allan 295 Report post Posted June 1, 2014 What he said expandable magnet even a e46 things can disappear into the never, never. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 1, 2014 I finished stripping an m62 e39 the other week and found all sorts of tools and sockets that had been lost forever. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted June 1, 2014 I imagine Brent @ BMWorld will be sitting on a stack of 10-12mm sockets and ring spanners that'd rival Smaug's hoard of dwarfish gold. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 Took the E36 off the road for commuter trips and replaced it with a new daily driver, my 5th Toyota Soarer, good to be back in one after 5 years, such lovely cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 Added a wasted spark ignition turned boost up to 18 psi and fitted some Sparco NS6 rims with Dunlop ZO1 235/40/18 opps and washed it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Returned car to my DD after the trip to Taupo, changed brake pads, changed boot lid. Checked rotors even though they looked fine with some thermal cracking of course no nail catchers Then put the calipers on them, bugger close to the min thickness so did the change 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 The a key on my laptop has shat itself, am now copying and pasting til I can get a new one (if they're even still available) Will PM you. will have what you need 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Fitted e34 M5 Euro blockoff plate for the boot. Not sure about the boot release button hole, might look a little goofy but I'll find some type of grommet or something to fill it in a little at some stage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Drove it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Chucked it out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Drove it Beautiful sound 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Z3 rack installed with all new tie rods etc. No more steering play. Its the best the steering has ever felt. Needs alignment before passing final judgment. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Beautiful sound Thanks buddy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks buddy Did you use a GoPro to record? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 finally finished wiring my angel eyes to daytime running lights DRL and all the extras. There are no plug and play harnesses for the e36, so I built my own. Currently running mechanical relays (SPDT) however the next step is to move to electronic switches (MOSFET). So the configuration is as goes angel eyes hooked up to ACC as DRL. angel eyes also simultaneously hooked up to interior lights (lock on, lock off, fade on, fade off) angel eyes will run with main headlights when on separate in cabin switch to keep angel eyes on with no ACC and no key etc. (35w LEDs are low current, low drain, wont kill the battery). Thinking of having this circuit run off a smaller secondary battery .. we'll see .. maybe after the MOSFET conversion). Previously had this set up running using 3 SPDT relays, now only using a single relay and 4 diodes. Thinking of ways to further improve the efficiency and reduce parts. Also designing a PCB and enclosed box with labelled inputs/outputs to have an almost plug and play harness .. can set these up for whatever configuration you like .. no errors on my OBC. retail from USA for harnesses designed for e39 etc are $30-$60. so yay! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Today I played about with some Plastidip. Now my E36 is nothing but black haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 now all thats left are the front headlights indicators side blinkers badges rear taillights. and you will be super super stealth 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Today I played about with some Plastidip. Now my E36 is nothing but black haha Stunning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 now all thats left are the front headlights indicators side blinkers badges rear taillights. and you will be super super stealth Hmm maybe not that stealth, I still want it to look like a car rather than a smudge haha Stunning Thanks mate, it's not bad considering the state it was in when I got given it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Finally found the cause of my spiking temp: two blockages, one in gallery just after bleed screw on expansion tank, and failing rubber diaphragms in the heater control valve. Will need a new valve at some point, but at least it runs right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1896 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Nice shiny new knob for the e39 540i touring!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Bought new batteries for my spare key : re-synced to the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Installed my new wireless charging phone dock .. Thinking of the best place to mount it .. Then I will hardwire it and programme a NFC tag to play current playlist thru Bluetooth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Started to dismantle it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2373 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Started to dismantle it! You crazy, man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
