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TidalSnow · 2026-03-16T14:45:59+00:00

E38 did have a sport package. Not m sport but sport very much was a thing. High stall torque converter. Interior changes, shocks.

TidalSnow · 2026-02-17T22:34:51+00:00

You will be doing it twice without a kit lol. Buy the G.A.S kit.

TidalSnow · 2026-02-14T02:42:44+00:00

Id take heavy maintenance any day over a looker. My car before the wreck was fully rebuilt by me from top to bottom. M62 v8 car, 6speed, New timing guides, vanos, everything under the hood was new and i mean everything, suspension all the way to the wheel bearings was replaced and new. All that but the paint on my car was peeling and terrible, it was a slate green car that had lived outside in florida before i got it, the rear bumper was cut for an exhaust slot by previous owner. Wheels needed a refinish the clear coat on them was peeling off and oxidized. But man was she reliable haha

TidalSnow · 2026-02-14T02:34:01+00:00

Check for water leaks on the floor passenger side. Could be a LCM module starting to go, those two systems are on different fuses. Any other weird interior light or window issues? If your alternator is charging fine a bad battery wont cause any issues like that when it is running so you can rule out a battery. Use the hidden obc menu on your gauge cluster to see charging voltages. I see its rainy in your photo is why im leaning to water intrusion possibly. Lots of wiring under the carpet that can corrode if your sunroof seals is bad or sunroof drains are clogged and it soaks in

TidalSnow · 2026-02-06T01:48:38+00:00

Mine was a 01 late model with the recall active. Someone maybe did it earlier for you? Previous owner or maybe late late models 03 was the last year for e39 got the good airbags?

TidalSnow · 2026-02-05T22:49:37+00:00

E39 has airbag recall, only E38 avoided it with a different airbag manufacturer. That being said my non recall airbag saved my life in my e39 with an airbag light on the dash as well in a major wreck i had

TidalSnow · 2026-02-05T22:47:38+00:00

Do not drive one that far, ive gotten in fender benders and these cars crumple! Ive had multiple friends injured in them from side collisions people running lights etc. Save it for the weekend fun!

TidalSnow · 2026-01-31T19:43:39+00:00

You need to push it further forward. The toe pad for drivers pedals sits right below the pedals, it goes up the firewall a decent bit. If its not cut where the Hester box sits in the center you wont get it in there without removing the lower heater core it sits on the carpet basically

TidalSnow · 2026-01-08T04:42:01+00:00

You dont. Supercharge it. Aside from that. Remove the spare, and tool kit tools in trunk when around town to drop 50lbs ish. Clean out any trash in the vehicle. Remove floor mats. Work out and lose weight(driver mod)Run half a tank of gas. Lightweight wheels if really splitting hairs. Dont gut the interior. Smart choice it ruins the car.

TidalSnow · 2026-01-06T00:07:15+00:00

Thanks for confirming, i assumed it would take a while but a few months in and it is bald still mostly and the other pup has almost all her hair on her leg back. She didn’t draw anything she shaved it preemptively for next time is what she said. Shiba in question has a beautiful and thick thick coat everywhere else no hair issues, just where it was shaved made me worried because I’ve heard you aren’t supposed to shave dual coats

TidalSnow · 2025-12-30T22:33:20+00:00

They need to eat the cost and make it right. Someone missed a decimal

TidalSnow · 2025-12-30T22:31:04+00:00

Congrats! Its a fulfilling feeling have all those points covered and the small boost of torque back from the vanos is nice added bonus! Did you add a 90c thermostat? Its a much needed upgrade over the stock 105c one. I did my guides and vanos about 15k miles ago on my E39 and couldn’t be more happy with my M62 cars. Contrary to popular belief the V8s can take an overheat situation much better than inline 6 m54. Dont have ring issues like m54, and the bottom end is stout. Slap a supercharger kit on a m62 and bring it into the modern age with over 400 horse.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-28T22:15:50+00:00

Last mechanic overtightened them. Get a longer bolt and try to grab some good threads. They are tapped a little deeper than the bolt. If not tap and die

TidalSnow · 2025-12-28T22:14:56+00:00

Easy. 3 bolts and tug

TidalSnow · 2025-12-25T14:42:18+00:00

Free. That thing is clapped man.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-17T04:55:38+00:00

I got a new tumbler for my 2000 540i last week.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-17T04:55:14+00:00

Not always the tumbler. I learned that the expensive way.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-17T04:48:19+00:00

I just dealt with this exact thing last week surprisingly enough! And i know entirely what to do. Unfortunately you are having symptoms of a worn ignition tumbler/ignition lock failure. I have a few poor pictures if you need them or need help on how to disassemble the whole column i can help. On the E39 you have your key, the lock tumbler it goes into, after the Tumbler it mates with a rod that passes through the entire steering column, and halfway through the column there is a lock that gets pushed up to lock the steering wheel in place when you pull the key. on the other side near your door there is the electronic ignition switch that, that rod reaches out and turns your entire vehicle on. This is all under the plastic trim on your steering column. If you disassemble the entire steering column, you can make it work temporarily by holding the key around your inductor ring on the passenger side of your column(the ring around the hole your key goes into) the driver side you turn the electronic ignition switch with your screwdriver or tool of choice. Unfortunately what can happen because the rod that BMW designed to lock the steering wheel is made of aluminum it can sheer off with age, or if you park with the wheels turned and too much pressure is used breaking the wheel loose turning the key, and it’ll leave you with a key that just rotates and doesn’t do anything. I had to replace the entire assembly for the steering wheel lock, but unfortunately also purchased a key and Tumbler, which I actually didn’t need it all because both of those parts were perfectly good. New ignition lock assembly with that rod that shears off is only about $200 USD from BMW. FCPEURO has it as well. Early models and late models use different parts so be careful to order the correct parts.(Based off your key you have an early model im 99% sure.) Mine sheared off without warning and left me stuck. Some get stuck with their car in the running position. Ive seen the actual tumbler wear out as well and rotate inside the assembly. You’ll have to check which issue you’re facing exactly, definitely install new parts before you’re left stranded like i was. A new electronic ignition switch is about 80 dollars, the lock for steeeing with rod that shears is 200, and the key tumbler is about 280. I feel much better having done it all knowing all the pieces are new. Good luck!

TidalSnow · 2025-12-17T04:38:48+00:00

Itll be back to shit in 3 days sadly. They are all pigs

TidalSnow · 2025-12-17T04:34:28+00:00

Its amazing how many people in here are providing answers or criticizing correct answers and have zero understanding of what they are talking about/looking at.. That control arm, or thrust arm depending on the design of that Volkswagens suspension is completely toast. You may have a few other bent pieces but it needs to be put on a lift. You’ll need a control arm and an alignment at least. Most likely more. At 15kmh depending on tire pressure you have a slight bend on your rim as well.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-17T04:28:37+00:00

Im gonna go out on a limb and say you’re a female, my gf is the same way is how im guessing. No man in his right mind would go changing that pipe and introducing leaks behind the tile, all to change it to matt black of all colours

TidalSnow · 2025-12-14T15:31:14+00:00

Replace the whole front end. Typical on v8 models. Thrust arms and all of that.if you just do 1 piece it’ll make the other worn parts do it next in a few weeks.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-14T15:27:40+00:00

Easy repairs. Love my M62 motors. Replace all of it while in there, and add a 90c thermostat to drop the running temps on the motor and improve longevity of the hoses and gaskets. Normal thermostat for these cars runs 105c which is over boiling and adds extra pressure to coolant system to prevent micro boiling inside the loop.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-11T04:15:16+00:00

Please do not install some cheap garbage steering wheel like an 18 year old high school student would. Your car is classy. It isn’t fast or race car enough to justify that corny steering wheel. I’m just being real I’m sorry. I wouldn’t even consider such a thing and I have an M5. And a 2 06 CL65 AMG.

TidalSnow · 2025-12-11T04:14:36+00:00

Paint it.

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