cobra, '00 Range Rover Vitesse
Posts: 1,840
iTrader: (0)
I suppose I could throw in my "Off-Roading" Pics.

Just for background of course!! I liked that bridge behind yours too much!!

Your turn!!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg dsc00659sm.jpg (51.4 KB, 642 views)
__________________
Terry
'95 840Ci Arctic Silver
'00 Range Rover Vitesse
'98 SVT Cobra Mustang Convertible
www.wuffer.net
www.8coupe.com
www.8er.org
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 11-19-2003, 03:23 AM
dave is cool's Avatar
dave is cool dave is cool is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Paradise Hotel located on Temptation Island
Cars: '
Posts: 6,771
iTrader: (0)
Both look badass
__________________


BMW Cigar And Gun Club Member #7
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 11-19-2003, 03:25 AM
rede34m5 rede34m5 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Seattle Wa.
Cars: 91 E34 M5
Posts: 71
iTrader: (0)
Very nice cars!: What is the red color called?
__________________
BMW M POWER FOREVER
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 11-19-2003, 04:55 AM
BSH's Avatar
BSH BSH is offline
eurospec#19
  
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Exeter, UK
Cars: 94M3 95M3 94325is
Posts: 9,750
iTrader: (23)
8's are gorgeous rides.
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 11-19-2003, 01:37 PM
cleoent's Avatar
cleoent cleoent is offline
Nikon FTW
  
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Jose, CA
Cars: 07' Mazda CX-7, 08 Nissan Titan
Posts: 4,811
iTrader: (0)
Send a message via AIM to cleoent Send a message via Yahoo to cleoent
wow that car is stunning! Can we see some interior pics? How about some engine pics....
__________________
BFC Nikonian #1
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 11-19-2003, 01:55 PM
PacketPuppy PacketPuppy is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cali
Cars: 98 M3/90 325i
Posts: 302
iTrader: (1)
Your 8 is real nice! Very clean too! I think I saw it parked right in front of Herb Chambers on Sunday when I went there to check out Mini's.

/p
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 11-19-2003, 02:08 PM
sirtiger's Avatar
sirtiger sirtiger is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Zoo Yawk
Cars: tank
Posts: 10,256
iTrader: (0)
Send a message via AIM to sirtiger
HOT HOT HOT
__________________
Sorry... the server is too busy to fulfill your request. Please try again later.
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 11-19-2003, 03:26 PM
Lactomaniac's Avatar
Lactomaniac Lactomaniac is offline
Kind of a Big Deal
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Baltimore Home of Challenge Pissing
Cars: 1995 M52OBD1 E36; 1998 318ti
Posts: 1,164
iTrader: (0)
Send a message via AIM to Lactomaniac
: :

your car just gave me blue balls.

absolutley fantastic.
__________________

OBD1M52:S52cams:M50intakemanifold:3.38LSD:AAtuning :Eisenmannexhaust:Cosmosintake:Z3steeringrack:Mroa dsterSSK:KoniSA:
EibachPro::ReRSM:Xbrace:MillimigliaMM2:Vaders:Alpi ne:Original MARB parts
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 11-19-2003, 03:38 PM
WebDev's Avatar
WebDev WebDev is offline
Devil Bunny
  
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Shelton, CT
Cars: 2004 330i ZHP, 90 Mi
Posts: 976
iTrader: (1)
Send a message via AIM to WebDev
You're making me want to buy that 840 I saw on a lot near my house.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 11-19-2003, 04:17 PM
ajw45 ajw45 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Boston
Cars: E31, e28
Posts: 145
iTrader: (0)
Go for it! Or at least test drive that 840 and tell us what you think.
The color is brilliantrot which I think was the typical bright red back in the early '90's for BMW. The interior is the stock black leather, aside from the nakamichi cd-400 I installed. I'll try to get some pictures over thanksgiving, hopefully the engine bay is still clean since I cleaned it up in the spring.
I haven't been to Herb in a while... is there another bright red 8 in the area? That's the second time soneone has thought they've seen me. The first time, I thought the guys at the shop had taken my car for a joyride :

__________________
Last edited by ajw45; 11-19-2003 at 05:14 PM..
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 11-19-2003, 07:18 PM
525iT_Feen's Avatar
525iT_Feen 525iT_Feen is online now
Flip-it
  
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Boston
Cars: 98 540/6
Posts: 9,304
iTrader: (24)
Send a message via AIM to 525iT_Feen
DAMN!!!

I just noticed your fomr Boston, i've never seen you car anywhere in the city.

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET TO THE ROOF OF THE MUSEUM?

Thats a beutiful machine!
Hope to see you around sometime.

__________________
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 11-19-2003, 07:47 PM
NiTE NiTE is offline
OG Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Nashua, NH / Troy, NY
Cars: '99 Cosmos E36 ///M3
Posts: 2,102
iTrader: (3)
Yeah, I just noticed you're from Boston as well. You should come to come of the local meets or something, and give me a ride in that baby.

I love 8s, yours is beautiful.
__________________
-Sid
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 11-19-2003, 10:14 PM
TerryY's Avatar
TerryY TerryY is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Aloha OR
Cars: '95 840Ci, '98 SVT Cobra, '00 Range Rover Vitesse
Posts: 1,840
iTrader: (0)
What exaust do you have on it? Big tips!!
__________________
Terry
'95 840Ci Arctic Silver
'00 Range Rover Vitesse
'98 SVT Cobra Mustang Convertible
www.wuffer.net
www.8coupe.com
www.8er.org
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Hotbimmer Top Sites Free Price Quotes at Edmunds.com

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:01 PM.

Contact Us - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2001 - 2008 Bimmerforums.com
One of the largest message boards on the web !