Just saying hello.

[1986535]

Hello.

[1986535]

Registration help needed already.I had to use the wifeys e-mail address to register as it says my e-mail is already in use.I cant remember any details I used to register the first time but would like to use my e-mail address from now on.Can somebody help please.My e-mail is m.linehan1@sky.com

[Relentless Rob]

Go to the log in screen and use the "forgotten password" link enter your email address. You should get an email saying your forum name and password.




I think.

[1986535]

I had better just stick with using the wifes e-mail bacause if I try registering with my e-mail address it tells me that it is already in use,BUT if I go down the forgotten password route it tells me that the e-mail address can't be found.
I will leave it as is and move on.

[Dropout]

yeah move on ....... and tell us about the '86 535, i like that shape, years ago a neighbour had an M535 on a D plate, so that must be an 86/87, went well, esp between about 40 and 120, handled as well for a what was a big car back then, it did like a drink mind, he drove it to Le-Mans, which must've cost a few quid in petrol even back then, if you did it now, it'll probably be cheaper by plane!!

[1986535]

Yes, mine is the M535i in Royal Blue metallic with the close ratio dog leg gearbox,I bought it with no MOT but once I had sorted all the electrical problems and had some welding done it was good to go.It came with a set of M6 replica wheels and I think they look great.I do have the original alloys but the metric tyres are £250 each!It must have been a rapid car in it's day but now,25 years later with some hot hatches pushing out over 200 bhp it is just OK.Lovely car to drive though and puts a smile on my face every time I open it up.There is a strange noise from the passenger seat though (my missus usually shouting b@@@@y slow down will you)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1345/53527907.jpg

[Dropout]

lovely car, in vgc, i could live with that quite happily
the modern hatches you mentioned may be quick, but they have no style or sense of occasion like rolling up in an icon like the first M badged 5 series!
As nice as the M6 wheels are.......i honestly feel an 80's design would suit the car better, especially with a nice deep-dish on them. But, if you're anything like me, im forever swapping rims over, and have over 20 sets of VW/Audi wheels at any one time!

[1986535]

Thanks for the kind words about the car,it is on the road on a VERY tight budget so the wheels are the only ones available for now.
It is great the amount of attention the car gets,I am so glad I chose one of these,I just love big saloons and was tempted by a 24v carlton but the BM won.
So you are a VW fan? Look out for next months magazine,I have sent in an article for the back yard build about my sons Jetta and there might be a picture printed showing the Jetta and mine.

[TeamTotalWankel]

Would look good on these bad boys -



Love the big 5's especially your shark-nose

[1986535]

Azevs?


Dropout. Just a quick point,dont want to come across as a smart arse but mine is an E28,the first M badged 5-series was the E12.

[TeamTotalWankel]

Yes Azev A's, lovely wheels

Gotta say I thought the E28 was the first 'M' too obviously not though

[1986535]

A while back I 'found' this one and made an attempt at trying to buy it because it had a lovely cream leather interior. (If it had been more than a tenner though it would have been out of my price range) .The owner finally replied saying it had been sold.Boo.
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3159/dsc00197ri.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3703/dsc00200gd.jpg

[TeamTotalWankel]

As if by magic -

[1986535]

I drool over them whenever they appear.

[Dropout]

i'll keep em peeled for the jetta + BMW mate,love my VW's and Audi's and yeah you're right, E12 was the first M 5series, learn something new everyday!!! could've sworn it was the E28.....still prefer your shape though!
i'd have one tomorrow, if i could blag the missus!!!

And those Azev A's would be perfect for the job!

Is that the original paint on your M535? It's in amazing condition for its age