adro

Installed a GROM unit as per @BozzaFC recommendation. It is a bit pricey for what it is but it does it's job very effectively.

I got this one:

https://gromaudio.com/store/bt3_adapters/bmw-mini-98-05-bluetooth-adapter-car-kit-behind-the-radio-connector.html

with the 3.5mm and USB charger cable.

I'm loving being able to run spotify via bluetooth and still use the steering controls to skip tracks.

Bit of ghetto install using the posi things....should probably solder them eventually.

NB: you gotta disconnect the CD stacker at the stacker also..

No more tape adapter for me ?

Is it even an E39 if your pixels ARE working?? ?

7 minutes ago, BreakMyWindow said:

I think the s705A rears need to be paired with the longer M-tech 2 progressive rear springs. I am 99% certain the M-tech 1 rear springs are shorter and s704A shocks are also shorter to suit. If you can compare the lengths of the shocks that would be a good way to be sure.

OK cool, thank you. I didn't notice a difference in length in the front, other than the nut being 22mm instead of 21.

217,890km

New shocks up front.

I've gone with:

Part #: SAC-556838 - these are the S704A shock instead of the S705A, I only figured this out after I had already put one in. All i'm noticing is the car is smoother now and my bank account isn't as far in the red as if I had of gone S705A route. I am abit annoyed i didn't figure this out sooner and as I've been sitting on everything but the shocks for almost a year. I probably would have gone the koni yellow route as it's kind of the in between price wise (still way cheaper than S705A though, but i really don't want it any stiffer). Now I'm in a bit of dilemma as to what I do with the rears....do I replace them with more S704A shocks or get S705A..? All i can find on the internet is that the S705A package is valved to handle the extra weight of the M62TU and designed for a staggered wheel set up....I'll wait for you guys to lash me for being so ignorant first ?

BMW Strut bearing Part #: BMW-31331090612

Lemforder strut mount Part #:LEM-2180801

BMW bump stop Part #:BMW-31331138814

BMW spring pad lower Part #:BMW-31331096664

BMW spring pad upper Part #:BMW-31331091233

I did this over two weeks so have been driving for a week with one new shock and one old and to be honest the new shock side felt better.....

Maxed out the spring compressors....man these things really turn your anxiety up.

11 minutes ago, hunter said:

I do have the build sheet for my car, so shows the mtechII but not the associated code for it...where do you decode yours?

Google Bmw vin decoder, I did yours before using the vin off carjam. It says S705A

1 hour ago, hunter said:

Hi @adro

Did you end up ordering any shocks / kits from overseas?

I'm going to be in need of a front shock set up (right hand) and possibly spring, looking at fcp, they can do  the front end kit to suit M Sport suspension for close to the price of one side, based on what i was quoted today

 

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-shock-absorber-kit-rear-170857kt 

Keen to know  what / if you went for anything

Cheers

Hi @hunter,

random timing, I just installed the left shock this afternoon. I ordered fronts though, I went with Sachs as this is my family mobile so I didn't want to go any firmer than factory. If you decode your vin you will probably find that your car has mtech II suspension which is S705A not S704A....as far as I can tell there is different part numbers for the shocks, but mine being the V8 it gets M5 struts. Also, the USA didn't get the facelift I don't think till 2003, so your 2001 will show up as fitting the S704A instead of S705A. I'm not sure how much it really matters, someone more qualified could chime in here? My shocks have done 218,000 km so I'm loving the smoothness of the replacements.

On 5/2/2019 at 10:06 PM, TermiPeteNZ said:

Glad you got the clunk sorted

Finally got time to clean it today.

Parked up behind this sparkling beast yesterday. So sparkly...well done @Jun 

Thanks @Olaf , nothing like having a little stash of wheels in the garage eh ☺️ These are still available if anyone is keen?

7 minutes ago, Eagle said:

Haha nuts and bolts are usually the first thing you check, guess everyone was trusting in your engine mount replacement skills  . I had a weird front end clunk when loading\turning and it was loose subframe bolts. Least no one will have to touch the front end for awhile.

Good stuff that HPR5 though, i got a 20L for $157 @ Repco on sale.

haha yeah, school of hard knocks and all that. ?

217,500km

CLUNK ELIMINATED

turned out the engine mounts weren't torqued correctly....opps, my bad. The mounts were new.....guessing maybe they weren't fully loaded when i torqued them.....either way they are torqued now...they were out by about half a turn. The car is driving amazing..I am loving it. Gotta laugh at how much stuff I've replaced trying to solve the noise, not to mention the two shops i took it to who also didn't pick it up. Jon was on the right track though thinking it was an installation error as opposed to a failed part...expensive lesson in DIY'ing, don't think the car is worse off for it though.

We celebrated with an oil and filter change ?

bump

On 4/6/2019 at 7:24 AM, Olaf said:

these are gorgeous.  @HardBall66?? 

 

2 hours ago, BM WORLD said:

top mount , sway bar link , thrust arm and control arms ball joints , all those things can make clunks 

Cheers mate, next step is to strip down the r/h side.

41 minutes ago, BreakMyWindow said:

You’re persistent!

The car is so close to being in tip top shape, it's driving so smooth...

Things still to do.

• Get rid of this clunk noise
• Re-spray Bonnet
• Door seals - they are well worn, not letting moisture in but look tatty
• Exterior window front and back window seals
• Celis rear tails. The pair I got off trade me are corroded and don't work...surprise surprise ? )
• New floor mats - would freshen up the interior
• Facelift tri spoke multi function steering wheel

217XXX km

the saga continues...

• Second hand steering box from @BM WORLD installed by Jon at Auto38. 
• R/H strut orientated correctly 
• wheel alignment 

Stilling pinging/clunking when front suspension is loaded up, coming from the RH side either when on the brakes or turning from left to right. 

Saw it's younger, beefier sibling too @Olaf

Here's some reference pictures of how good these wheel look insitu...

for sale UUC v3.0 "Big Boy" Clutch Stop

part number: 1895840

$30 happy to ship at buyers expense.

More info here:

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-uuc-parts/v30-big-boy-clutch-stop/cs/

located Wellington

Bump

On 3/23/2019 at 6:22 PM, Mikan said:

Those weaves coming or going? 

216849 km

Has been in with Jon at Auto38. New TRW center drag link (ebay UK) $600 landed incl customs. New Febi idler arm bushing $74.75 

Car feels significantly better....shimmy at 80km/h is CURED as is the shimmy under braking. Car feels so much more responsive and the steering feels tight, best it's ever felt under my ownership.

I still have a click going on but I can live with that with the shimmy gone.

Finally a mechanic who is enthusiastic about their workmanship and knows the car inside out. Jon diagnosed 5mm play in the idler arm and also found the clicking to be coming from the boots on the draglink. A way more precise diagnoses than the previous crowd I took it too.

 Bump 

Is the scuba tank for sale? Is it off an E39??

Good deal, I paid $1200 for mine with out center caps ?

Bump

$50 located in Wellington, happy to ship at buyers expense

Brand new, turns out my car doesn't have one.

FS E30 325i Oxygen Sensor - Walker 250-24024

Hi, 

I ended up replacing the whole arms so these are no longer needed. 

$40 located in Wellington.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-upper-control-arm-traction-strut-bushing-e39-31120006482l

OEM Lemforder 31120006482

Hi, 

I'm selling the original open diff from my E30 along with new drive shaft seal, bushing, gasket and output seals. It was leaking from the output seal so I was intending to refurb but ended picking up Johns refurbed LSD out of his S54 powered E30 wagon and this is just sitting on the shelf. 

It's done 110,000 km, Still filled with oil. 

Would prefer to sell as a package but might split it up if need be. The bushing thats in it now looks to be OK. 

All OEM BMW 

Looking for $500 for the lot. 

Located in Wellington