What did u do to your E39 today?

[freethrowdunk]

Finally put together everything for the navigation, MKIV computer and all. :alright

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0u-Y-3JFDc

I got a bit carried away there while testing as you can see. lol

[1this is tylar0]

Today somehow I broke my inside driver side door handle off. Will work with some krazy glue tomorrow to get that fixed

[jonathanvictory]

Replaced my bad AUX fan. Surprisingly easy to swap.

[mduva]

Just finished up installing PSS9's on my 530 along with all refreshed bits, parts, and bushings. Still tweaking the ride height.

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Replaced my cruise control actuator because of broken teeth on the gear inside. I bought one off the forums here for $75 it works great and was super easy to install. I'm finally cruisin. Also allowed me to get into unreachable spots in my engine bay to clean.

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[tortoracer]

busted abs module = no abs no traction control etc

snowed, and have bald tires....scary ride home after almost getting stuck on flat ground

[ViolinARC]

busted abs module = no abs no traction control etc

snowed, and have bald tires....scary ride home after almost getting stuck on flat ground
Get new tires and learn how to drive old school or you're really gonna be sorry when you total your car or kill someone. :confused


Finally put together everything for the navigation, MKIV computer and all. :alright

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0u-Y-3JFDc

I got a bit carried away there while testing as you can see. lol
CONGRATS! I was really excited when I upgraded from MKI to MKIII. It was a huge difference...:redspot

[tortoracer]

Get new tires and learn how to drive old school or you're really gonna be sorry when you total your car or kill someone. :confused


CONGRATS! I was really excited when I upgraded from MKI to MKIII. It was a huge difference...:redspot
the tires are 'legal', but they are summer tires which proves useless.

the abs modules are getting sent out as soon as my job stops scheduling me right after school every day.

the driving itself wasnt too much of an issue, except the whole 'what if ______,' but the getting going was tough.
throttle control was learned quickly, and threshold braking in the snow doesnt work too well.

[freethrowdunk]

CONGRATS! I was really excited when I upgraded from MKI to MKIII. It was a huge difference...:redspot

Thanks. And definitely. :buttrock

Now you need to acquire that MKIV. ;)

I also just ordered these:

http://www.m5board.com/photopost/data/500/knob1.jpg


http://www.m5board.com/photopost/data/500/nav1.jpg
It's remarkable what difference they make for the interior. These will complement my soon-to-be brushed aluminum trim like nothing else.

[ViolinARC]

the tires are 'legal', but they are summer tires which proves useless.

the abs modules are getting sent out as soon as my job stops scheduling me right after school every day.

the driving itself wasnt too much of an issue, except the whole 'what if ______,' but the getting going was tough.
throttle control was learned quickly, and threshold braking in the snow doesnt work too well.
Yup...that is why they are called "Summer" tires cause they don't do well in winter conditions. :D Especially when the Summer tires are bald! :shifty

I see you are young so I didn't mean to spank you but this is a safety issue for you and others. Get the right tires for the season and it really doesn't matter if the ABS module is fixed or not because cars CAN be driven without all that convenient technology but with the proper tires for the conditions. I drove for many years without ABS and I never was the cause of an accident, only the victim. Now you know why I'm requesting (asking, telling, demanding :devillook) you get the proper tires...

Peace and be safe out there this winter. :cool

[CABimmer]

Reset the check Engine light again. I get about 3 days per. would be nice if anyone could figure out what the problem is.

[ViolinARC]

Reset the check Engine light again. I get about 3 days per. would be nice if anyone could figure out what the problem is.
Maybe it's that GIANT wing on the back of your car. :rofl

[CABimmer]

You would think someone on here would know the difference between a e36 track car and an e39. hmm.

[ViolinARC]

You would think someone on here would know the difference between a e36 track car and an e39. hmm.
Dude...it was a joke and didn't work without the (obvious and listed) e36 in the background. ;)

Post your codes and then we all won't just be guessing what the problem could be...:devillook

[CABimmer]

Its Safety Concept Monitoring, code 67 Even talked with a few shops, they cant figure it out. Ive replaced so much stuff, I gave up.

Just bustin your chops by the way

[ViolinARC]

Its Safety Concept Monitoring, code 67 Even talked with a few shops, they cant figure it out. Ive replaced so much stuff, I gave up.

Just bustin your chops by the way
I know but thanks for clarifying. :cool

I'm getting an "unknown" code...from the DME/DDE 4.0 "122D not defined" so that will be fun to figure out as well. I just modified the 20-pin diagnostic cable adapter yesterday and ran the INPA/EDIABAS diagnostics without a flaw. :redspot

Unfortunately (or fortunately), I now know that I have a few deep codes stored in memory and will have to repair one at a time until I am trouble free (if that is possible with the e39 :rofl)...

[e39hamann]

While driving around looking for a good spot in West Chester for my cars first feature this happened:
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt52/oakley1991/IMG_20121108_155702.jpg

[FlipredE36]

That's pretty awesome. You have 100K more than me.

[Spirit Force]

Changed oil+filter and installed wiring for cabin heater. Routing the wires was a PITA.

[Shifty1]

cars CAN be driven without all that convenient technology but with the proper tires for the conditions. I drove for many years without ABS and I never was the cause of an accident, only the victim. Now you know why I'm requesting (asking, telling, demanding :devillook) you get the proper tires...

Peace and be safe out there this winter. :cool[/QUOTE]

My nephew wrecked his car, blamed it on having the traction control not hooked up. Both me and his dad slapped him around and told him we learned to drive with old school traction AKA lifting your foot off the gas:alright

[JSanders]

Installed new clutch and rear main seal, fixed glove box latch, new set of Ps2's all around, and a new rear wheel to replace a mysteriously cracked one.

[trainwreck85]

Took the wheels off to refinish the wheels. It has harsh curb ras and putting on some new rubber.

https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?saduie=AG9B_P9ikuuqYqHKd7h9Dv2YfCfS&attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=13ae243c3e4bc960

[E39Talon]

Finished wrapping my trim in 3m brushed black metallic, and started my Leatherique treatment...

[mfan225]

+1...PDC is way cool. :cool

I need to get around to installing my 3 failed rear sensors! Hasn't worked for YEARS!!!

[freethrowdunk]

I "Glossified" the kidney grills. They were already flat black, but in order to utilize Plast-Dip's Glossifier, you need to have a base consisting of something Plasti-Dip'd. After five or six coats of the Glossfier though, I wasn't getting the glossy look I wanted so I let it dry overnight and this morning added a couple of coats of Duplicolor clear coat on top of the Glossifier layers. The end result is pleasing:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm15/freethrowdunk/20121109_153922_zps7d11b7ed.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm15/freethrowdunk/20121109_154001_zps7b8097aa.jpg

[LaLaRay]

I "Glossified" the kidney grills. They were already flat black, but in order to utilize Plast-Dip's Glossifier, you need to have a base consisting of something Plasti-Dip'd. After five or six coats of the Glossfier though, I wasn't getting the glossy look I wanted so I let it dry overnight and this morning added a couple of coats of Duplicolor clear coat on top of the Glossifier layers. The end result is pleasing:



I always thought i wanted gloss grills

[freethrowdunk]

So do you want them now too or not?

[LaLaRay]

So do you want them now too or not?

Lol o no yea they look Great.. but i dont feel like doing all them coats of plasti dip gloss sh*t... i might just have em painted

[freethrowdunk]

You can skip the Plasti-Dip and shoot the grills straight with a can of clear and more than likely achieve the same results.

[LaLaRay]

You can skip the Plasti-Dip and shoot the grills straight with a can of clear and more than likely achieve the same results.

Ahhh ok might go ahead with that. :) thanks, Yours look good though.

[antsE39]

I thought it was gonna be a good day bimmer will not start on top of that my DD jettas shift cable broke yesterday, now its stuck in forth gear, can't even work on my baby its a jetta day.

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Take off the ABS Module and send to BBA to fix. Intermittent "Trifecta" light problem, especially when warm.

[mfan225]

I finally fixed my PDC! 4 new sensors for $110 on eBay. :)

[Shifty1]

Unplugged the under hood sensor for the alarm, now my neighbors can sleep:D

[e36ohio]

New alternator, belts, and idler pulley installed!

Alternator CAN be done with fan and shroud still on the car :D Took about 2.5 hours for everything.

[jp5Touring]

I did the Thermostat,Water Pump, new aluminum wp pulley also new fan shroud.

The hoses were the biggest PIA !!!!
Otherwise pretty easy job...
Down to one code,,

[LaLaRay]

Picked up car with Valve covers painted, New valve cover gaskets, Evans Coolant, M5 Front sway bar..

[donbruno]

Swapped my ambers lens covers for some Euro clear lens covers!

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/eurolens.jpg

how did you go about doing that on a 2001? did you have to go through that baking business?

[Anthracite528i]

Well it was actually yesterday...But I gave her a nice waxing :D

[larrym3711]

It was yesterday too for me as I polished my 540. Went to BMW sponsored event and several non-E39 owners were struck at the car and a few directly asked me if I would sell it to them as it was just sparking and truly new in appearance. Of course I said NO...well politely. The E39 is still one if the best looking of the 5 series! I am proud to take it to BMW events!

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[e36ohio]

It was yesterday too for me as I polished my 540. Went to BMW sponsored event and several non-E39 owners were struck at the car and a few directly asked me if I would sell it to them as it was just sparking and truly new in appearance. Of course I said NO...well politely. The E39 is still one if the best looking of the 5 series! I am proud to take it to BMW events!

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

Pics!

[Qmetro540ia]

Replaced my fuel filter on my 540, Wow almost a V8 Again. Still need plugs & valve cover gasket. ? Does the 97 pre Vanos cars have more torque than Vanos V8 find myself chasing for power lately

[bmac1996acc]

Replaced broken adjusters and polished both headlights. Cleaned out the inside lenses and reflectors too. They look like new now. I used the Meguiar's heavy kit.

[Highfive99]

Yesterday over at the JimLev mancave we did the diff juice, brake juice, rsb end links, Powerflex fsb bushes, rad, upper and lower hoses, t-stat, exp tank and E60 ssk. T'was a good day. Thanks Jim!

[530e39]

Replaced the battery and ordered a new water pump

[530e39]

Replaced the battery and ordered a new water pump

[d1984]

My hood release cable was broken at the handle, so I pulled my panels off down there, stripped the tube that the cable runs through to expose some of the actual cable, and was able to open the hood that way. Still waiting for the new one to come in.

The whole purpose of popping my hood was to bleed my coolant system since I had a heater hose leak that caused air bubbles. Did that, but I think I need to do it again with the coolant circulating through the heater core once I replace the leaky hoses. Still waiting for those to come in the mail.

Also got these guys in the mail today. I'll pop them in tonight.

http://i.imgur.com/cgiQ3.jpg

[LaLaRay]

Painted the bumpers moldings body color... that plastic looking sh*t is ugly idk how yall do it...
O and smoked top of my tail lights, im getting rid of the white reverse square next.

[ViolinARC]

Pulled the wheel speed sensors on my 2000 540iA with 175k on the clock because of this:

Single diagnosis ABS / ASC — Status: ERROR
Module info : ABS / ASC / DSC
Version : Bosch ABS S
BMW Part Nr. : 6 75 57 41
Hardware Nr. : 54
Software Nr. : 3.13
Diagnose index: 16
Code index : 10
Bus index : 60
Production Date: 28/00
absi . dxt
97 ASC Intake valve
7 Front left speed sensor faulty OR ABS—inlet valve
6 Front right speed sensor faulty OR ABS—inlet valve
— Single diagnosis completed !

but after careful inspection and cleaning with electrical cleaner and compressed air, I still get the same error code even though I used the recommended contact grease. I'm going to uninstall the software (getting some strange behavior when trying to accomplish critical tasks), re-install and then run some diagnostics again. I'm still not sure what the "ASC Intake valve" or "ABS--inlet valve" have to do with the error so any input from experience will be welcome. And the research continues...:help

[antsE39]

Painted the bumpers moldings body color... that plastic looking sh*t is ugly idk how yall do it...
O and smoked top of my tail lights, im getting rid of the white reverse square next.

What you paint it with?

[tortoracer]

ran outta gas dead on the side of the road :(

[530iMILOS]

New brembo rotors

[LaLaRay]

What you paint it with?

Had the body shop do it.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/IMG_0321.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/IMG_0285.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/IMG_0288.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/IMG_0332.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/IMG_0283.jpg

[Rallim]

Superchargor picz.

[LaLaRay]

Superchargor picz.

You talking to me rallim ? Lol

[LTBU]

Swapped in a like-new M62 with 60k miles, replaced the clutch, installed the 545i shifter/zhp, and other miscellaneous work on the driveshaft and undercarriage.

Its a whole new car now.

[Rallim]

You talking to me rallim ? Lol

Yes >:U

And videos. Lots of them.

[BavariaNick]

new windshield wipers for winter, lol


http://phoneprotocol.webege.com/sig.jpg

[antsE39]

[QUOTE=LaLaRay;25439023]Had the body shop do it.

Looks damn good....how much?

[d1984]

installed my lip spoiler. $34 painted on ebay

http://i.imgur.com/LJ0te.jpg

[donbruno]

is it the oem style or does it have the hard edges? looks good from there though. you happy with the paint match?

[d1984]

is it the oem style or does it have the hard edges? looks good from there though. you happy with the paint match?

the edges are pretty smooth. looks like the OEM one to me. paint match is excellent

[LaLaRay]

Yes >:U

And videos. Lots of them.




Lls got you ! But these all i got for now
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/UPGRADES/IMG_0222.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/UPGRADES/IMG_0228.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/UPGRADES/IMG_0224.jpg

[e39hamann]

^damn that's awesome!

[LaLaRay]

^damn that's awesome!

Thanks man :)
Last ones i got
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/UPGRADES/IMG_0227.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/IMG_0190.jpg

[guttershark]

^damn that's awesome!

Agreed!

[KJACK]

Lls got you ! But these all i got for now



Lala are you from DC or Baltimore? Haven't heard someone say Lls since I was there haha.

[vini079]

Hit a $500 (my deductibile) yesterday night ...
Aaaaah

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[LaLaRay]

Agreed!

Thank y'all i appreciate it. :)




Lala are you from DC or Baltimore? Haven't heard someone say Lls since I was there haha.

Lls im from PG county maryland. Its next to dc.

[Jasnite]

I have done a lot over the past two months but today....Installed my rewrapped steering wheel with the M stitching....extra thick.....:redspot
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/picture.php?pictureid=15593&albumid=1219&dl=1353023228&thumb=1 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/album.php?albumid=1219&pictureid=15593)

[Shifty1]

Decided to sell a few of my firearms and put the $ into the car:eek:

[donbruno]

beautiful! where'd you get that done? the steering wheel that is.

[65 Lincoln]

Installed a DICE audio interface and a Euro armrest. I love both already.

[E39 Sean 540ia]

I gave it some nice chrome 01-03 kidney grills.

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[Jasnite]

beautiful! where'd you get that done? the steering wheel that is.


Here ya go.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/300791585922?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[jp5Touring]

Cranked the CD player, Sunroof open Drove it like I stole it on the way Home.

Had to test new thermostat and water pump,,, Today Life is Good :)

[freethrowdunk]

Here ya go.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/300791585922?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5335818596&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F30079158592 2%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26amp%3B_trksid %3Dp3984.m1497.l2649)

Very nice! Thanks for this.

So did you send your core wheel in for the $299 refund? Also, since my e39 is also an '03, this wheel should essentially be compatible with mine too, right?

[chiefwej]

Replaced the FSU. My fan is back to working normally. Now maybe my battery will stay charged.

[bmac1996acc]

Put a new roundel on the back. Anyone want a DIY? :stickoutt

[98bimmer]

Very nice! Thanks for this.

So did you send your core wheel in for the $299 refund? Also, since my e39 is also an '03, this wheel should essentially be compatible with mine too, right?
If youre looking to get your wheel rewrapped, look up COBY wheel!

Lots of people get it done from them!

[E39 Sean 540ia]

New outer tie rods, huge difference. After installing I still had the car lifted then I turned the wheels back and fourth and still heard a popping noise. I narrowed the noise down to the wishbone where it bolted to the support. It was only loose on the passenger side so I tightened it down, noise gone!

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[freethrowdunk]

If youre looking to get your wheel rewrapped, look up COBY wheel!

Lots of people get it done from them!

Thanks. Will look into it too.

[JimLev]

Primed the front bumper, will spery on the base coats and clear it Monday night.

[Dking078]

Replaced the upper radiator hose in the 97 540i... old hose was so old it was ready to ESPLODE!

Also gave the engine bay a nice tidy-ing up... Poor thing had dust everwhere from being neglected for so long.

[senoralbo]

Parked it in the garage... Ready for Coilovers install tomorrow.

[EricP]

Filled up after having re-calibrated to my best estimate of fuel consumption adjustment factor: Result?

21.10mpg indicated by OBC
21.06mpg measured by odometer/tank fill. After filling, the OBC said I had a range of 378 miles. I had just driven 377.

I believe I win this round. I expect this may get knocked a bit out of whack when I put the new fan clutch on, we'll see.

[dumblucky]

Parked it in the garage... Ready for Coilovers install tomorrow.

:eek::eek:

nice!!

i myself had to go buy a new tire , seems the seller had a 205/50/17 on the rear, :nono the rest are 235/45/17, let the fun begine almost time for the maiden voyage, im embarresed to say what im into this 99:stickoutt

[HoZy]

You get the idea, Was a whole 3 1/2 hours. Heaps easier than I first thought, Didn't even lift/move the strut.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/20294_10151326429800917_1483844258_n.jpg

[m5hoot]

drove it-just like everyday. Is this post ever going to be closed and let same posters who like contributing force themselves to pick a repair topic? Just curious!

[dareckibmw]

Dropped my car at indy's house last night, replacing shocks/struts (I went with Sachs) + oil change. It should be ready soon.

[Pekelicious]

Today i reset the temperature sensor(was reading -40C) took her for a ride,filled with gas, hit 200Km/h mark, washed and parked her :)

[m5hoot]

How do you "reset" outside temp sensor. -40 means the sensor is "open" or bad.

[scott99540it]

ordered new vanos solenoid gaskets, new timing chain tensioner, fueled it, washed it, and will be ready for family night tonight at the roller rink.

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Just put in black and white wheel center caps, some like some don't. Tons better than my originals with 165,000 miles almost all the blue was gone on them. This was definitely past-due.

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[Pekelicious]

Short fuse it, if the temp is showing -40c on dashboard the AC wont blow ice cold, i was baking inside of the car cuz it was 90F today. I was lucky and found a thread here explaining how to do it. sorry i can't post links yet.

[zener]

All timing chain guides/tensioner and vanos seals. Nice and smooth now. :buttrock

[TriniSpeC]

replaced window regulator on driver door.

[knowles]

Deleted front resonator, stock muff and installed magnaflow muffler. Had radiator and expansion tank replaced.

[m5hoot]

Short fuse it, if the temp is showing -40c on dashboard the AC wont blow ice cold, i was baking inside of the car cuz it was 90F today. I was lucky and found a thread here explaining how to do it. sorry i can't post links yet.

No such term as "short fuse it". I'm an electronics electrician and that term means nothing. Don't know that outside temp. sensor is even fused. If it reads -40c then sensor is bad or usually you have scraped curb and sensor has gotten messed up. Check simple two wires to sensor and/or replace sensor (cheap-can get at Autozone like $13). If sensor keeps reading -40c your auto heat/ AC will never work correctly as ECU thinks it is cold as hell outside. Short fuse might mean jumper blown fuse, but don't think sensor is fused or at least NEVER heard of sensor blowing a fuse. Wiring or sensor thats it. And there is no "reset" Try to use terms that people can relate to so they can help you. :-)

[ViolinARC]

Ordered a new OE ignition switch from eBay for $66.39 from Minnetonka BMW!! :redspot

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[zener]

But the car on sale (to get/trade an E38 740i). :)

[cnelson]

Replaced the timing chain tensioner... way easier than i thot it was guna be also about set the whole thing on fire messin with my battery ;)

[Shifty1]

Just finished VCG's, upper timing case, oil change, rad flush :D

[AquilaBMW]

I did kinda of an arse backwards thing. I had to remove my DINAN muffler to install the M-Sport / M5 bumper. I then went and had a 3" Dual exhaust set up built which looked great. Well, yesterday I installed the BMW OEM M-Sport Single outlet Bumper insert or Diffuser for short. I soon found out that the outlet on the M-Sport is smaller than the M5 and position similar to the regular 540i.:mad

So... I had to push it hard sideways to get the bumper on. Now, because the exhaust has no room to move in the back, it is rattling hard under the driver's bloody seat. Time to bust out the Dremel. :rolleyes

[HoZy]

No such term as "short fuse it". I'm an electronics electrician and that term means nothing. Don't know that outside temp. sensor is even fused. If it reads -40c then sensor is bad or usually you have scraped curb and sensor has gotten messed up. Check simple two wires to sensor and/or replace sensor (cheap-can get at Autozone like $13). If sensor keeps reading -40c your auto heat/ AC will never work correctly as ECU thinks it is cold as hell outside. Short fuse might mean jumper blown fuse, but don't think sensor is fused or at least NEVER heard of sensor blowing a fuse. Wiring or sensor thats it. And there is no "reset" Try to use terms that people can relate to so they can help you. :-)


I assume he means mounting a resistor in line to cause a resistance that changes the temperature to one temperature all the time.

Cheers
Mat

[EricP]

Today I changed out the fan clutch without having to remove the shroud (my car currently has to underpanel, so I just snaked the fan through the bottom) and gave her her first oil/filter change. Oil looked to be in good shape after 8K miles! Always a good feeling after not having seen it. (Purchased the car about 3 months ago.)

Drives like I always hoped it would without that stupid fan clutch locking up 100% during ridiculous conditions like driving on the highway at 80mph on a 40F day! Original fan clutch was on the car with a 1999 manufacture date, so I guess it served its purpose considering it was not TOTALLY locked up.... just most of the time :nono

Throttle response is so much better now and the car actually PULLS over 3K RPM instead of fighting the stupid mechanical fan.

I also measured the minor coolant loss/consumption that is going on and observed it to be about 1 quart per 3,000 miles, then observed what is possibly an external coolant leak somewhere on the drivers side of the block and onto the rack. This could be an external head gasket leak, but I am already aware of possible problems in this area and intend to start saving to have the top end rebuilt. Motor has 186K miles on it and does not consume any oil. I think a generous estimate might be something like 1/2 quart over 8K miles? :eyecrazy: What I am most happy about with regards to this is that the engine is not consuming absurd amounts of coolant, ie the head gasket is not completely shot. This will give me some time to observe the motor and plan what my next move will be in the next year or so.

All in all a pretty good day, drove the piss out of her and nothing exploded... lord knows it sounded like it would before I changed the fan clutch! wwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrirrrrrrrrrIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR OH GOD NO

[JaimeZX]

Went on Tire Rack, ordered 2 x Continental ExtremeContact DWS to replace my worn-out rear tires, which are almost slicks now!

Was *kind of* nervous on a 400-mile road trip this weekend.

(I might try a burn-out on the way to get 'em changed. :embarrasm )

[Highfive99]

Swapped out FSB end links today.

Chalk another one up for them in the 'got rid of clunking' column.

[ViolinARC]

Went on Tire Rack, ordered 2 x Continental ExtremeContact DWS to replace my worn-out rear tires, which are almost slicks now!

Was *kind of* nervous on a 400-mile road trip this weekend.

(I might try a burn-out on the way to get 'em changed. :embarrasm )

Do it!!! I did...:cool

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[Pekelicious]

No such term as "short fuse it". I'm an electronics electrician and that term means nothing. Don't know that outside temp. sensor is even fused. If it reads -40c then sensor is bad or usually you have scraped curb and sensor has gotten messed up. Check simple two wires to sensor and/or replace sensor (cheap-can get at Autozone like $13). If sensor keeps reading -40c your auto heat/ AC will never work correctly as ECU thinks it is cold as hell outside. Short fuse might mean jumper blown fuse, but don't think sensor is fused or at least NEVER heard of sensor blowing a fuse. Wiring or sensor thats it. And there is no "reset" Try to use terms that people can relate to so they can help you. :-)

Pardon my English, mixed portuguese and english and the outcome was "short Fuse" lolol thanks for pointing that out. I just followed a post of jamesdc4 on external(ambient)temperature sensor replacement. My A/C was acting weird cuz of the -40C showing on the cluster.

[rancor]

drove her to work for the first time in 2 weeks, due to the garage being baracaded in crap lol
soo much smoother than my damn ford :D

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[m5hoot]

Pardon my English, mixed portuguese and english and the outcome was "short Fuse" lolol thanks for pointing that out. I just followed a post of jamesdc4 on external(ambient)temperature sensor replacement. My A/C was acting weird cuz of the -40C showing on the cluster.

Damn, my bad for not excusing difference in terminology. James gave you VG info. -40 is the "signal". Either correct, close to correct, or -40.

To Ken Ryan- You made a great choice in tires. I love mine. Only minor, minor, issue. They appear to wear a little quicker than great wear rating indicates, but it is tread pattern. Measurements will show more "thousandths" than you might think by looking at them.

Don't be too dissapointed in burnout. I had Michelin PS-2s which (admittedly started by a brake torque) layed two strips from my 540 about 150' long on fresh asphalt acting like a child, but was getting rid of at 2/10ths tread. Surprised by 2 stripes rather than one. Tried with extreme contacts and w/o brake assist, 20-30 feet was it with fresh tread, cool weather, and I was hoping no one saw me. It was on our private driveway about 4 blocks long so neighbors would see my childishness act of glee!

[Five30Eye]

I finally got it together for the cooling system overhaul. New radiator, water pump, ECS pully, thermostat, hoses, expansion tank, coolant level and temp sensors, belts. Copius amounts of de-greasing and underhood TLC. Needle points straight up now, a thing of beauty! Oh, and just as a finishing touch, stealth side markers! :alright

I lub my E39
John

[daveycrocket]

Dropped off at dealer to have failed rotor replaced at front and found out the valley pan gasket needs to be replaced but no surprises there.

[antsE39]

Installed my new bosch battery today...still waiting on my starter :(

[Jasnite]

Very nice! Thanks for this.

So did you send your core wheel in for the $299 refund? Also, since my e39 is also an '03, this wheel should essentially be compatible with mine too, right?

You are correct.....Refund also....:redspot

[m5hoot]

took mine to PDR (paintless dent repair) to have several annoying-looking dents removed. Perfect result and price was well under $150 for 5 dents. Only one on corner above tail light was kinds deep and questionable. With tail light out, no problem. Pride in ownership increased!

[Mirza E34]

Replaced the 3rd brake lamp bulb :D

[Pekelicious]

Today i went shopping with my girlfriend, we got a set of steering tie rod, a set of suspension control arm and ball joint assembly, 12 platinum+4 spark plug and a set of front control arm. Time to take a trip to the mechanic :).....

Still need to replace the headlight, its pretty dull...

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/5706/img0147mys.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img571/8936/img0154be.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img805/8387/img0152bj.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img687/8603/img0153kl.jpg

switch the silver grill for a M5 grill
http://imageshack.us/a/img33/1271/img0011nw.jpg

[e39hamann]

Recovered the perfect condition c pillars I got for free from my indy. I used leftover ultra suede from when I did my headliner in black. My old c pillars had broken clips and would sag which looked pretty bad. The new ones worked really well and it was a nice quick and free job.
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt52/oakley1991/96b3f512332811e2af9022000a1f9a23_7.jpg

[JaimeZX]

Well this is a little closer than I usually like to cut it. This tire has MAYBE two tanks of gas left in it before blowout. lol

Edit: sorry for enormous pic. :p


http://i.imgur.com/M3iL9.jpg

[guttershark]

Well this is a little closer than I usually like to cut it. This tire has MAYBE two tanks of gas left in it before blowout. lol






You had pretty damn even wear, But theres a tiny bit of life still there.
Now THIS is in dire need of a change :rofl
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vwp88/23D56BBC-A45C-47C4-A0D0-C2D7CA566FAA-1351-000000CB28D6C329.jpg

[donbruno]

took mine to PDR (paintless dent repair) to have several annoying-looking dents removed. Perfect result and price was well under $150 for 5 dents. Only one on corner above tail light was kinds deep and questionable. With tail light out, no problem. Pride in ownership increased!

whereabouts? who was it? that is a pretty killer price.

[Shifty1]

45 degree's out and I felt the need to give it a wash:rolleyes Sure hope the feeling in my hands comes back soon (typing with a pencil in my mouth)

[chafik11]

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Mein auto: 1999 528i sport manual
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clunk noise mystery solved
I have my car now 8 years I still love it and I still get lot of complements from lot of people, I still didn't get a taste of the new E60. but the car comes with lot of problems some of them can be repaired and some we don't know what the real cause of it , and just to mention few : the vacuum leak and the annoying clunk noise. I did every possible things to solve the problem . so 2 weeks ago after my Koni sports were shut for the second time I went with belstien HD with new strut mounts and new seals. the clunk didn't go away'
I also had a project in mind to get ready for winter, while I was searching the forum for an upgrade to our cheap looking wipers, I came across an English forum, where this guy is retrofiting the wiper arms from E60 to E39. so I went ahead with completing the project. I had a problem removing the passenger wiper arm and while I was there I thought about the clunk sound so I made sure all the nuts are tied . after driving the car for 2 days the clunk is gone and now it make a sense since the sound is coming from the driver side top of the dash, and that's where the motor of the wipers is. mystery solved at least for me. try it and report. please.
now I have to deal with the dropping of my MPG. I changed everything but DISA although I checked it and it's holding pressure.

vanos seals were done
car was smoked
vacuum lines were changed
o2's, cooling system. maf was cleaned......


pictures of my new wipers, what do you think?
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[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Put the re-built ABS Module from BBA back in. No more SES, DSC, ABS, BRAKE lights.

[joako]

Abandoned the car in the garage on thanksgiving. Now I need to buy toilet paper.

[JaimeZX]

Wash & a wax!

[e39hamann]

Today was a busy day but I wanted to take advantage or the warm weather! First I plasti dipped my front bumper trim since it had started to fade. Then I took my summer wheel setup off and put on my winter ones.
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt52/oakley1991/eba58566359611e280a722000a9e28dc_7.jpg

Then I cleaned up my summer wheels and put them in my room until spring comes. They may be up for sale this coming spring/summer because I don't really want reps anymore, as of now I'm liking the e60 m5 wheels!

Finished up the day by washing it and putting some air in the tires because they were a bit low.

[Mels5406]

424982 I installed my new fan speed button. Fits great! I'm happy with it, however the finish seem a little different the quality is good.

[HoZy]

Refurbished the buttons & treated the leather on my new wheel then fitted it.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/876493/Bimmr/interior/New_Wheel01.jpg

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Cut a hole behind the armrest for a ski hatch! Wish I wasn't so tired or I would post pics. I think I like seeing my sub more that I like how it sounds better. For those wondering, I have a Rockford Fosgate power series 10" with Fosgate 1000 watt monoblock and Fosgate wiring and it sounds wonderful.

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[E39 Sean 540ia]

Woops

[JaimeZX]

Thinking about cutting out the ski hatch hole here as well. Did it make a significant difference in 'heard bass' in the cabin?

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Thinking about cutting out the ski hatch hole here as well. Did it make a significant difference in 'heard bass' in the cabin?

Yeah it sounds a lot better I have my box pushed right up to the hole. You get a lot less vibrational bass. If you have a sub in your trunk without a ski hatch its pretty much closed off to the cabin.

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[jdjg]

stroke my m52tub25 to an m52tub30

[antsE39]

Got my new starter in today, can't beat the price it looks good quality... we will see
URL: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=300465001071
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/25/emuvuna2.jpg

[CABimmer]

Had a brake line break and got to put on a new one and flush the system. Stiken $tealer charged me $65 for a $38 part.

[Cracker]

raped my 5er of it's summers and on with the orthopedic winters. Sure it's a cushy ride now, but scary with a soggy wet sponge feel while cornering.

[larrym3711]

Jason,

I also have a 2001 540iA Sport, and perhaps you were referring to bad weather when you indicated it cornered like on sponges. Mine corners dead flat and tracks like it is on rails. It is generally easy to make even the sharpest corners at double the posted speed without getting white knuckles!

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[ViolinARC]

Just finished replacing my failing ignition switch. It took about an hour including clamshell removal issues and all is good because she fired right up and there are no warning lights. :buttrock

BTW, you must remember to remove the expansion rivets or the clamshell won't come off. Also note that it requires a T-27 to remove the switch and NOT a T-25 as stated in the DIY. I hope this info is helpful...:cool

[Cracker]

Jason,

I also have a 2001 540iA Sport, and perhaps you were referring to bad weather when you indicated it cornered like on sponges. Mine corners dead flat and tracks like it is on rails. It is generally easy to make even the sharpest corners at double the posted speed without getting white knuckles!

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

It cornered great Thurs, then old man winter returned...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a317/jasonrj217/2001%20BMW%20540i/IMG_0018-1.jpg

So now it's in winter mode like this...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a317/jasonrj217/2001%20BMW%20540i/IMG_0017.jpg

[huntervangolf]

Put my 530i on jack stands and started on suspension rebuild, coolant leak, and possible steering rack rebuild. I'm going to make some parts vendor happy!:D

[dumblucky]

Replaced door handles 3 of them. !!! Almost locked myself in the car

[senoralbo]

New front tires and a wash!! Shimmy is totally gone!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tdIWWBsH2f8/ULG6S0G5FCI/AAAAAAAAB1U/mC4d9dfrHSo/s1000/5.jpg

[OnTheFence]

I have a flat front tire, so I will put on the snow tires.

[Anthracite528i]

Put some new stickers on her.
And drove her for the first time in 6 months :alrightbmw
At least the first time legally... :devillook

[webdesigner]

Put some new stickers on her.
And drove her for the first time in 6 months :alrightbmw
At least the first time legally... :devillook

You put stickers on your car, lol, cute

[volodka1985]

Recently changed the fuel pump, filter and the battery. On the road again.

[LaLaRay]

At least the first time legally... :devillook

Feels good driving without looking over ya shoulder ever minute huh

[larrym3711]

Remember most people consider BMW's as premium cars meant for high speed, and I think the cops do too. Simply it you are more likely to be observed (by most everyone, not just cops)

[QUOTE="larrym3711"]Remember most people consider BMW's as premium cars meant for high speed, and I think the cops do too. Simply put you are more likely to be observed (by most everyone, not just cops). Most are just curious or envious of premium vehicles, but cops know such a vehicle is likely to exceed posted road conditions....hence the impression you are being watched, because you are! Driver beware!

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[ViolinARC]

Remember most people consider BMW's as premium cars meant for high speed, and I think the cops do too. Simply it you are more likely to be observed (by most everyone, not just cops)



"Remember most people KNOW BMW's are premium cars meant for high speed and the cops DEFINITELY do too." **fixed

:cool

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EDIT to add story: Once I was cruising through traffic with my lights on (for safety) and pulled up on a CHP rolling slow and stealthy in the far right. I had noticed him because I'm always on full alert and eased up way before zipping past him (only 5 over). Paying attention as usual, I noticed he pulled to the side so I kept moving through traffic at a more reasonable pace when I suddenly saw him in my rear view blazing up behind me in the left. My heart sank as I began to move over to hopefully let him pass and when he pulled alongside, matched my speed, caught my attention, smiled and kind of wagged his finger at me, I guessed he had seen me moving fast through traffic and wanted to let me know how obvious it is. He proved that there are still cops out there that do NOT have authority complexes as it was very civil of him not to pull me over and issue me a ticket for speeding...

[LuisGT]

Found out that the headers gave me quite a power boost compared to my clogged up manifold... had absolutely no traction when pulling from a stop while it was raining... never had that much trouble before...

Oh... and I got it up to 130 and it still wanted more... I think I in love with my car again

[webdesigner]

Found out that the headers gave me quite a power boost compared to my clogged up manifold...

had absolutely no traction when pulling from a stop while it was raining...

never had that much trouble before...

Oh... and I got it up to 130 and it still wanted more... I think I in love with my car again


I was laughing when I read this because I couldn't figure out why the car would be running so bad

Then I saw

Cars: 02 BMW 530i

http://i.imgur.com/zlpSa.gif

[Anthracite528i]

Feels good driving without looking over ya shoulder ever minute huh

Yeah you know what I mean haha.
But I just drove with the mentality that if I just go the speed limit, or below 15 over, and just drive normally that I won't have anything to worry about.
But that's not to say that I wasn't always on the lookout :shifty

[truckman95]

I just finished replacing the 2 plastic heater inlet pipes that are beneath the intake manifold. One of them had a decent leak. But I'm glad Its all done and running great!

[bullard123]

Got my oil changed today. The shop broke my oil drain plug and replaced it for free. They mentioned that the oil nut is very hollow and easy to break. 7 quarts of Mobil 1 5w30 Full Synthetic

[LuisGT]

I was laughing when I read this because I couldn't figure out why the car would be running so bad

Then I saw

Cars: 02 BMW 530i

http://i.imgur.com/zlpSa.gif


Yeah... definitely the slowest car I've owned... :( sometimes I miss my mustang... then I remember how bad it was and I get happy again...

[EricP]

Yeah... definitely the slowest car I've owned... :( sometimes I miss my mustang... then I remember how bad it was and I get happy again...

You don't know slow until you've driven a car with 92hp. Even my 528 is far from the slowest car I've driven, or even most "slow cars". You'll live :)

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Change the ATF with filter.

[Shifty1]

Changed the factory fuel filter at 115K:rolleyes Replaced the Vanos solenoids and found my power steering leak, well that was Saturday It seems to run much better now, just gotta throw a reader on it and see what the SES light is all about.

[larrym3711]

Went to AWRS and had my alloy (factory #66) wheel straightened. It was out of round by 90/1000 inches, definitely out factory tolerance spec. It was put in a machine and corrected to very small error and well below the allowed factory limit. AWRS remounted the tire and rebalanced the tire with a precision road force balancer. Great job! And they did not scratch the rim at all. I'll bet many of you think that front vibration is worn front arms and /or bushings. Before you replace all those parts be sure your wheels are true and your tires are "round" and we'll balanced. You may be surprised!

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[OnTheFence]

Installed the snow tires.
Took 45 mins. to switch all 4 wheels.

[hans530i]

You don't know slow until you've driven a car with 92hp. Even my 528 is far from the slowest car I've driven, or even most "slow cars". You'll live :)

My 1980 VW Rabbit Diesel had 48hp. I used to have to wait for a 60 second clearing in the oncoming traffic in order to pass.

[JaimeZX]

Oooh... you've got me beat. '82 diesel Rabbit here... 52HP.

0-60 in 45 seconds!

Keep it floored on the freeway to maintain speed!

OTOH... I got like 45mpg. :embarrasm

[jeremyp]

I installed a euro armrest into my '03 540i M-Sport yesterday. This should have come with the car out of the factory, but hey, it's there now!

[larrym3711]

Went to AWRS and had my alloy (factory #66) wheel straightened. It was out of round by 90/1000 inches, definitely out factory tolerance spec. It was put in a machine and corrected to very small error and well below the allowed factory limit. AWRS remounted the tire and rebalanced the tire with a precision road force balancer. Great job! And they did not scratch the rim at all. I'll bet many of you think that front vibration is worn front arms and /or bushings. Before you replace all those parts be sure your wheels are true and your tires are "round" and we'll balanced. You may be surprised!

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

Those of you wondering "what did it cost to have AWRS correct my out of round wheel condition". The answer is $150. Sound high? Maybe, but I can tell you they have the equipment on site to do the work, takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, they remount the tire and balance it with a road-force balancer. No scratches..ready to go! and well balanced.

[senoralbo]

Bought more stuff for it. E38 Sport Seats and OEM Brushed Silver interior trim. Now I need to buy some Colorbond.

[tk9]

Refurbished the buttons & treated the leather on my new wheel then fitted it.



Refurbished the buttons? I have sticky warmer and colder temperature buttons, what can I do to fix them?

[FlipredE36]

Cleaned up the milk chocolate my son spilled in the back seat.

[dareckibmw]

Bought 2 quarts of Royal Purple 01512 Synchromax for manual trans. I'll change it next week.

[LaLaRay]

Did a complete 360 just from changing lanes... looks like "415horsepower" on my one wheel drive non Lsd diff isnt going work :rollseyes

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/20121127_144524-Copy.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/20121127_143626.jpg

[JaimeZX]

pwned

[John in VA]

Replaced the original starter (82K miles) with a new Bosch SR0448N.

[dareckibmw]

Did a complete 360 just from changing lanes... looks like "415horsepower" on my one wheel drive non Lsd diff isnt going work :rollseyes



Yeeah! blame it on the car :devillook

[LaLaRay]

Yeeah! blame it on the car :devillook

:lol

[antsE39]

Did a complete 360 just from changing lanes... looks like "415horsepower" on my one wheel drive non Lsd diff isnt going work :rollseyes

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/20121127_144524-Copy.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/20121127_143626.jpg

Your lucky there were no trees in the center of those two lanes.

[Anthracite528i]

Well from the pictures it doesn't look like there was any damage?
Is there any we can't see?

[Pekelicious]

Well from the pictures it doesn't look like there was any damage?
Is there any we can't see?

Only emotional damage, i guess :devillook

[LaLaRay]

Your lucky there were no trees in the center of those two lanes.

Man tell me about it


Well from the pictures it doesn't look like there was any damage?
Is there any we can't see?




Only emotional damage, i guess :devillook

This :lol

[Mels5406]

Today I washed, dried, vacuumed, did the door jambs, cleaned the leather, shined the tires, and now I can't wait to go driver her in the rain!!

[GroupBquattro]

Today, nothing, but last Sunday, I washed it, adjusted the headlights, checked tire pressure, and drove to Vancouver BC to see Paul McCartney. Came back the same night, doing 140 at times on I5 at 3AM no other cars in sight. 50mph when I encountered really heavy fog.

[Shifty1]

I had a few spare minutes so I installed a 545 shifter, swapped out the trans fluid to Red Line MTL, fixed a pws leak, and cleared a code for the CPS. Then it was time for a hot lap in the rain:D Love the shifter over the stock worn out part. I could lift upward on the shifter a 1/4", she was a little loose.

[champaign777]

Man tell me about it

This :lol

shit tires ?

[Fitted1]

I plasti-dip my grilles black. And installed M5 wheels :)

[Jasnite]

New Water Pump......:rolleyes

[LuisGT]

Did a complete 360 just from changing lanes... looks like "415horsepower" on my one wheel drive non Lsd diff isnt going work :rollseyes

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/20121127_144524-Copy.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc408/beammer540/Almost/20121127_143626.jpg



Someone need driving lessons... and I see you have Nittos, so shit tires is out of the question... and it's also a lot harder to loose control with an open diff than an LSD

[tortoracer]

Someone need driving lessons... and I see you have Nittos, so shit tires is out of the question... and it's also a lot harder to loose control with an open diff than an LSD
i disagree about the open diff vs lsd losing control comment.

with an open differential, the power can and will shift from wheel to wheel at an instant making the car VERY unstable at any speed. this leads to unpredictable which leads to...

lsd's keep power to both wheels somewhat equally, at least within margin. if one wheel slips, the other will somewhat take over, and if they are both over the limit, they are doing the same thing making it predictable, and correctable.

[544iAe39]

This week, I did the valley pan gasket, upper timing cover gaskets, resealed the intake manifold with new pcv plate, valve cover gaskets, and polyurethane control arm bushings. Now I think I can get another 100k out of her. :)

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/brokenbox360/IMAG0465.jpg

[joako]

I considered Mercedes-Benz but decided it's not for me.

[EricP]

I considered Mercedes-Benz but decided it's not for me.

:rofl

[exbenz]

New spark plugs, new used headlight level sensor, and picked up a used 3 spoke '02-'03 sport steering wheel.

[LuisGT]

i disagree about the open diff vs lsd losing control comment.

with an open differential, the power can and will shift from wheel to wheel at an instant making the car VERY unstable at any speed. this leads to unpredictable which leads to...

lsd's keep power to both wheels somewhat equally, at least within margin. if one wheel slips, the other will somewhat take over, and if they are both over the limit, they are doing the same thing making it predictable, and correctable.

Having experienced both, you are more likely to spin a LSD than a open diff, when an LSD looses traction, it losses it on both wheels, while on a open diff it's only in 1 wheel keeping the other stable. not even forcing it have I been able to spin out my car. I have however spun out a LSD equipped car.

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Last weekend, tranny drain and refill with filter chnge.
This weekend, set of new tires 225/245.

[Chisum]

Replaced windshield seal looks much better now.

Chisum

[dareckibmw]

- Winter wheels on
- Royal Purple in my manual trans. gear box
- 4-wheel alignment

http://oi47.tinypic.com/302osd0.jpg

http://oi50.tinypic.com/k5dh5.jpg

[02bmw530i]

I washed and waxed and all that good stuff

[LaLaRay]

Last weekend, tranny drain and refill with filter chnge.
This weekend, set of new tires 225/245.

Sheesh.... Some tiny lil things aint they

[countryroad]

Looked briefly at my dirty floor mats, looked back out the windshield and promptly forgot about the floormats.

[larrym3711]

Replaced the front sway bar links. Used a jack under the lift point and a hydraulic jack under the lower ball joint to remove pressure on the link mounting bolts. Set emergency brake first. Took less than 1/2 hour total.

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[bullcity]

I bought a new one!

My 2000 528iT auto was t-boned a couple of weeks ago. (Kids, don't text and drive). Scared me good, lots of airbag action, but came out unhurt.

USAA gave me $6600- I paid $7000 two years ago, so not bad.

Picked up a 2000 528i5sp sport. Much nicer car, lower miles (101k), didn't have to spend much out-of-pocket.

But I think I need to find a general module- key remote and interior lights not working.

Saving for cooling system, natch.

Thanks to everybody on this forum for making ownership possible, and fun- if I didn't do-it-myself, I couldn't afford such a ride. I've learned so much in the last couple of years here... :worship:

[Fitted1]

I painted the chrome trim around the side windows and what a huge difference it makes.

[sicarius82]

Expansion tank replacement.

[88M6]

have front end up and attempting to replace shocks on my 2000 528 sport. Also upper and lower arms. Under there wrenching and see belts are shot so off comes fan and shroud to replace,look at hoses.. opps they gotta go to. so dissasemble it all and wait for mail order parts...back under car to continue dissassemble and can't get couple of those DAM:devillook ball joints out. Don't want to waste tie rod ends as not replacing those so order zmack tool ball joint remover everyone talks about ..wait three days for tool..shows up today.. doesn't fit:mad.. he stocks two diferrent ones unbeknownst to me and of course I order one that won't fit.. don't have another three days to wait for correct tool so heading down the road 50 min 2morrow to closest Harbor freight for similar tool. Meanwhile belts and hoses show today so install them and put it all back together this aft. looking up while trying wrong tool this eve. Pwr sterring hose is leaking badly at the cooler. :eyecrazy Shit when is this going to stop:mad order both hoses tonight with orings .
I have not even thought about the rear susp. I have the parts was going to be a continuation after front. I think Im gonna take a break after I get the front:beermugdr:drink1:drink1 allback together

[Pekelicious]

Today i decided to give my girl a nice Xmas gift, so i called up my bro in houston and ordered a nice double Din nav system for her( DSP Compatible) and just got an email confirming the arrival in 3 business day :redspot :rolleyes

ahh such a lovely day to do shopping :devillook

http://www.autocarplaza.com/car-dvd-navigation-for-bmw-5-e39-1995-2003-2-din-in-dash-dvd-ipod-rds-bluetooth-can-bus.html

[scott99540it]

Do tell about DSP compatibility!!!! thats huge man!!

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Noticed a bunch of white dots in my engine bay:cool New radiator is due.

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[Sgerstmann]

Pulled out the light control module but can't release the clips!! Obviously doing something wrong. LOL:eyecrazy

[larrym3711]

Ordered new timing chain tensioner today. My car makes that rattle sound now and then on startup for a second or two (not all that rare or dangerous actually...yet...but the replacement is not expensive and easy to replace....so why not??)

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[scott99540it]

new tints today! last week, new Vanos Solenoid Gaskets and new timing chain tensioner.

[FabChild]

Got my suspension today! Can't wait to drive the car!

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a544/Fabchild/tn-1.jpg

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a544/Fabchild/121205_0003.jpg

[IndiansFan]

Hakkapeliitta R's mounted on 16" Alutec Type M wheels. Installed on the 528iA.

[senoralbo]

Got my suspension today! Can't wait to drive the car!

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a544/Fabchild/tn-1.jpg

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a544/Fabchild/121205_0003.jpg


Where are you having the work on your car done?

[truckman95]

replaced intake camshaft posisition sensor.Car runs great. Next week I am installing new M5 front bumpers and an Euro Armrest/console.

Then the week after I am installing my bilstein sport struts. then I should be good for a while. hahaha

[rancor]

Today i decided to give my girl a nice Xmas gift, so i called up my bro in houston and ordered a nice double Din nav system for her( DSP Compatible) and just got an email confirming the arrival in 3 business day :redspot :rolleyes

ahh such a lovely day to do shopping :devillook

http://www.autocarplaza.com/car-dvd-navigation-for-bmw-5-e39-1995-2003-2-din-in-dash-dvd-ipod-rds-bluetooth-can-bus.html

do want this!

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[FabChild]

Where are you having the work on your car done?

My Brother owns a small repair shop in San Bernardino close to the 10fwy. He is a awesome mechanic and specializes in European Cars. :D

[jp5Touring]

Repaired my Vacuum Valve Assembly at 11:30 at night. So i can drive it to work
in the morning...Ran to store to get two part epoxy Oh look beers on sale too.. :)

[senoralbo]

My Brother owns a small repair shop in San Bernardino close to the 10fwy. He is a awesome mechanic and specializes in European Cars. :D

Could you PM me the shops information?

[Fitted1]

Just installed some 10watt angel eye bulbs :)

[yeeehaaah]

I very nearly set my 535i on fire after playing with the wiring for hours under the dash...not from shorting anything out or anything, but from sheer frustration I felt like burning the whole thing!

But after some very helpful posts from yourself's I still have all my hair and haven't cooked my car just yet
:D

First post PS, newbie!

[AusE39er]

Polished the headlights and got them clear again, washed it and had the ownership turned over to your's truly.

[528canyonrot]

do want this!

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Has anyone bought this compared to the dynavin?
Looks good but not sure of who makes it or if it's just a cheap Chinese knock off.

[tortoracer]

Has anyone bought this compared to the dynavin?
Looks good but not sure of who makes it or if it's just a cheap Chinese knock off.
this.

[senoralbo]

New chrome grills along with Depo headlights... not today, but recently.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G_NknpcFtLM/UMGKItSuw1I/AAAAAAAAB84/bUKX_S38N-E/s1000/6.jpg

[Mels5406]

I gave her a two stage wax, then I took her for a nice rainy day drive!!



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Hood, sorry for the cell phone pic. :(

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Trunk

[larrym3711]

I changed the oil and filter after a 5 minute engine flush. The oil sure looked black, but really did not have very many miles on it. When I opened the oil cap the timing chain and nearby parts looked really clean. Refilled with Mobile 1 Synthetic.

larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[Prakattackholla]

Made a homemade intake and Heatshield for <~50... :buttrock

[Fitted1]

Installed M5 front bumper and wired up the HID fog lights.

[FabChild]

Nice! Can you post pics of the fogs

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Put on a black windshield washer reservoir cap. I don't know what happened to the old one but this one is black : ) Also some PIAA turn-signal bright white lights.

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[tk9]

Installed M5 front bumper and wired up the HID fog lights.

Pics of the bumper?

[donbruno]

- Winter wheels on
- Royal Purple in my manual trans. gear box
- 4-wheel alignment

http://oi47.tinypic.com/302osd0.jpg

http://oi50.tinypic.com/k5dh5.jpg

What is your winter setup if you don't mind?

[Fitted1]

Installed my rear bumper today. Fitment is, eh!!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a263/MrTopFuel/6924F76A-A442-4DF1-A851-5DE9F465117E-8917-000005353D8DCC61.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a263/MrTopFuel/42EDC7BF-56C4-4BB3-A54F-A088F85CF79E-8917-0000053554C23348.jpg

Also installed HID fogs and 10watt angel eye bulbs from Umnitza
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a263/MrTopFuel/69D671E9-08B0-452A-886C-9B12609C6401-8917-000005354CA069F8.jpg

[Anthracite528i]

Installed my rear bumper today. Fitment is, eh!!
Also installed HID fogs and 10watt angel eye bulbs from Umnitza

Where did you get the bumpers from?

[Fitted1]

Where did you get the bumpers from?

Umnitza

[donbruno]

Umnitza

did you also do all the underbelly trim pieces for the front? how was the back?

[Anthracite528i]

Umnitza

Oh okay cool

[Fitted1]

did you also do all the underbelly trim pieces for the front? how was the back?

No I didn't do any of the under panels. The back has some Fitment issues, like a little short on the edges.

[dareckibmw]

What is your winter setup if you don't mind?

I got Rial Salermo 17x8 with Blizzak LM-25 235/45/17 all around.

http://i.imgur.com/FoXKB.jpg

[milla290]

Used it like a taxi as we ran to pick up odds and ends to complete my friends RMS Stage 2 kit in his E36 M3.

[rancor]

while rummaging through my paperwork today i found my packet of info on it from the PO! lol i still think its awesome that i have the original window sticker and promo vhs tape :p

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[jp5Touring]

I replaced the expansion tank recovery hose and the correct engine center closing panel.
Had ordered the V8 panel not the I6.. So if anybody needs a v8 engine closing panel for like $20 .. let me know,,,,

[cal45fan]

Refinished a set of style 5 to replace my Hamann HM2.

[FlipredE36]

Replaced transmission fluid with Redline MTL. My synchros love me for it.

Also did some weight reduction by removing this rusty old exhaust bracket.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/FlipLegend/20121209_123111.jpg

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Differential Fluid change.

[XLR8TR]

Tried to fix my replica m5 front bumper fitment... going to make a thread on this when I have enough posts to post pictures. I wanna solve this problem...

[d1984]

finally got around to replacing the hood release cable, and slapped on some clear side corners while i was at it

[freethrowdunk]

Poor person's stealth bulb status achieved:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm15/freethrowdunk/20121211_185802_zps95801e8e.jpg

[Anthracite528i]

Poor person's stealth bulb status achieved:


Don't think of it as being 'poor,' just practical :winknudge

[freethrowdunk]

:)