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SCHLEPN | The E39 540itA Story

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  • YoungCRY
    YoungCRY
    YoungCR
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    DrLeadFoot said:

    It's a leak detection spray.  Drys into a baby powder substance.  Washes off easy.  Pretty sweet!

    https://www.wurthusa.com/Chemical-Product/Leak-Detection/LEAK-TRACING-POWDER-12-fl-oz-aerosol-spray-cannet-content-7-5-oz-(213g)-/p/886102712

    Guessing this is it. I miss having easy access to those great chemicals.

    Chris Young
    BMWCCA #458972
    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      Chipped away at some things.  Mike got the PS line replaced, m5 A pillars, black leather ebrake cable boot, new high intensity washer fluid container, washer fluid hoses, refurbished abs module, black front seat belts, and new wipers. 

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           @DrLeadFoot

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      • straight6pwrS
        straight6pwrS
        straight6pwr
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        some things never cease to be useful. for example:

        castle door crossbars

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        Dan
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        • patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1
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          DrLeadFoot said:

          new high intensity washer fluid container

          What exactly makes the container high intensity?  Does it yell motivational slurs at before it sends the fluid?

          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
          95 325is *sold*
          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

          BMWCCA #473306

          Instagram @patsbimmer1

          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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          • straight6pwrS
            straight6pwrS
            straight6pwr
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            patsbimmer1 said:

            What exactly makes the container high intensity?  Does it yell motivational slurs at before it sends the fluid?

            its just a second tank, to hold 'high intensity' fluid, for when the standard stuff just isn't cutting the bug-goo.

            Dan
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            • JdesignJ
              JdesignJ
              Jdesign
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              straight6pwr said:

              its just a second tank, to hold 'high intensity' fluid, for when the standard stuff just isn't cutting the bug-goo.

              The E24 had this too. Its full concentrate vs. diluted fluid.

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                gilber33
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                How do you control between the two fluids? I've never heard of that before.

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
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                  Summer wheels on!  She has been running great!  

                  Need to get it to Mike's to do the rear subframe & diff bushings after we move to our new house on April 24th. Will also get the diff mount welded to reinforce it. Would love to get the rear subframe powder coated as well. 

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
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                    Replaced the tailgate brake lights with some new OEM pieces.  Such a huge difference!!

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                         @DrLeadFoot

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                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
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                      New horns!!!  Sounds like a Ferrari now.

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                           @DrLeadFoot

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
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                        It's been a while! The wagon has been clocking the miles like a champ all summer. The front diff mount reinforcement has been on the radar for a minute and with the stars aligning with my schedule I pulled the trigger.  Mike has done all of it solo as real estate is booming and my free time is spent with the family. 

                        The list:

                        -M5 subframe bushings, dinan front diff reinforcement kit, powder coated subframe gloss black, all new bushings, new lower control arms (left is on back order from Germany), M5 ladder bars powder coated gloss black.

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
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                          Looks certified for the leadfoot now

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
                            wrote on last edited by
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                            Oil & filter change. 10w-60 Liqui Moly & Mann Filter.

                            Installed: Repaired sunroof with new OEM rebuild kit. Black suede headliner, a, b, & c pillars.  Black Nappa leather m5 front seats, front cards, lower dash and center console. Black carpet.  

                            Still need some grey items swapped to Black but getting there.

                            Endless Detailing polished the turd up today! I'm loving it!

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                              busmn540
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                              Hey Dr.PbFT,

                              I have a question about your cluster. How did you get the coolant temp to display like that? Was it some special coding? My coolant temp only displays using the hidden menu.

                              Thanks,

                              Buster

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
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                                busmn540 said:

                                Hey Dr.PbFT,

                                I have a question about your cluster. How did you get the coolant temp to display like that? Was it some special coding? My coolant temp only displays using the hidden menu.

                                Thanks,

                                Buster

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                                It just started doing that once I installed the Avant head unit. No clue!  Lol

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                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
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                                  VAC rear sway bar reinforcements installed. Yay!

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
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                                    Evolve Medusa headers installed!  Mike and I had to drop the engine to get the stock manifolds out and the new headers in. Rawspeed welded up a new Y-pipe and 2 high flow cats to bring the new into the rest of the custom exhaust.  Was running 1 high flow cat but that was choking the system at the old Y pipe.

                                    It is a whole new car! Really feeling the added POWA!

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
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                                      The people demand sound clips!

                                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                      95 325is *sold*
                                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                      BMWCCA #473306

                                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
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                                        Chris Young
                                        BMWCCA #458972
                                        1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
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                                          Got the wagon back from Mike's place.  He did a ton of work. A lot of new suspension arms with monoballs added where I could. Also some e60 M5 bits! New battery, clutch slave cylinder, antenna, washer fluid funnel, fog light and properly coded in the abs module. 

                                          I drove up to St. Paul to trade my tailgate +cash for a rust free 525i tailgate with the same color. Mike fixed some of the wiring that was breaking apart.

                                          A new roundel for the tailgate and a Dinan strut bar top off this round! 

                                          Feels like a whole new car!  Loving it! 

                                          Just have a exhaust leak from a hole in the new headers and an O2 sensor fault. Almost getting to mechanical perfection!

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