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Ah cool thanks. Might just get it done somewhere to avoid mishandling something. The oil leaks are on the 520i - but haven't been driving that lately so didn't bother fixing the leaks yet, gotta get round to that at some point. Thermostats are like 60 USD on turner motorsport, hope they aren't too much more expensive here if I do end up needing a replacement.

Agree with what Julian said, might find online ones cheaper than some places here depending on what you want. And yeah any mechanic should be able to fit them in (except maybe BM Workshop Grey Lynn - think they had a sign saying customer supplied parts will not be installed or something). I'm thinking of getting some quiet ceramic ones myself for the 530i rear as my current aftermarket ones produce so much dust it looks like I go on daily desert safaris. Front ones had been replaced not long ago and are pretty much dust free. Was looking at a few on turner motorsport site and was thinking of ordering from there. Julian where did you get yours from?

Thanks. Will try monitor the secret OBC menu temperature values to see if it looks a bit off. Can the thermostat in e39s be changed without removing the fan?

Thanks for the info. It took between 20 and 30km before the temp gauge was at normal reading (12 oclock). Probably should make a list and take it in to check the few possibilities out - haven't got the tools (nor the experience for some of the things) to DIY at home.

Nice , best keep that big engine happy! I usually drive at 930 in the morning so theres almost no stop-start traffic from my place to the city (about 95% of the way I am doing 100 without having to stop) - so I should really be getting better than 12L/100km if others get so much less on open road, with thirstier engines. Not sure if this means anything but the temperature gauge on the dash takes quite a while to reach the 12 oclock position. I drove a whole 30km from my place to city and it stayed on or just before the first mark on the gauge (which is located at about 10 oclock). Once I drove around the city a bit, it finally reached 12oclock position. Maybe it's just the cold weather?

I drive from Flat Bush -> City for work and back everyday (about ~30km one way) and even on highway cruising I seemed to be getting 12+. No way have I ever gotten 7-8/100 on open road. Maybe it's just the way it is - moving to city soon anyway, so might get higher but gotta travel a shorter distance so would be spending less .

I have high obc and have yet to try to unlock it (scared of destroying something). Might have it scanned properly soon and have a look at the spark plugs (even though that's just one of many things that could be causing this..). I've noticed sometimes the temperature dial isn't always at the centre (12 oclock) but sometimes slightly less (around 11 oclock) - but I don't know if this is even related as this does not always happen (e.g. it stayed centred the whole way home this evening). Note car has done about 98xxx km's now.

Come to think of it my 520i has been getting some pretty high fuel consumption as well...

Have had it 'quick scanned' (not the one that lasts 20 minutes or something) less than a month ago and only fault was the exhaust cam sensor, which I replaced. Had no faults since. Ray did a quick scan at the CSL meet, no faults there either. I guess I should have a full diagnostic scan done (that covers everything) to be able to pick up on this? You getting 10l/100 on your m5 - yeah something's got to be off with mine . Hope it's just spark plugs..

What kind of fuel consumption (litres per 100km) are e39 530i's generally supposed to be getting, because mine seems to always be higher than what most people say I should get with this car. To test I filled my tank up, and for the next couple weeks I drove as calm and softly as I can with no crazy acceleration etc. and I still never seem to get under 12L/100km. I used an app to keep track of my fuel usage by recording my odometer readings and how much I refuel to full tank each time and it has always stirred close to, if not over, 13L/100km and occasionally close to 14L/100km when I drove a bit more spiritedly. Here are some of my recent fuel ups: 8/06/2013 - Refuelled after travelling 309km - 12.94L/100km 31/05/2013 - Refuelled after travelling 322km - 13.87L/100km 26/05/2013 - Refuelled after travelling 92km - 12.87L/100km 25/05/2013 - Refuelled after travelling 469km - 14.02L/100km 18/05/2013 - Refuelled after travelling 325km - 14.93L/100km ! Those close to 14L or over 14L are when I drive a bit more spiritedly but only slightly. It is not even close to thrashing or anything - generally shifting at 3k-4k rpm. Those under 13L are when I drive calmly in 'D' with shifts at 2k-2.5k rpm. Most people have been telling me fuel consumption should be better than this - should they? Or is there something that might be causing my fuel consumption to be higher than usual (MAF sensor, spark plugs etc. etc.) ? The only non stock part of the car I know is one of the mufflers (located near the centre of the car) has been taken out and straight pipes put in instead, and there are twin exhaust tips, opposed to the single stock one - not sure if this would effect it.

That sync tray sounds like it would be a good solution to this, although you may need a few for so many iPads. If you are referring to updates to iOS then this [rather old] guide below might be useful if you end up having to update the iPads one by one. I'm not sure how accurate it would be relative to the latest iPad/iOS. Idea is to not download the update for all 80 iPads but instead download it once, save the update file and re-use it with the other iPads - you'd be surprised how much time this can save especially if the download size is large: http://ipadacademy.com/2011/04/ipad-tutori...sion-of-the-ios

I can't promise a lot of my time but can have a look at the issue if you need an extra pair of eyes. I'm a web developer and have experience in PHP as well as IPB forums.

Nice one, that looks pretty neat now! I saw some people had used Neffy Wrap for that CF look so was considering doing that to one of my e39s, but not sure how good they are (photos looked good). Perhaps the silver neffy wrap would be a decent alum trim alternative. Black one looks cool too. Can get the wraps here: http://neffywrap.com/

But I haven't reached 100k yet! Sweet thanks. Hopefully it will last a bit longer until I do my next service.

No intention to hi-jack the thread, but, Brent, you wouldn't happen to have any photos of some of those 17/18/19 wheels would you?

Agreed. Although if you are still adamant about getting a pod filter, turner motorsport had some non-oiled (dry) aFE ones I *think* from what I had a glimpse of last time I was browsing. Never used one of these and no idea of what outcome you would get from installing them other than a slight change in sound.

Replaced the brackets for the sway bar. Replaced both brackets (1 was missing anyway, disappeared after breaking off): 1 bracket ordered new (by Glenn) and 1 used (from Brent). Also got a pair of new links from Brent and had those fitted in by Brock at Botany Motorworx. Apparently disconnecting the link was a tad bit annoying since the axle was in the way. Took it for a drive afterwards and can definitely feel an improvement during cornering. Body roll reduced a lot so no more hugging the door cards during left turns etc. Car feels a lot more flat during faster turns (took a drive around Whitford road between Howick and Beachlands). I'm sure it would improve a fair bit with thicker sway bars but I think this is good enough for me, for now. Pics: While the parts were being fitted, noticed this donut thing (what's it called? Is it the prop-shaft coupling thing) starting to split/crack/damage (apparently common): That would need replacing during next service advised by Glenn.

Been meaning to call you regarding the mirrors. Will try give you a call tomorrow if you still have them and can come pick up anytime between 11 and 2 if you are free.

Cool, thanks Darren. Probably will take it in somewhere just to make sure it is only the links/rubber mounts I would need then decide on whether to get the original or after market ones.

Think the best option for now would be to get some new brackets. Ray suggested sticking with the same sway bar as well. Only decision to make is whether to get the normal BMW ones again (new) or some stronger aftermarket ones . Would there be much difference in driving experience (around turns and what not) once new brackets are put in place of the broken ones?

Thanks, go for it

This belong to anyone in the community? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-599897461.htm

Since I had a bunch of photos, figured it'd be better to make a separate thread than to spam so many images onto the original meeting topic. These are the ones I managed to take while at Cornwall park. Feel free to post your photos as well, I know many of you took some.

Ah I had no idea. Thought the M Sports suspension II only came for 2002-2003 e39s. Yeah in that case I'd have the 15mm. Gonna make some calls to see what options I have to getting the 16.5mm bar and parts.

As title states, looking for the 16.5mm e39 m5 rear sway bar to install into my e39 530i msport. Would be awesome if it came with the brackets and rubber mounts (in good condition) as well. Also looking for some bushes to suit these if anyone has. Cheers