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    What did you do to your E38 today???

    I will start: I did this today thanks to IBHenry's help see below.

    http://bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/387567/

    BEFORE:



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    This was actually pretty easy mod. Took me no more than 15 minutes would have been less if it wasn't for the uncooperative driver side housing that was hard to pull out. Other than that it was a piece of cake.
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    so there's an open space for a bulb that doesnt do anyting??


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    Yes it does. From what I read it was suppose to be for a rear fog light that is required in European cars. So I just ordered the necessary parts and followed the instructions and there it is. If I can do this mod anybody can. So what ya waiting for....go for it my friend.
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    Got rid of my E38 over a year ago


    1995 740iA. Dinan DME. Kenwood Exelon system. Kicker Competition subs. DSP bypass. Servotronic bypass. ASA JH9 18" Wheels. Cherry Bomb exhaust. Resonator delete. 99-01 Euro crystal tailights. Xenon angel eye headlights w/ mild facelift. Kidney grills.

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    Looks good. So this illuminates when you apply the brakes?
    (9/94, GF61, JPN: M60B40, ZF 5HP30, 3.15:1)
    (5/06, FB53, US: N62B44, ZF GA6HP26Z, 3.46:1)

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    You did the quad mod! How is H doing? I mis him!

    Have a technical question, don't send me a PM but post it on the board so others can benefit from it!

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    I must do this mod by friday

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    I am waiting for a power steering hose for mine so nothing today, its just been sitting around.

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    Nice work.
    All I did was caress my 7 today.

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    replaced thrust arms...50 miles later, the "clunk" returned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mpower5266 View Post
    I am waiting for a power steering hose for mine so nothing today, its just been sitting around.
    Oh power steering line replacement. I had to do mine about two weeks ago. Using the DIY on this board, it made it a lot less painful than taking it to a shop. Good luck with the fix.

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    I drove mine to work; since the weather was cool I had the AC off. Did a little moderate speed test in sport mode up the exit ramp onto the highway. :-D
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    Quote Originally Posted by tekazgtr1984 View Post
    Looks good. So this illuminates when you apply the brakes?
    Yes Sir!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by spazzboy View Post
    Nice work.
    All I did was caress my 7 today.
    +1
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    getting a small coolant hose that was leaking fixed, and two power steering hoses - got to love the BMW power steering system - I swear I've replaced those things at least three or four times...

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    God, the power steering hoses are a HUGE PITA!!! The first two in and out of the PS Resorvoir are just fine but the other two are an ordeal. Even with jacking up the motor to get at the nut. Also, the last hose is held captive by this bolt which has to be removed, problem is you need a helper to throw one socket on top and another on the bottom to keep it from spinning.

    Hope I never have to do that again, I rather do the valley pan 2x

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    all I did was think about my future mods...It is dragging cuz I never have a day off anymore
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    So if you do the quad mod you don't have fog lights? Isn't that a little dangerous or don't you get fog in North America?
    03/99 740i sport (RHD euro). Avatar is Aphex Twin - Windowlicker.

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    Wash,clayed & wax my car! also thinking of future mods.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 740fizza View Post
    God, the power steering hoses are a HUGE PITA!!! The first two in and out of the PS Resorvoir are just fine but the other two are an ordeal. Even with jacking up the motor to get at the nut. Also, the last hose is held captive by this bolt which has to be removed, problem is you need a helper to throw one socket on top and another on the bottom to keep it from spinning.

    Hope I never have to do that again, I rather do the valley pan 2x
    Wow am I the only one that has never even had to top the reservoir up? (knock on wood)

    Hmm let see what did I do to my 7 today... Oh yeah I cried because its sitting in an inpound lot for 25 more days She doesn't even have her windshield cover on to protect against sun damage!

    Running on all 8 cylinders once again!

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    Well better the ball rolling and start selling lemonaide or strip in chip n dales so you can get your car out the pound.

    No BITCHASSEDNESS!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 740fizza View Post
    God, the power steering hoses are a HUGE PITA!!! The first two in and out of the PS Resorvoir are just fine but the other two are an ordeal. Even with jacking up the motor to get at the nut. Also, the last hose is held captive by this bolt which has to be removed, problem is you need a helper to throw one socket on top and another on the bottom to keep it from spinning.

    Hope I never have to do that again, I rather do the valley pan 2x


    Dont say that, I have to do the high pressure hose that runs up by the motor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joebongo View Post
    So if you do the quad mod you don't have fog lights? Isn't that a little dangerous or don't you get fog in North America?
    In the US its illegal to have the fog lights in the rear, so we modifyit to be an extra brake lamp :-)

    I'll be doing this once I get the electrical connections.
    Last edited by TheJayP; 09-08-2010 at 03:04 PM.


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