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SCHLEPN | The E39 540itA Story

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  • YoungCRY
    YoungCRY
    YoungCR
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    yes I'm also curious about that photo

    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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      B C said:

      Primer overspray? Concrete dust? Or some amazing leak detection spray I have never heard of??

      YoungCR said:

      yes I'm also curious about that photo

      B C said:

      Primer overspray? Concrete dust? Or some amazing leak detection spray I have never heard of??

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

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           @DrLeadFoot

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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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          • 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
                wrote on last edited by
                #183

                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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                  #184

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

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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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                            • YoungCRY
                              YoungCRY
                              YoungCR
                              wrote on last edited by
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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
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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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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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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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