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Looks like a prime candidate to do some soda blasting and paint on. Solid!
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.
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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
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Scotty don't!
5 days after purchase. Hood decided to take lift off at speed and give the windshield a kiss.
Glad Jim saw it just a couple days before LOL.
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Current
2005 E55 AMG
1998 Silverado K1500
1964 Impala
1964 Chevelle 496ci
Past
2000 Avus M5
1988 Suburban K1500
1987 Suburban K2500
2007 Suburban
1999 K2500 Suburban
2000 MGM
1999 K2500 Suburban
2001 Stratus 740i Msport
1990 750iL
1995 540i/6
1996 MGM
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Ouchie!Originally Posted by Leonator134
That stinks. Did the latches break?
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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Leo, sorry to see that. Hope you are going to get it fixed.
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Musta scared the crap out of you. We’re the latches broken or what was the cause?
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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Decided to do it the right way, wirewheeled everything, wiped it down with acetone, hit it with some rust converting primer to take care of any little spots I missed. Not half bad for a 28 year old truck that never got washed.
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Insurance adjuster came today. He believes it will be totaled. Honestly fine with me - will buy back and keep for parts or fix cheap and drive it.
Not sure what happened. The hood latches were temperamental to begin with.
It shook me up for sure. I Should have gone with an XJR with the backwards hood LOL
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Current
2005 E55 AMG
1998 Silverado K1500
1964 Impala
1964 Chevelle 496ci
Past
2000 Avus M5
1988 Suburban K1500
1987 Suburban K2500
2007 Suburban
1999 K2500 Suburban
2000 MGM
1999 K2500 Suburban
2001 Stratus 740i Msport
1990 750iL
1995 540i/6
1996 MGM
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Looks like it’s ready for a big block transplant with a big a$$ blower, no hood needed.
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A windshield and hood would total it? Yikes :/
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.
Scotty don't!
Windshield
Rear view mirror mount
Hood
Wiper cowls
Grilles
Latches
Paint + labor
Car has 194k miles on it so doesn’t book for much to begin with.
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Current
2005 E55 AMG
1998 Silverado K1500
1964 Impala
1964 Chevelle 496ci
Past
2000 Avus M5
1988 Suburban K1500
1987 Suburban K2500
2007 Suburban
1999 K2500 Suburban
2000 MGM
1999 K2500 Suburban
2001 Stratus 740i Msport
1990 750iL
1995 540i/6
1996 MGM
Scotty don't!
With no hood is how it’s getting driven to the DMV tomorrow so I can register/title it to prove ownership so as to get paid out by insurance LOL
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Current
2005 E55 AMG
1998 Silverado K1500
1964 Impala
1964 Chevelle 496ci
Past
2000 Avus M5
1988 Suburban K1500
1987 Suburban K2500
2007 Suburban
1999 K2500 Suburban
2000 MGM
1999 K2500 Suburban
2001 Stratus 740i Msport
1990 750iL
1995 540i/6
1996 MGM
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Bummer. There are lots of parts cars, you can probably get all of those pieces, used, pretty easily
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.
Scotty don't!
Possibly. First attempt will probably to try to straighten out the hood enough to get it to close and put a windshield in it.
Or maybe none of that and just keep it for parts! Time will tell I suppose.
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Current
2005 E55 AMG
1998 Silverado K1500
1964 Impala
1964 Chevelle 496ci
Past
2000 Avus M5
1988 Suburban K1500
1987 Suburban K2500
2007 Suburban
1999 K2500 Suburban
2000 MGM
1999 K2500 Suburban
2001 Stratus 740i Msport
1990 750iL
1995 540i/6
1996 MGM
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Considering a sn95 mustang with a 351w swap over the 540, tired of the ludicrous parts cost. Anybody have any experience with one, preferably with the full maximum motorsports suspension list thrown at it. Wondering how well it will handle vs the 540i
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IRS or solid axle? Without IRS, the E39 will be more confidence inspiring, for sure. From my brief drives of an SN95, they are upset by mid corner bumps. They work fine on a racetrack, not so great in the canyons/mountains. I am not the only person who thinks this.
Terminator Cobra IRS? Go for it.
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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Was initially thinking on an sn95 with a watts link/torque arm setup.
Still no idea how it would feel. Starting to consider a terminator though. Something about the supercharger whine and in your face attitude is tempting.
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Looking like the c5 corvette is more my speed and cheaper then a cobra.
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E38 is totaled. Buying it back and getting paid out more than I paid for it so I guess not bad all things considered.
Decided I’m gonna “build” my E34 after all. Currently at 75k miles, just a 530iA. Pulled the 5speed swap out of my parts car over the weekend and going to use the low miles koni adjustable and HR spring combo that was in the parts car, too.
Got these back from a friend..
Should be fun. Will get a 4.0 at some point and have a nice lil canyon carver.
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Current
2005 E55 AMG
1998 Silverado K1500
1964 Impala
1964 Chevelle 496ci
Past
2000 Avus M5
1988 Suburban K1500
1987 Suburban K2500
2007 Suburban
1999 K2500 Suburban
2000 MGM
1999 K2500 Suburban
2001 Stratus 740i Msport
1990 750iL
1995 540i/6
1996 MGM
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I got offered a 150k miles 2011 f10 535i M-sport.
Got a tune and full bolt on, would you guys thing this car is comparable to the 540?
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FBO + tune? Should be way quicker than a 540i, and would be right up with an E39 M5. The 535i is a weapon.
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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Didn't realize it was such a big car, not really interested in it anymore. Probably going to go for a 128i, I want that lightweight life lol.
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The SN95 is one of the ugliest Mustang generations for me personally. I think you should sleep on your decision to sell your 540i because to me it seems you are jumping from model to model just to replace your E39. Why not just LS swap your 540i?
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Because it's finally broken me. I'm tired of keeping up with the maintenance, I'm tired of being blown away by suv's, I'm seeing more and more parts become hard to find and this is my daily.
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Just LS swap it, put in the I6 rack and pinion steering and you’ll have a great daily. You’d save a lot more money that way. There’s some backorders on newer BMW model parts as well.
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Yeah, I guess you're right.
Took down my listing for the car, paint is getting rough in some spots these days, might look into a wrap. I've done a car before that way.
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