e39 is Back ALive
04-10-2008, 06:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i, Premium/Sport Packages. Heated Seats, Sat Radio, Mystic Blue Metallic and Dakota Gray Leather interior. Active steering and headlights, M5 166 wheels
Hi all. I have just gotten my MY 97 528i back from the doctor. It died on me after I spent a grip on radiator, water pump etc, etc. last October. I then bought my current 5er. Well, now that I have the e39 back I realize I still love her. Well I am thinking of doing mods to it now. First there are some repairs that need to happen. The driver seat side covering just fell off(who knew). I have to try and find this part. Also the ASC light with the triangle is on and the airbag light is on.
Now these lights were on before the head went bad. I am actually sick of all the lights that come on in the e39. Trunk actuator needs to be replaced. Only the driver side window works. Probably need motors or regulators.
Maybe I'll get a chance to do some DIY on the car. Engine sounds strong even with the 220k on it. Here are some pixs
Now these lights were on before the head went bad. I am actually sick of all the lights that come on in the e39. Trunk actuator needs to be replaced. Only the driver side window works. Probably need motors or regulators.
Maybe I'll get a chance to do some DIY on the car. Engine sounds strong even with the 220k on it. Here are some pixs
04-11-2008, 11:44 AM
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My Ride: 2004 645 Ci, Individual Stratusgrey Metallic with individual grey leather
Individual Stratos metallic, Shadow line, Black Individual leather, 19'' ellisoid, Panorama sunroof, PDC, Dynamic drive, Adaptive steering, Adaptive headlights, Voice control, Logic 7, Prof sat nav, BT phone, TV, Heated Sport seats, Ski sac, light pakket, CD-changer.
Mods (so far): iPod interface, K&N Airfilter.
I must say, I also really love my E39 Touring. It had 280.000 km, and still going strong, no problems, no rattles.....
Great build car!
Great build car!
04-11-2008, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Horror' post='559854' date='Apr 11 2008, 02:44 PM
I must say, I also really love my E39 Touring. It had 280.000 km, and still going strong, no problems, no rattles.....
Great build car!
Great build car!
Has anyone seen these symptons.
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DT Varnum
08-07-2009, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueMajik' post='560186' date='Apr 12 2008, 12:49 AM
Today I went to my insurer, insured the car and then proceeded to the smog center. Well the car did not past smog. The smog center is next door to the shop that did the new head for the car. I had seat belt light on and the ASC+T light was on too. This in itself didn't keep it from passing. The printout showed I was pumping out to much NO (Nitrogen) and Carbon. I told the shop to fix the car and take it next door for the smog.
Has anyone seen these symptons.
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DT Varnum
Has anyone seen these symptons.
thanks
DT Varnum
if you plan on spending any money on modding you should get rid of the baloon tires and tiny wheels. style 5s would work great, also I'd get smoked headlight lenses and AE..
12-14-2009, 11:01 PM
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The lads need to get back to winning ways tomrw were only 12 pts off the bottom 2 now and theres still a lot of games left so come on boys start tomoz 2-0 is my bet.
12-14-2009, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by GRINphate' post='1073889' date='Dec 15 2009, 12:01 AM
The lads need to get back to winning ways tomrw were only 12 pts off the bottom 2 now and theres still a lot of games left so come on boys start tomoz 2-0 is my bet.
12-15-2009, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by skelevirus' post='1073897' date='Dec 15 2009, 03:33 AM
Dude are u in the right thread? WTF?! Lads? Hahahaaa
That dude is not even on the right forum! fourms.Gamblersannonymous.com and forums.5series.net
now that's what I call a fvcking TYPO!
12-15-2009, 12:44 AM
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On a lighter note, would be interesting to know how many miles OP's car has now and what's been up with it since the thread got started
