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Thread: What did you do to your E38 today? *retired for new year

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    Replaced both sides of the lower seat bolters with new pieces. You know the ones. Where the switches are? Ya. Tired of seeing it loose and always trying to fix it. New pieces, nice and secure!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coslin View Post
    Replaced both sides of the lower seat bolters with new pieces. You know the ones. Where the switches are? Ya. Tired of seeing it loose and always trying to fix it. New pieces, nice and secure!
    Makes a big difference yes did mine a few months back. Can’t believe I waited so long.


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    New summer wheel test fit... Now with 245/40R20 and 275/35R20 tires. Will try what it looks like with 255/35R20 and 295/30R20.
    Current rides: E65 730dA '04, F10 520dA '11, E34 520iA '91

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    Quote Originally Posted by zener View Post






    New summer wheel test fit... Now with 245/40R20 and 275/35R20 tires. Will try what it looks like with 255/35R20 and 295/30R20.
    Looks very nice


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    Nitto ZR 285/40/18 rear 245/45/18 fr. UUC springs front. Porn lights. Sport wheel


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    Thanks. Tested them with 255/295 tires and they looked much better. And I'm gonna test Michelin summer tires for first time in my life. I bought 295/30R20 PS 4S for rear already and gotta order the front tires soon.
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    Current rides: E65 730dA '04, F10 520dA '11, E34 520iA '91

    Old rides: E46 316Ti, E53 X5, E38 728iA, E39 528iA, E46 318i Touring, E38 730dA, E36 316i, E36 328iA Cabrio, E38 728i, E38 750i, E36/3 320i, E36 318i, E39 530dA Touring, E38 740i, E39 528iA, E34 525iA, E32 750iL, E32 730iL, E34/2 525TDS,
    E34 525i, E28 518i, E34 535i, E34/2 525iA, E30/5 325i, E34 535i, E28 520i https://www.instagram.com/zener__/

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    Quote Originally Posted by haynes740 View Post
    Makes a big difference yes did mine a few months back. Can’t believe I waited so long.


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    I was surprised they were still available new. Pleasantly surprised at that!

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    2020 What did you do to your E38 today?






    Small fix today. I’m replacing the plastic backing and nuts on the OBD2 cover.


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    Last edited by subzero32; 01-24-2020 at 09:43 AM.
    Just keeping it reliable and looking decent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by subzero32 View Post





    Small fix today. I’m replacing the plastic backing and nuts on the OBD2 cover.


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    COOL I have try 4 times and I have always broken mine So one day I will get it fixed
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    Quote Originally Posted by subzero32 View Post





    Small fix today. I’m replacing the plastic backing and nuts on the OBD2 cover.


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    Have mine on order from Latavia hopefully straight forward on the procedure.


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    2001 740iL Guides,chains,vanos done. Full steptronic retrofit,3:15 diff. DUDMD tune. Sport seat retrofit. Porn lights
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    Nitto ZR 285/40/18 rear 245/45/18 fr. UUC springs front. Porn lights. Sport wheel


    1991 735iL UUC springs front only Style 42 wheels

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    Quote Originally Posted by haynes740 View Post
    Have mine on order from Latavia hopefully straight forward on the procedure.


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    It’s a pain removing the retaining nuts. I just cut them off with a dental drill but a dremel will work.


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    Just keeping it reliable and looking decent.

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    2020 What did you do to your E38 today?






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    Just keeping it reliable and looking decent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by subzero32 View Post
    It’s a pain removing the retaining nuts. I just cut them off with a dental drill but a dremel will work.


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    Cool I’ll keep that in mind.


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    2001 740iL Guides,chains,vanos done. Full steptronic retrofit,3:15 diff. DUDMD tune. Sport seat retrofit. Porn lights
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    Nitto ZR 285/40/18 rear 245/45/18 fr. UUC springs front. Porn lights. Sport wheel


    1991 735iL UUC springs front only Style 42 wheels

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    Finally pulled Iris out of the garage under her own power after a transmission service & DIY dipstick retrofit. Reverse is back to full power again. Now, if only her big sister Marina would straighten up too...
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    This weekend I did the following:
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    3. Replaced engine oil with 10W-40 instead of 10W-30. Quieted down Vanos and startup noise is significantly reduced (we'll have to see how long it lasts!)
    4. Swapped front wheel/tires and right one had more wear on the outside shoulder (they have 30K miles on them but they are have a 600 treadwear rating)
    5. Adjusted Avant unit backup mute setting so I can still hear some music when backing up!
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    I installed some LED bulbs in my fog lights 6k. Not sure yet if I like them and there is a slight pulse to them. Additionally the light beam seems to only project from the bottom half of my light lens. Is this a characteristic of LED bulbs?


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    2001 740iL Guides,chains,vanos done. Full steptronic retrofit,3:15 diff. DUDMD tune. Sport seat retrofit. Porn lights
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    Nitto ZR 285/40/18 rear 245/45/18 fr. UUC springs front. Porn lights. Sport wheel


    1991 735iL UUC springs front only Style 42 wheels

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    Install some 01 lemon slice corners
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    Quote Originally Posted by purplecty View Post
    Install some 01 corners
    Looks good man


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    2001 740iL Guides,chains,vanos done. Full steptronic retrofit,3:15 diff. DUDMD tune. Sport seat retrofit. Porn lights
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    Nitto ZR 285/40/18 rear 245/45/18 fr. UUC springs front. Porn lights. Sport wheel


    1991 735iL UUC springs front only Style 42 wheels

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    Finally got ye olde Check Brake Linings warning to not light up.
    This happened last year when I changed the brake pads and sensor; about three weeks after doing the job, the warning lit up in the dash. Checked everything over and the light went out until I went over a bump in the road and it came back on. I just ignored it thinking it was a bad sensor and sure enough it went out agin for several weeks.
    Just before Christmas it came back on again and I finally got around to investigating it yesterday. The sensor cable was broken close to the caliper so got a new one and changed it. After examination of the damage, it looks like it was worn away by the inner wheel rim so I was careful to make sure there was no "slack" from the brake pad to the attachment point on the bleed nipple. Lights out - lets see how long this one lasts!

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    Washed the car after new windows tint.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Al750i View Post
    Washed the car after new windows tint.

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    Always wondered what silver looks like with black wheels. Not bad at all.


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    1991 735iL UUC springs front only Style 42 wheels

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    @Haynes740.......Thanks buddy. I must say I love the double glazed windows and the silver look it you get from them

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    Replaced OBD2 cover today. Thanks to subzero32 for the tip of what to look out for. Dremel with a cutting wheel is your friend to get the little lock washers off.


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    2001 740iL Guides,chains,vanos done. Full steptronic retrofit,3:15 diff. DUDMD tune. Sport seat retrofit. Porn lights
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    Nitto ZR 285/40/18 rear 245/45/18 fr. UUC springs front. Porn lights. Sport wheel


    1991 735iL UUC springs front only Style 42 wheels

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