What did u do to your E39 today?

[Bimmerforum528i]

I moved it to under the tree to give her some shade from the Texas sun, vaccumed and cleaned the interior, and am waiting for my cover to show up so the birds stop ruining her good looks.

What kind of cover did you get. I use a CarCapsule to protect mine. It works AWESOME! Check it out www.carcapsule.com

[Bimmerforum528i]

Nice low speed polish today with a claybar and paste wax (turtle wax ice) afterwards.. feels like a mirror.. now I need new headlights they look like crap

Nice looking Bimmer

[Bimmerforum528i]

Took my boys and the Bimmer camping. Love this Ultimate Driving Machine

http://instagram.com/p/bAdnSSluv5/

[Wyckedfunk]

Thank you..

[Alpinweiss E30]

Not today but yesterday - bought it and drove it home from Dallas. Put it up on ramps and tried unclogging the A/C drains (was getting a few drops of water on my feet).

[mxracer41]

Blacked out the tail light corners, installed the pre-painted ebay lip spoiler, and gave her a wash :)

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[Wyckedfunk]

Readjusted my windscreen squirter nozzles must've gotten out of alignment when I cleaned the wax out of them.. Didn't realize they were adjustable until I squirted the guy next to me .. lol oops ..

[99dinan540i]

Is that just for the parts or plus labor?

Actually I got him down to 900 for parts and labor for the clutch and rear wheel bearing(drivers side)

[kimokk]

Actually I got him down to 900 for parts and labor for the clutch and rear wheel bearing(drivers side)

Sounds like a good deal.

[jamesdc4]

Baby steps but movement in the right direction.
http://imageshack.us/a/img4/4333/3cw1.jpg

[fmzip]

^^^^^ AWESOME JAMES!

Installed gloss shadowline trim and new CF BMW license plate frame.

[Master Sheep5]

What kind of cover did you get. I use a CarCapsule to protect mine. It works AWESOME! Check it out www.carcapsule.com (http://www.carcapsule.com)

I got a DuPont Tyvek cover for about $100, Really needed protection from the sun and birds haha. I'll have to check it out!

[jamesdc4]

^^^^^ AWESOME JAMES!

Installed gloss shadowline trim and new CF BMW license plate frame.
Thanks, man.
How much did the trim run you?

[Frank540i]

Baby steps but movement in the right direction.
http://imageshack.us/a/img4/4333/3cw1.jpg

Haha that's great. Must have been a very proud moment for you.

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Replace the WP after 1.5 years. Those plastic-impeller Behr can't handle my driving anymore. Replace with metal-impeller Hepu.

[fmzip]

Thanks, man.
How much did the trim run you?


I got it off a forum member for $375. Unfortunately, two pieces were damaged from the accident the car was in so I had to buy two new pieces for $140. He reimbursed me $90 (as he didn't notice they were bent when he sent them?), so it stands me $425.

I am still happy with the purchase as I had a good amount of the car resprayed (front nose & rear bumper) and the car is jet black. The gloss trim was needed in a big way.

[{ROn1N}]

I installed an E46 M3 3 spoke steering wheel in my 540i yesterday. feels so much better than the original 4 spoke heated wheel! Still debating if I'm going to hold onto my old wheel for the colder winter months or sell it.

I also recently installed an E60 short shifter along with the ZHP knob. I am loving the crisp and short throws!! next up is a complete suspension overhaul (control arms/bushings & ST coilovers) along with new brake rotors and pads. I'm also gathering the parts to tackle the timing chain guides, valley pan & cooling system overhaul job. I even snagged a non vanos intake manifold for cheap on eBay!!

[fmzip]

Took my headlights out to install Hella Evo-X projectors and OSRAM CBI's :)

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/preHID.JPG

[Black540Msport]

Oil change, rear window regulator replacement, new gas cap. Still getting a Service Engine light. Getting rather annoyed with it.

[APDell]

I took off the factory tail lights and put smoked LEDs in. I really like them. And matching smoked side markers. Tomorrow I'll put my new angel eyes in with clear corners and black housing to match the new projector fog lamps I will be installing along with them. I just could not help myself. I think its going to look great. Very excited :)

[Dpw35]

After a week of detailing after work, finally took it out of the garage for a drive. Bummer I can't post pics yet.

[joako]

Replaced the door lock module and outside door handle. Fun stuff!

[fmzip]

headlights back in, Osram CBI's, Hella EVO-x projectors, Morimoto 35W ballasts, Bi-Xenon is insane!

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/high%20beams.JPG

[AlpinaM3]

Dinan high flow intake, throttle body and Mass Air meter. Had my BMW Certified Master Tech come up to my garage and install it.

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[APDell]

Installed the angel eyes and projector fog lights. Angel eyes look great. Fog lights are ugly :( they protrude and look silly during the day. I think I can fix that though. I can mount them further back with some good old fashioned ingenuity :) Then they will look much better.

[HoZy]

*For More Photos & Info Please Check My Build Thread* -> http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1841958&page=5&p=26563900#post26563900

So this is my homemade pressure bleeder cap & also this is why my brakes on my E39 failed on me a couple weeks ago,
The OEM Crimp on one of the MID lines completely failed:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/876493/Bimmr/brakes/FailureNbleeder.jpg

Finished off my brake upgrade/rebuild/overhaul

RDA Slotted & Dimpled Rotors front & rear
Nulon Super Dot4 Brake Fluid
ECS Exact Fit Braided Lines
EBC Redstuff Pads
Rebuilt Calipers
Dupli-Color Red Caliper Paint

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/876493/Bimmr/brakes/FrontLeft01.jpg

[jamesdc4]

I took off the factory tail lights and put smoked LEDs in. I really like them. And matching smoked side markers. Tomorrow I'll put my new angel eyes in with clear corners and black housing to match the new projector fog lamps I will be installing along with them. I just could not help myself. I think its going to look great. Very excited :)
Which LED tails did you get? Pics?

[tscoll01]

Replaced ABS module " Big thank you to Module Masters" changed oil, washed and waxed, replaced broken seat controller part. Tim 528is, 73 2002tii, BMWCCA 50787

[ramitchell]

Installed new hi-perf coils from Bav Auto

http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t534/r_el_mitchell/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/1040259_10151496085258091_1543590603_o.jpg

[John in VA]

Installed new hi-perf coils from Bav Auto
Can you tell a difference from your previous regular-perf coils?

[Trini335i]

Gave mine a nice detail and my right arm is so sore, but it was worth it.

[fmzip]

Installed some new LED marker lights:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261181672444

They are bright! Should help backing up with the tinted windows

[Fhattcatt]

Helped a fellow member replace the 50 amp fuse for the secondary air pump under the passenger seat.

Kimo, thanks again! Given 3 back surgeries over the past 12 months I haven't been able to do too much of anything.... And then I freaked when I realized it could have also been the relay and didn't have a new one on hand. Thankfully the fuse did the trick. You Da Man!

[mitche39]

Hozy where bouts in Melbourne are you? cars looking great!

[larrym3711]

Sat in garage for most of winter...now time to get it out to have some fun....yep...it is really that clean..


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larrym3711
2001 540iA Sport

[HTOWN///M]

5 speed swap!
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/Backstreetsback1/IMG_5157_zps944b06c3.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/Backstreetsback1/media/IMG_5157_zps944b06c3.jpg.html)

and added some vaders to her:
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/Backstreetsback1/IMG_5119_zps85f86e48.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/Backstreetsback1/media/IMG_5119_zps85f86e48.jpg.html)

[bullard123]

Put on my rear diffuser

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

Looks great with the black paint!

[fmzip]

^^^^thanks

[Midlife530i]

Upper coolant hose a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday she got a bath and tonight she'll get a new expansion tank from the folks over at Pellican. Soon she''ll get a new radiator and probably a water pump, though I'm not seeing any signs of overheating.

[bimmerZ5]

5 speed swap!
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/Backstreetsback1/IMG_5157_zps944b06c3.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/Backstreetsback1/media/IMG_5157_zps944b06c3.jpg.html)

and added some vaders to her:
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/Backstreetsback1/IMG_5119_zps85f86e48.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/Backstreetsback1/media/IMG_5119_zps85f86e48.jpg.html)

now that's interesting. can you tell me more about the 5-speed swap? what was needed to get the auto ECU to work with a manual transmission?

[llis]

Staggered set of Yokohama Advan AD08s. Car never felt better.

[bimmerZ5]

Upper coolant hose a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday she got a bath and tonight she'll get a new expansion tank from the folks over at Pellican. Soon she''ll get a new radiator and probably a water pump, though I'm not seeing any signs of overheating.

well, you don't really want to wait until signs of overheating show up... because then you would have overheated! LOL

fortunately, the M54 motors t-stat usually fail open, instead of closed and you'll get a fault code for that so it's fairly obvious. water pump wise, look for white residue around the plane of the fan. when the water pump bearing starts to go, you'll get drips of coolant coming out of the weep hole. these drips then can flung around by the fan and dry white, so you'll see this white spots around the plane of the fan, usually on the side of the air box or on the coolant expansion reservoir. if you see that, 99% of the time it means water pumps is getting ready to go.

it is usually good practice "preventative maintenance" to get the entire cooling system replaced around 80K-100K miles. i usually plan to do it at the 2nd inspection-I or inspection-II service.

[Master Sheep5]

Took the aftermarket cd player out and found exactly what i thought would be back there. Bad wiring job by whoever put it in there. was going to clean my maf too, but couldn't find my cleaner, my mom moved it somewhere.. also had to change my tire and go take it to get it patched. ran over a screw in the driveway. :(

[bimmerZ5]

Took the aftermarket cd player out and found exactly what i thought would be back there. Bad wiring job by whoever put it in there. was going to clean my maf too, but couldn't find my cleaner, my mom moved it somewhere.. also had to change my tire and go take it to get it patched. ran over a screw in the driveway. :(

argh... that's one of my pet peeves ... really hate aftermarket audio equipment that isn't installed cleanly. i personally always make an adapter harness so i never have to cut into the factory harness. i don't know why people don't do that as standard practice..

[vien]

just changed my external temp sensor... now i have max AC again lol

[BavarianE39]

Changed my pcv valve on the 540 in hopes of stopping the start up smoking, unfortunately it did not make a difference, so I guess my osv is shot, looks like I'll be installing a catch can in the coming weeks... sigh......

[WhiteLX]

Found a Janus double din kit for $40 so I bought it. Piecing together equipment to replace the factory DSP system. My 525iT has the low MID/OBC, so I don't believe I'll be missing much by getting rid of the stock head unit. 03 525iT arrives on transport tomorrow, can't wait.

[RyansBMW]

New Michelin Super Sports on the rear- wow.. what a difference. I forgot how good these tires were

Replaced windshield trim

[tinius]

Yesterday I repaired both adjusters in both headlights, 2003 Xenons, which are the welded shut housings. I stripped all of the external parts for cleaning. Rubber parts were washed in soap and water and treated with Griot's Vinyl & Rubber Dressing.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3710/9199213261_8a01f917d2_o.jpg

The long adjuster I was able to remove and replace from the existing holes in the housing. With a long extension and a Torx 15 I removed the socket for the adjuster ball. It's important to use a little lubrication, I use Super Lube Synthetic Grease, on the plastic ball and the hole in the adjuster in which new threads will be cut. I also lubricated the black and white toothed adjuster knobs.

There's absolutely no access to the short adjuster from the back of the housing, so I cut an access port with a soldering gun. Don't cut too deeply and use a thin knife to pry out the door.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7381/9201993992_8ce1448431_o.jpg

Here's the broken short adjuster. I remove the old part by turning the adjuster full to the left. The screw for the socket has a Torx 15 head and can be reached with a 5" long driver through the socket for the angel eye light just to the left.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/9199214013_14ef172996_o.jpg

Here you can see that one of optic fiber cables has lost part of its black plastic sheath, exposing the fibers. I just worked carefully around the damage. Scape away the melted bits of plastic around the access door.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/9199214489_eecb9ff6e7_o.jpg

All done. Instead of gluing or using gasket-maker on the access door, I just taped it up with electricians tape. This will be handy if I ever need to fix the adjuster again.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/9201995304_2fa5bba673_o.jpg

Next project is sanding and polishing the lenses.

Regards,

[APDell]

Changed plugs, and oil. Mounted my projector fog lights further back. And broke my water pump pulley whilst trying to take the fan off to do a bunch more PM:mad... waiting for part and tool to arrive so I can continue Friday. Super bummed, was gonna have my VANOS installed and coolant system overhauled by today. And have my 7 inch touch scree/gps nav/bluetooth/cd/dvd/backup camera head unit put in.. and the two 10s and amp I bought. Talk about a pre-mid-life-crisis... at least now I have time to refinish my rims:buttrock

[JimLev]

Wiped the garage dust off it and took my wife out to get an ice cream.

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[fila0220]

i did an oil change, and fixed the seat twist AKA the gansta lean in both front seats

[fmzip]

Figured out why my new headlight adjusters didn't want to adjust high enough!

Details can be found here:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2010904-E39-Hella-EVO-x-projector-retrofit-DIY-to-an-OEM-Hella-headlight-assembly

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Next project is sanding and polishing the lenses.

Regards,

Great project and excellent details!

[{ROn1N}]

installed my newly painted trim piece back on the steering wheel. it had started to fade a bit, so I thought I would try and see how piano black would look like. Might eventually paint the rest of my trim pieces as well. Still on the fence with the piano black trim over black leather look!

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[carlova789]

Got better shots?

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Picked up an e60 sideskirt with my handy dandy roof racks

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/E4A810CF-434C-44A9-B691-F1215E0F11ED-4232-00000154AE0EE0B7_zps7d482510.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/E4A810CF-434C-44A9-B691-F1215E0F11ED-4232-00000154AE0EE0B7_zps7d482510.jpg.html)

[WhiteLX]

Cleaned up and took a few pictures of my 03 525iT that was delivered yesterday from Houston.

http://i41.tinypic.com/xn99jn.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/34dpsaq.jpg

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[bmwahba46]

That car looks mint!!!!

[Cracker]

Clay bar'd and glazed it in prep for Cars & Coffee. I HIGHLY recommend this kit from Chemical Guys on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-CLY_109-Lubricant-Decontamination/dp/B002MAMBDU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372987519&sr=8-1&keywords=chemical+guys+clay+bar). I have enough clay bar and lube left to do 2 more cars.

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Some how my key lost remote contact with the car so I had to reprogram it.

[Zekerbox]

I didn't drive mine because it needs drive-line work...*sniff*

[carlova789]

I didn't drive mine because it needs drive-line work...*sniff*

I'm diggin the ride setup you have.

[Zekerbox]

I'm diggin the ride setup you have.

Thanks! She's going on the rack soon for a rear bushing overhaul, drive-shaft rebuild, Dinan sub-frame reinforcement, muffler delete, new front bumper and more... I refuse to drive her till I fix the driveshaft..

[Master Sheep5]

argh... that's one of my pet peeves ... really hate aftermarket audio equipment that isn't installed cleanly. i personally always make an adapter harness so i never have to cut into the factory harness. i don't know why people don't do that as standard practice..
Yes it is rather annoying! But for yesterday I gave her a bath and really got in on those spokes on my wheels, seemed they hadn't been cleaned in forever. also got around to cleaning my maf. Tomorrow looking to replace the washers on my Vanos line and change the oil.:D

[jamesdc4]

Apparently the MAF cleaning may not be effective.
Definitely liking some of the "what did you do...s" here. I still need to resolve my sunroof problem and tranny fluid change. Hopefully will be done in the next couple of months.

[AlpinaM3]

Installed a set of horns. I can finally be heard. Out of the original set only one operated have as loud as it should. Kind of embarrassing. Even my wife would laugh. Now I get respect with 2 - 115 DB Euro horns.

While I had the fender liner off noticed the plastics brake duct slid back onto the aluminum onea so corrected that with two well placed self tapping screws.

Figured out way to fix the little trim strip under the lights that gets the end taken off at the headlights any the wheels. Drilled a small hole, insert nut inside trim piece and threaded a small Machine screw through hole to catch a nut. Screw enough so that head will catch fender where the plastic part used to be. Did one a month ago and now the other one works great you can't see the screw head once its done.

Yesterday had the Dinan stage 5 Ecu flash installed. Works great and my CELs are gone.

[Jbonly21]

I am so mad right now, I stay can't figure out why BMW used a plastic valve cover. Long story short at the end of replacing Vanos seal and VCG this happen. Everything want great but now I need a new VC . Also three nuts are stripe. Bad end to a good day.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u6/letluvsj/null-22.jpg

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[fmzip]

I am so mad right now, I stay can't figure out why they used a plastic valve cover. Long story short at the end of replacing Vanos seal and VCG this happen. 385259 Everything want great but now I need a new VC ������. Also three nuts are stripe. Bad end to a good day.

Your link is to a brake setup?

[carlova789]

Changed the oil and front thrust arm bushings.

[Jbonly21]

Your link is to a brake setup?

Sorry, fixed.

[tortoracer]

Replaced my ccv and gasket, and made it worse. What could have gone wrong? Check my "nightmare..." thread for more detail.

Also, anybody else drive around with obc 'hack' test 7 on their cluster almost constantly? Its like a real time temp gauge that you can use your better judgement instead of the gauge's late warnings

[Alpinweiss E30]

Flushed brake fluid. Old stuff was done in May 2012 per the records but was pretty brown.

[Master Sheep5]

Changing the oil and the washers for my vanos oil line.

[03e39t]

Cleaned a gallon of algae from the washer fluid reservoir. Everything was clogged.

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Cleaned a gallon of algae from the washer fluid reservoir. Everything was clogged.

That's why you don't use pure water I guess.

[Jbonly21]

Jb weld my valve cover, don't have 400 for a new one right now.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u6/letluvsj/null-24.jpg
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[Mirza E34]

Replace all of these stuff;

1. spark plugs,
2. Belts
3. Waterpump
4. Visco fan coupling
5. Coolant

[andyh1]

I changed the front roundell. The new ones (OEM) have the raised lettering, very cool.

Paid $27.00 from the dealer.

[Alpinweiss E30]

New cabin air filters. Old ones didn't look bad until I compared them with new ones.

[bmwahba46]

Washed and wax'd her, she looks pretty :D

[ramitchell]

New battery for my e39. Not the kind of expense I was planning on but these things are somewhat necessary. Fortunately, it was only a few miles from our house in the parking lot of a grocery store so at least I wouldn't die of starvation, LOL!. Luckily, daughter was home so she and wife took the groceries home. Wife came back, we stopped at house for tools and off to AutoZone. Unfortunately, I didn't bother to note any battery specifics....hey, they're the experts so they should know, right? No....they weren't sure so it was back to the car to remove the battery.....some strange looks from people as I pull the battery out of the trunk (no, lady, I did not 'mod' the car!) and back to AutoZone. Noticed the battery, BMW brand, was dated 06/06 so it lasted a good while. Purchased the Duralast 'platinum' battery, back to car and the car started fine. Did have to reset the date and clock and my little world is back in balance again.

[mikracer]

4300k HID's in the fogs. Had them laying around and thought about installing them for a while. Finally got off my butt to see about installing them and it was a pretty easy, straightforward install. I'll probably swap bulbs to 2500/3000k at some point.

[jp5Touring]

Replaced front and rear wipers. New cabin filters and a new intake boot,,,

[Master Sheep5]

Covered it so it doesn't get dirty from that dusty rain!

[fmzip]

Aimed new Hella Evo-x projectors, wow they are bright!

Quick shot of my new LED replacement bulbs for the factory angel eyes

Nice upgrade for $30

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300825910836

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530finished2.jpg

[mikracer]

Aimed new Hella Evo-x projectors, wow they are bright!

Quick shot of my new LED replacement bulbs for the factory angel eyes

Nice upgrade for $30

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300825910836

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/angel%20eyes.JPG

Those angel eyes look great. Are they as bright in person as they look in the picture? They look comparable to the new BMW's.

[carlova789]

I see you got the impact strips back on. Got new shots of the car? looks brand new!

[fmzip]

As requested!

Need some cooler weather for some outdoor shots.

The angel eyes are not as bright as the new BMW lights but that's exactly how I want them. They are a little dimmer than the photo. Image the glare removed, that would be more accurate


http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530finished.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530finished1.jpg
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[carlova789]

You plan on getting the front end clear bra?

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Those angel eyes look great. Are they as bright in person as they look in the picture? They look comparable to the new BMW's.

You might want to get the 6watt ones. The 3 watts don't really show in the day time.

[fmzip]

I thought of getting the clear but I decided against it. Rather repaint it every five years.

I don't typically have my lights on during the day so 3 watts looks perfect at night to me.

[mikracer]

Now that I think about it, my lights are never on during the day either so that really doesnt matter.

[Pekelicious]

Sold my hualingan 4th Gen unit($1200) and ordered a nice dynavin D99+ android ;)... Lol gotta love Africa, OEM brake disc just arrived to be installed on sat. Any input on the SC Coilovers:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E39-525i-M54_2.5L/Suspension/Coilovers/ES2225904/

Are they good or a no no?

[BlkzhpWoG]

Finished a 1500 mile round trip with 118045 on the clock. Excellent road machine over 10 hours of driving today averaging about 23.5 MPG and 77 mph.

[fmzip]

Pulled my sideview mirrors off to have them resprayed......

Figured since I just painted the nose, time to freshen the mirrors too

[agentrnge]

This past weekend I washed, clay barred, waxed and did a mediocre job of restoring my headlights with the Meguires/plastx kit. They are better.. but I think there is no way around it. I'll need to wet sand and all that jazz to get the oxi-crud off first.

[540ed]

Silenced the squeaks from the doors on my 540i/6. Did a search and found the tip on wrapping the post of the striker plate with velcro. What a difference! I had the same issue on an e34 530 I owned....wished I would have known that little trick then. "Silence is Golden".

[d1984]

changed my oil with shell rotella t6 5w-40 and discovered that one of my fog lights is cracked due to a truck carrying a couple trailers full of pebbles the other day. also a few new rock chips on the hood because of that. gotta love when they drive around uncovered, and you keep your distance, only to get sprayed with rocks when you go to pass them on the freeway because they are flying off the sides

[Master Sheep5]

Aimed new Hella Evo-x projectors, wow they are bright!

Quick shot of my new LED replacement bulbs for the factory angel eyes

Nice upgrade for $30

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300825910836

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530finished2.jpg
Man those look sweet! I might have to get some of those

[FlipredE36]

Just been driving her. New suspension and M5 rear swaybar makes for a big smile on my face.

[APDell]

Well I finally got my fan wrench and was able to do my coolant overhaul. Then I ordered some gaskets that I somehow overlooked when ordering my VANOS from Beisan Systems. Got those from Autohaus along with a mechanical tensioner for the a/c belt. Did not know if it was hydraulic or not until I took it all apart. I should have her all buttoned up by Sunday after work. Then I install my stereo, subs, and amp :) Feels good to wrench again after so long!

[jp5Touring]

Changed the oil Mobil 1 0w40,, Ordered new led angel eyes and Oh Yea Ordered Fortune Coil Overs Today,,:cool:)

[fmzip]

which LED's did you buy?

[James1984]

Had the valve covers blasted and repainted, gaskets replaced.

[Jbonly21]

Anyone in the La area, wants to code my day run lights?

[BenjiFace]

Powersteering pump, new iginition switch, new rear bearing (abs ring), new motor mount and mechanical fan. Now i need a new battery BLAH!!

[Master Sheep5]

Did a wash and put the aftermarket stereo back in.


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[carlova789]

Washed it. Cleaned the inside of my wheels, had them balanced, and new silver lug nuts. allignment scheduled for the weekend.

[d1984]

swapped out the yellow fogs (one was cracked) for smoked fogs. i like the look

[Alpinweiss E30]

Drained and filled tranny with Redline MTL and diff with Redline 75-90 gear oil. Replaced broken cup holder and worn front sway bar links. Getting ready for a trip to New Orleans :)

[tinius]

Replaced the cracked and crumbling windshield trim. I think the key is to use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover 08984 (https://www.google.com/search?q=3m+general+purpose+adhesive+remover&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) to clean out the groove. It dissolves any sticky leftover rubber or window weld, but doesn't attack the paint or clearcoat.
Thanks especially to "Viv" in Roadfly for a well-written procedure (http://forum.roadfly.com/threads/12902318-Replacing-windshield-moulding) and the tip to measure and mark the center of the roof and the center of the top piece of the trim; line it up in the center first, press the trim home there, then to either side and it will fit in the corners and down the sides perfectly.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/9264447489_e398d07551_o.jpg

Mask off with paper to keep the little bits of rubber out of the windshield wipers and engine.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5329/9267221720_03260e68ac_o.jpg

Use only plastic tools. These trim tools from Harbor Freight work perfectly. Fold a doubled piece of paper towel over them, soak in the 3M remover and swipe the groove clean.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/9267222370_bc7f159035_o.jpg

A fast and satisfying repair. Done in an hour.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7328/9267222918_3a55f0b3a1_o.jpg

Regards,

[RVAE34]

Stephen, sorry I forgot to reply to your e-mail. I have been swamped lately.

[APDell]

Cracked my Cylinder valve cover. FML. That is another $357 with 1 day shipping. That is what I get for not paying attention. I bet I'll never do that again. BUt the plus side is that once my parts get here on Monday I can button her bacvk up and have her sound system installed just in time for my vacation. I'll have $357 less to spend but what ev...

[Pekelicious]

Just had new OEM brake rotors installed, wheels balanced, now waiting on motor mount,transmission mount and Coilovers to be delivered...

[jp5Touring]

Nice write up and photos on the windshield moulding,,/\/\/\ :cool

[mikracer]

Changed my chain tensioner this morning. Took less than 10 minutes from start to finish.

[aceluck]

Not today, but this week (that's how long it takes when you've only got two hours of daylight between the kids going to bed and the sun setting) - Washed, clayed, polished, and waxed. Now I know why a professional detailing job costs 5-600 bucks! Car hasn't been this clean in the three years I've owned it. I think it looks pretty damn good for 16 years old and 125k miles. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/aceluck/DSC_4136_zps73f7976b.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/aceluck/media/DSC_4136_zps73f7976b.jpg.html)http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/aceluck/DSC_4139_zps86f3c6fe.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/aceluck/media/DSC_4139_zps86f3c6fe.jpg.html)URL=http://s22.photobucket.com/user/aceluck/media/DSC_4141_zps0c5ca4ba.jpg.html]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/aceluck/DSC_4141_zps0c5ca4ba.jpg[/URL]

[Zekerbox]

As requested!

Need some cooler weather for some outdoor shots.

The angel eyes are not as bright as the new BMW lights but that's exactly how I want them. They are a little dimmer than the photo. Image the glare removed, that would be more accurate


http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530finished.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530finished1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530finished2.jpg

Are those ronel wheels?

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[fmzip]

They are OEM BMW Style 42's in 18's

[carlova789]

shared the luv

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/9C3D8B71-34CD-46C0-9CB3-DD487897215C-5249-000001398B80FB6D_zps2af8c993.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/9C3D8B71-34CD-46C0-9CB3-DD487897215C-5249-000001398B80FB6D_zps2af8c993.jpg.html)

[Jbonly21]

Got this off eBay , anyone knows where I can get the aux cable?

[fmzip]

what is it?

[Jbonly21]

what is it?

Interface connector.

[fmzip]

and the means????

[Jbonly21]

and the means????

You don't know what a iPod interface is????

[fmzip]

oh, an IPOD interface, who makes THIS particular one?

[rcatank]

Started in the right rear of a whole suspension upgrade including KW V2 coilovers...

Finished left rear last night.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/hu8aty2a.jpg


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[bimmerzone93]

Went thru a suspension overhaul including ST coilovers...damn the backs are a bitch to ddo with the extra interior wwork the car sits, rides , looks wayyyy better now so it's all good

[bullard123]

Cleaned my engine
http://imageshack.us/a/img708/9696/on2r.jpg

[HoZy]

Got her tuned :)

Very happy with the results, The extra torque makes the car feel lighter. Hard to explain haha

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/993909_10151783920695917_177271111_n.jpg

[FlipredE36]

Oil and filter change.

[joako]

Took out the seats and cleaned the carpet.

[BioGuy]

New fuel filter/regulator is in, rebuilt ABS module goes in tomorrow. Hope I get to drive her again soon!

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Damn I miss my e39.

It hasn't been touched in a week while I'm in Hawaii. Stupid rent car is making me mad, a dodge charger. The auto trans on this car is annoying. It has a hard time changing gears sometimes.

[joako]

AVIS rents BMW at most airport locations.

[e39hamann]

Replaced the front left wheel speed sensor at my indy shop Moonlite Motorwerks today, just pulled one off of a parts car they have and put it on my car. Easy job that didn't take me long at all.

[fmzip]

NIce Job,

How did you get it so clean?


Cleaned my engine
http://imageshack.us/a/img708/9696/on2r.jpg

[bullard123]

NIce Job,

How did you get it so clean?
Thanks. I used this stuff right here. It works great! http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/wcsstore/CVWEB/staticproductimage//N3228/large/7040326_gun_feb1_pri_larg.jpg

[fmzip]

Thanks. I used this stuff right here. It works great! http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/wcsstore/CVWEB/staticproductimage//N3228/large/7040326_gun_feb1_pri_larg.jpg

I used that stuff before too. The only thing I don't like about gunk is the chemical stench it leaves for the next week or so no matter how well you rinse it off

[bullard123]

I used that stuff before too. The only thing I don't like about gunk is the chemical stench it leaves for the next week or so no matter how well you rinse it off

Yeah it does have a akward smell to it. I just srayed it gently and wiped it off with a micofiber cloth. Doesn't smell at all now

[APDell]

Buttoned her up yesterday. She fired right up with no fault codes being thrown up. I could instantly tell a difference. The car did not hesitate when reving up at all. sounded good, and felt a little stronger. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONETHE VANOS THEN DO IT NOW!!!! ITS NOT HARD AND ITS INEXPENSIVE!!!!! BEISAN SYSTEMS!!!!!

Just gotta bleed the coolant today :)

[cwise12]

Replaced the entire valve cover, gasket, and grommets on the 525. Finally cured the leak, as it was still present after replacing the gasket twice. The valve cover itself must have been a bit warped. Not a hint of smoke/smell now!

[fmzip]

^^^ Did you buy a new valve cover? Where did you buy it/price? My 530 is still leaking after replacing one too.

[AlpinaM3]

Lower tensioner. The old one had 99,850 miles and when compared to the new Rebi unit had 1/2 inch less height. Put the new unit in and started it up. The tick tick tick is history with just the sound of motor. Since the fan is gone it is really quiet. One of the best repairs I have done to this car. 15 min and I was done.

[RVAE34]

Installed power steering lines, M5 driveshaft, diff, axles, Lowered the front coilovers, installed front bumper, headlights, bled the cooling system, hooked up the fans and took her for her first drive yesterday.

[rede39]

She's back from the shop :)

[BioGuy]

Put my ABS module back in and got to drive it for the first time in 2 weeks. Module Master re-built.

[cwise12]

^^^ Did you buy a new valve cover? Where did you buy it/price? My 530 is still leaking after replacing one too.

Yep. $318 from ECS tuning, including the gasket, but not including the little rubber grommets for the bolts. The old cover doesn't look too deformed, but the new one seems to have fixed the problem. I did the job first with a victor reinz gasket, it leaked, then i re-did it with an OEM bmw gasket. That also leaked, now this! After ~200 miles, so far so good.




Worked on my bixenon M-fog light project a bit... here are some teasers:

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r661/cwise1212/20130718_171611_zps8f9d16f9.jpg

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r661/cwise1212/morimoto-good_zps5bbceec8.jpg

[bmwahba46]

^ do want!

[Monsonac]

Replaced CCV, water pump, radiator expansion tank, all the belts and put in a new battery in my 528. Feels good to drive it again.

[carlova789]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/31C2806B-9707-49D3-BF0F-74F020754989-4338-000000E9077B6108_zps169cfddc.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/31C2806B-9707-49D3-BF0F-74F020754989-4338-000000E9077B6108_zps169cfddc.jpg.html)

Copped up these e38 illuminated door handles

[llis]

Admired her.467879

[donbruno]

Had the valve covers blasted and repainted, gaskets replaced.

Hey man, can I ask you...about how much did you spend blasting and repainting them? Thanks!

[Master Sheep5]

Took her down a road called devil's backbone. Will definitely start taking that way to school and back in the fall. :buttrock

[Robs2k540]

The almighty oil change. She's a happy girl and running great.

[BavarianE39]

Finished installing my oil catch can, finally no more smoke on start up or howling noises from the engine, works great for a total investment of $50.

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab121/bavarianE39/bmw/20130719_224718_zps252b739a.jpg

[tronst]

Zaino's Z-10 to condition the leather....

gotta love the "authentic" leather smell this stuff produces

[carlova789]

Zaino's Z-10 to condition the leather....

gotta love the "authentic" leather smell this stuff produces

love that stuff

[HoZy]

Headers to merge all done now :) With new 200cell metal cats.


Best pics I could get while laying underneath it at night. With the rear jacked up a little.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/876493/Bimmr/exhaust/exhaust01.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/876493/Bimmr/exhaust/exhaust02.jpg

Cheers
Mat

[Only1Balto]

On friday my ABS inboard mid hose blew out on me again. Replaced it with a new one from the BMW dealer this time instead of used. While another mechanic was bent over looking at the hose, he leaned on top of the radiator and broke the nozzle that comes up from the left side of the tank. Radiator fluid started spewing everywhere and he goes "Looks like you got a coolant leak too" as he turns around and walks away. I was floored thinking that now I had to replace the brake line AND buy a new radiator. One of the more experienced mechanics came, popped the old one out, and snapped a new one back in place. I was happy. Brake line replaced, system bleed, radiator fixed and weekend saved. Thank Jebus.

Someone ended up backing into my bumper/hood while trying to park last week. Getting the paper work ready (and the 500 dollars) to file to get everything repaired.

[Master Sheep5]

Put a new center cap roundel in. One was missing.

[fmzip]

Installed new marker lights:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261181672444

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

And modded my E38 door handle assemblies to accommodate a perfectly matched amber LED. Also added another LED in the door pocket:

DIY here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1992658-DIY-E38-Illuminated-Lighted-door-handles-into-E39/page2

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/ambersfinished.JPG

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Fill up the gas tank.

[carlova789]

Led puddle lights, waiting for my rear lip spoiler..

[joako]

Installed a dependable 2x4 in place of the unreliable window regulators.

[DatTugrut]

Out running errands and right before I go back home the starter craps out. no warning nothing. attempted to start the car and it went dead and started making a "whirring sound". luckily i had tools to disconnect the battery before it completely drained. . Towed it home for a stupid amount of money and disassembled the intake manifold to access the starter in 90+ degree weather. :mad
http://i40.tinypic.com/rveqew.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2ewprpc.jpg

[Master Sheep5]

Out running errands and right before I go back home the starter craps out. no warning nothing. attempted to start the car and it went dead and started making a "whirring sound". luckily i had tools to disconnect the battery before it completely drained. . Towed it home for a stupid amount of money and disassembled the intake manifold to access the starter in 90+ degree weather. :mad
http://i40.tinypic.com/rveqew.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2ewprpc.jpg
That sucks. It was a hot one out there today/

[DatTugrut]

Indeed it was Texas, cars, and summer do not go along.

[BioGuy]

^ That is a GD stupid place for a starter. Who thought that one up?

Me, I bought a fuel pump today. I hope I don't blow myself up when I'm swapping it out.

[d1984]

picked it up from my indy with a new expansion tank and level sensor

[DatTugrut]

^ That is a GD stupid place for a starter. Who thought that one up?

Me, I bought a fuel pump today. I hope I don't blow myself up when I'm swapping it out.

I'd like to blame the longitudinal engine, but part of me knows better... I can't explain it.

Use a brass chisel and hammer to avoid sparks. A little bit more peace of mind.



picked it up from my indy with a new expansion tank and level sensor

the e39 has made my week a living hell. I ordered a new one of these as well. The vent fitting on mine cracked and made a huge mess out of the engine bay. Noticed the temperature gauge spiking and hopefully caught it before any serious damage. Now i have to take time out of my day tomorrow to swap it in.

[bmwahba46]

replaced the 7mm vacuum cap. old one was cracked and causing p0174 bank 2 lean code.

[fmzip]

Just finished my front drivers' door, added some amber LED's to the pockets:

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/ambersfrontdual.JPG

Also working on converting my puddle lights to amber using 12 individual LED's

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/amber%20puddle.jpg

[d1984]

the e39 has made my week a living hell. I ordered a new one of these as well. The vent fitting on mine cracked and made a huge mess out of the engine bay. Noticed the temperature gauge spiking and hopefully caught it before any serious damage. Now i have to take time out of my day tomorrow to swap it in.

yeah mine went out on the top of a mountain with no cell reception and i basically had to coast down and stop every few minutes to let it cool off. i even had the whole car off and coasted at one point with manual steering and brakes. then i had it towed 70 miles to home. worst E39 experience i've had so far

[DatTugrut]

yeah mine went out on the top of a mountain with no cell reception and i basically had to coast down and stop every few minutes to let it cool off. i even had the whole car off and coasted at one point with manual steering and brakes. then i had it towed 70 miles to home. worst E39 experience i've had so far


terrible timing. hopefully it stays as your worst experience with it. *knock on wood.

[Musicman132]

Replaced the cooling system. Yay.

[bcain79]

Installed a dependable 2x4 in place of the unreliable window regulators.

I just (2 weeks ago) fixed one of mine with a 24$ regulator off ebay (w/out motor). It was real easy and works great now.

I also put in a fouler on the rear O2's to get the P0430 code to go away - so far so good.

[timcooper62]

Just got mine out of the local Indie shop....Dropped it off to check out a auto trans leak. I thought it was the pan gasket. He found that it is leaking at something he called input shaft seal. He says it is a very slight trickle and would be expensive to fix. Based on my mileage and all, I think I will just leave it alone and just check fluid periodically. The leak right now is that slow.

My mechanic did tell me that my oil separator was leaking and needed to be replaced. He charged me parts and labor 498 bucks to to the work. He said mine was completely clogged. I was planning to do the job myself this fall, but now its done. I also need a DISA valve. I think I will do that one myself. It does not look too complicated. Has anyone used this valve in their car?

http://germanautosolutions.com/bmw_solutions/disa_products/m54_m52tu/m54_disa_gold_valve/product_m54_disa_gold_valve.php

[FlipredE36]

Got it inspected. Shop says rear pads barely passed. Not surprised, that's next on the list.

[DatTugrut]

got my expansion tank in. Then I refilled the whole system and bled it. Lets hope it's the last of my problems for a while.

Also tightened a loose power steering fitting underneath the car that was making a mess.

http://i44.tinypic.com/29zzm91.jpg

[Master Sheep5]

Got my blackout grills on today, I am a happy camper.:D

[cwise12]

Found out that the e39's upper dashboard was made by the company I work for. Pretty cool! Still looks perfect after 10+ years...


Worked on painting the plastic trim pieces on the sides of the front seats. Black now!

[Citystars403]

Did a couple of things today...

1.) Hella Style Halo on Projector39 Lamps from Umnitza.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/citystars403/turdl39websize_zps735f4f20.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/citystars403/media/turdl39websize_zps735f4f20.jpg.html)

2.) GripRoyal Woodie Steering Wheel : D

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/citystars403/websizewoodie_zps969b57a3.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/citystars403/media/websizewoodie_zps969b57a3.jpg.html)

And Im all Happy :)

[cwise12]

Reminds me a bit too much of a boat wheel...


http://www.colourbox.com/preview/5341615-494902-instrument-panel-and-steering-wheel-of-a-motor-boat-cockpit.jpg

[Citystars403]

Reminds me a bit too much of a boat wheel...


http://www.colourbox.com/preview/5341615-494902-instrument-panel-and-steering-wheel-of-a-motor-boat-cockpit.jpg

Hahah! Yea it does now that you put that up. That is now what I'm going for, thanks! : D

[cwise12]

Hahah! Yea it does now that you put that up. That is now what I'm going for, thanks! : D

Throw one of these on the roof and get yourself a pair of boat shoes...
http://nomadness.com/pix/amazon44/furuno.jpg

[tinius]

Washed the windows and put fresh air in the tires for a ROAD TRIP!!
Starts tomorrow early, Myrtle Beach SC to Standish ME to visit friends and family, 990 miles each way.
We're taking Rt 17 up the coast and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to avoid I-95, then on up the Eastern Shore to New Jersey.

First real run in the 540iT M-Sport which I got in April. Should be fun.

Regards,

[carlova789]

Full exterior paint correction, rear vapor barrier repair, and e38 illuminted door handles

[fmzip]

^^^^^ :)

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Full exterior paint correction, rear vapor barrier repair, and e38 illuminted door handles

Pics or it didn't happen ;)

[rcatank]

slept under my E39 for another hour - trying to resolve how to drop the sway bar out without dropping the subframe. (Rememeber its not a v8)

my thread continues - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2019243-E39-530i-i6-Sway-Stabilizer-bar-removal-replace-install-Eibach-Sway-bars

[DatTugrut]

slept under my E39 for another hour - trying to resolve how to drop the sway bar out without dropping the subframe. (Rememeber its not a v8)

my thread continues - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2019243-E39-530i-i6-Sway-Stabilizer-bar-removal-replace-install-Eibach-Sway-bars


check this out. get yourself an engine brace from harbor freight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY3sPViskik&feature=c4-overview&list=UUpfhujnprhrs8iLrwIoQs9Q

[freethrowdunk]

Soon:

http://i.imgur.com/zIQ8kTf.jpg

[fmzip]

quick clean up, inside & out & under the hood

Full photo shoot here:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2019491-Photo-shoot-time-Lot-s-of-photos&p=26660903#post26660903

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530/530enginebay.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530/530interior.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530/530ambers.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~fmzip/BMW/530/530full5.jpg

[bcain79]

Had a great time cleaning the ICV today, really satisfied.

[carlova789]

Pics or it didn't happen ;)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/DSC_1124_zpsd8aa8217.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/DSC_1124_zpsd8aa8217.jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/77C3C0B1-127A-4E11-8622-7E2F03C95852-32614-000008C1637E281A_zps54dbf3f6.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/77C3C0B1-127A-4E11-8622-7E2F03C95852-32614-000008C1637E281A_zps54dbf3f6.jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/0C514454-8978-4F6C-A12B-BBA83BD4DCEE-32614-000008AF8BE0D8D3_zps4d55d211.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/0C514454-8978-4F6C-A12B-BBA83BD4DCEE-32614-000008AF8BE0D8D3_zps4d55d211.jpg.html)

[pwizzle14]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/DSC_1124_zpsd8aa8217.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/DSC_1124_zpsd8aa8217.jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/77C3C0B1-127A-4E11-8622-7E2F03C95852-32614-000008C1637E281A_zps54dbf3f6.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/77C3C0B1-127A-4E11-8622-7E2F03C95852-32614-000008C1637E281A_zps54dbf3f6.jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/0C514454-8978-4F6C-A12B-BBA83BD4DCEE-32614-000008AF8BE0D8D3_zps4d55d211.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/0C514454-8978-4F6C-A12B-BBA83BD4DCEE-32614-000008AF8BE0D8D3_zps4d55d211.jpg.html)


do you have a DIY... i need to do mine too...

- - - Updated - - -

Just bought a shift boot from the junk yard, cleaned it, then installed it. Makes my interior look soo much better. still have some things on the list... both front regulators, rear passenger "vapor barrier/whatever its called, oil filler housing leak.. an then PAINT!

[Gunslinger]

Coils 1,2,3,4 and 6. 5 had already been replaced by the shop a couple of months back. As I am something of a completist, I am kind of regretting not doing #5.

[Alpinweiss E30]

Washed and vacuumed it. Tomorrow marks one month since I bought the car and couldn't be happier. Already compiling my wish list :)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h321/Alpineweiss1990/027_zps965309c5.jpg

[fmzip]

[QUOTE=pwizzle14;26662422]do you have a DIY... i need to do mine too...

- - - Updated - - -

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1992658-DIY-E38-Illuminated-Lighted-door-handles-into-E39

If you need LED' let me know

[carlova789]

Car overheated in the middle of the night and in the "hood". Parked the car at a friends place, bled the cooling system and I was on my way.

[WhiteLX]

Removed the door panel to figure out why the midrange speaker wasn't working. Turned out to be unplugged. Easy fix, someone must have been in the door at some point.

[Mirza E34]

DIY headlights cleaning, remove the old factory exhaust muffler and install the Universal Remus exhaust
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr312/mirza_jem/P1010235_zps9580a468.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/mirza_jem/media/P1010235_zps9580a468.jpg.html)
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr312/mirza_jem/P1010245_zps9653f6f4.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/mirza_jem/media/P1010245_zps9653f6f4.jpg.html)
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr312/mirza_jem/P1010246_zps49678ab3.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/mirza_jem/media/P1010246_zps49678ab3.jpg.html)

[bcain79]

Cleaned the ICV and put another 1/2" fouler on bank 2.

[03e39t]

469046
New shoes.

[BioGuy]

New fuel pump. On the up-side, I now know where every single cut or scrape is on my hands. Dipping them in a tankful of 91 will do that.

[DatTugrut]

http://i40.tinypic.com/o5yu15.jpg


Oil filter housing gasket, easy job. Shouldn't have put it off so long, but I eventually couldn't stand my driveway getting stained any more.

[{ROn1N}]

removed useless front plate holder and replaced with the regular rub strip piece. While I was there I removed all rub strips and painted them with bumper/trim paint (satin black). It doesn't replicate the OEM plastic textured molding look but I like how it came out.

Sorry for the cell phone pics, it's the best I can do right now!
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[DatTugrut]

looks good.

[BimmerAddicit]

DIY headlights cleaning, remove the old factory exhaust muffler and install the Universal Remus exhaust
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr312/mirza_jem/P1010235_zps9580a468.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/mirza_jem/media/P1010235_zps9580a468.jpg.html)
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr312/mirza_jem/P1010245_zps9653f6f4.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/mirza_jem/media/P1010245_zps9653f6f4.jpg.html)
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr312/mirza_jem/P1010246_zps49678ab3.jpg (http://s495.photobucket.com/user/mirza_jem/media/P1010246_zps49678ab3.jpg.html)

How does the Remus exhaust sound? Care to add a clip?

[E39 Sean 540ia]

Re-wired my angel eyes to turn on with parking lights. I got tired of DRL's pretty quick.

[bcain79]

469046
New shoes.

I really like your car! nice shoes!

[Wyckedfunk]

Had my windows tinted @ 50% all the way around .. looks good I think because I dislike the color variation..

[d1984]

discovered a leak in the radiator. doesn't leak when cold, and only drips out when hot. i just had my expansion tank go out on me so i guess it was inevitable. i'm going to top up the coolant and keep driving it for a few days until my new radiator i just ordered from pelican parts arrives. at least i know i won't be on the top of a mountain if it fails this time

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Clearing errors and do some coding with PA Soft

[fmzip]

Added a couple more amber LED's to the interior

[dogsbrekky]

About to start modding my poor old stock E39 540i(A), sad it is an auto but I love it...

Bought it mint 4 years ago from a guy who used to polish his garage floor, I mean sparkling was his floor

In lovely NYC the yellow maggot taxi riders have left little dings and a tree clobbered the back tail during Sandy... same tree killed the car behind mine and another tree killed the car ahead but my beast was left with a only 4 inch love tap dent which I have lazily left there for 9 months.. time to fix it....

Will be supercharging with the VF Stage 1 later this year, new exhaust etc, then brakes, suspension..

Will post after Oct once mods started

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Cleaned inside, polished leather seats

[johngilesyoder]

Received all these parts. Started installing the shocks and strut mounts.

- Rear shocks
- Rear shock mounts
- Engine mounts
- Tranny mounts
- Valve cover gasket
- NGK plugs
- Rear control arms
- Drive belts

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[Mirza E34]

How does the Remus exhaust sound? Care to add a clip?

Here you go.....not a good one, will put down another video after I put extra mile on it (in the video, I was only been driving with it for +/- 15 miles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1jUbBq0C-o

[jp5Touring]

Deleted rear license plate panel on my touring,,

[DatTugrut]

i feel like i'm posting in here too much, but i'm trying to get the car where i consider "ready" before college kicks off again.


Cleaned out my rain tray and left cabin filter area as a safeguard against flooding the dme area. Ran a new line to the secondary air pump since the old one deteriorated as i removed it during the starter install.

Also started cleaning the engine bay up a bit and started restoring the engine covers.

left side is partially restored.
http://i40.tinypic.com/2jch3k9.jpg

[03e39t]

I really like your car! nice shoes!

So do I. Huge upgrade from my stroker e30.

[Master Sheep5]

I cleaned the insides of my windows. debating on doing my spark plugs and o2 sensors today or tomorrow... Have both days off. hmm.

[moriad02]

i feel like i'm posting in here too much, but i'm trying to get the car where i consider "ready" before college kicks off again.


Cleaned out my rain tray and left cabin filter area as a safeguard against flooding the dme area. Ran a new line to the secondary air pump since the old one deteriorated as i removed it during the starter install.

Also started cleaning the engine bay up a bit and started restoring the engine covers.

left side is partially restored.


Nice job I may just do the same over the winter.

[PDQ914]

Bought it!

[FlipredE36]

Smacked the front subframe on a speed bump. I'm not even that low.

[jp5Touring]

My Fortune Auto Coilovers showed up today,, happy happy happy

[99dinan540i]

Just got my car back after replacing clutch, different car! Can't stop putting my foot in it!

I have a roar coming from the rear end, thought it was a wheel bearing, my mechanic says its pinion bearing. It's a 540i with 6spd, any suggestions?

[fmzip]

^^^ maybe stop putting your foot into it ;)

[99dinan540i]

Not a chance!

[Alpinweiss E30]

Applied Aerospace 303 to the dash and interior plastic bits and gummi pflege to the door seals and other rubber pieces. Did the same on my E30 :)

[evinkay]

Cleaned the trunk :)

[99dinan540i]

Lost more pixels on the the stereo display.


Contemplating an aftermarket unit. Any suggestions?

[WhiteLX]

Lost more pixels on the the stereo display.


Contemplating an aftermarket unit. Any suggestions?
what are you looking for in an aftermarket unit and what kind of price range?

[jp5Touring]

Drove my touring 600 miles over the week end. Mid-Ohio Indy Car road trip. Car was perfect. ran like a champ 75,85 the whole way. We need the autobahn,,,

Great time great weather and some great friends,,, :):):)

[Master Sheep5]

Ordered a new driver side tail light, new fog lights and an M5 trunk lip. :buttrock Will be in the market for some style 66's sometime soon, Like my style 5's but man it is killer to clean those in 100+ degree heat.

[fmzip]

Ordered everything for a cooling overhaul on the 530i

[d1984]

installed a new nissen radiator and bled coolant. runs steady at 106 C so far. will bleed again tomorrow.

TIP FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DO THIS:

The lower radiator hose is almost IMPOSSIBLE to disconnect from the radiator end while the radiator is still in the car. It's on there pretty damn good because of the way the coupling is designed and no amount of up and down wiggling did the trick for me. I've heard some people spray PB blaster and then tap it, but I didn't have anything like that on hand (I know I know) and plus it still sounded like it would be pain based on my reading. What I did was disconnected the hose from the water pump end first. You can gently pry around the "top" (where the spring clamp is) and "bottom" (opposite side of the spring clamp) of the coupling with a small thin flathead screwdriver, then some up and down wiggling in relation to the spring clamp will free it pretty easily. Then remove the radiator with the lower hose still attached, which will take like 10 minutes of maneuvering and squeezing through things to get it all out of there. But once the radiator was out with the hose still attached I had a lot more ways to get leverage. I ended up just sandwiching the radiator between my legs and doing it like that, pretty easily removed the hose. Remember wiggle up and down where the spring clamp is up and the opposite side is down, otherwise it will never come off.

Oh also remove your fan/fan clutch for more clearance. I've heard of people doing it with it still on there but it takes 30 seconds to remove if you have the wrench and counter holder and makes the job way easier. I also took off my airbox and intake tube all the way up to the throttle body for more clearance. Also as a side note, my Nissen radiator came with the plastic support brackets for the fan shroud, drain plug installed, and hose o rings.

Took me almost 3 hours just because I spent a bunch of time messing around with that lower radiator hose until I decided to remove the radiator with it attached, plus I took my time bleeding the system.

[carlova789]

This

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/EBFE765E-7640-4203-A9BF-5A8B482B4885-11499-000003DB06082931_zps46a5404e.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/EBFE765E-7640-4203-A9BF-5A8B482B4885-11499-000003DB06082931_zps46a5404e.jpg.html)

[fmzip]

^^^^ NICE, thought you were slowing down on the mods :)

Need to document a DIY, supposedly the front isn't so easy...

[cwise12]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxcmMKG2F7g

[fmzip]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxcmMKG2F7g

I can't see anymore :)

[carlova789]

^^^^ NICE, thought you were slowing down on the mods :)

Need to document a DIY, supposedly the front isn't so easy...

Couldn't help myself...

The rear is cake.No need for DIY.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxcmMKG2F7g

Damn, that music.

[fmzip]

Couldn't help myself...

The rear is cake.No need for DIY.

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Damn, that music.

I know the rear is cake, put an M5 rear sway in mine.......The front on the otherhand??? Didn't you buy both?

[rcatank]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxcmMKG2F7g


I like how you rock that tupac in the garage more than the video.........:redspot

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[QUOTE=carlova789;26696249]This

Black or Red? Post inside of the box pics?

[carlova789]

Side by side with the M5 sway.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/azt345/25A76304-1729-45FC-AA5E-6CAE5A933397-11499-000004055BB82F43_zps14fe7b09.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/azt345/media/25A76304-1729-45FC-AA5E-6CAE5A933397-11499-000004055BB82F43_zps14fe7b09.jpg.html)

[HoZy]

Picked up these bad boys for the 540i

BC Racing Coilovers BR Type
Koyo bearing plate
8k front
6k rear
Also got adjuster extensions for the rear.


https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1146735_10151827756870917_224440373_n.jpg

[tmvE39E53Z32TT]

Swap ignition coil to confirm that #4 is bad.

[carlova789]

Swap ignition coil to confirm that #4 is bad.

omg i wish that doesn't happen to me...

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Picked up these bad boys for the 540i

BC Racing Coilovers BR Type
Koyo bearing plate
8k front
6k rear
Also got adjuster extensions for the rear.




Good stuff

[mycek95]

Installed a wheelskin. Small improvement... not so much fun. Wish i could afford the M5 wheel :/

[fmzip]

Wokeup bright and early and found my cause of misfires and mysterious exhaust leak sound.....

Plugs backed out....bye bye to the Bosch Platinum 4's, NGK's on the way!

[AlpinaM3]

Replaced front window molding.