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Thread: 2018 what did you do to your e38 today?

  1. #751
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    1998 E38 750iL
    Replaced the center link and tie rod ends (well, my shop did. With one infant and a 6-year old, I don't have the time these days). Front end wobble under braking is gone.

  2. #752
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    2001 740iL Prod 4/2000
    Had my calming time ride home disturbed by a piece of debris from a roofing truck, took my
    undersill cover on the left out big time. Flapping to beat the band.
    Pulled over, tore it off, cursed my luck.
    Anyone have a long wheelbase sill cover laying around?
    Pm me, if so.

  3. #753
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    '98 E38 740IL, '01 740i
    Installed a widescreen in my 01 shorty but alas the tape deck doesn't work .

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    TRPCHGE - '01 740i Black/Black 230k'ish - Power folding mirrors, Mk.IV Nav, 16:9, M-pars, Sport seats, Sport wheel, Steptronic, Euro rear fog switch, 2.50" X-Pipe, Shadowline, E53 4.6is Cluster, Lacewood interior, Chromeline, 3.15, Bilstein B6+H&R Stage II's. - SOLD 06/21

    BSKCASE - '98 740il Arctic Silver/Black 175k'ish - Face-lifted, 3" Projectors, Shadowline, 01 Tails, Hydro Trunk, Sunshades, 750il Full interior retrofit, Sport Seats, Steptronic, Face-lift Steering Column, X5 Steering wheel, E53 4.6is Cluster, Euro E66 Piano black/Chrome Grab-handles, Chromeline, Suede Pillars/Headliner, Auto wipers/Lights, Lighted Handles interior/Exterior, Dual battery retrofit.

    WIP: Custom Style 42 18x9.5" ET12, 18x10.5" ET8, 3.15 LSD Rear diff.

  4. #754
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sabreslight View Post
    Installed a widescreen in my 01 shorty but alas the tape deck doesn't work .

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    nice you don't need the tape deck
    El Cid 1999 IL
    DUDMD Tune/DINAN CAI/19 in Style 95 Rims/Bilstein's Shocks/Eibach Lowering Springs/OEM Folding Mirrors/Custom Cupholder/Custom Wood Sunshade/Sport Steering Wheel/Euro Center Console/Leather Shifter/Rearview Camera /Luke Custom 10 in Sub Box/Cross Drilled Rotors/Rear view Camera/BMW OEM Monitors/BMW E38 Picnic Tables/Vanity Headrests/OEM Roof Rack/Strut Bar/Dinan MAF and Dinan Throttle Body and Dinan tunning /BM53 Radio upgrade /Custom Innovadrive NXG39 modify and Alpine ILX-W650 touch screen radio.

  5. #755
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    '98 E38 740IL, '01 740i
    It's the only way I have to hook up my phone. Since the small screen was broken as well.

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    TRPCHGE - '01 740i Black/Black 230k'ish - Power folding mirrors, Mk.IV Nav, 16:9, M-pars, Sport seats, Sport wheel, Steptronic, Euro rear fog switch, 2.50" X-Pipe, Shadowline, E53 4.6is Cluster, Lacewood interior, Chromeline, 3.15, Bilstein B6+H&R Stage II's. - SOLD 06/21

    BSKCASE - '98 740il Arctic Silver/Black 175k'ish - Face-lifted, 3" Projectors, Shadowline, 01 Tails, Hydro Trunk, Sunshades, 750il Full interior retrofit, Sport Seats, Steptronic, Face-lift Steering Column, X5 Steering wheel, E53 4.6is Cluster, Euro E66 Piano black/Chrome Grab-handles, Chromeline, Suede Pillars/Headliner, Auto wipers/Lights, Lighted Handles interior/Exterior, Dual battery retrofit.

    WIP: Custom Style 42 18x9.5" ET12, 18x10.5" ET8, 3.15 LSD Rear diff.

  6. #756
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sabreslight View Post
    It's the only way I have to hook up my phone. Since the small screen was broken as well.

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    get grom it works great blue tooth and music easy set up buddy worth the money.
    I have it

    https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...iABEgLaTvD_BwE
    El Cid 1999 IL
    DUDMD Tune/DINAN CAI/19 in Style 95 Rims/Bilstein's Shocks/Eibach Lowering Springs/OEM Folding Mirrors/Custom Cupholder/Custom Wood Sunshade/Sport Steering Wheel/Euro Center Console/Leather Shifter/Rearview Camera /Luke Custom 10 in Sub Box/Cross Drilled Rotors/Rear view Camera/BMW OEM Monitors/BMW E38 Picnic Tables/Vanity Headrests/OEM Roof Rack/Strut Bar/Dinan MAF and Dinan Throttle Body and Dinan tunning /BM53 Radio upgrade /Custom Innovadrive NXG39 modify and Alpine ILX-W650 touch screen radio.

  7. #757
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    2000 740i sport
    Developed a squeek from the front passenger side I noticed when going speed bumps. Diagnosed it as coming from the ball joint on the lower control. I knocked just about everything else out on the front with the exception of the control arms and stabilizer bar bushings. FCP had a sale on Meyle HD uppers for $56 on one side and 57 for the other side(not sure why the price difference), so I jumped all over them along with Rein (made in italty) lowers for 43 one side and 50 for the other (again, no idea why the price differs per side). Also purchased Genuine sport stabilizer bar bushings (22mm) since those are the only ones offered in that size that I am aware of. New xenon leveler as well...




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  8. #758
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    E30 E38 E46 E85 F150 GTI
    Nice work!
    2000 740i Sport | 2004 330xi | 1988 325i Vert | 2003 Z4 2.5 | 1995 Ford F150 | 2018 GTI

  9. #759
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    2000 740i sport
    New bosch direct fit upstream o2s

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  10. #760
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    E30 E38 E46 E85 F150 GTI
    Before and after. Just a wash, no solid mechanical improvements.


    2000 740i Sport | 2004 330xi | 1988 325i Vert | 2003 Z4 2.5 | 1995 Ford F150 | 2018 GTI

  11. #761
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    E38, b4 tdi
    Dragged home a new chain car

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  12. #762
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    2000 740i sport
    Do these look in spec?

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  13. #763
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    I'd be curious about what's causing the lack of front caster. And unless you drive the car hard (in terms of twisty roads or track time) all the time, I'd probably want less rear camber. More even front camber would be nice, but it's not adjustable, so... The toe looks good though.

  14. #764
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    Quote Originally Posted by rslifkin View Post
    I'd be curious about what's causing the lack of front caster. And unless you drive the car hard (in terms of twisty roads or track time) all the time, I'd probably want less rear camber. More even front camber would be nice, but it's not adjustable, so... The toe looks good though.
    Everything is new up front and has HR S2 lowering springs. Would the lowering springs have anything to do with that?

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  15. #765
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    Lowering the car will increase camber (but shouldn't make it uneven). It's possible that lowering could reduce caster, I'm not sure if it does or not with the E38 suspension geometry.

  16. #766
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    E38, b4 tdi
    Speaking of alignment finally got my husband's e38 straight. Going to daily drive it local for a few days as this is car I had so many issues with valley pan during chain job and finally it is back on the road!!

    Still needs one more good vacuum bleed of the coolant and then he can take it and pick out his speakers and radio or just enjoy it for a while



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    2001 7-S62, 2002 X5 S2,
    Enjoyed it.
    2001 | DINAN 7 Sport | S62 Swapped 6-Speed
    DINAN Springs & Exhaust | 750 Brakes | M-Pars | Monsoons | NBT Nav/Radio
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    | 750iL | AlpineWeiss III

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  18. #768
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    2001 740i Sport
    Converted my headlights to bi-xenon with a set of Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 projectors. The kit I got came with mounting adapters for them to bolt right into the stock headlights. First light took me a while, but once I had the process figured out I got the second light done in 45 minutes (including taking it off the car and re-installing it on the car).

    Looking at the lights, you can barely tell anything was changed, but I now have better low beams and much better high beams. Comparison pictures of the stock vs modified lights as well as beam shots are attached. I might need to pop the lights back out and shim the projectors up a little though, as the halogen high beams are aimed a little high once I got the projector aiming figured out (more so on the driver's side than passenger).

    Modified Light: IMG_20181218_195057.jpg
    Stock Light: IMG_20181218_195108.jpg
    Low and High beam: IMG_20181218_210434.jpgIMG_20181218_210447.jpg

  19. #769
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    2001 750iL DD74441
    Replaced these two vacuum hoses in situ as I was going to be damned if I went through all the hassle of the secondary air system non-return valve hassle again.

    Lesson learned: while there, go ahead and replace the vacuum lines unless you KNOW they are good.


    2001 750iL DD74441
    Stock

    RIP: 2003 540iA Sport GS56111
    H&R front springs, Ultimate Cup Holder, Euro Dash & Armrest, Grom, BavSound Stage1

  20. #770
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    Quote Originally Posted by rslifkin View Post
    Converted my headlights to bi-xenon with a set of Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 projectors. The kit I got came with mounting adapters for them to bolt right into the stock headlights. First light took me a while, but once I had the process figured out I got the second light done in 45 minutes (including taking it off the car and re-installing it on the car).

    Looking at the lights, you can barely tell anything was changed, but I now have better low beams and much better high beams. Comparison pictures of the stock vs modified lights as well as beam shots are attached. I might need to pop the lights back out and shim the projectors up a little though, as the halogen high beams are aimed a little high once I got the projector aiming figured out (more so on the driver's side than passenger).
    Did you get these kits from the Retrofit Source?
    2000 740i Sport | 2004 330xi | 1988 325i Vert | 2003 Z4 2.5 | 1995 Ford F150 | 2018 GTI

  21. #771
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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkitect View Post
    Did you get these kits from the Retrofit Source?
    Yup, it's the retro-quik kit they sell for replacing the Bosch low beam projectors. I just need to adjust the projector vs high beam aim and hunt down a replacement reflector unit, as the driver's side high beam reflector is in need of some love.

  22. #772
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    '01 DINAN7 '03 M5
    I’m down to two vehicles again .
    Sold my M5 and traded in my pick up for a SRT Jeep
    and cleaned up my 7
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  23. #773
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    '98 E38 740IL, '01 740i
    Quote Originally Posted by NordmanMg View Post
    I’m down to two vehicles again .
    Sold my M5 and traded in my pick up for a SRT Jeep
    and cleaned up my 7
    Baller upgrade

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    TRPCHGE - '01 740i Black/Black 230k'ish - Power folding mirrors, Mk.IV Nav, 16:9, M-pars, Sport seats, Sport wheel, Steptronic, Euro rear fog switch, 2.50" X-Pipe, Shadowline, E53 4.6is Cluster, Lacewood interior, Chromeline, 3.15, Bilstein B6+H&R Stage II's. - SOLD 06/21

    BSKCASE - '98 740il Arctic Silver/Black 175k'ish - Face-lifted, 3" Projectors, Shadowline, 01 Tails, Hydro Trunk, Sunshades, 750il Full interior retrofit, Sport Seats, Steptronic, Face-lift Steering Column, X5 Steering wheel, E53 4.6is Cluster, Euro E66 Piano black/Chrome Grab-handles, Chromeline, Suede Pillars/Headliner, Auto wipers/Lights, Lighted Handles interior/Exterior, Dual battery retrofit.

    WIP: Custom Style 42 18x9.5" ET12, 18x10.5" ET8, 3.15 LSD Rear diff.

  24. #774
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    '97 BMW 725tds e38
    Replaced the heater valves since they were leaking coolant and barely producing any heat. New old ones heat normal i would say and no leaks so far! Need to check the coolant after each drive though just for security reasons!
    And replaced the windshield washer pump and the bad non stock harness my mechanic put back in 2016 on the car. The harness is more "Ghetto" Like now but it works great now, without a 2 second delay like before and finally waterproof.

  25. #775
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    2001 740i M Sport
    How hard was it? I have a strange issue where I’m getting heat out of the passenger side but blowing cold out of the drivers side. Not sure if it’s the heater control valve or the core or something else.

    Also I changed my spark plugs today. The ones I pulled out were looking pretty rough, feels a lot zippier now.

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