Eagle 1662 Report post Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) I've never had any issues with their suspension quality or longevity , the price difference between say Lemforder isnt that big for a lot of it (says to me the quality is good), they are easier to source like you said. Im running their front HD upper arms, HD sway bar links, lower arms and a couple of control arms in the rear with the rest being Lemforder. All done nearly 70,000km so far with no hints of failure. Edited August 15, 2019 by Eagle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted August 17, 2019 Decided to just get Lemforder suspension parts for the front end via fcp euro. In the mean time got 2 bastard ball joint sleeves removed from the old control and thrust arms. I really need a bench vice as I had to hammer away at the pickle fork on an old chair while securing the arm from moving during the bfh sessions. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted August 17, 2019 Assumed everyone who worked on their car would have a vice haha, my one come off really easy in a vice with a little heat applied. My bfg is reversed for angry management sessions particularly on asian cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 Replaced the fuel filter while access is easier up on axle stands. The one I found was dated 2006 so bonus point for it’s owner in Japan. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 Should hopefully have it all installed over the next day or so and finally be able to fit the M-pars. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 What are the springs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Eagle said: What are the springs? Cobra ‘Lows’ 25-30mm lower than standard non M springs. Then can just drop the rear sls using inpa about 15-20mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 I'm looking forward to the big reveal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Front end suspension overhaul all done. Drives alot better and not too crashy with the lowering springs. I lowered the rear using inpa to tune the air bag heights. Started off reading around 615mm (measured from bottom of rim lip to wheel arch) and ended up at around 585mm. M sport rear suspension with 18” wheels is 589mm stock. Fitted the staggered M Pars and got a much needed wheel alignment. Before : After : 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Looks alright ? Not so low it drags it's bum exiting the driveway? Love the airbag suspension in these, have had 700kg in the boot before and no nose pointing at the sky, unlike the Legacy before it which was unsafe with the same load PS you really do need a NZ numberplate holder or surround... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 http://www.autographics.co.nz/nz-frames Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Wheels certainly make the difference. Id measure the front ride height and check it after a few days of driving, mine ended up settling some more making my first alignment at BMW a big money waster. No holders\surrounds are for weight reduction. Need some M-sport swaybars if anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 52 minutes ago, Eagle said: Wheels certainly make the difference. Id measure the front ride height and check it after a few days of driving, mine ended up settling some more making my first alignment at BMW a big money waster. No holders\surrounds are for weight reduction. Need some M-sport swaybars if anything. Yeah I was going to get some M sways from a wreck at pickapart but too much hassle for 20% stiffer sway bars. Not really a track car but will get some firmer sway bushes I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Probably not if you have to remove them twice but still a good upgrade for any car, not as hard to install as i expected. In my experience ive never felt any difference when using stiffer(street grade poly bushings) as opposed to good condition OEM rubber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 transformed. Looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Trick for young players... Bought a leather drivers seat with the correct dual stage type yellow harness plug. Fitted the seat and all was well until the airbag light came on for this.. Reset the code but it kept coming back. Turns out that the seat buckle sensor from the leather seat has 3 wires vs the original seat having 2. I believe this was a change from when going from MRS3 to MRS4 (airbag module) which was installed in to e39’s from Feb 01’ onwards. So plan of attack is to fit the entire seat wiring harness and seatbelt stalk/pre-tensioner unit from original seat in to leather seat.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 Drivers leather seat wiring and buckle successfully swapped out. Gave the interior a good clean out. Don’t think it had been cleaned in years, lots of built up skin oils and filth around all the switches/buttons and handles. Gave it a good clean on the outside too. Years of neglect by the looks with dirt, moss, leaves etc stuck around the corners of the boot door jam and other trims. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Got stuck in to sorting the normal m54 maintenance stuff. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Doing anything to the evils under the intake? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 I’m going to have to soon. Ccv hose going in to cam cover snapped in half and the intake boot has a rip in it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 I must say this looked pretty good at coffee last weekend, props. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 50 minutes ago, BreakMyWindow said: I’m going to have to soon. Ccv hose going in to cam cover snapped in half and the intake boot has a rip in it now. Beat up 530i just arrived at pick a part Mangere if you something fast. Its sitting right in an inch of mud though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Eagle said: Beat up 530i just arrived at pick a part Mangere if you something fast. Its sitting right in an inch of mud though. Looks like it has black leather sport seats but they would be impossible to remove with how close they sit the cars next to eachother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Seats are fooked anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Eagle said: Seats are fooked anyway Do u know if it that front belly pan still in tact? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
