My Euro 635 on Dinan 3 piece, new member!

Calypso5 · Post by **Calypso5** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:47 pm

Hey guys, long time lurker, first intro post. This is my Polaris over Schwarz Euro 84' 635csi 5-speed. I've had her for a few years now, took some classic car insurence photos and figured I'd share. Loving the wealth of knowledge and no BS attitude from members.

sansouci · Post by **sansouci** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:46 pm

Beautiful Coupe.

madman · Post by **madman** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:49 pm

Looks neat with nice stance. Welcome to the family

M6smitten · Post by **M6smitten** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:18 pm

Ooooh very sexy. You're in the right place.

mojocoggo · Post by **mojocoggo** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:38 am

So that's how Polaris is supposed to look! A real inspiration, it looks great!

5280 M6 · Post by **5280 M6** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:21 am

Beautiful car - and a beautiful garage floor, too!

Jim

BMW187 · Post by **BMW187** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:51 am

Gorgeous 7, too.

Is that an '01 750il?

GRNSHRK · Post by **GRNSHRK** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:56 pm

That's an E34 5er

Sweet example

Wouldn't mind hearing about that beast as well

BMW187 · Post by **BMW187** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:26 pm

I know better than to doubt the legendary GreenShark's statement on this.

GreenShark: We need to go on another drive - soon!

Calypso5 · Post by **Calypso5** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:49 pm

Thanks guys, and yea it's an e34. She's a Calypsorot on Schwarz 95 540 6 speed that I've restored over the last 9 years. They only built 7 of these in my color combo, pretty rare bird. I've replaced just about everything on this thing haha. V8 6 speed manual with a lightweight flywheel and LSD rear end will put a smile on my face when I'm feeling down haha.

GRNSHRK · Post by **GRNSHRK** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:56 pm

Holy shit batman, that is one helluva a sweet 5er

Love the color combo, Calyspo has to be one of the nicest out there, especially over the black leather

Love the lighting, aerodynamic additions, wheels (curious about the ones that aren't MP's

) you must be one proud papa

BMW187 (it's Ken, right? I hate it when I forget names

) you are correct and we are long overdue for some sorta meet and greet

Feel like trying to put something together

Maybe something simple like hitting one of the South Bay BMW CCA GGC cars & coffee events

Lemme and the board know if you wanna throw something together

Calypso, my apologies for highjacking your thread

Da_Hose · Post by **Da_Hose** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:39 am

How do you like your BC coilovers? I am assembling the parts to rebuild my 1973 2002. Think those BC's are better than some Bilstein HD's with H&R springs? What's the price tag? Can I get some for an old school 02?

That 5er is just booootiful!

Your 6er looks to be in fantastic shape the wheels are a very nice look on there.

Welcome to the forum!

Jose

Calypso5 · Post by **Calypso5** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:36 pm

The wheels seen on the 635 and 540 are 17" Dinan DP Enduros. Very rare in 17" came on full Dinan packaged cars including the Dinan 850csi twin turbo's back in the day. You could also purchase them seperatly at that time for $4000... True 3 piece and period correct, they aren't for everyone but I love them to death. From my research it seems there are only 50 or so sets made.

As far as the BC Coilovers on the e34, I love them. They perform great out on the track and on the street, 30 way adjustable dampers with full shock travel at all heights. Come with camber plates too, for $1000 you can't go wrong.

///Moe · Post by **///Moe** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:46 pm

Nice E34!

spencermeyer14 · Post by **spencermeyer14** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:17 pm

There is so much car sexyness going on at once! Your sixer is Slick as hell

and that e34?? DAMN SON!! that thing is so unique and cool I love the Black on Purple configuration and the Tint looks awesome too! Do yo run like a local shop out that garage because that thing is ON POINT!

That giant BMW sign on the left looks just like the ones on the dealership signs Hmmmmmm?!

But anyways welcome to the forum there are really nice and cool people on here that will help you with anything they can! CHEERS

Calypso5 · Post by **Calypso5** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:38 pm

Haha, no business out of this one. Its the home garage my wife and I just built, personal toy storage and play area. I'm a master Volvo Tech and certified car nut if you can't tell. I eat sleep and breathe euro, BMW being my favorite, Volvo a close second and Toyota, Honda runners up... If it has wheels and makes noise I'm a fan. Here are some shots of the garage since a few PM's have come in about it

AND YES... I get dirty in here as well, however this is the only picture I have lmao

I also have a set of style 5's I run on the 6, but I'm in the middle of re-finishing them. Here's a shot before the make over.

Da_Hose · Post by **Da_Hose** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:42 am

Holy shit, dude! 3 DRIVING SIMS!?!?!?!?

You are more than a car nut. You might have certifiable issues.

Glad to have you on board.

Jose

///Moe · Post by **///Moe** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:27 pm

I work as a Volvo mechanic too!

But have a passion for BMW of course.

I like the last picture of your sixer, it looks so clean with those rims.

Calypso5 · Post by **Calypso5** » Sat May 17, 2014 8:51 pm

Thanks, I'm thinking of selling my 850 for a volvo 240 wagon, I have the 240 bug BAD. You guys in Norway are spoiled with amazing 240's for
Some reason!

Da_Hose · Post by **Da_Hose** » Sun May 18, 2014 8:56 pm

Turbo brick FTW!

Jose

World-Class6 · Post by **World-Class6** » Wed May 28, 2014 10:38 pm

That is a very nice euro and a great daily driver! Bad Ass 635CSi- after viewing your awesome garage, I was inspired to start a lil beautification project and cleaning up.

Calypso5 · Post by **Calypso5** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:06 pm

It's been awhile, and have had some time to work on the old girl. Decided to replace some things that needed attention, wanted to take the intake manifold off and redo all the coolant and fuel hoses.

List of parts I ordered and replaced

-Schmiedman SS headers and all new studs and nuts
-IE black silicone coolant hose kit
-IE performance red plug wire set
-Vibrant performance black silicone vacuum hose kit
-Bosch SR441x b35 starter
-New fan clutch
-Intake Manifold gaskets
-Front cam seal
-Upper timing cover gaskets
-TB gasket
-OEM thermostat housings and T-stat
-OEM fuel hose 10ft
-Hepu water pump
-All new stainless Hardware for valve cover and Intake Manifold
-Removed and powder coated intake manifold
-Painted Valve cover in wrinkle black, polished lettering

Finally6 · Post by **Finally6** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:14 pm

drool....

tschultz · Post by **tschultz** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:10 pm

Great work!

How are you enjoying it 1+ year later?

GRNSHRK · Post by **GRNSHRK** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 5:22 pm

Love the powder coated intake manifold and Aluminum radiator as well

Curious what your plans are for the rest of the intake, and what you did or are planning for the exhaust

Great work on a great example

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My Euro 635 on Dinan 3 piece, new member!

My Euro 635 on Dinan 3 piece, new member!

Uh, that's not a 7 . . .

Open mouth, remove foot

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!

Wheels

DAMN SON

Nice headers!!!