[{"id": 16107251, "authorName": "EvanR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evanr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sick bmw! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731531074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107270, "authorName": "exxonvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exxonvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WTF (respectfully)", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1731531125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107281, "authorName": "Bitner77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitner77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Crazy build. Good luck \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731531137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107351, "authorName": "keithfitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithfitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my, cue the \"you don't need another car\" argument in 3, 2, 1...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731531387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107353, "authorName": "Nuhdoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuhdoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So. Much. YES!\nA Supra and an m5 met at the Nurburgring and made a bastard love child and shipped it off to CA to live with a distant uncle to hide the shame \u2026 that bastard grew into an Olympic contender that Reps team USA \n\nSeriously though\nWow awesome", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731531395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107378, "authorName": "E92driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e92driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Insanely cool build", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731531456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107398, "authorName": "gross91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gross91/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by gross91", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731531503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16107397, "authorName": "E34_Washington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e34_washington/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Pop the hood\" \"2JZ engine no sh**....\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731531503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107504, "authorName": "6speedy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6speedy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do I dare say this is the most reliable Bimmer ever? Lol. Great looking build. Love to see some vids.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731531808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107628, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone welcome to my E34 M5 2JZ auction, Thank you for the great reactions already! I bought this car from Europe with the drivetrain already installed, it ran rough and had some low quality parts on it that did not meet my par. I changed mostly everything around the engine and got it tuned to make a very conservative 480 wheel horsepower with a lot more room to turn up she fires up right away on e85 and or 91 and runs great! For more questions please do not hesitate to ask! Good luck to all bidders!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731532158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107820, "authorName": "Nuhdoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuhdoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any history of timing belt and water pump service? \nAny info on total miles on the swap engine?\n\n\nOriginal clutch from the swap?\nIs the whole drivetrain still getrag and bmw? Original bmw LSD rear? \n\nSeriously gorgeous", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731532769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107821, "authorName": "alfatech1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfatech1957/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Goatzzilla invaded Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731532770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107985, "authorName": "Jeffwels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffwels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any running videos you can share?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731533266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16108037, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "+1 for clutch and trans life / mileage. does orig engine still exist or scrapped in europe? Begs for a drive video. With almost 500 hp and no exhaust, sound has to be unreal. So wish this could be legalized in CA. be cool just to go for a drive and compare to my 91, but then Id be forever tarnished. Cool beans, Ill be watching this closely", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731533410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16108108, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nuhdoi \r\nWater pump Timing belt and tensioner all brand new. Was told engine had 60k miles on it. Clutch has been changed but is light and feels just like a bmw clutch. Transmission back is still getrag BMW M5 with LSD. \r\n\r\n@Jeffwels Running / walk around video will be taken and uploaded very soon. \r\n\r\n@pinshaw No idea probably in a e30 somewhere in europe ( that's what i would do with the S38 )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731533627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16108117, "authorName": "m60b40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m60b40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, very cool E34! FYI, looks like you have some axle shaft bolts backing out, might want to tighten those up", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731533642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16108170, "authorName": "gbplay10s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbplay10s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a catalytic converter? As I think that at some (CA) smog shops, this might be the only thing they would actually look for. \n\nAnd, any chance some driving videos might be forthcoming?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731533873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16108440, "authorName": "AlexRR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi! Could you post an driving video?\r\nThanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731534710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16108581, "authorName": "ksk280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksk280/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow, this is just awesome. has it been converted to drive-by-wire, or have you retained the cable throttle setup?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731535195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109044, "authorName": "EPTDY_55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eptdy_55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why did they choose and intercooler that doesn't fit? Ran out of money on the build? There's too many good fabricators out there these days to be using cheap universal piping.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731536704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109142, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone who owns a current BMW-powered Toyota Supra should also have this, just for the irony.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731537290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109523, "authorName": "Mulhollander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mulhollander/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Mulhollander", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731540568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16109717, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gbplays10s No Catalytic converter but have a lot of room to add one! \r\n\r\n@AlexRR driving videos will be uploaded very soon!\r\n\r\n@m60b40 Good eye! will get that sorted ASAP!\r\n\r\n@ksk280 Retained throttle cable set up. \r\n\r\n@EPTDY_55 I'd rather have to cut a bumper to make the intercooler fit than the actual chassis and front frame. No cheap universal piping here, all custom made piping to fit. \r\n\r\n@CarFoolLane exactly what I was thinking, that would be great, parked next to the new Mark 5 supra with a BMW engine.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731542537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109723, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d love to know the thinking behind this. IMHO a car this heavily modified really deserves about 2x the photos and a drive video..for starters.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731542614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109764, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to be a disaster if a California resident buys this \"assemblage\" because the seller is required to provide a Smog Certificate to the buyer and that's not possible without a catalytic converter at minimum.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731542875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109779, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I gotta get going on that Montana LLC paperwork!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731542981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109782, "authorName": "andrewgrhogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewgrhogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an owner of one of these, and as a BMW aficionado, i really don't see the point of owning an e34M5 without the original engine. The whole \"point\" of this car is the engine. Yeah the body looks cool, but its basically the same as the e34 540i - why not buy one of those with a blown engine and drop in an LS or something. Im sure many will disagree, and it will be interesting to see what this goes for and what type of person buys it. The car itself looks to be in great condition, and love the alcantara accents, and the engine \"looks\" to be in good shape. As some have mentioned, you def need a cold start video and a driving video.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1731542987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109916, "authorName": "ConstanDean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constandean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wider front kidney grills came only on the 1995 models along with the lines that follow them on the hood. The front grill and hood must have been replaced", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731544535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110254, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing here a S38B36 swap won't fix.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1731547611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110681, "authorName": "S3movenup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s3movenup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would have been fun to watch as no reserve. Hard to gauge what something like this is worth.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731552097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110812, "authorName": "fjfhh4k34f", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjfhh4k34f/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by fjfhh4k34f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731553904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16110838, "authorName": "Archaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are all the pipes to nowhere in pics 86 & 87?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731554432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110982, "authorName": "spencer.DTM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.dtm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you mean the exhaust hangers in 86 and the dump in 87? @archaus?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731556584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16111500, "authorName": "WildKarrde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildkarrde/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by WildKarrde", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731582111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16112556, "authorName": "WordMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wordman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting! I'd love to know why you started with a genuine M5 instead of a 535i (for example), but...\r\n\r\nGLWA!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731597811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16113862, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A genuine BMW E34 M5 body shell with a ,rice \nburning (?)\u2019 engine and an ///M-technic front \nspoiler = original on a BMW E34 540i ??\nWhat else ??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731607240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16114087, "authorName": "Satxbars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satxbars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the AC just broken , disconnected, removed? In Texas.. this is a big issue.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731608091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16114494, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks good, next owner needs to finish painting it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731609476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16114498, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewgrhogg Thought the same when the car was presented to me but I think it's cool they did it in a M5 i mean why not if you can. \r\n\r\n@ConstanDean Correct the car does have a facelift. \r\n\r\n@Archaus Pipes are the hangers for the exhaust in 86. Photo 87 is the dump pipe from the Wastegate. \r\n\r\n@Wordman I did not start the swap, but if i did I would use an M5 again for the cool factor. \r\n\r\n@Satxbars No AC but can retrofit a kit, plenty of room.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731609487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16114763, "authorName": "andrewgrhogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewgrhogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to mention in my previous comment. When you do the driving video, for the love of god don\u2019t do what every other M5 seller has done here on BAT and shift before redline!! The original M5 engine and this engine both are designed to rev high, all the way to redline - which in both is about 7000rpm. Don\u2019t be an American and shift at 4500!\ud83d\ude33\ud83e\udd2a", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731610475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119037, "authorName": "Nuhdoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuhdoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love more info about the swap.. photos of the engine mounts , the transmission adapter, \nPhotos of the rubber bushings and mounts (engine, transmission, subframe, control arm, sway bar end links, dogbone, rear differential etc)\nA proper Driving video with a real driver and some 2jz power shifts \u2026 \nThe way this is set up it can be a lot of (reliable) fun with some minor tweaks and upgrades \u2026 my main concern is the mounts and bushings , followed by the rear self leveling suspension \n\nThis is a unique animal for sure \n\nI\u2019m a bmw purist and the thought of a 2jz swap has always made me make a bitter beer face .. but this one, being an m5 initially makes it even more blasphemous \u2026 but the devil on my shoulder notices the fine details and I\u2019m overall very intrigued indeed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731626171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119507, "authorName": "hak121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hak121/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by hak121", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731631245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16119776, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewgrhogg you got it! \r\n\r\n@nuhdoi Will post more detailed info soon! I'm happy you are intrigued!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731633633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119780, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a walk around video until the driving video everyone is waiting for gets uploaded this weekend! \nhttps://youtu.be/n-kT2xhIBhY?feature=shared", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731633712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119925, "authorName": "beandip83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beandip83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We need some good 2nd to 3rd pulls in this baby!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731635267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16123548, "authorName": "PolskiKris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/polskikris/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by PolskiKris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731694997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16124003, "authorName": "PolskiKris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/polskikris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MOAR redline pulls video please.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731696462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16125785, "authorName": "scokel77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scokel77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5 days left and everyone's patience is wearing thin!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731701730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16126473, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Intriguing swap, compared to anyone of the many BMW alternatives. I guess if you have this car in Japan and you like Skylines, it sorta makes some sense. The buyer definitely needs a more friendly state for titling and licensing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731703539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16127086, "authorName": "NickRabbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickrabbo/", "bidAmount": 12345, "content": "$12,345 bid placed by NickRabbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705252, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16129470, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's what you guys have been waiting for! \r\nhttps://youtu.be/-cwOTDepPCM", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1731722006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16129488, "authorName": "jb325is", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb325is/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going through the effort to keep the G280 is a bit baffling, but this is a very cool swap. Sad to see the bumper cut up, but they probably weren't NLA when this was done", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731722239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16129523, "authorName": "NickRabbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickrabbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was exactly what I wanted to see in a driving video. Thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731722772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130088, "authorName": "Mulhollander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mulhollander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video: F*** yes!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731736104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16135028, "authorName": "ThePersianPillow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thepersianpillow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seller gets it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731792954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16136865, "authorName": "bpcampion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcampion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh so that's a *big* turbo. \r\n\r\nBut \u201cHector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that he just came into Harry's and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS and a motec system exhaust\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731825692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16136971, "authorName": "2002Turbo2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002turbo2/", "bidAmount": 15555, "content": "$15,555 bid placed by 2002Turbo2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731835820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16137923, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s the point of this swap? Try building an S38 with the same or more horsepower while matching the 2jz\u2019s over the top reliability. Remember, until recently, e34s were unloved and ignored like their sibling the e36 and were pretty cheap. My guess is the original motor needed to be rebuilt which would have cost far more than the cars value. I bleed BMW blue and I love this swap!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731858704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138386, "authorName": "Nuhdoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuhdoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best BaT driving video ever!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731863098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142611, "authorName": "Ndn2589", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ndn2589/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey does ac and heat work also power steering and whats this putting down for \r\nHp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731898384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142724, "authorName": "E_F_III", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e_f_iii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came here for the driving videos . . .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731900764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142938, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ndn2589 No AC in the car but have a bunch of space to retro fit one. They sell kits for swaps like this. Power steering does work. It made 480 wheel on E85 on a low boost setting with plenty of room to turn it up more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731907312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142979, "authorName": "NickRabbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickrabbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have a link to the retrofit kit for these cars? Because googling e34 AC retrofit turns up a lot of search results talking about how difficult it is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731909332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143122, "authorName": "Nuhdoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuhdoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the driving video confirms the fresh rubber smell in the pictures. this car is awesome.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731924098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144726, "authorName": "jb325is", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb325is/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NickRabbo- There are retrofit kits for e34 M5's, but they cover fitment of a modern compressor to the S38, using updated lines and mounts. Converting this car to e34 A/C would be challenging because the majority of the A/C components are on the passenger side of the car (condenser outlet, drier, bulkhead fitting into cabin), while it looks like the 2JZ compressor is on the drivers side. Can be done, but won't be simple", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731948681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145226, "authorName": "NickRabbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickrabbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jb325is thank you for the info. We can\u2019t function without AC in Texas", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731951961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16150548, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is another video \r\nhttps://youtu.be/_Q7_G4kQcPQ?feature=shared", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731968530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151588, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok if I win this I am painting the side skirts etc and not changing anything else!\r\n\r\nEdit I'm in FL so will need ac or I'll just have to redline it with the windows down.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731974667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151727, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seeya best way of thinking lol, but there for sure is a kit to add AC to this engine/ car out there. Happy Bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731976245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152383, "authorName": "origiinate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/origiinate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On a scale from 1-10 how much of a project is this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731983729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152980, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@origiinate The car starts up perfectly every time on e85 and 91 with a perfect cold start. No idle issues. Tuned very conservatively can make an easy 600 wheel horse power just by going with a bigger fuel pump as the 1200cc injectors are already sufficient. Has a brand new Koyorad Radiator with dual fan set up that is ECU controlled. Stops great with 2018 BMW 440i M package calipers. Interior is great with the rare manual seats and 2+2 rear configuration. Bluetooth head unit from continental with upgraded speakers all around. For me the car is pretty dialed in and has everything I would need. Adding more power is a personal preference, all it would need is a bigger fuel pump and a retune.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731995648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16155788, "authorName": "origiinate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/origiinate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any compression testing available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732040119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16158127, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@origiinate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732047841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16160259, "authorName": "Nuhdoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuhdoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those poor pedestrians in the second driving video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732055005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16162750, "authorName": "Sharman21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharman21/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Sharman21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732095598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16163190, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With this HP and light weight, probably faster than most newer M5\u2019s, and at a fraction of the cost! GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732110198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16163195, "authorName": "otoupalik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otoupalik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this and would bid if the ac worked. Any clue on that process? Living in Arizona makes ac an absolute must, not a want but a need.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732110239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16163220, "authorName": "otoupalik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otoupalik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, love that you posted a pic without the throwing star covers, imho, these wheels are the best bmw ever made without the covers. I ran them that way on one of my e30 m3\u2019s back when you could get them cheap! Whomever buys this, give it a try with no covers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732110455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16165902, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got an estimate from a local shop to add AC into the car since a lot of people acquired for it. The car currently has all the original accessories. What you will need is AC compressor and condenser and some lines I was given a quote for $1500 to get it all buttoned up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732128494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16166006, "authorName": "keithfitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithfitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should never had watched the driving video... Oh my...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732128826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16166061, "authorName": "llietuviss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llietuviss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any rust situation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732129000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16166105, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@llituviss None, solid bones.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732129133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16166440, "authorName": "NickRabbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickrabbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emiliog42 when you say it has all the original accessories, what does that include? Aside from the compressor, condenser, and lines, does anything on the interior or dash need to be changed or messed with? Connection to vents? Climate controls stay the same? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732130021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16166512, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NickRabbo Everything underneath the dash including all the climate control is there, the 2 AC lines come out the firewall, all the original connection vents stay the same.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732130186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16167532, "authorName": "S3movenup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s3movenup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emiliog42 Could one factory that into their bid and pay you the extra $1500 you can have it done prior to pick up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732133584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16167561, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@S3movenup definitely doable!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732133722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16168100, "authorName": "origiinate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/origiinate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you confirm the compression ratio? 8.5:1 or 9:1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732135585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16168210, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@origiinate Stock compression ratio.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732135947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16168552, "authorName": "kirbster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kirbster/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by kirbster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732136919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168633, "authorName": "Never2Low", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/never2low/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Never2Low", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732137137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168810, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last 10 minutes, really enjoyed this auction and the reactions from all the video, the winning bidder will really enjoy this car! Good luck to everyone remember every time you bid the clock resets 2 minutes so don't wait until the last second!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732137773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16168827, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by harjsingh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732137774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168956, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168960, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by Seeya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168964, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by harjsingh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168971, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168975, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by Seeya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168976, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by harjsingh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168977, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168980, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by harjsingh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168986, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Seeya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168988, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16169006, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by harjsingh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16169034, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16169036, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by harjsingh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16169038, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dd this car make all those marks on the pavement?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732138419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16169040, "authorName": "NickRabbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickrabbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16169048, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I plead the 5th", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16169054, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16169059, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by harjsingh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16169062, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RESERVE IS OFF ! Good Luck!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732138493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16169090, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16169130, "authorName": "Slvcker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvcker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/20/24 for $27,250 to Slvcker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138696, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16169141, "authorName": "BPOTBAM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpotbam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone got a hell of a car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732138726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16169144, "authorName": "origiinate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/origiinate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a fun ride, congrats Slvcker!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732138731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16169182, "authorName": "S3movenup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s3movenup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732138855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16169192, "authorName": "DeclanB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/declanb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how much power does this make", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732138885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16170240, "authorName": "jm4d", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jm4d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would've sold my soul for this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732141893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171661, "authorName": "emiliog42 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliog42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately the highest bidder is not able to purchase this car due to an issue from his side, Vehicle is still for sale @bat @harjsingh if we can get into contact.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732149356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16173209, "authorName": "harjsingh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harjsingh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have BAT reach out to me to conclude this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732191330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16173982, "authorName": "otoupalik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otoupalik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "people who back out should have a lifetime ban!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732202534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16179464, "authorName": "theBMWbeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebmwbeast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The guy had just made an account and bid exclusively on this car all the way up to reserve...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732225200, "type": "comment"}]