I just got to drive one of those with the V10 in it this last week, WOW!
Set the controls for the heart of the sun
-E34 M60B40 + Tremec TKO 600 (sold)
and sadly no old BMW anymore, only high powered Seat Leon Cupra 4Drive as a daily driver.
Got new thrust arm/control arm/tie rods installed on the car, along with random o2 sensor replacement. "Death shakes" now gone, only slight pulsating remains when braking. I'll chalk that up to needing new rotors. Guess thats next on the agenda
While swapping snow tires and wheels onto my 530i, discovered a broken rear sway bar link. Made a short 4 min video on the removal/installation:
link: https://youtu.be/q_tR12TNrGU
Tightening the bottom one is pain, not much wrench swivel room.
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e30 325i, the mighty 4 door granma mobile....Gone
e39 528i, 4 door sports tank
Got the snows delivered, and the steel wheels. Didn't need alloy, plus 15" fit fine on the 6 cyl e39s.
The Ikea bag makes a very handy suspension carrier. Rears in one bag, front in another.
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e30 325i, the mighty 4 door granma mobile....Gone
e39 528i, 4 door sports tank
Steelies are legit cool.
2003 M3CicM6 TiAg
2002 540iT Sport Vortech S/C 6MT LSD TiAg
2008 Audi A3 2.0T DSG (the daily beater)
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i (wifemobile)
Former:
1985 MB Euro graymarket 300SL
1995.5 Audi S6 Avant (utility/winter billetturbobattlewagen)
Finally got around to overhauling the front end on the 530i. Car has had a bad shimmy around the 65mph range and under braking since i bought her from Bryson in June. One of the first things i inspected was the suspension, and saw worn thrust arms and passenger inner tie rod.
Took care of other pressing matters and finally got around to this point. Just went with an Amazon-purchased kit as funds for Lemforder or Meyle aren't in the current budget. But for $180 shipped, i got both inner and outer tie rods, lower control and thrust arms, and sway bar end links. Purchased new boots and clamps separately through my shop.
Pain in the a$$ removing 270k mile original parts, but finally made headway and the car aligned perfectly within specs. So nice to finally have a smooth, comfortable BMW in my life again
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Wow, 270k miles on original suspension components? That's impressive. Usually past 150k they're all beyond shot.
1995 525i 5-speed - Thread
Nate J.
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Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
I washed my newest obsession. Tubi resonated X-pipe and mufflers, brake ducts, Dinan camber plates, springs, JRZ dampers, and rear sway bar (aka Dinan suspension Stage 3). Buggy Mediabridge (which will be tossed out shortly in favor of factory ULF and bluetooth streaming via aux) singing through M-audio.
I love it
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Nate J.
(oOO\ (|||)º(|||) /OOo)
Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Nate J.
(oOO\ (|||)º(|||) /OOo)
Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Graham and I replaced a leaky water pump, intake manifold gaskets, and a bunch of vacuum lines on our oversized, Range Rover-shaped E39:
And just like a real E39, the thrust arm bushings are shot:
1995 525i 5-speed - Thread
Nate J.
(oOO\ (|||)º(|||) /OOo)
Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Nate J.
(oOO\ (|||)º(|||) /OOo)
Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
I sold my e39 today. Maybe I’ll be back again sometime. This community is awesome. The knowledgeable folks have been super helpful and responsive. My car broke constantly, but there was always help. Thanks!
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