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daymoon
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11th Jul 13 at 17:49   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks guys!
Just took delivery of Full M5 Suspension.
After a quick comparison it is slightly lower than the SE suspension I have in shed.

Also hit a "milestone" today..



/highmilleageheapofshitfallingtobitsetc
deano87
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Love the MPG dial which just moves continuously. Remember that from Dads 530i
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Love the MPG dial which just moves continuously. Remember that from Dads 530i


It is quite useful.


Anyways.





Plan is to put these on the M5 suspension I bought from Broster.

I have fitted M5 Front shock absorbers but height stayed same as I thought but front has stiffened up a bit.

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu301/metr1x/530d/20130721_155447_zps93a7920d.jpg



M5 shocks fitted - need to clean under arches though.




Need to sell all these




[Edited on 03-08-2013 by daymoon]

[Edited on 03-08-2013 by daymoon]
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Eibachs are on!

Front arch gap before:


Front springs fitted:


Rear fitted
BarnshaW
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much better
daymoon
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Got this delivered today



Got a bargain at £100 Delivered. Much better condition than the one I have. They usually go for upwards of £150 will sell mine to recoup some funds.

Also got EGR blanking kit yesterday.

Got a short day at work tomorrow so will get these fitted.

Also nearing 120k miles and due an oil change.

So far total spend has been (excluding mods):

Oil £60
Filter £4
Fuel filter £18
Rear brake shoes & fitting kit £30
Thermostat incl housing + coolant - £50


Not bad for 18k miles I have done so far

Need to do tracking at some point,
Got some weird noise from front on right - worn bush but can't figure out which one

[Edited on 07-11-2013 by daymoon]
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If you can't figure out which bush it might not be a bush making the noise
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
If you can't figure out which bush it might not be a bush making the noise


The only thing that I haven't check is the shock absorber bolts.
Thinking about it started shortly after I lowered the car.
I can replicate the noise be going in reverse and braking. Then going forwards and braking again.
Doesn't always do it if I was going forwards, stop move forwards again(at any rate) and stop again
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Will that wheel just bolt straight on then??
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quote:
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Will that wheel just bolt straight on then??


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I had the same sort of noise the other week, knocking when braking hard at slow speeds. Turned out the offside adjuster locknut on the camber arm had worked loose, check the anti roll bars and any other joining arms. How are the top mounts?
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I preferred the original wheel!
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quote:
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I preferred the original wheel!


4 spoke one? Lolz.

The latest one is smaller and thicker. I liked it in my 3 3 series
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7th Nov 13 at 23:39   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I want the missus dads 528i. 160k and it still pulls like a train. 528i manual msport. Awesome
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quote:
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I want the missus dads 528i. 160k and it still pulls like a train. 528i manual msport. Awesome


Manual 528 sport is is kinda rare

[Edited on 07-11-2013 by daymoon]
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Yup. His brother had it from new too, never been chaved up, drifted, driven like a twat. I'm gunna buy it when he sells it
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Common for the bushes at the back of the wishbone to go
Very common!
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quote:
Originally posted by daymoon
quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
If you can't figure out which bush it might not be a bush making the noise


The only thing that I haven't check is the shock absorber bolts.
Thinking about it started shortly after I lowered the car.
I can replicate the noise be going in reverse and braking. Then going forwards and braking again.
Doesn't always do it if I was going forwards, stop move forwards again(at any rate) and stop again


check the drop links
my e39 had this and a new drop link cured it

[Edited on 08-11-2013 by j10E W]
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thanks for suggestions guys, will check next week when I put my winter wheels on.


Meanwhile, swapped steering wheel today.
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Also, wondering what colour trim would look better: dark or bright? black or silver?
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I changed mine from wood to the silver ally, although I want the graphite black if I ever find any cheap enough as the silver looks a little odd with my light blue seats/door inserts.
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quote:
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I changed mine from wood to the silver ally, although I want the graphite black if I ever find any cheap enough as the silver looks a little odd with my light blue seats/door inserts.


Graphite grey is least popular after wood trim(well poplar one is bloody expensive/sought after).
It came across few sets in scrappies before for £15

With my interior being two tone - not sure what colour trim to get :/
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Get me a mint graphite set with auto stick and you can have my silver
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I quite like the walnut lol! If you get rid of it can I have the radio cover as the missus dad's is split
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quote:
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I quite like the walnut lol! If you get rid of it can I have the radio cover as the missus dad's is split


I think it looks ok but could be better

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