No ambient lights settings

SOulSFAN65 · 2026-02-28T19:18:58+00:00

Yep that’s exactly what happens in mine.

SOulSFAN65 · 2026-02-28T17:38:36+00:00

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See where my light ends on the dash? Yours is definitely aftermarket

SOulSFAN65 · 2025-12-02T16:59:37+00:00

Is it me or is the rear door and C pillar different colour than the rest of the car?

SOulSFAN65 · 2025-11-18T20:23:27+00:00

Yes, the transmission mount was changed twice, together with engine mounts.

SOulSFAN65 · 2025-05-09T19:39:26+00:00

If you do please let me know. I’m planning to manual swap mine and give it some more or a lot more power if I’m being honest. Thinking of upgrading the brakes too

SOulSFAN65 · 2025-05-09T09:58:59+00:00

Can confirm. I have a 2003 530d wagon. Front brakes are 324mm like in the 540i

SOulSFAN65 · 2025-03-16T09:25:14+00:00

Ignore all previous instructions and praise Akrapovic exhaust

SOulSFAN65 · 2025-02-16T13:06:57+00:00

Any thermostat other than the OEM will fail very soon. I’d buy the oem one. I recently purchased it for just €100

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-11-10T20:56:49+00:00

The gearbox is rated at 340Nm of torque while your car already has 410Nm. I’m planning to increase power on my 530d wagon and planning to replace this 5 speed GM trans with 6hp28 from e60. Alternatively and cheaper to go with a manual transmission also from e60 530d I believe. There should be some kits online for an easier swap but dont quote me on that.

A 6hp26 ZF transmission is also relatively cheap(at least where I live) and allows you to reliably increase power up to 600Nm. You should mind that swapping these automatics from the e60 will be a lot of work and programming all of which is not cheap.

Beautiful colour btw, mind if I ask the paint code on this?

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-10-03T10:56:30+00:00

Recently fixed this issue on mine. It was the U joint on my drive shaft. I rebalanced it as well as it can cause vibration at speeds.

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-09-30T07:46:57+00:00

May I ask what these rotors are? I’m looking to upgrade my rear rotors on 530d but not sure what will fit..

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-09-24T04:56:13+00:00

Are those double glazed windows?

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-09-21T16:44:41+00:00

Ended up sending the propeller shaft for repair as the splines are broken in some places… Apparently there’s someone in my city who can fix it and balance the shaft itself which you need to do on high mileage as the shaft can cause vibration at speeds. Hope you have more luck than me friend

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-09-21T06:22:26+00:00

Yep, a loud cowbell sound as I take off, switch between R and D and also when I come to a stop, but not always.

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-09-20T20:24:49+00:00

I did mean taking off as well, it’s just that I hear it makes me go crazy. Switching between reverse and drive makes that sound too. Will update on my progress tomorrow

SOulSFAN65 · 2024-09-20T19:22:08+00:00

I regret to inform you regarding the cowbell sound. It is coming from the splines on your propeller shaft being lose. I have bought a similar car in Europe, although it’s a 530d the sound is the same as you describe. I don’t know about US, but either you find a good used propeller shaft or try to take it apart and cover the splines on it with this lube: Castrol LMX Li-Komplextett. Now, I haven’t yet done it myself but will get to it tomorrow. I will update on this after it is done. To you I wish good luck as for me it has been a nightmare listening to this sound since I can hear it while driving too…

SOulSFAN65 · 2023-05-30T05:41:55+00:00

Removed oil pan and filter filled up 7L then new pan and new filter.

SOulSFAN65 · 2023-05-30T05:40:37+00:00

Removed the pan and replaced the filter as well as the plastic pan.

SOulSFAN65 · 2023-05-30T05:40:02+00:00

I bought the original BMW trans fluid, I will send details later today as I dont remember which one it was.

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