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

  1. #7926
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    Started heated seat install, almost have passenger side wiring wrapped up. Should hopefully be wrapped up by the weekend.
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  2. #7927
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mach540 View Post
    Is your daily a Corolla too?
    No, but many of my coworkers pay $400/mo or more for their Corollas (or similar)

    Quote Originally Posted by dannyzabolotny View Post
    I daily either my 540it or my Corvette, life's too short to daily a boring car.
    Agreed!
    Last edited by fullthrottle540; 11-20-2017 at 10:56 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by amancuso View Post
    Started heated seat install, almost have passenger side wiring wrapped up. Should hopefully be wrapped up by the weekend.
    You get to do all the fun DIYs, while I'm over here covered in oil and ATF
    Nate J.

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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by setho View Post
    Ssshhh... That's how I'm gonna kill next season! Lol
    Nice times, fast 540

  5. #7930
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    Quote Originally Posted by fullthrottle540 View Post
    Nice times, fast 540
    Thank you. Its not fast enough though! Lol

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    Go smaller pulley!
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    Quote Originally Posted by setho View Post
    Thank you. Its not fast enough though! Lol

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    Time to just drop an I6 subframe and an LS2/LS3. Will run better times with a tune & exhaust than your blown 540i.

    Sad but the truth.

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  8. #7933
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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    You get to do all the fun DIYs, while I'm over here covered in oil and ATF
    I try. LOL
    2001 Z3 3.0i -Oxford Green/Sandbeige
    2016 428xi -Estoril Blue II/Black
    2018 430iC- Estoril Blue II/Black
    2018 330it - Melbourne Red/Venetian Beige/Black

  9. #7934
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    Ordered new front struts and top mounts, Sachs and Lemforder for the winter beater. $250.


  10. #7935
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    Quote Originally Posted by philly98540 View Post
    Go smaller pulley!
    In due time!

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    Changed my oil still can’t fix my dang speedo.

    Found a very frustrating issue my 3 week old brake line had a giant bubble in it. And now it seems I have an oil leak that I think is the valve cover gasket I’m not sure if I spend more time hating this car or loving it.

  12. #7937
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    Quote Originally Posted by jp5Touring View Post
    Ordered new front struts and top mounts, Sachs and Lemforder for the winter beater. $250.
    Going back to stock suspension.



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    Quote Originally Posted by auaq View Post
    Going back to stock suspension.
    Nope,this is for my Alpine white touring winter beater.



    This one, finally got my Fortune auto coilovers back. so much better now. But being put up for winter.
    The reverse drum in the trans might be going so looking for M5 donor car. Could be a wintertime swap.



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    That "beater" looks nicer than my nice car...
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    That "beater" looks nicer than my nice car...
    Ha,don't look to close. Michigan car so has some rust with 149k miles and a salvage title from being sideswiped 8 years ago.
    The style 5's I had already,but at $1900. is perfect for what I need and was pretty well maintained.
    I bought it for the black interior bits. I have e38 front seats and a complete M5 extended leather interior for the red touring.
    I just need to find the time.


  16. #7941
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    New Drag link and outer tie rods, alignment, bled brakes, and some other goodies. Fixed the holes for my passenger seat finally and fixed the twisted seat issue completely. Some other last minute work before Sunday, where all 3 of these beauties will be running Big Willow. Pretty excited to finally get her out there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by setho View Post
    New Drag link and outer tie rods, alignment, bled brakes, and some other goodies. Fixed the holes for my passenger seat finally and fixed the twisted seat issue completely. Some other last minute work before Sunday, where all 3 of these beauties will be running Big Willow. Pretty excited to finally get her out there.

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    Big Willow is no joke! Be careful out there! IMO, it could really use more curbing and some actual run off (not just sand).
    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.

  18. #7943
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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    Big Willow is no joke! Be careful out there! IMO, it could really use more curbing and some actual run off (not just sand).
    I should be good. Ill have my team mates with me. The owner of the Blue e36 is a very good driver. Very fast. He won his class at Bimmerchallenge during Bimmerfest along with dozens of others. He will be coaching me during my sessions.

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    Man that sounds like a great time. Enjoy.
    98 540i 6, 525 whp, 120 mph 1/4, V3 Si S/C'er @16 psi, W/A I/C, Water/Meth, Supersprint Headers, HJS Cats, 3" Custom Exhaust, UUC Twin Disc, Wavetrac LSD, GC Coil Overs, Monoball TA, AEM FP, Aeromotive FPR, AEM Failsafe AFR/Boost, Style 65's w/275's, M5 Steering Box, Eibach Sways, M3 Shifter, Evans Coolant, 85 Deg Stat, PWM Fan, 10" Subs, B.A. speakers, Grom Aux/BT, Still Rolling as my DD!

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    replaced both gas shocks for the trunk lid. 5 min job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sleuth255 View Post
    replaced both gas shocks for the trunk lid. 5 min job.
    5 min job, world of difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by philly98540 View Post
    Man that sounds like a great time. Enjoy.
    I plan on it! Goals: don't crash, don't blow the motor.

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    Changed my Oil. It's always nice when the Ms. wants to help but unfortunately she added another project to my list. Any suggestions on how to start on this before snow and salt hits the ground?

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    Turns out my RMS isn’t leaking. Re-tightened the bolts on the oil pan gasket, seems ok for now. Replaced oil filter housing gasket (had to rethread two bolts with helicoil. Learned a new skill.) installed some gauge cluster rings, installed some ‘stealth’ rear turn signal bulbs and installed all new jack pads. Had a long but satisfying day


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    Quote Originally Posted by mebjr12 View Post
    Changed my Oil. It's always nice when the Ms. wants to help but unfortunately she added another project to my list. Any suggestions on how to start on this before snow and salt hits the ground?

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    Call a body shop... ouchie. That's gonna sting.
    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.

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