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  1. #201
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    Quote Originally Posted by senoralbo View Post
    Igor .. sorry to nit pick, but are you sure about this. I find no evidence of this on REALOEM and it's the one and only time I have heard of the ACS products being part of an OEM package.
    Spoilers were installed by BMW as the previous owner was not a DIY guy and did all maintenance at dealer only
    Were they on the car when he bought it or installed later i dont know but all parts have original ACS # on them
    51713917 L
    51713917 R
    51713917

    cleaned her today after a weekend

    i like to drive this thing

    Last edited by champaign777; 08-09-2012 at 02:18 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    well with 100+ outside my coolant system starts to fail apart

    radiator leak , upper hose leak and more ...

    Just another proof that our coolant system needs to be replaced with disregards how many miles our cars have ...





    Ordered radiator from Autohaus and all the rest from ECSTuning ...

    Here we go !!!

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    BMW M54 530i Cooling System Overhaul DIY
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    Last edited by champaign777; 09-15-2012 at 09:17 PM.

  3. #203
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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    well with 100+ outside my coolant system starts to fail apart

    radiator leak , upper hose leak and more ...

    Just another proof that our coolant system needs to be replaced with disregards how many miles our cars have ...





    Ordered radiator from Autohaus and all the rest from ECSTuning ...
    OMG!! Those pictures are soooo familiar... i just had an "oh sh1t" moment about a month ago that was just like that.... a friend brought over his car for me to replace some cooling system parts on his 525i E39 and as I was wrapping things up and bleeding the system that damn bleed screw broke!!! and this was on a sunday (no dealer parts places open) and he needed it 1st thing in the morning on Monday. in addition to that bleed screw breaking, his temp sensor O-ring in the lower hose was in compression set failure... fortunately, i found some viton O-rings at Pepboys that was the right size and took care of that. and then I realized I had some brand new E39 hoses in a box (for when I need to replace my cooling system) and took the bleed screw from that (i'm going to use the brass ones anyway)... but yeah, i really hate working on BMWs around plastic sh1t... you never know what's going to break along the way and if you don't have the parts handy or have a place to buy them same-day, you're sort of screwed...

    BTW, instead of drilling, since it's plastic... you can cut a slot into the top of the screw stem and use a flat head screw driver to back it out... that way you don't get plastic shavings from drilling going down into the coolant reservoir.
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    Just saw this thread. Very Cool ! Really like the rear sun shade retrofit.

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    more info on your rain guards? Are they the 3m tape ones or are they the slip on ones?

    if slip on, where did you get them and how much?
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    finally my last shade goodies are coming !













    DIY

    http://forum.roadfly.com/threads/105...oval-Resealing
    Last edited by champaign777; 08-29-2012 at 10:34 PM.

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    I am looking to do the same in adding the M-Audio subwoofers. I've heard the parcel shelf has the outline for the 10" subs so it's basically plug and play for a DSP system. Can you tell me about any modifications needed to the parcel shelf?
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    Plug and play
    This why I like OEM setup
    GL
    Last edited by champaign777; 08-26-2012 at 11:00 PM.

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    So, are you done yet? Winter is coming......
    Looking for a DIY? Parts? Check this out, it might be your ticket

    Stable: e92is, e53 N62, e46M54B25, Tribby & e39 M54B30 R.I.P.

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    this will never end Doru
    I want to complete my Shades now , probably next weekend
    Then finish with Rain Sensor
    Then Oil Pan Gasket + M2 front sway bar
    Last edited by champaign777; 08-27-2012 at 07:40 PM.

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    well i got my goodies

    someone please tell me what are these 2 electrical wires going into rear quarter window panel ??
    The rear shades are manual not electrical !! and no these are not wires for speaker ...

    Last edited by champaign777; 08-29-2012 at 10:36 PM.

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    rear shades are on hold , some parts are missing

    Finally after one month i finished RLS retrofit
    This include new OE windshield with built in IR filter/receptor , rain sensor ,
    auto dim mirror + wiring + NCSExpert coding + I get back my lovely Escort Radar™ 9500ix

    This was a huge job ,i am so glad it's done

    http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=634355

    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1625565



    Last edited by champaign777; 10-07-2012 at 11:54 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    well i got my goodies

    someone please tell me what are these 2 electrical wires going into rear quarter window panel ??
    The rear shades are manual not electrical !! and no these are not wires for speaker ...


    That is the wire for the "Pinch Sensor" that stops the window from cutting off fingers.
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    thanks Dking078
    good to know

    installed ACS Exhaust TIP in additional to my 2 ACS rear spoilers

    Car definitely looks like 530i and not like M5 clone



    Last edited by champaign777; 12-09-2012 at 03:51 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    decided to sale WeatherTech side window deflectors
    drop me an offer

    Last edited by champaign777; 10-07-2012 at 11:51 PM.

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    Finally finished my stereo upgrade with Boston SC50 speaker , everything was plug and play

    The DSP sound is great with m Audio sub + m Audio rear component speakers + BostonSC50

    Last edited by champaign777; 11-01-2012 at 03:27 PM.

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    nieuwe M onderdelen velgen





    Get new 17" style 66 rims for winter , which Michelin tires are best for the price

    Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus Radial Tire - 235/45R17 94ZR, is it a good choice ?
    Last edited by champaign777; 11-16-2012 at 02:55 PM.

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    After 3 month I finally got missing trims !!



    DONE !











    Last edited by champaign777; 12-09-2012 at 03:52 PM.

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    Shades are sweet.

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    yap
    you don't know what you miss if you dont have them
    this was a 4 month project ah
    Last edited by champaign777; 12-09-2012 at 07:41 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    Get new 17" style 66 rims for winter , which Michelin tires are best for the price
    Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus Radial Tire - 235/45R17 94ZR, is it a good choice ?
    Not if you expect to encounter anything but light snow.
    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...jsp?type=UHPAS
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    With this global warming we soon will need only summer tires
    I have Continental ExtremeContact DWS now and i am not happy with them
    IN compare to summer Continental DW the drive is harsh and cheap , i am going to replace them with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
    Last edited by champaign777; 12-09-2012 at 09:51 PM.

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    I recently purchased a set of the Pilot Sport A/S Plus for my wife's E46, but have no winter experience with them. These will be paired with Dunlop Graspic DS-3s for the worse part of the winter.
    John in VA
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    Got Pilot Sport A/S Plus from Tirerack

    Will get all done after Xms

    Happy Holiday !
    Last edited by champaign777; 12-21-2012 at 02:09 PM.

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    Does anyone know if michelin makes a 17 inch premium tire, suitable for a 2001 BMW 540iA Sport, with the staggered wheels? (Namely 235x45x17 and 255x40x17). I am currently using sticky Dunlop Summer tires.

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