Newbie to this site; last Bimmer was an 82' 635 CSI (Zender kit et al) I had for a decade in the 90's. Last resto was 35 years ago (Tiger, 59' 190SL, Datsun Roadsters). Which is to say, I'm rustier than the Karmann body I'm restoring.
I just bought a 71' CSi which has be sitting in parts inside a closed trailer for more than a decade. I get this will be a massive groud-up project. As such, I'm mapping out the process and building out my Excel table. Has anyone else has already done this....? Or put together a resource guide for parts or recommended upgrades? Here is what I'm thinking, open to constructive feedback -
Engine Upgrade: leaning towards B35 vs M88/3 (Seeking a rebuilt engine)
Transmission: Getrag 265 5 speed gearbox and Haltech m8 ECU or ? (Seeking a rebuilt Transmission)
Aspiration: Injection vs Natural (Leaning towards Injection)
Suspension: Coil Over Touring Shocks (Bilsteins?)
Frame: Reinforce Welds (anyone have a map of recommended spots to strengthen on frame, strut mounts or other?)
I plan to review past posts and cherry pick key information, unless one of you engineer types alread has?
Bryce
N. Seattle
I just bought a 71' CSi which has be sitting in parts inside a closed trailer for more than a decade. I get this will be a massive groud-up project. As such, I'm mapping out the process and building out my Excel table. Has anyone else has already done this....? Or put together a resource guide for parts or recommended upgrades? Here is what I'm thinking, open to constructive feedback -
Engine Upgrade: leaning towards B35 vs M88/3 (Seeking a rebuilt engine)
Transmission: Getrag 265 5 speed gearbox and Haltech m8 ECU or ? (Seeking a rebuilt Transmission)
Aspiration: Injection vs Natural (Leaning towards Injection)
Suspension: Coil Over Touring Shocks (Bilsteins?)
Frame: Reinforce Welds (anyone have a map of recommended spots to strengthen on frame, strut mounts or other?)
I plan to review past posts and cherry pick key information, unless one of you engineer types alread has?
Bryce
N. Seattle