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BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition - Car Talk (6) - Nairaland

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by LeJeun3: 11:19pm On Nov 18, 2017
Shagati:
I personally would pref a bigger engine but that's just me.
You didnt specify year


1995 being sold for a nickel ....

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by mammanbawa: 5:48am On Nov 19, 2017
Shagati:
Very correct! 124 aka V-Boot grin
Out of the abundance of the heart na im I take type

See the 'abundance' below:
No be this car dem dey call bambalasta? S class (coupe). The turn radius of this car is just wow
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 5:59am On Nov 19, 2017
mammanbawa:
No be this car dem dey call bambalasta? S class (coupe). The turn radius of this car is just wow
That is probably the rarer w140 coupe. This is e class
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by mammanbawa: 6:33am On Nov 19, 2017
xfay:
That is probably the rarer w140 coupe. This is e class
The car shagati posted is a w126 coupe.
Mercedes e class generation:
W123- regular
W124- vboot
W210
W211
W212 (1&2)
W213

Mercedes s class generation:
W116
W126: bambalasta
W140
W220
W221
W222
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 3:34pm On Nov 19, 2017
mammanbawa:
The car shagati posted is a w126 coupe.
Mercedes e class generation:
W123- regular
W124- vboot
W210
W211
W212 (1&2)
W213

Mercedes s class generation:
W116
W126: bambalasta
W140
W220
W221
W222
Actually you said bambalasta S class(coupe) thats is why i said maybe the w140 coupe because that has relatively similar lines to the w124 and it is a S class
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by mammanbawa: 6:51pm On Nov 19, 2017
xfay:
Actually you said bambalasta S class(coupe) thats is why i said maybe the w140 coupe because that has relatively similar lines to the w124 and it is a S class
Well w126 is the bambalasta sir
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by kamikazee0(m): 7:26pm On Nov 19, 2017
Awesome Job on the car! Kudos Shagati... Following closely...

Those rims came out awesome!
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 7:56pm On Nov 19, 2017
mammanbawa:
Well w126 is the bambalasta sir
I think we are referencing two different pictures....that the point of the confusion
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by mammanbawa: 8:05pm On Nov 19, 2017
xfay:
I think we are referencing two different pictures....that the point of the confusion
The car with 2 kids in uniform is a w124/c124 coupe
The car shagati posted is a w126 (not the bmw o)
You grab?
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by kulikuli45: 9:25pm On Nov 21, 2017
On queue...
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by lungwun(m): 1:33pm On Nov 25, 2017
Oh look, Shagati has a thread on this car!
Just caught up.
First things first, do not ruin the M60 engined car with smoked rear lights, keep it classy with the facelift rear lights with the white and red lenses.
If you are changing the fronts, do not go with white, keep the indicator lenses true to the period and maintain the Amber colour.
For colour, do for one of the period specific bmw individual colours such as Mora red metallic (359) or BarbadosGruen metallic (247/6)
I am partial to TitanSilber metallic (354) which I reckon is the current colour on the car (or Aspen silber) and naturally, since my former BMW was this colour, StahlBlau Metallic (372).

Remember, this will be my car so I have to ensure you treat her tastefully grin

Uploaded images in this order
1. Mora metallic
2. BarbadosGruen
3. StahlBlau Metallic

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by kingreign(m): 2:31pm On Nov 25, 2017
lungwun:
Oh look, Shagati has a thread on this car!
Just caught up.
First things first, do not ruin the M60 engined car with smoked rear lights, keep it classy with the facelift rear lights with the white and red lenses.
If you are changing the fronts, do not go with white, keep the indicator lenses true to the period and maintain the Amber colour.
For colour, do for one of the period specific bmw individual colours such as Mora red metallic (359) or BarbadosGruen metallic (247/6)
I am partial to TitanSilber metallic (354) which I reckon is the current colour on the car (or Aspen silber) and naturally, since my former BMW was this colour, StahlBlau Metallic (372).

Remember, this will be my car so I have to ensure you treat her tastefully grin

Uploaded images in this order
1. Mora metallic
2. BarbadosGruen
3. StahlBlau Metallic
cheesy grin
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op):
lungwun:
Oh look, Shagati has a thread on this car!
Just caught up.
First things first, do not ruin the M60 engined car with smoked rear lights, keep it classy with the facelift rear lights with the white and red lenses.
If you are changing the fronts, do not go with white, keep the indicator lenses true to the period and maintain the Amber colour.
For colour, do for one of the period specific bmw individual colours such as Mora red metallic (359) or BarbadosGruen metallic (247/6)
I am partial to TitanSilber metallic (354) which I reckon is the current colour on the car (or Aspen silber) and naturally, since my former BMW was this colour, StahlBlau Metallic (372).

Remember, this will be my car so I have to ensure you treat her tastefully grin

Uploaded images in this order
1. Mora metallic
2. BarbadosGruen
3. StahlBlau Metallic
Aha! A long, specific post from the "Long One". To be expected though.
Two options at the beginning were apparently to go purist (classy) using OEM colours and upgrades OR showpiece using best in class aftermarket bits.

You are obviously a puritan hence your suggestions; they are suggestions right? grin

Yes she is currently TitanSilber metallic which is a colour I love as well but that has to go as it doesn't fit with future plans for her.

Your comments are noted but do realise that some offers to take her off my hands "as is" have come in via pm. Naija ppl have got no chill at all.

Today is a slow Saturday as no work is planned on her.

Will keep you updated

Modified
Current colour is ARKTISSILBER METALLIC
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by elshanAutos: 11:55am On Nov 26, 2017
lungwun:
Oh look, Shagati has a thread on this car!
Just caught up
For colour, do for one of the period specific bmw individual colours such as Mora red metallic (359) or BarbadosGruen metallic (247/6)
I am partial to TitanSilber metallic (354) which I reckon is the current colour on the car (or Aspen silber) and naturally, since my former BMW was this colour, StahlBlau Metallic (372).

Remember, this will be my car so I have to ensure you treat her tastefully grin
@bolded, don’t be too sure, as I just test drove this beast wink
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 10:08am On Dec 08, 2017
Shagati:
Almost done; almost done wink

Still a bit to do then get a proper paint job.

Do I hear Anthracite?
Or Galapagos?
Tabi Titanium?
Graphite nko? Suggestions welcome

Hmmmm!
Pls what is this colour called
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 10:16am On Dec 08, 2017
xfay:
Pls what is this colour called
Take your pick
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shades_of_gray
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by mammanbawa: 11:17am On Dec 08, 2017
Oga Shagati, no more updates. Wetin happen na
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 8:52pm On Dec 12, 2017
mammanbawa:
Oga Shagati, no more updates. Wetin happen na
No vex. Updates loading
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 8:59pm On Dec 12, 2017
Shagati:
Parts are arriving

Wonder who Henry is huh
Remember that in repairing the suspension bits, I made use of used (Tokunbo) parts from Ladipo?
Well, the control arms, discs etc were (ARE) in very good shape but the struts I got (shock absorbers) even though much better than what was on the car when I bought it were pretty much sh!!t and didn't give the desired ride quality befitting this luxury car.

So what to do? Non bank-breaking brand new struts from 'overs'.
The brand is STAGG. Feel free to research them. Reviews are good on Bimmerforums.com

Pull the trigger jor!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-SHS-4-SHOCKS-STRUTS-BMW-E38-740i-740iL-750i-750iL-95-96-97-98-99-00-01-02/112649911624?epid=1529949229&hash=item1a3a753d48:g:ueMAAOSwaA5WlZqL&vxp=mtr#vi-ilComp

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 9:02pm On Dec 12, 2017
The current 3 button remote is in a sorry state. The button-less spare (valet key) is almost new condition

Key blade blotted out before some smart Alec puts two and two together.

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 9:05pm On Dec 12, 2017
Shagati:
The current 3 button remote is in a sorry state. The button-less spare (valet key) is almost new condition

Key blade blotted out before some smart Alec puts two and two together.
The replacement

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Button-Remote-Key-Fob-Case-Shell-Blade-for-BMW-3-5-7-Series-Z3-E46-E39-E38-E36/142614456198?hash=item21347be786:g:bi0AAOSwIJlaJYiH&vxp=mtr

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 9:08pm On Dec 12, 2017
Tail light solution?
The Lungwun warned me not to try smoked tail lights angry
I think his words were ".....period specific clear lens..." or something like that.

Well I am an obedient child and have concurred.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-1995-2001-BMW-E38-7-SERIES-RED-CLEAR-TAIL-LIGHT-REAR-BRAKE-REVERSE-LAMP/381650553053?epid=850195177&hash=item58dc2548dd:g:QPoAAOSwMQBaBGx8&vxp=mtr

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 9:11pm On Dec 12, 2017
The foglights are missing on this vehicle and Ladipo did not have it last time I checked.

Soooooo....?
Its Ebay again! (In Dbanj's voice)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/95-01-BMW-7-Series-E38-Front-Bumper-Fog-Light-Crystal-Clear-Direct-Replacement/263321715124?hash=item3d4f3281b4:g:vDQAAOSwEaBaCn2O&vxp=mtr

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 9:14pm On Dec 12, 2017
All four parts ordered and expected delivery to Lagos is 2 weeks.
Fingers crossed
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by mammanbawa: 9:16pm On Dec 12, 2017
Shagati:
No vex. Updates loading
Ride on sir. We're waiting.
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 2:14am On Dec 13, 2017
@ Shagati Order on point. we are waiting for the parts to arrive so the bmw will have a new look. I hope shipping those parts didn't break your bank?
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 4:06pm On Dec 14, 2017
mammanbawa:
Ride on sir. We're waiting.
Cool
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 4:06pm On Dec 14, 2017
dumo1:
@ Shagati Order on point. we are waiting for the parts to arrive so the bmw will have a new look. I hope shipping those parts didn't break your bank?
You can view prices in the links provided for each item wink
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 5:59pm On Dec 21, 2017
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 12:52am On Dec 22, 2017
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 3:50pm On Dec 24, 2017
Shagati:
Nice
Oga Shagati should we be expecting the replacement parts this week? grin
Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Nobody: 3:51pm On Dec 24, 2017
cne010:
https://www.copart.com/lot/49863777
Is this beauty going to land on the shores of Nigeria?
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