aja540i
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Vanos solenoids, budget at least a couple of grand unless you do it all yourself. Nice wagon though.
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Probably best to find a powder coaters and have a look at their colour range, there just arent as many colours available in powder coating as there are in paint, if you want to go matt black or something its easy, but you might have trouble getting shadow chrome! I did my e39 rims in a dulux colour called coal dust, basically a metallic black, looks ok.
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Awesome project, if anyone doesnt like the colour, punch them right in the mouth, its perfect!
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Hmm, good luck! You could try Stocks for the shocks, but when i was looking a few years ago they were rare as rocking horse sh1t. Which interior console are you after, i may have some spare bits lying around for pre facelift models. Most parts are available from BMW, but usually have to come from Germany, ebay.co.uk can be your friend but even there they arent common anymore.
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Trade parts on the shore, flywheel and clutch kit for about $1500. Last time i looked they had 1 on the shelf.
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No, i did this instead!
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Powder coated the modified cam cover for the e21-m42 conversion, wrinkle black.
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Ive just gone and had a closer look, mine doesnt have the little indent for the M badge, and the spoke design is very slightly different, et38.If you want it its yours for $20 plus shipping.
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I have a 17 inch one of those, its a knock off, not sure of offset, but i know it doesnt fit my e39!
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Yep head and/or gasket is gone, the thermostat in these is easy to pull out and clean, just undo the 3 hose clamps and pull it out. If you need new motor i have a spare m10b20 i can sell.... No viscous fan in these, just bolted straight to the pulley.
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If i "found" an M12, you would have to pry it from my cold dead hands!!!
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Looks like it could be a head gasket, does the car overheat? If you remove the radiator cap and start the car, are there little bubbles forming on top of the coolant? Does the coolant look like it has an oil slick on it? Is there steam coming out the exhaust even after the car is warmed up?
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I use torque pro on my tablet and a cheap ebay bluetooth adaptor, reads codes ok, good live data, can't reset lights or anything though, but for the price its great!
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Thats pretty cheap for a fresh m62, i spent over 7k on mine by the time i had done all the preventative stuff, cam chain, guides, tensioners etc. I think a complete gasket set from BMW is 4k for that motor!! If you are going to s/c it you may want to do your own rebuild so you know its right, but prepare to spend some big money, the s62 might work out cheaper!! And it comes with a 6 speed!!
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So someone bought a race prepped lightweight m3 r, then put all the heavy stuff, and a standard clutch, back in it. Seems an unusual choice, but still very cool!
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I have a spare m10b20 from an e21 320i, if you could find a set of carbs for it, it would make a good conversion! Also have a 5 spd box from an e30, not sure of the number though, will have a look.
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Make sure there are no electrical gremlins, the wiring harness going into the tailgate can give problems, other than that just check the bits already mentioned. They are great cars and with the jap imports coming in the prices have come way down.
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Ignition switch?
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Turn the radio up?
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I put genuine bmw discs and pads on my 540i about 5 years ago and have never had any issues, i put 'good' aftermarket discs and pads on my vr4 and they warped within months. Put on the best brakes you can afford , they stop your car, save money somewhere else! I was told by good bmw mechanic that the only time they had issues with brakes was when people used aftermarket parts.
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Digital Speed display, HUD, or Speed Limit lights for targa rally max
aja540i replied to Beeker2's topic in Electrical system
Im pretty sure i have seen GPS digital speedos on ebay for about $100 us. Just plonk the display in front of nav and run power wires, and as long as you keep the car shiny side up it should give a pretty accurate second speed readout. -
I had one done in my e39 a few years ago and from memory it was around $800 for a drive in / drive out job with genuine part. You should be able to get it done a bit cheaper than that now. Not sure if it makes a difference but mine are leather comfort seats.
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M5 mirrors! Should bolt straight on / plug straight in.( you probably have bigger things to worry about now though!)
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Totally!!
