SCHLEPN | The E39 540itA Story

Jdesign

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.

gilber33

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

DrLeadFoot

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.

DrLeadFoot

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

DrLeadFoot

New horns!!! Sounds like a Ferrari now.

DrLeadFoot

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.

YoungCR

Looks certified for the leadfoot now

DrLeadFoot

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!

busmn540

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

DrLeadFoot

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

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

DrLeadFoot

VAC rear sway bar reinforcements installed. Yay!

DrLeadFoot

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!

patsbimmer1

The people demand sound clips!

YoungCR

DrLeadFoot

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!

YoungCR

Killer updates as usual. Any steps to take to keep the new tailgate from rusting or is it just a given eventually?

DrLeadFoot

YoungCR said:

Killer updates as usual. Any steps to take to keep the new tailgate from rusting or is it just a given eventually?

Thanks! I think just keep it clean and keep the drain holes clear. We'll see how long it lasts!

DrLeadFoot

Mike replaced the front main seal, pressurised PS line, reservoir mounts and new side markers.

New Pilot Sport 4S tires on all corners!

DrLeadFoot

Had BMW Milwaukee North Body Shop install and paint new oem BMW rear glass and rear hatch. Also, added a carbon fiber spoiler.

Popped on some Pilot Sport 4S but ordered 255 rears instead of 275. Well, popped a rear tire on Mother's day with the family so I fortunately got to get the 275 rears mounted! The Mobile Tire Pit Crew is the JAM! They come to your house and mount and balance on their truck. Worth every penny!

Wagon is running great! Pumping gas weekly, topping off oil biweekly and smiling daily