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My new 1995 540i/6

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  • YoungCRY
    YoungCRY
    YoungCR
    wrote on last edited by
    #55

    Thats what I was hoping the Dinan exhaust would sound like under load... Welding in O2 sensor bungs is not an issue on the custom exhaust.

    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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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
      wrote on last edited by
      #56

      The Dinan is a catback and not a full exhaust isn't it? Welding in new o2 bungs is quite simple.

      museum sig 2earl.jpg

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      • BMWbenB
        BMWbenB
        BMWben
        wrote on last edited by
        #57

        Earl said:

        The Dinan is a catback and not a full exhaust isn't it? Welding in new o2 bungs is quite simple.

        Just another reason why I need to learn how to weld. I don't know about the Dinan being cat back or full either

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        BMWCCA #499464

        Current - 1995 540i/6 V 2.0 | Dead - 1995 540i/6 | Sold - 1995 318is

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        • P
          P
          PerryLa79
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          #58

          Don't straight pipe it that's way to loud I know already.

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          • P
            P
            PerryLa79
            wrote on last edited by
            #59

            Earl did you the system me n my buddy did custom it sounds amazing

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #60

              The catback portions of our exhausts should be the same from what it seems. If you do ditch the Dinan catback portion for custom just let me know=)

              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                PerryLa79
                wrote on last edited by
                #61

                I wished I could post a video of it

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                • BMWbenB
                  BMWbenB
                  BMWben
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #62

                  Earl said:

                  The catback portions of our exhausts should be the same from what it seems. If you do ditch the Dinan catback portion for custom just let me know=)

                  If I swap out the cat back for custom then the cats will be replaced by the resonator and all I will need will be the dual pipes going back to the new muffler. If the 525 rear system will make that work then I have no problem with swapping with you. Be easier then bending my own pipes and less expensive.

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                  BMWCCA #499464

                  Current - 1995 540i/6 V 2.0 | Dead - 1995 540i/6 | Sold - 1995 318is

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #63

                    We will have to get together some weekend and take a look=)

                    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                    • BMWbenB
                      BMWbenB
                      BMWben
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #64

                      I'll be back in Wisco on May 13th and I'll start living with Chris in Milwaukee on the 18th or 19th so we will definitely be able to make something happen. I would like to get this system on as soon as possible so I can enjoy it :cool:

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                      BMWCCA #499464

                      Current - 1995 540i/6 V 2.0 | Dead - 1995 540i/6 | Sold - 1995 318is

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                      • BMWbenB
                        BMWbenB
                        BMWben
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                        #65

                        Late post but I finally got home on Monday night. Chris picked me up from the airport and I got to drive her for the first time  :D. Well actually the first thing I did was have chris start the car for me  :P. This is in the parking garage of O'Hare.

                        I've been driving it a ton lately, drove from O'hare to Milwaukee then Milwaukee to Madison the next day. The car is great, pulls hard and the only really bad problem is the bushing in the rear is pretty noisy. Chris and I are planning on work on it on June 1st. Shop party in Sun Prairie? I spent some time cleaning the car with my buddy in Waunakee and had my little bro take some pictures. Chris also threw some new wheels on so now I have some tread.

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                        BMWCCA #499464

                        Current - 1995 540i/6 V 2.0 | Dead - 1995 540i/6 | Sold - 1995 318is

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                        • KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRolls
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                          #66

                          car sounds and looks great!!

                          just dont have the doors locked and try to start it................................................................................................

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                          • Dominic540D
                            Dominic540D
                            Dominic540
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                            Glad to see the wheels put to good use! They look good on there. Sounds pretty good too!

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                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
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                              #68

                              That sounds menacing!  I wouldn't change a thing on that exhaust!  Wheels look good to man.  Style 32?

                              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
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #69

                                My dad and I did did the oil change/tire swap, first real maintenance done since We picked this thing up. Changed with Mobil 1 15w50 synthetic and a BMW oem filter my dad had lying around from his old 540i.

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                                Ben was pretty happy to say the least!

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                                patsbimmer1 said:

                                That sounds menacing! I wouldn't change a thing on that exhaust! Wheels look good to man. Style 32?

                                The exhaust has opened up a lot now that it's gotten warmer out. It has a nice tone while cruising.

                                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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                                • BMWbenB
                                  BMWbenB
                                  BMWben
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                                  #70

                                  Thought I would do a little update. Didn't end up getting any work done last sunday but that give me more time to get some parts together. Does anyone know where to get or have a BMW Bushing Puller Tool? I need one to get the subframe bushing job done and I can't find anywhere to rent them online. Do dealers have them or possibly A to Z? Anyways I want to get that done in the near future and once that is finished I'll be replacing either the control arms or more of the front suspension as well. I found some kits, http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-control-arm-kit-6-piece-e34-e346piecesteel-l and I have to figure out if I have the money to do more then just the control arms. There is a some shaking in the front drivers side when I brake lightly and people online seem to say that is the problem. Also when I tried replacing my fog light bulb the light wouldn't come out the front of the valence like the bentley said it should. It is stuck on the left side of the light somehow, almost like the light is to big for it to come out the front but it can't go to the back either. If anyone has some tips feel free to chime in. Also please let me know if you know anything about  BMW Bushing Puller Tools.

                                  In other news, I went to cars and coffee with Chris and a couple friends from Waunakee. It was awesome! My car showed up on the Car & Coffee Facebook page, here is the pic.

                                  Pat also took a video from his phone but its on Facebook and we've had some problems trying to get those to play on here so he will have to post it if he wants to share. It was a great time hanging with people from the forum and meeting a couple new members.

                                  1446849910209930378394662425 (1).jpg

                                  BMWCCA #499464

                                  Current - 1995 540i/6 V 2.0 | Dead - 1995 540i/6 | Sold - 1995 318is

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                                  • patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #71

                                    i will try and get that posted up tonight for you Ben!

                                    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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                                    • 6670charger6
                                      6670charger6
                                      6670charger
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                                      #72

                                      Congrats on a really nice car! Had a couple of E34s when I was in Germany a few of years ago. Was looking to buy one when I got home in 2012, but ended up buying an E30 Vert instead. Would still love another E34, but, don't have the money or room for another car. The vert would have to go.

                                      88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

                                      66 Dodge Charger, red/black, mileage unknown

                                      Appleton, WI

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                                      • patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1
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                                        Uploading... uploading

                                        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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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #74

                                          I really dug being parked next to your car at the E30 picnic. Our paints look so different next to eachother and your wide grilles and m tech kit make your car look much different=)

                                          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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