Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Brite
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (No Skin)
  • No Skin
Collapse
WIBIMMERS logo

WIBIMMERS

  1. Home
  2. General Discussion
  3. Members BMWs
  4. SCHLEPN | The E39 540itA Story

SCHLEPN | The E39 540itA Story

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Members BMWs
214 Posts 17 Posters 0 Views 1 Watching
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFoot
    wrote on last edited by
    #144

    Mike's bench! Lol

    Slowly blacking out the headliner. Long way to go. Black leather visors, lights and handles.

    20190913194008.jpg

    20190913162315.jpg

    15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

         @DrLeadFoot

    1 Reply Last reply
    0
    • patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1
      wrote on last edited by
      #145

      Are you going to go with all black fabric at some point to?

      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

      1 Reply Last reply
      0
      • JdesignJ
        JdesignJ
        Jdesign
        wrote on last edited by
        #146

        Why the black headliner?

        SumBunny.jpg

        https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

        🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
        👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
        ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
        🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

        1 Reply Last reply
        0
        • YoungCRY
          YoungCRY
          YoungCR
          wrote on last edited by
          #147

          Jdesign said:

          Why the black headliner? 

          He's going complete M5 conversion.

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

          1 Reply Last reply
          1
          • DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFoot
            wrote on last edited by
            #148

            YoungCR said:

            He's going complete M5 conversion.

            This in due time. Leather dash when the blower motor goes!  Lol

            Jdesign said:

            Why the black headliner? 

            I have some rattles in the roof and will be popping a new tailgate in probably after this winter so the headliner will be coming out.  The fabric is sagging a little here and there after getting it cleaned.

            patsbimmer1 said:

            Are you going to go with all black fabric at some point to?

            Black suede, Son!!!

            15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                 @DrLeadFoot

            1 Reply Last reply
            1
            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
              wrote on last edited by
              #149

              Took the wagon to the East Coast with the family to visit the fam!!  More pics to come.  Wagon is doing great!

              20190915205348.jpg

              20190917120010.jpg

              20190915205401.jpg

              20190915182342.jpg

              20190916153932.jpg

              20190916122423.jpg

              20190915165446.jpg

              20190916134022.jpg

              15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                   @DrLeadFoot

              1 Reply Last reply
              3
              • YoungCRY
                YoungCRY
                YoungCR
                wrote on last edited by
                #150

                Looks like a lovely family vacation. Did you keep track of mpg's going out?

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

                1 Reply Last reply
                0
                • JdesignJ
                  JdesignJ
                  Jdesign
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #151

                  DrLeadFoot said:

                  20190917120010.jpg

                  I can almost hear this image. Looks like you AND the family had a fantastic time.

                  Family Dream Vehicle Achieved 🏆

                  SumBunny.jpg

                  https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                  🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                  👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                  ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                  🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  1
                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #152

                    YoungCR said:

                    Looks like a lovely family vacation. Did you keep track of mpg's going out?

                    Just on the computer.  19.6 mpg.  Hopefully the roof rack is holding the number down.  I'll get the calculator out for the way back.

                    15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                         @DrLeadFoot

                    1 Reply Last reply
                    0
                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #153

                      Warren, RI.  Had to stop for the pics and excavator.

                      20190922080306.jpg

                      20190922080324.jpg

                      20190922080343.jpg

                      15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                           @DrLeadFoot

                      1 Reply Last reply
                      7
                      • straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwr
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #154

                        winning!

                        Dan
                        yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

                        1 Reply Last reply
                        1
                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #155

                          Mike did the rear brake lines.  They were bad!  We also put in 14" rear braided lines so there was some slack on the line when you jacked up the car. 

                          The DMTL light seems to be off for good now. Had to swap some wires on the pump wiring. 

                          Next up is some rust repair on a jacking point & Dinan rear diff reinforcement! 

                          20191022181309.jpg

                          20191022193910.jpg

                          FullSizeR(2).jpg

                          593226760.jpg

                          593226732.jpg

                          15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                               @DrLeadFoot

                          1 Reply Last reply
                          1
                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #156

                            All engine lights are off!  Running great.  

                            Have an appointment to get the jacking point fixed due to rust on Tuesday.

                            Also have a right rear speed sensor waiting to be installed.  

                            Body and interior are next!  Priorities are to stop the rust and fix the sunroof rattles. 

                            20191103075119.jpg

                            15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                                 @DrLeadFoot

                            1 Reply Last reply
                            2
                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #157

                              DrLeadFoot said:

                              Priorities are to stop the rust

                              Then parks in salt mine...

                              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

                              1 Reply Last reply
                              4
                              • B
                                B
                                B C
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #158

                                D5553A98-A274-4232-B725-BD63D94EE5F0.jpeg

                                1 Reply Last reply
                                3
                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #159

                                  patsbimmer1 said:

                                  Then parks in salt mine...

                                  Confronting my fears, face to face. 🤣

                                  15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                                       @DrLeadFoot

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  2
                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #160

                                    B C said:

                                    D5553A98-A274-4232-B725-BD63D94EE5F0.jpeg

                                    Mr. Milo!!!

                                    15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                                         @DrLeadFoot

                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                    0
                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #161

                                      DrLeadFoot said:

                                      Mr. Milo!!! 

                                      The face he makes just before "Daddy, I drive it?"

                                      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

                                      1 Reply Last reply
                                      1
                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #162

                                        Structure Fabrication cut out the rot/rust on my passenger rear jacking point and rebuilt/over built it back up looking as close to stock as possible.  Rust proofed it all.  Pretty big job as they had to pull the gas tank. They found some old bondo from a hack job fix from years and years ago.  Glad they got in there to cut out the cancer!

                                        They also popped on my new snow tires on the "new" wheels!  245/18/40 Blizzaks on some 6 series wheels.  Not sure which style code they are. 18 x 8.5 et14 if I remember correctly. 

                                        20191111153734.jpg

                                        20191111153755.jpg

                                        20191111153752.jpg

                                        20191107204721.jpg

                                        15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                                             @DrLeadFoot

                                        1 Reply Last reply
                                        2
                                        • straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwr
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #163

                                          bet you had some fun today!

                                          Dan
                                          yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

                                          1 Reply Last reply
                                          1

                                          Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.

                                          Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.

                                          With your input, this post could be even better 💗

                                          Register Login
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes


                                          • Login

                                          • Don't have an account? Register

                                          • Login or register to search.
                                          Powered by NodeBB Contributors
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Recent
                                          • Tags
                                          • Popular
                                          • Users
                                          • Groups