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worked on the 635csi today swapped the electric seats out to working and sleightly less stuffed manual ones, fixed the non returning wipers , new wiper motor fitted fog lights back in cleaned the wheel arches out ,looked like 29 years of crap in there put the staggered style 32's back on 235/45-17" fronts and 255/40-17" rears took the silly mudflaps off cut the stupid turned down exhaust tips off

Bahahaha check out Michael Grant Motors (the seller) other listings! This E39 has been listed since 2007!!! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-102709625.htm Or check out this Subaru listed in January 2011, photos coming soon!!! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-348934539.htm Looks like they are more interested in storing cars rather than selling them. Muppets!

Okay .. we all know official keys from BMW cost an arm and a leg and we all know there are alternatives that's much much cheaper. There are guides out there that teach you how to do this on your own, but nothing that really explain what's what, so here's a quick run down of what's possible and the rough costs of doing so. Ebay diamond key with remote chipset and EWS transponder - The good ones cost about NZ$45 landed. To get the keys cut it'll be between NZ$30 - $40 ... Then it's a matter of getting hold of somebody with an EWS chip reader and transponder programmer that can code the keys to your EWS module (or if you feel like it, buy the tool yourself .. cheapest I've seen are about NZ$80) Realistic cost of a new working key with remote and ews functions enabled = under $100!! So here's what to look for: Remote chipset - I have personally coded both to my own car so I know both work brilliantly and correctly. There are two types out there, both work perfectly fine and will respond to remote unlock and locking coding to the GM5 module: The difference being one has a replaceable battery whilst the other has a rechargeable via the ignition coil (or simply throw it on your Oral B tooth brush charger stand to charge!!). Left chip set is the rechargeable type - notice the coil - right hand side chipset allows frequency change from 315Mhz to 433Mhz (NZ type!!) Notice the rechargeable Panasonic Battery on the left chipset Transponder - there are two types EML10030A (which is what you will find in the factory keys with remote) PCF7935 (which is what you will find in the valet keys and earlier larger remote key sets) Both type of transponders work and will flash with the tools correctly. My experience shows that the PCF7935 transponders are easier to work with. Here's what a PCF7935 looks like: What the key machines do? Basically you have to open up your EWS box and read the main chipset off it - Each EWS has 10 keys max, that's all. The tools simply codes the ISN password to the transponders allowing it to be recongised and rolling code passed on. You can obviously also lock and unlock keys from any of the 10 sets or write over it with a new transponder. Easy. EWS modules can also be manipulated to provide new VIN number and mileage record. If anyone needs assistance, I'd be more than happy to help.

Saw your car there Steve. Sounded angry negotiating the speed bump.

Did you polish her Crunchy? Haha.

Brought book

Nah, you'd have to chop it up and start again really But you never know.

Doubtful without mods dude. From what I observed the E39 follows a slightly different zorst route than the 36, plus it collects into that weird kidney thing in the centre before going out a single pipe. There's a guy on trademe with a Hiop muffler on a full exhaust section selling for like $50, probably better suited to your needs mate

Sure as hell wasn't mine then HAHAHAAHA

Trial fitting Also rolled guards to hopefully stop rubbing on new wheels

If interested have a 3.46 to 1 medium case diff out of a 325i traveled around 108,000k

this thread is depressing.

Personally I wouldn't spend that much money on something I couldn't or wouldn't daily drive. I have a drift/skid hack but haven't really taken it out since I got the M3. Kinda glad in some ways that I bought a high mileage car (280+) because any more kms on it doesn't really matter. Sort of like buying anything new and expensive .. I bought an expensive canon dslr and babyed it for a while then realized what's the point in buying expensive nice fancy stuff if you don't get to use it. Then I just treated it like a normal cheaper camera and some of my best shots have been taken that way. And surprisingly enough the expensive stuff is usually built to a higher standard and can handle being properly used!

I think she learned her lesson too!

Holesaw muffler mod done. A+. Perfect level of subtle rumble and absolutely silent when cruising. Sounds 99 times more chur when doing "stationary full load cooling system tests". New Taiwan spec cup holders are here, front and rear. Yup A+ again. Taiwan stuff is immensely better than the OEM design. Still f**king useless at holding drinks tho. Fitted a small sub in the boot and discovered the remarkable acoustic insulation in these cars. Cant hear it at all. So popped a few plugs out in the rear shelf (i think the factory woofer goes through them) and redesigned the foam a bit so the boot vents through to the cabin much better. Tiny barely noticeable increase in road noise with the stereo off but now all the doof-doofs come through the vents at the base of the back window. A+ again. Also in taking the rear shelf apart, i managed to fix the roller blind. Some compliance center muppet had put it back together backwards so the extendy bit was stuck inside the parcel shelf trim. None of the bolts were done up and a dozen fasteners were missing too. So a middle fingered salute to you, you lazy prick. Next job, fix some oil leaks and do the bloody rocker cover gaskets.

Been a while since this was updated, So where it's at currently - Rebuilt VANOS, Biggest difference once that was done - US M3 S52 Cams - Sounds sweet full throttle! - Exhaust re-done in 2.5" with Magnaflow rear box, to complement the M50 mani / S52 cams. It's either gotten slightly quieter or I've gotten used to it, as at first it was alot louder than what I had but I think it's dam near perfect now. - E90 front drop hats, Since the M52 swap lifted the front a bit this has put it back down a tad. - Installed my loom covers I had lying around, tidy up the engine bay and wiring alot. Also experimented with some plasti-dipping this week for something a little different. Always wanted blacked out weaves so wanted to see how it would look like. Anyway some shite phone pics...

Can this go back to Tools for hire? Probably the best thread in ages, being turned into a rant fest. Looks a lot like Facebook to me.