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

  1. #11226
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    Wasn't today, but over the weekend, I installed all new brakes and front coilovers. After removing the rear rotors, this is what they looked like....

    20190617_124801.jpg

    Hopefully, that gets rid of the terrible shimmy the car gets, when I apply the brakes at highway speeds.

  2. #11227
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    Thumbs up Rotors with life left!

    Why change them? They have metal left on them! Well on one side at least?
    Current Garage Highlights
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    2002 M5 TiSilver
    1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)

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    2005 X5 4.8is
    2004 325iTs (2x)
    1973 Pantera L
    1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
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  3. #11228
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    I tested the components for my factory navigation retrofit, found something to be continuously blowing fuse 58 (10amp trunk fuse).. also found fuse 56 (30amp trunk fuse) blown too. Replaced both, F58 blew again.

    Pulled out ALL of the wiring in the left side of the trunk and went through the WDS to see what components were attached to the fuse. Pulled the K3 unloader relay out also, tested it and it was working fine. Traced it back to a thick red/green wire that was powering the DSP amp was chaffing against the body behind the amp and shorting out against the body. Cleaned up all the wiring and re-tested all my retrofit components, all work great.

    Looks like ill be going forward with a full MK4 nav retrofit with the latest version BM53. I have 2015 nav dvds.. its more of a novelty to even install this, i really just want to address the eye sore that is the E39 center console without a wide screen monitor.

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  4. #11229
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    Replaced transmission oil with ZF original parts, also added Dr.Tranny just to be sure.

    Also replaced faded rear tail light, to a brighter one.


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    and sadly no old BMW anymore, only high powered Seat Leon Cupra 4Drive as a daily driver.

  5. #11230
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    Quote Originally Posted by Manny G. View Post
    I tested the components for my factory navigation retrofit, found something to be continuously blowing fuse 58 (10amp trunk fuse).. also found fuse 56 (30amp trunk fuse) blown too. Replaced both, F58 blew again.

    Pulled out ALL of the wiring in the left side of the trunk and went through the WDS to see what components were attached to the fuse. Pulled the K3 unloader relay out also, tested it and it was working fine. Traced it back to a thick red/green wire that was powering the DSP amp was chaffing against the body behind the amp and shorting out against the body. Cleaned up all the wiring and re-tested all my retrofit components, all work great.

    Looks like ill be going forward with a full MK4 nav retrofit with the latest version BM53. I have 2015 nav dvds.. its more of a novelty to even install this, i really just want to address the eye sore that is the E39 center console without a wide screen monitor.
    I need a set of 2015 dvds for my 4.8is. They still are $140.00.


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  6. #11231
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    Quote Originally Posted by Manny G. View Post
    Looks like ill be going forward with a full MK4 nav retrofit with the latest version BM53.
    Consider using an OBM radio from a late E83 X3 or E85 Z4 - it’s a better and more reliable radio.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=536UoDGOIGk

  7. #11232
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    Quote Originally Posted by amancuso View Post
    I need a set of 2015 dvds for my 4.8is. They still are $140.00.


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    Check ebay here, $20.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/143245116558

    Quote Originally Posted by RosieE39 View Post
    Consider using an OBM radio from a late E83 X3 or E85 Z4 - it’s a better and more reliable radio.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=536UoDGOIGk

    Mine is out of a 2006 330Ci ZHP .. its the latest BM53 radio that is Sirius and MP3 compatible and I want to retain my Sirius

    *edit* Thanks for that video, i hadn't seen it yet even though I've been all up and down E39source lately with the navigation stuff... I may indeed do the switch to one of those radios over this BM53
    Last edited by Manny G.; 06-21-2019 at 07:16 PM.

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  8. #11233
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    Quote Originally Posted by Manny G. View Post
    Check ebay here, $20.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/143245116558




    Mine is out of a 2006 330Ci ZHP .. its the latest BM53 radio that is Sirius and MP3 compatible and I want to retain my Sirius

    *edit* Thanks for that video, i hadn't seen it yet even though I've been all up and down E39source lately with the navigation stuff... I may indeed do the switch to one of those radios over this BM53
    I already have those, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. More often than not, they don't. They are knock-offs. I got so tired of it not working, I put the old disc back in, even though the road I live on isn't on it.
    2001 Z3 3.0i -Oxford Green/Sandbeige
    2016 428xi -Estoril Blue II/Black
    2018 430iC- Estoril Blue II/Black
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  9. #11234
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    Replaced all four wheel sensors today to get rid of yellow abs warning lights on dash. Now to try and figure out why my self leveling suspension light is still on. Let the trouble shooting began.

  10. #11235
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    Front and rear suspension refresh on my daily driver with fresh wheel alignment, new rear brakes (pads and Brembo rotors) and adjusted my parking brake (6 clicks on each side). Whole different car. It's the second time I've refreshed the front and rear suspension. It only had a little under 50,000 miles since the last time and I didn't think it needed it but, since I was doing the same thing to my project car, I though I'd refresh them both.
    I found one ball joint (right rear) a little worn. Probably because I nicked the rubber boot when I installed it years ago.
    Now, my daily should be good for several years until something breaks (I'm looking at you, timing chain and clutch).
    Still have much work to go on my project car (the other 540i). Figuring out new shocks and struts and still have the timing chain to do.
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    Test fit for sound deadening on the rear parcel shelf before I reinstall my BavSound Stage 1 speakers. I know it's overkill but it only took about 20 minutes to cut and fit the mat. I'll peel off the back and roll it tomorrow.

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  12. #11237
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    Old sunroof seal started dropping at the passenger side rear corner, had a new one on the shelf and finally made time....

    Taped down the deflector to work.



    Old sticky gunk... lots of plastic razor blade and finger nail work at first.



    Goo-Gone didn’t make a dent, so off to the Depot for some Acetone. Nice and clean now.



    New seal on and trimmed. Have a couple spots a c-hair high but quite pleased overall.




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  13. #11238
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    OEM M5 Rear Bumper installed today. Had to cut off the muffler as it didn't line up. Looks great, sounds better.
    2002 BMW Titanium Silver 540i/6-speed Sport - ZHP Shift Knob - M5 Clutch/TTV Racing 15.6lb Flywheel - M60 Intake Manifold - N62 84mm TB - Dinan Intake Tube - 4" MAF Tube - DUDMD Tune - Magnaflow Resonator - Eibach 18mm Rear Sway Bar - Powerflex Front Sway Bar Bushings - CDV Delete - UUC SS Brake Lines - Koni Yellow Shocks/Struts - Eibach Springs - Zionsville Radiator & FDM

  14. #11239
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    Just ordered the Bavsound speaker upgrade for my dd 540i6 (princess). Almost got a second set for my project car (Pea, only spelled with two e's) but I need to get the suspension (shocks and struts) and timing chain repairs completed before I give her a "treat".
    Last edited by Santaclaus4; 06-24-2019 at 08:29 AM.
    I do not believe in a risk free society where the thrill of living is traded for the safety of existence. Nick Ienatsch

    The law does NOT determine "right" from "wrong". They are unrelated.

    If you put cheap parts on your car, you will soon have a cheap parts car.

  15. #11240
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    Replaced the timing chain tensioner on my 2001 540i. I was getting a brief startup rattle and figured it would be good preventative maintenance to do. I started it up after a cold start (about 12 hours sitting) and I didn't hear the rattle! I'm hoping it was that simple but I'm going to give it a week or so before I call it.

    I've heard of others who have replaced it and the rattle came back after some time. At the very least, I know the part has been replaced. To be fair, the old part still felt like it had a decent amount of spring in it compared to videos I had seen where the piece was barely moving.

    If it turns out to still have the rattle, I understand it could then be the VANOS which is a repair job that's above my skillset, unfortunately.

  16. #11241
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    Quote Originally Posted by a91syncro View Post
    Replaced all four wheel sensors today to get rid of yellow abs warning lights on dash. Now to try and figure out why my self leveling suspension light is still on. Let the trouble shooting began.
    Turns out the right front sensor wiring and the left rear wiring were crumbling away. Four new sensors and all is right in the world. Now I get to replace the front and rear suspension parts as the kit came in Friday!
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    2003 525iT TiSilver
    2002 M5 TiSilver
    1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)

    Former Garage Highlights
    2005 X5 4.8is
    2004 325iTs (2x)
    1973 Pantera L
    1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
    1969 Road Runner 383
    1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green

  17. #11242
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    Replaced all 8 spark plugs with Bosch Platinum+ plugs and finally changed the ignition coils with the red BavAuto performance ones.


    Tomorrow I plan to neatly re-do the fog light harnesses with the new plugs and terminal connectors I just got... they were hacked up from an very old xenon fog light kit which I've retired.

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  18. #11243
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    Curious to hear your thoughts on the red coils. They’re among the few things I didn’t replace yet.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Iamthebull View Post
    OEM M5 Rear Bumper installed today. Had to cut off the muffler as it didn't line up. Looks great, sounds better.
    Hey Daniel!
    Nate J.

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  20. #11245
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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    Hey Daniel!
    Hey Nate! Thanks again to you and Ryan for getting the bumper on. Looks great!

    - - - Updated - - -

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  21. #11246
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    Changed the rear windshield gasket, today:



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    Total score today.


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    Did this job over the past three days. Replaced the leaking coolant pipes under the intake manifold. While I was in there I replaced the oil filter housing gasket, all vacuum lines, and the entire CCV system.

  24. #11249
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    Replaced my badly worn tailgate lights, swapped in fresh bulbs, cleaned rear plate light lens and replaced those too.









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  25. #11250
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    Did a complete cooling system refresh since the radiator went last week. Now to get my airbag replaced from the recall.


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