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

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    I got that super popular DSC light on the dash. Went around speed sensors to test them and found that my right side output shaft is leaking grease and it went all over. BMW rebuilt is like $600 which is insane so I went with that DSS brand (the only aftermarket brand) for like $90. Swapped the axles and it runs great and hopefully it last a lifetime (no so sure about it for $90).

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    Quote Originally Posted by RuskiE39 View Post
    Yeah but with "License Suspended" I think when I was banned I could still see the forum but not post.

    So, I guess he's with us in spirit... Snotty we <3 youuuuuuu!
    Exactly... he's on & offline... just banhammered for the moment. Just a bit of good ol' shite talking back and forth in da 'different cold air' thread. I'm sure he's got plenny else to keep him bizzy.

    I wish I'd get banned. I'd have a lot more time on my hands, prob get helluvalot more stuff done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by auaq View Post
    ^ Reported.
    Yeah. Somebody got sand in their labia.
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    Quote Originally Posted by geargrinder View Post
    Yeah. Somebody got sand in their labia.
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    Quote Originally Posted by geargrinder View Post
    Exactly... he's on & offline... just banhammered for the moment. Just a bit of good ol' shite talking back and forth in da 'different cold air' thread. I'm sure he's got plenny else to keep him bizzy.

    I wish I'd get banned. I'd have a lot more time on my hands, prob get helluvalot more stuff done.
    LOL...I was wondering what that meant !!!??? That's jacked up yo...!

    'snotty seems like an OK dude !! ...we've talked offline a few times. I just thought he was advertising the fact he got pinched by the 5-0 for ripping around L-town in the GreenMachine......!!

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    Noticed a vibration like shimmy on my drive into work today, the Entire freeway has just recently been replaced so it should be a nice smooth drive but it’s not. Contemplating replacing the control arms and getting an alignment to see if that helps. Or maybe just skip the control arms? Car almost has 170k but I don’t feel like throwing a ton of money at it to replace every single suspension component.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RuskiE39 View Post
    Noticed a vibration like shimmy on my drive into work today, the Entire freeway has just recently been replaced so it should be a nice smooth drive but it’s not. Contemplating replacing the control arms and getting an alignment to see if that helps. Or maybe just skip the control arms? Car almost has 170k but I don’t feel like throwing a ton of money at it to replace every single suspension component.
    Pry-bar test the control arms.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RuskiE39 View Post
    Noticed a vibration like shimmy on my drive into work today, the Entire freeway has just recently been replaced so it should be a nice smooth drive but it’s not. Contemplating replacing the control arms and getting an alignment to see if that helps. Or maybe just skip the control arms? Car almost has 170k but I don’t feel like throwing a ton of money at it to replace every single suspension component.
    It's probably the control arms. If all of the suspension is original it's beyond shot at 170k. My 540it drove like hot garbage when I bought it with 174k miles a year ago. The 540i is a pretty heavy car and it's unusually sensitive to the slightest suspension issues.
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    If you guys think it will make a huge difference replacing it, I’m all for it. Can’t be much harder than the control arms in the e46.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RuskiE39 View Post
    Noticed a vibration like shimmy on my drive into work today, the Entire freeway has just recently been replaced so it should be a nice smooth drive but it’s not. Contemplating replacing the control arms and getting an alignment to see if that helps. Or maybe just skip the control arms? Car almost has 170k but I don’t feel like throwing a ton of money at it to replace every single suspension component.
    Depending on whether performance or cost is your goal, I strongly recommend getting a road force balance ($30 where I am) before doing anything. I did the full suspension at 100K because I had the time to do it, and wanted to. Afterwards, I still had some speed specific vibrations. Road force balance, and everything was perfect. At 170K, your suspension is definitely shot, but if your not looking to break the bank, a road force balance may be "good enough for now".
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    Got some xenon lights from the 2000 540 I have in the junk yard and installed them on my 99 540i. They needed a lot of work, like broken adjusters, broken socket, broken housing clip, missing boots. I ended up using the lens cover from my halogen headlights and the housing from the xenon. Turned out pretty good. I will polish or replace the lenses later.
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    1. What is the prybar test for control arms and does it apply to the 528i as well.
    2. went to the scrap yard today they got in a 2000 528 I think it was 2 days ago unfortunately just my luck it was already stripped by time I get there but luckily I was able to snag a pretty nice set of style 82's which in my book are worlds better than my style 29's.
    3. grabbed a non dented hood now just need m5 bumpers and a respray.
    4.ordered a central lock button to try and solve that problem.
    5. admitted to myself finally my rack is likely leaking and as much as I keep telling my wife otherwise here soon we may be into the e39 for more than its worth.
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    [QUOTE=Is that alpine white?[/QUOTE]

    Yes, according to the VIN Look-up link.

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    Yes, according to the VIN Look-up link.
    It's absolutely gorgeous

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    Quote Originally Posted by geargrinder View Post
    Yeah. Somebody got sand in their labia.

    Hmmmm ? Somebody must be Full of it ? Can dish it out but can't take it ?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Firstbmw528 View Post
    1. What is the prybar test for control arms and does it apply to the 528i as well.
    2. went to the scrap yard today they got in a 2000 528 I think it was 2 days ago unfortunately just my luck it was already stripped by time I get there but luckily I was able to snag a pretty nice set of style 82's which in my book are worlds better than my style 29's.
    3. grabbed a non dented hood now just need m5 bumpers and a respray.
    4.ordered a central lock button to try and solve that problem.
    5. admitted to myself finally my rack is likely leaking and as much as I keep telling my wife otherwise here soon we may be into the e39 for more than its worth.
    Are you sure it is not the reservoir or hoses?

    You can use a pry bar and gently pry in between the ball joint connections.
    If there is a lot of play or squeaking, then it needs replacing.

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    He is complaining about your smack talk, but literally all he does...on a daily basis....is talk smack....to every possible person he can.

    I dont think the bans teach him anything other than adding to his egotistical old man crisis.

    I wouldn't worry about it, potatoes gonna potate.

    He will be back doing the same nonsense at some point. The man has like 10 e39s, he is never going to leave this forum.

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    Thanks for the explanation I'll have to do that soon everything else on the suspension feels tight on a shakedown.

    I do believe so I replaced the reservoir and haven't ran it since but I did lazy wash it and while the fluid on the outside of the rack is gone the fluid inside the boots have done nothing and I have a hard time believing at that it fell in there from a different leak.

    doesn't hurt I found a lifetime warranty rack on Amazon for $204

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    I think we've all had our run ins with someone we don't particularly assimilate with, I was perma-banned at one point for not getting along with one or more members here. At the end of the day, it's important to remember why we come to this forum. :P
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    I don't see the point in starting drama, we're all here to enjoy our cars. It's funny because when I go to car shows in person everyone's super respectful, but for some reason people get a little too saucy when they're behind a computer. For what it's worth I don't have any problems with anybody here, y'all are cool.
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