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Member ID: KawaBmw7

Location: Deventer, NL

Vehicle Info

1998 BMW 7-Series

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed155mph
  • HP286
  • Weight4023lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Oct 10, 2009

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Richard’s BMW 7-Series

  • Currently 3.7897435897435 /5 Stars.
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Then a great project started when I bought all the parts at once on Ebay.de which I needed for a complete facelift (after 9-98).

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

The paintjob begins.
At first the colour, must choose between the old an new Alpina blue II. The new one is the most beautiful so that will be it.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

Dismantle and sanding the car.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

The paint, 5 liters total.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

Painting the styles and parts inside.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

Assemble the parts.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

Sanding and tape up the car.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

Painting starts.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

Car is painted and the painter is now sanding and taping up again for the second clear coat.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

The paintjob is now ready.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

Assembling can begin.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

The paintjob is ready, here the result.

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series KawaBmw7's 1998 BMW 7-Series

 

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Page 1: The introduction

Page 2: A few small mods at the beginning

Page 3: Custom exhaust with great sound

Page 4: The paintjob

Page 5: The interior

Page 6: Bigger brakes

Page 7: Strong Strut

Page 8: My other toy

Page 9: OEM Hydrolic trunk

Page 10: Rear view camera

Page 11: OEM electric folding mirrors

Page 12:Strobo's and headlight flasher

Page 13:Leather dash

Page 14:Wooden roofhandles

Page 15:Interior light and shift knob

Page 16:Electric steering column

Page 17:Multi-porpose panels on the back of the contour seats with multi-functional headrests.

Page 18:Rear airco and leather centre console, leather dash under and b-pilar with wood.

Page 19:Isolation glass in doors and rear. Facelift antenna on roof.

Page 20:Electric and automatic folding headrests rear.

Page 21:Audio upgrade and complete leather door panels.

Page 22:M-Pedals.

Page 23:Lighted shift paddles.

Page 24:Chromeline interior.

Page 25:Clima comfort windshield

Page 26:Mulitfunctional armrest rear

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meshka  

Posted by: meshka

10/29/2009 08:57AM

simple thing... its a best E38 EVER!!!! sorry i can`t give you 5 stars,but i must to give you 10 stars at least :) simple amazing, great job!!!Richard,you spend so much love in this car,respect,and hands down!!!

E24M635csi  

Posted by: E24M635csi

08/12/2009 01:24PM

Dat wal een hele kluif om door de paginas te komen :D Heel gaaf!! Meer weet ik niet te zeggen. Heel gaaf en heel veel werk. Mooi!! 5* Gr, Dennis

risingson  

Posted by: risingson

06/17/2009 06:02AM

damn, your page is too big.. i give up

Killa-Cam-18  

Posted by: Killa-Cam-18

06/17/2009 05:19AM

Honestly man, this is still to this day one of my favorite cars, i used to look at this thing on youtube all the time when i was like 14 15 and think it was the hottest thing ever, which i still do. *****5 stars, come check mine out man

Snitch740i  

Posted by: Snitch740i

05/19/2009 01:03AM

I never get sick at looking at ur incredible Mods Richard....Hands down best E38

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: KawaBmw7

Location: Deventer, NL