aja540i

Most springs and sway bars are powder coated from the factory, the cured powder is pretty flexible and very durable compared to paint, As with all coating systems, proper preparation is key, solid metal parts should be sandblasted and powder coated ASAP before corrosion can start again. It won't last forever, but nothing will and powder coating is really easy on awkward shaped parts like springs.

Medium or high tensile steel, which have different welding requirements.

i have seen those photos twice now and that is 2 times more than anyone should have to see that!!

I suspect you have sanded through the outer layer which is probably a scratch / UV resistant layer, you can polish it up fine from there just make sure you coat it with something to protect it from UV once you are done.

Hi, i have a set that i started refurbishing for my e39 touring, they have been stripped, straightened and had some curbing welded up and sanded, will need repainting / powder coating. Message me if you're interested.

I had the same thing, you just have to have the plate on the vehicle for a certain amount of time then you can claim the entitlement, seems weird but not too much of a hassle.

I don't hate it, but i'm not rushing out to get mine done!

Not exactly what you are probably after but i dont want much for it...

Yes, deactivated the cold checks in the trailer module.

I had my 540i touring converted by Hell BM a few years back and originally went with a light single mass flywheel, but it was a PITA and I only kept it a year or so before swapping it for a genuine DMF and clutch, both of which I got from BMW as they were only very slightly more expensive than buying and shipping a kit myself and I wanted all the parts to be correct. The light flywheel just didn't suit the car, it was OK if you wanted to drag race someone at the traffic lights but if you just wanted to cruise around it was shuddery and horrible and almost impossible to take off smoothly. I also do quite a bit of towing and it was no good for that either. Mine also had quite bad rev hang but I ended up selling it before I managed to solve that so I can't help there.

I have used By Accident in Birkenhead several times for minor repairs on the M5, bumpers, side skirts etc, and can't fault their work. Bit of a pain for you to get to but might be worth it if you can't find anyone closer?

Sorted, big thanks to the guys at Hellbm, trailer has a shiny new WOF now!

Mine lives on the centre line unless I give it some jandal and it swings a few mm to the hot side, my thermostat and alternator voltage regulator have both been done and I am running the BMW shell oil. Usually only takes about 10 minutes to get to temp, and I have never seen it dip below the centre line while running.

I didn't realize "luxurious feel of a bygone era" was code for "has cloth seats".