New Hot bits coil overs for the E34

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Tom Goh

Here they are. Speedworks got my Hot Bits made in about 2 weeks. Basically, like before, it requires the factory Front E34 struts to be mated to the Hot Bits coilovers. I’ve gone the damping adjustable route this time, coupled with external oil canister for the rears. It’s unfortunate that the fronts couldn’t accommodate the canisters due to space and E34 Strut design constraints. But I may have it made in the future and have the front canisters piped into the engine bay, if it’s not too far.

The rear unit with the canister as shown. Compared to my previous Titan coil overs, the Hot bits looks much better built, has better aesthetics and includes the little little details like polyurethene spring shims, anodized spring perches and so on. Much better thought of i’d say and has probably seen lots of technical improvments through the years.

A trolley for each client. What a rare and pleasent experience. A definite must for all workshops here in Malaysia. As you can see, that’s a new rear suspension top mount. I’ve also had new front top mounts ordered. Hot Bits also makes camber adjustable front top mounts, but that’ll be for another day.

Some pictures of the exhaust unmounted.

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Tom Goh

What you’re seeing above is my third attempt at the exhaust for the V12. (tips weren’t welded) A good change from my mangled AC Schnitzer exhaust. (it’s for sale now). The system above started with just 4 pieces of cylindrical silencers. Sounds really great but was just way too loud.

Then I had the end silencers removed and fitted the rectangular ones you see in the picture at the end. both Vertically fitted for clearance purposes. The rectangular muffler also had a restrictor fitted to further quiet it down. Sounds More muffled but just doesn’t sound right. Looks real ugly too.

This time, the 3rd time visiting the shop, I got the rectangulars welded to the front, then the little cylindrical silencers, then the X-pipe and then the longer cylindricals. This time, i’m happy. More pictures and sound video to come

Some specs of my custom exhaust:

2.5″ galvanized Pipes
Stainless Steel Silencers
- 2 x Rectangular muffler + Restrictor
- 2 x Long cylindrical muffler
- 2 x Short cylindrical muffler
X-Pipe
2 x 4″ Tail pipes

Nothing like this of course.

Sneak peek at the new E34 interior.

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Tom Goh

Took some quick pics of the new interior after a week plus rolling out of the shop. i’ll take better shots soon and provide a detailed introduction to my new interior. Real leather, fake alcantara, lotsa diamonds, all stitched up. these pics were taken five minutes ago and uploaded directly. my apologies if there are flaws, i didn’t even cleap the car..

More Interior makeover progress :)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Tom Goh

The shop sent some more updates of some completed parts. He’s done the door cards, the seats and the floor lining. I think the pillars’ done too. What’s left now is the custom roof lining that’s going to be done in Red sides and Black suede with diamond stitches running through the center.

Yes, Red is aplenty Please Enjoy

Custom Interior: Some teasers

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Tom Goh

I’ve been needing a new interior or at least a reupholstering job since I ever had the car. The roof liner was repaired before, and my door cards were self repaired with staples. Here’s the latest update on my interior build. I’ve always wanted a good luxurious and in RED. Diamonds are also at the top of my list. So here it is.

Red Leather + Diamond stitching

Black Suede + red stitching

Remodeled rear seats

V12 E34 Short Video

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Tom Goh

E34 550i Bleeding Oil

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Tom Goh

A trip up to Genting Highlands with Ryan (Z4 MCoupe) and Shaun (S2000) ended at the outdoor parking area where we chilled out for a bit in the chilly and wet weather. The wet and cold surface calls for some donuts and by the 6th and a half baked donut, the V12 spews smoke. Popped the bonnet and more oil sprinkles up and everywhere being flicked from the radiator fan. The V12 is now caramalized from the oil glaze. As for what went wrong, it was an oil hose failure.

Barry Meguiar and the 550i in Malaysia

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Tom Goh

Here’s Meguiar’s CEO Barry Meguiar posing with my humble ride. It’s a real pleasure meeting the legend today especially having been a Meguiar’s die hard fan for years. He is here in Malaysia on a business tour along with his great team of Meguiar’s staff. Special thanks to Meguiar’s Distributor, Hypercoat for the media invitation. It’s a shame the car wasn’t detailed prior to this.

Some Barry Meguiar related videos

Aerial shot of BMWclubmalaysia.com’s 5ers

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Tom Goh

Thanks to Bryn Powell from Australia for this. He flew in a superlight airplane and took the aerial shot. It has been more than 2 years since. Try spotting mine. It’s right beside the red E34, bottom left corner. The donutting M5 is a photoshop.

Some pictures of my 550i V12 by Sugi from Indonesia