allan 295 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) The sensor pad is in the base of the passengers seat under the cover and on top of the foam. Have been told the wire connections and the wire can brake over time and abuse don't know if true. Have a write up on the seat convertion and saved as a word file but don't know how to get it on here if you are interested. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Allanson54/Mobile%20Uploads/newpassengersseat_zps3b16477c.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Allanson54/Mobile%20Uploads/bottombase_zpsaab23c28.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Allanson54/Mobile%20Uploads/sensormat_zpsa50b76c6.jpg Found this might explain it better http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/32228-whatd-you-do-to-your-bmw-today/page-207#entry545671 Edited September 5, 2014 by tim 325 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 S54?? Somehow I was anticipating an S62 Looks like you're really getting stuck in now dude, keep it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 S62 with an smg box running the mss54 (e46csl) dme? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 S62 running a reworked M62 auto box. The lads from Jerry Clapton say they can tune the auto box for .8-1.2 second gear changes if not more. But will need to get it rebuilt pretty solid first. Well that's the plan don't know if the S54 box will fit the s62. The sensor pad is in the base of the passengers seat under the cover and on top of the foam. Have been told the wire connections and the wire can brake over time and abuse don't know if true. Have a write up on the seat convertion and saved as a word file but don't know how to get it on here if you are interested. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Allanson54/Mobile%20Uploads/newpassengersseat_zps3b16477c.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Allanson54/Mobile%20Uploads/bottombase_zpsaab23c28.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Allanson54/Mobile%20Uploads/sensormat_zpsa50b76c6.jpg Found this might explain it better http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/32228-whatd-you-do-to-your-bmw-today/page-207#entry545671 Thanks for that. I managed to get it out and it seems to be okay. Ran a 3v @2ohm signal through it, came out at 2.9v @2ohm - now to figure out how to install it. Wonder if a can cut it to fit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Havent worked on the car much this month due to family holiday and shifting house etc, but on a better not...she now has her own garage. Got screwed over by a few tow companies so decided to take a chance and drive her from the old place to the new place, only 1.2km away but was a little nerve wrecking as the rear suspension only has the shocks now and no rear window. She drove pretty well other then that. Looks all snug now. Will start getting some serious wrench time in over the next few weeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 did you get meny starnge looks driving it man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 did you get meny starnge looks driving it man Got a few horns blows and flashing lights. Did a sly 930pm drive with my brother in his mameth 4x4 to block traffic behind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Still waiting for the Lowe to be turned on in the garage, so not much progress apart from getting the old front bumper off and installing the M5 with the awesome front lip from David. Completed the adjustable rear setup which I hope to get installed tomorrow. Also picked up my awesome pipe bender to finish off fabrication for the rear window and A pillar. Edited October 11, 2014 by FrancoisPV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted October 12, 2014 Got the rear suspension test fitted today. Need to fabricate some top mounts, but fits pretty well. has another inch of drop if I want haha Im documenting a write up on How to delete the E39 SLS with adjustables, will upload once completed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted November 7, 2014 Not much of an update, but finally sorted out power to the garage and began on the A pillars for the rear window. Just waiting for the sign off from the Cert guy so I can finish off the window. also started welding in the rear doors, that's such a massive task. BUUUUT in other news, just picked up the donor car for the Ute.... 1998 540i. Mechanically she is good, cosmetically, not so much but definitely worth the price I paid.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted November 7, 2014 Nice wheels on the 540i. Are you going to put them on the ute? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted November 7, 2014 Sadly not. I have these up for sale as the wheel I want for the ute are coming from Singapore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 installed the new Avin All-in-One head unit. Wired it up through the SMG steering wheel, iBus and the cars ECU system for on screen diagnostics and minor tweaks. Also got a Vodafone 3G SIM card installed for internet access and installed the latest NZ GPS maps. This also integrates into the PDC with reverse camera. Spent the last week and a bit getting the rear window and pillar frames bent and welded in, which has been approved by the cert guys (pretty happy about that). But getting the perfect cut for the window panel was a mission on its own. Deleted the rear door handles too, so will soft grind the welds back this week and start smoothening out the sides to have the factory flow from front to rear. Managed to cut out all remaining panels so I can begin to get these welded in. Have also completed all the cars wiring relocation and tailgate connections. Only error being thrown up now is the airbag light which I will get taken car of when car is put back together. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1260 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 looking good mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 looking good mate Cheers mate. That stereo is pretty damn awesome! Started on the old battery-well cover up to make way for the twin exhaust set up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted November 30, 2014 Finished up the old battery well delete, took a few hours to cut the right angle and bends etc. Also did some tidy up on them messy cables, but camera died before getting a photo. I will begin getting the flooring put in place now as the adjustable springs have also been fully installed in the rear. Will be looking for some adjustable shocks to fit soon, or perhaps just get some standard ones shortened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Completed all the wiring and everything is working as it should. No error messages, all lights working.Also got the deck floor 90% complete, need to pop rivet the right side in and then fabricate the inner trays. Will be using the Hibbo Deck Liner stuff to line the deck this weekend. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Awesome progress. I want to see this in person! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Awesome progress. I want to see this in person! Thanks man. If I had the rear window, I might have driven it to the meet on Sunday haha but hopefully it will be on the street within the next month depending if I go wide body or not 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2377 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Youre crazy. Should look awesome once done. Impressed with the speed at which the work is progressing too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Youre crazy. Should look awesome once done. Impressed with the speed at which the work is progressing too. Haha yea, its only cos the mrs has been occupied by xmas shopping and catching up with friends before everyone heads away for the holidays. That, and have the patients to cut everything really slow to get it to fit near perfect. hopefully the finished product is worthy of the time and effort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 blimmey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Right, now comes the nansy details parts. Started masking off everything in the rear / deck. Started sanding back all the surface rust and clear coat and over spray and rubber and welds and this and that. Hoping to get the entire deck incl tyre arches and rear window panel, all smoothened out and ready for deck lining and some paint this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Masking must be my least favourite job!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 I know right, took like 2 hours to get the damn stuff lined up so I don't get that sticky deck liner tar stuff every where. But I think im going to hate the sanding and grinding I have lined up for tomorrow...ssssiiiggghhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
