1997 540i/A: High mileage ballin' on a budget.
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So, today I picked up a new 3rd brake light, a brake light switch, and a light control module. I'll be installing the switch and light tomorrow.
Picked up the LCM as a spare, and got it all for $50. There's a guy parting out a couple of 540i's and building an M62 swapped E30. Pretty sweet. He's selling a ton of alcantara.
I"m looking for someone to mount and balance some tires on my 18's. Also someone who can do some coding.
With the body as straight as it is, I might be looking for a messed up 540i/6 to swap over all the goods (yes, I know what the swap entails). Enjoying the 5er life so far.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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Lookin good! I demand more pics!!
A suspension overall will yield great results. I did mine at 120K and noticed a HUGE difference. Yours will feel like a new car!
I have some M rear calipers laying around if interested. I also have a set of OEM facelift headlights, but would need ballasts, and possibly an adapter harness to work with your car, I've never looked into it.
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I might want those headlights sooner than later. I have a factory xenon car, so install should be a breeze. I'll email or text you about them soon.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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Found the bad actor. Replaced my brake light switch, and now my brake lights aren't always on! Pretty easy removal/installation. The only warning left is a 'Check front foglamp' which should go pretty quick.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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I'd personally be nervous about grabbing a bimmer with 257k on it. Especially one with VANOS. How cheap did you get it for?
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I'd personally be nervous about grabbing a bimmer with 257k on it. Especially one with VANOS. How cheap did you get it for?
The M62B44 in my car is NON VANOS. Small victory. Lets just say it was cheaper than dirt.
Any interest in the suspension from my 1998?
What do you have?
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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Stock stuff, but a lot fresher than 257k.
Oh, didn't I just buy some stuff from you? Haha. I might have some other stuff I do want to buy, but I'm getting my suspension overhaul stuff brand new.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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The M62B44 in my car is NON VANOS. Small victory. Lets just say it was cheaper than dirt.
What do you have?
Really? They made a 4.4 V8 non VANOS? That surprises me big time. Well. When head gaskets need to be done. That cuts down labor/time by half.
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In 1998 they switched from the M62B44 to the M62TUB44. The technical update was VANOS.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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In 1998 they switched from the M62B44 to the M62TUB44. The technical update was VANOS.
Screen Shot 2014-12-09 at 2.41.52 PM.pngSo you are right before the cut off year.
My brother in law has a 540i. I believe his is a 99. But he is also a BMW mechanic. So I am sure he is prepared for that long job.
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I lucked out. The service that was performed on this car was outstanding. Everything is so clean. The only real precautionary stuff I'm going to do now are fluid changes, filter changes, and general maintainence. The engine is quiet. No chain noise when cold or warm. It's unbelieveable. If the engine does shit the bed, I plan on keeping the chassis regarless. It's in such good shape it would be a shame to scrap it/sell it. The previous owner was a scholar and a gentleman for keeping up on maintainance as well as he did. The headlights aren't even cloudy!
Will post some high quality pictures soon.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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I lucked out. The service that was performed on this car was outstanding. Everything is so clean. The only real precautionary stuff I'm going to do now are fluid changes, filter changes, and general maintainence. The engine is quiet. No chain noise when cold or warm. It's unbelieveable. If the engine does shit the bed, I plan on keeping the chassis regarless. It's in such good shape it would be a shame to scrap it/sell it. The previous owner was a scholar and a gentleman for keeping up on maintainance as well as he did. The headlights aren't even cloudy!
Will post some high quality pictures soon.
You know someone would buy that motor broken too. E39s are sexy. Definitely one of BMWs best lookers
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A couple things I've noticed after driving for an extended period of time:
-Throttle surges a bit, not sure if transmission or what. Not too terrible but something I would like to address. Planning on a trans flush sooner than later.
-The humming. I thought this may be an ASC issue, but now I'm not sure. I'm going to take my car to Rawsomotion and see what Jake thinks. Its a sound and vibration similar to crossing a metal grate bridge. Like driving on a rumble strip, but much less intense.
-Oil light flickers. After driving for a long period of time, the oil light starts to flicker a bit at idle.
-Tires are noisy as fuck. Seriously, someone sell me some certified pre-owned 16's.
Other than that, car still feels great. I'm really enjoying my heated seats/steering wheel.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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Lemon law that ****
I'm gonna sue the pants off TJ. He'll go from Wasn'tM3 to Wasn'tEscortZX2 when I'm done with him.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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