Thread: The UNOFFICIAL E39 Touring Thread!

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    Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

    Out of curiosity, what made the M5 "very rare?" The E61 looks nice from the photo too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by shaunmlavery View Post
    Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

    Out of curiosity, what made the M5 "very rare?" The E61 looks nice from the photo too!
    It was spec'd with the "M cloth interior" which was only found on a handful of E46 M3s and E39 M5s. For the M5s it was only an option on European and Canadian cars, my 2000 originated in Canada. When you add that with Imola Red it makes for a pretty rare US car (IMO). I was surprised how well the suede held up and I was very thankful they didn't do a suede steering wheel.

    Here are a couple pics,
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    Quote Originally Posted by ucsbwsr View Post
    It was spec'd with the "M cloth interior" which was only found on a handful of E46 M3s and E39 M5s. For the M5s it was only an option on European and Canadian cars, my 2000 originated in Canada. When you add that with Imola Red it makes for a pretty rare US car (IMO). I was surprised how well the suede held up and I was very thankful they didn't do a suede steering wheel.

    Here are a couple pics,
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    Nice! I would agree with the rate factor. I'm sure it was hard to let that car go.




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    I ordered my '02 E46 M3 with the ///M Cloth. But it wasn't THAT cloth, it was a different cloth.

    I think that cloth only made it to the US by special order/individual ... it was not on the ordering guide.


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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshS View Post
    I ordered my '02 E46 M3 with the ///M Cloth. But it wasn't THAT cloth, it was a different cloth.

    I think that cloth only made it to the US by special order/individual ... it was not on the ordering guide.
    My understanding it was only available as an option on EU and CAN cars. Mine migrated south into the US.

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    Quote Originally Posted by geargrinder View Post
    OEM Sub wiring isn't complicated - unless you're talking aftermarket, maybe just rattled a pin loose... try a basic unplug/replug?
    I wish :/ its aftermarket though. i checked everything on the sub end, positive and neg to the amp and battery, rms to amp and to OEM harness, R/L from amp to sub, even took apart sub to make sure connections were good at base of speaker cone lol. Only thing really is to trace R/L out back to radio, or rms? Or maybe the amp is not sending signal out? It is definately getting power, but either its not receiving signal, or its not transmitting it to sub, or sub not working, not sure... everything LOOKS good so im stumped. I know that the radio just has the one plug with all the wires going out, tracing rms sounds like more trouble than its worth. All other radio functions and speakers working normally.
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    Worktruck, like the looks of the tint. I’ve been holding off on mine bc I can’t settle on a %. What are your initial thoughts on the windshield being that %? I want my windshield done at the same time.

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    Nice. Did you by the shadow line, wrap or paint it? I’m just finishing wrapping mine. I would have preferred the OEM shadowline but that stuff is spendy.


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    I wish I could do that dark. 35 on the sides is pushing it but I got away with it on my 740il. Now if I had a windshield with 35 on it, I would be instant pulled over.

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    Thanks, I paint it, I preferred OEM too but like you said it, it's vert pricey.


    Quote Originally Posted by shaunmlavery View Post
    Worktruck, like the looks of the tint. I’ve been holding off on mine bc I can’t settle on a %. What are your initial thoughts on the windshield being that %? I want my windshield done at the same time.

    Esthero,
    Nice. Did you by the shadow line, wrap or paint it? I’m just finishing wrapping mine. I would have preferred the OEM shadowline but that stuff is spendy.


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    Quote Originally Posted by shaunmlavery View Post
    Worktruck, like the looks of the tint. I’ve been holding off on mine bc I can’t settle on a %. What are your initial thoughts on the windshield being that %? I want my windshield done at the same time.

    Esthero,
    Nice. Did you by the shadow line, wrap or paint it? I’m just finishing wrapping mine. I would have preferred the OEM shadowline but that stuff is spendy.


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    I love the 35% on this car. really dark tint can make things look cheap a lot of times.

    That being said my wifes GS and my Corvette are both 20% all around, and I think 35% on the windshield, but I think it can be too dark at times when driving at night.

    looks cool though

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    35% on the windshield is just stupid & dangerous. this is not a matter of opinion, its a fact. the fact that I think its completely retarded is an opinion. but the safety issue is inarguable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by geargrinder View Post
    35% on the windshield is just stupid & dangerous. this is not a matter of opinion, its a fact. the fact that I think its completely retarded is an opinion. but the safety issue is inarguable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by geargrinder View Post
    Have you ever worn sunglasses?

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    Cleaned up my hatch lights and while it was all apart I installed some noise insulation. The original stuff was so old it just crumbled and made a mess.



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    This my tint. Limo in the rear and 35% up front (when windows are up). Waiting for a nice day to wash her up and to take some decent pics.

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    Quote Originally Posted by carlova789 View Post
    Euro (amber) tail light upgrade. Loving it!
    Looks great on your touring. I'm diggin em!

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    Quote Originally Posted by worktruck View Post
    Have you ever worn sunglasses?

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    Not a 3 a.m. when it's raining on a two lane country road


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    Quote Originally Posted by jp5Touring View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by worktruck View Post
    Have you ever worn sunglasses?

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    Not a 3 a.m. when it's raining on a two lane country road
    And with 35% tint it is like driving with Sunglasses on. I don't understand why anyone would want to limit their vision out the front window by so much. Where I live you wont see the deer coming at you until it is way to late, even with the high beams on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rossagge View Post
    Cleaned up my hatch lights and while it was all apart I installed some noise insulation. The original stuff was so old it just crumbled and made a mess.



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    So what did you do to the lights to get them looking so good. I need to do the same, and while the hatch has all its interior parts taken off it would be a great time to do this. I tried a headlight kit and it really did not do much for mine, but them maybe mine are also beyond help.
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