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Finally got around to fitting my Sachs sport strut and ACS spring combo that i had pre-assembled with new hardware, makes the job much more relaxing. The drop is near bang on what i wanted which was said to be slightly lower than Msport springs based on info i could find. Haven't got a wheel alignment yet so no doubt the toe and camber are way out so can't speak for handling yet, I'll be booking one at the dealer since it still needs the airbags checked. Ride quality is much more compliant though coming from the Meyle's, they did handle well but had your typical high pressure gas characteristics. New windscreen cowl and side cowls finally done after 4 years too. Got some cooling system parts to refresh for piece then it will be mostly done mechanically

Took around 30mins, half of that was probably cleaning. $150 at the local dealer here for the main cowl which is a good price and 75mm 2 jaw puller worked well to take the arms off

So I ended up doing a bit of work on the missus car this weekend, New CVT transmission, new brake pads, rotors etc But lacking a G-clamp of all things, and had issues compressing with leverage alone between rotors and old pads - I had to dig deep with innovation Thought some might find this funny, if not down right legendary This weighed 15kg however, bloody heavy to lug up there !

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It's quite often called the intermediate shaft or incorrectly the balance shaft. Try googling reset distributor timing. It can be done without changing the cam timing which you seem to have reset correctly. I'm very sorry I can't help any more at this time - family

Did you mark and time the auxiliary shaft pulley for ignition timing ? If you haven't it's the ignition timing causing the non start.

Went to the hot rod swap meet at Manfield today and got my timings wrong. So popped over to track where testing for tomorrows race meet was on , couple of Bimmers on track and a number in pits, hopefully weather holds for tomorrow and I'll make a better effort, in the meantime short clip of E9 on track. cruise_in.mp4 2_BMW.mp4 e9_csl.mp4

Hi all, I have sold my 2004 BMW E60 530D. Sold to some people who live in Auckland, who two weeks later have sold it to a person in Christchurch, theoretically. Time will tell! So my current tenure with BMW has come to an end. Still have my 3 Mercedes which are keeping me happy. Thanks to all who have offered assistance. Signing out. Graeme

agreed there's nothing more stressful than driving over a long weekend when there is basically zero margins on speeding, you spend way too much time checking the dash to avoid accidental creep especially on downhill runs rather than concentrating on the road. The people that die on those weekends were never going to be saved by that stupid temp limit either.

That’s a rather simplistic view. With very long range, and great selectivity, you can pick up the instant-on or mobile radar operating in the vicinity, eg - reflections from other vehicles 5-6 kms down the road, regardless of the unit’s direction of travel. That provides useful warning, and is the reason I’m still using mine. I’m usually moving towards them, which is what counts.

was nice light on the way home tonight

Just waiting for the life hacks compilation on YouTube from you now ?