"What did you do to your E39 today V2.0."

[nsticka]

Are our cars supposed to have a locking mechanism? Was this an option? I don't have one on mine.

I didn't know I had one either than I saw it wasn't connected so I plugged in the sensor and it worked. but the locking mechanism is broken and jammed in the lock position so had to remove it.

[StephenVA]

.....Today I finally wore out these awful akebono euro ceramic brake pads. I absolutely hate how weak the bite is. ..... I'm torn between slotted rotors for that curb appeal or blanks because I dont like changing brake pads sooner than my oil. .....

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Go with blanks as you will be happier.

Recommendations: Assumption- 540 2001+ application. If not select yr+make+model
BREMBO09896121 (FRONT) Blanks
CENTRIC12534055High Carbon Alloy Brake Disc (Front)

Source: www.rockauto.com

[seagreen323i]

Appreciate the advice! Every e39 owner with bad shocks can feel the pain in this picture. What have I gotten myself into *facepalm*. Figured I'd redo my horrid fabric as well, I already have it out.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[waters17]

Appreciate the advice! Every e39 owner with bad shocks can feel the pain in this picture. What have I gotten myself into *facepalm*. Figured I'd redo my horrid fabric as well, I already have it out.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I need to pop mine out again and put felt on it or something. Ever since doing my shocks, it's so squeaky. I drove around a bit without that padding in. It's amazing how much noise that thing reduces.

[Ed CT]

Appreciate the advice! Every e39 owner with bad shocks can feel the pain in this picture. What have I gotten myself into *facepalm*. Figured I'd redo my horrid fabric as well, I already have it out.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Hmmm. I didn't know you could do the rear shocks/rear deck without removing the back seat.

Yeah, that fabric gets ruined back there. I was amazed how faded mine was when I pulled it out.

[seagreen323i]

Hmmm. I didn't know you could do the rear shocks/rear deck without removing the back seat.

Yeah, that fabric gets ruined back there. I was amazed how faded mine was when I pulled it out.

I have folding rear seats! They where just folded up in that shot to hide my disaster of a trunk.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[seagreen323i]

Re upholstered the c pillars the parcel shelf is a work in progress. I absolutely hate the way it came out! Lumpy and fuzzy....

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[Santaclaus4]

Your not supposed to use shag carpet. Lol

[seagreen323i]

Your not supposed to use shag carpet. Lol

It wasnt when I bought it lol it was smooth. Idk what happened but I'm about to take a razor blade and give it a good shave.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[JimLev]

How about some leather? Much better than shag.

[seagreen323i]

Honestly it's just a place holder for the time being. It's better than the sagging crap that was on there and if you squint, have poor vision, and it's dark outside it looks oem.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[seagreen323i]

Today I learned that fabric has two sides, one is stuck in the 80s and one is European style. I probably should of asked somebody that has actually worked with fabric before. I couldn't take the fuzz so with pain in my eyes I removed the fabric and shall start anew.


Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[Santaclaus4]

I couldn't take the fuzz so with pain in my eyes I removed the fabric and shall start anew.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

That hurts just to read it.

[riverdadd]

Driveshaft cv joint has more play then my steering box so that's fun, on the list.

having just done this, and considering the price of the driveshaft cv joint + the labor to remove and R&R and install, i just did the TX driveshaft repair route. they sent me a completely refurbished unit, balanced and ready to mount, with all new joints, for near what the cv joint alone costs.

[seagreen323i]

having just done this, and considering the price of the driveshaft cv joint + the labor to remove and R&R and install, i just did the TX driveshaft repair route. they sent me a completely refurbished unit, balanced and ready to mount, with all new joints, for near what the cv joint alone costs.

I wish I knew that! This is my 2nd joint because when I was first restoring this car I stayed up for 48 hours straight and did ALOT of work because I was going to drive it across the country, and I sure did. But I apparently ripped the boot pretty bad and didn't notice it. Fcp lifetime warranty though!

First pic is utah 2nd is Colorado
Quite a haul from NC
Hoonigan burn yard at long beach
And s*** car lol

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[riverdadd]

I wish I knew that! This is my 2nd joint because when I was first restoring this car I stayed up for 48 hours straight and did ALOT of work because I was going to drive it across the country, and I sure did. But I apparently ripped the boot pretty bad and didn't notice it. Fcp lifetime warranty though!

First pic is utah 2nd is Colorado
Quite a haul from NC
Hoonigan burn yard at long beach
And s*** car lol

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

love your wheels....... same ones on my 540. i had tire time today. ran them farther than I should have.......April inspection IS due heretire time.jpg in VA ,so it was new tires on the rears!!

[JimLev]

love your wheels....... same ones on my 540. i had tire time today. ran them farther than I should have.......April inspection IS due heretire time.jpg in VA ,so it was new tires on the rears!!

A few cans of fix a flat and your good to go another 5K miles.

[seagreen323i]

I'd say ready for a track day.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[riverdadd]

A few cans of fix a flat and your good to go another 5K miles.

thanks jimlev..... thats what i told my tire guy!!!

[riverdadd]

my 540 passed VA inspection..... 15000 miles on her last year. thanks to all on the forum!!

[Ed CT]

Hooked up a trickle charger to the 528 since I haven't driven it in over two weeks, being in work-from-home mode. I'll have to take a drive in the country this weekend.

[StephenVA]

my 540 passed VA inspection..... 15000 miles on her last year. thanks to all on the forum!!

Congrats!

[riverdadd]

Congrats!

thanks!! i'm sure you have had to deal with VA inspection stations... changed the oil and washed her, in celebration of passing!

[Dvbimmerk]

Installed the following:

- backup camera via TV module
- rear fog light retrofit
- Bluebus w/Digital DSP (sound quality is impressive)

Next up is putting car back together and then the rest of the list lol...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[computiNATEor]

Installed the following:

- backup camera via TV module
- rear fog light retrofit
- Bluebus w/Digital DSP (sound quality is impressive)

Next up is putting car back together and then the rest of the list lol...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Choice modifications there, nice! How was the TV module/backup cam retrofit? I’ve wanted to do that but haven’t done enough research yet. Is there a guide that you used?