qube 3570 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) So, as some of you saw today at the monthly meet, I just picked up a nice NZ 2001 530i E39 Motorsport Sedan to replace my E46 as my daily driver. Very stoked with it, came up really nice after a good clean and wax on saturday, will be ordering a bunch of parts etc soon so stay tuned for progress pics Heres a couple snaps from the after the wash: To do list Maintenance: - Engine oil and filter - Oil filter housing gasket - Trans fluid service - Power steering reservoir & hoses replacement with new fluid - Cooling system overhaul (Radiator, Expansion tank, Waterpump, Thermostat) - Air filter and cabin filters - Drive belt and AC belt - Tensioner pulleys - Windshield washer pump Cosmetic: - New bonnet badge - Headlight lens restoration - Taillight upgrade to facelift (one side is odd) - Black out kidney grills - Tints - Front windshield sunstrike tint - Windshield glass seal front replacement - Interior trim replace to silver - Retrofit a newer stereo - Dye the faded rear parcel tray to black - Rear windshield roof spoiler - Twin/Quad Exhaust tips - Upgrade to 18" wheels More to come... Edited April 23, 2016 by QUBE 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1057 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 Wow damn Kyu. Wish I had time to check this out on friday for ya. This looks mint!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 It's very sweet in absolute terms. It's incredibly damn sweet for the price he paid. Quite amazing actually. Well done mate! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 looks pretty clean. congratulations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 It's very sweet in absolute terms. It's incredibly damn sweet for the price he paid. Quite amazing actually. Well done mate! Got me curious now . . . . So comparing last pic with the first . . . . . did you black out the grilles and emblem on the bonnet or is that some trick of the light? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 blacked out with plastidip. the emblem is just temporary for lols until i get some new bmw genuine ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 Looks sweet mate, good job! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 Looks bluddy nice - well done! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 looks like you'll be buying this from Kyu next week, Smithy - job done! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 looks like you'll be buying this from Kyu next week, Smithy - job done! I've already got my e39 MS t-shirt Olaf ;-) time to go down a size, or two lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 E39 is not for sale anyway haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 E39 is not for sale anyway haha EVERYTHING is for sale lol! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 you got that right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 Looks sweet! Miss my 530i 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 16, 2016 Have done a heap of stuff to the car. Will take some pics next week to show progress 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 come on man, write some words, augment with pictures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Amazing how much difference the new windscreen rubber seal makes to the appearance of the car! Edited April 18, 2016 by QUBE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Looking good. Its funny how thick and plump the new seal is compared to the old dry ones. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Looking good 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 some more pics to show that tints really to make a huge difference to the cars overall look 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M M 250 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Looks good. I think it needs a twin tip exhaust though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 I think it needs quad tips but hey, cant have everything right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M M 250 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Throw a v8 in while you are at it. Haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 should have just bought brents blue 540... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Or Martin's M5! I'm not sure that window rubber is in right... the last picture in post #17 looks way off... no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
