hotwire 352 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Ahh, my advice heeded A much better look. Now a Mk4 to finish it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Happy with the mk2 if i can get the unit to do 16:9 bypassing the video module. But yeah modernizes the interior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 It's come a long way from Hokitika days! Looks great - a cosy place to be. Great work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Cheers Glenn. Due for a catchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Looks great. Random question: Is an mk4 upgrade pretty straightforward? Assuming will need new hardware.. or is it simply a software update? Think mine's still running mk2 system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2377 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Its a replacement nav disk drive unit in the boot. There are a few changes from what ive seen, that need to be done. http://e39source.com/archives/797 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Its a replacement nav disk drive unit in the boot. There are a few changes from what ive seen, that need to be done. http://e39source.com/archives/797 Ah right, thanks. Don't think I have mk-anything. Just got the 6CD changer. Haven't got any CD unit that looks like any of the pics in that link. Anyway, sorry for hijacking the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) This has got to be the most pointless option you can order for an e39. A boot fully trimmed in Alcantara. Gave it a good brush and vacum anyways. Strongly disagree!! haha!!! Although I do kind of agree the whole Alcantara thing is getting a little out of hand - you can now order Porsches with Alcantara on just about any surface you desire ! Edited January 14, 2015 by M3_Power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 46 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Snap! Looks as up to date as you can get with an E39, nice job Martin 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Strongly disagree!! haha!!! Although I do kind of agree the whole Alcantara thing is getting a little out of hand - you can now order Porsches with Alcantara on just about any surface you desire ! I've also got the full alcantara head lining and rear shelf. IMO much more suited to your CSL Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 If only I owned an E39 M5 ... I'd be waving cash in your face LOL!! Martin I have rolls and rolls of Alcantara sitting in study and a full spare headliner and pillars for the E46 M3 ... I just haven't had time to actually do a retrim yet : P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Any spare, Tom? I reckon the 8 would like a new alcantara haircut! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Happy with the mk2 if i can get the unit to do 16:9 bypassing the video module. But yeah modernizes the interior. No Martin, it needs to be Mk3 or 4 to run 16:9 Looks great. Random question: Is an mk4 upgrade pretty straightforward? Assuming will need new hardware.. or is it simply a software update? Think mine's still running mk2 system. Yours is/was a Jap unit version II - a completely different unit Edit, yours would have been in a cabinet mounted under the parcel shelf. Quite probably has been removed. Edited January 15, 2015 by hotwire 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Yours is/was a Jap unit version II - a completely different unit Edit, yours would have been in a cabinet mounted under the parcel shelf. Quite probably has been removed. Don't think mine even has a nav system. Just the 16:9 screen, tv (analog, so doesnt work), 6 CD changer and OBC stuff in the menus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 If only I owned an E39 M5 ... I'd be waving cash in your face LOL!! Martin I have rolls and rolls of Alcantara sitting in study and a full spare headliner and pillars for the E46 M3 ... I just haven't had time to actually do a retrim yet : P You know, the rear shelf alcantara trim is a little sun faded... ;-) ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 No Martin, it needs to be Mk3 or 4 to run 16:9 I'll just leave this here... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 ^^^ Ok, that is the video module running the monitor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Don't think mine even has a nav system. Just the 16:9 screen, tv (analog, so doesnt work), 6 CD changer and OBC stuff in the menus. Being Jap I bet it would have had. The units are often removed completely if not converted to run here. Where positioned in the Jap car leaves access to the boot more restricted. Can be removed & unplugged without leaving signs of having been there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) ^^^ Ok, that is the video module running the monitor. Its the nav unit running the monitor.. Quick dirty hack until i can secure a mk4. Edited January 16, 2015 by BreakMyWindow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 sweet..glad to see you got it working. If you dont already also look at getting the BM54 radio module. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 Fair bit of Maintenance work to be carried out shortly, just need to wait for it to be delivered and hopefully dodge customs.. - New OEM clutch and Flywheel - Driveshaft Donut (Guibo) - Driveshaft centre bearing - All new fastners, gaskets and mountings for Exhaust (rusted to Fcuk) - New OEM shifter rod (replace ebay nasty short shifter) - New Z4 M illuminated shift knob - Full shifter assmebly rebuild with new bushings and clips. Got this delivered the other day - New under tray which mounts behind the engine under tray. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 I was going to like this, but I got "You have reached your quota of positive votes for the day" :/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 That's a lot of swag! Expensive too. I just got pinged for a $410 package and that was processed by the carrier (Fed-Ex) so it seems some of it is automated nowadays? Fedex love to do that. And make you pay on delivery at your door. Had that once. Grr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark312 25 Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Amazing m5, I've always thought the e39 was a nicer looking car that the e60 for some reason. Is that rear center console air vent box factory? Looks awesome. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Cheers, yeah it was a rare factory option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
