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Very cool! I don't remember seeing that in the accessory catalog.

Glad to see it back on the road 😁

Bravo! Glad you finally got to do this and I would love to join some year as well. Also post some exhaust videos!

Fantastic, cool you can convert to folding rear seats as well.

Saw this RHD E36 323i the other week in Madison. It was super clean for being driven around in winter, guessing a recent import.

Sorry not sure why this didn’t show up in the unread for me. The certificate is renewed now, apologies on that. also I’m working on migrating to a new forum software, NodeBb, but it’s a slow process.

huh there's more than one of those swaps then

Nice score! Congrats on graduating college and being debt free 👍 Certainly a rewarding way to start your career.

How many miles on the motor?

Welcome back stranger, what’s in the garage these days?

Sweet victory at last!

Looks like a blast

that's good news, congrats!

Bummer it developed a drone, sounded great when you first put it on. What brand was the muffler?

So far so good 🤞 I had not religiously used any additives except for the Liquid Moly system cleaning kit FCP sells initially but I’m now adding in Power Service every tank that I fill up or when I remember to toss some in while at home.

I hadn’t heard about it either but it’s not the only place those resources were available either, just the most public.

Alright I’ll put on some sun screen 😂 that makes sense for break in.

E70 35i with 200k at rawhide. Sold new in milwaukee. https://www.ebay.com/itm/375527190039?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zSmiCvTZSGe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=uNBPSnbpTvm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@straight6pwr’s old car is seemingly still on the market for almost a year? https://www.facebook.com/share/qkxS22m3maM19Qnu/?mibextid=79PoIi

If you wanna test out towing with my X5 sometime we could plan a boating day when it’s not hot as hell out 🥵

From what I've read F15's were a slightly updated E70 underpinnings. Unfortunately I was using a screw type OTC 7294 but after wasting 4 hours cranking those things I ordered this and have it waiting for me for the next spring job. They make a 3ton as well but its only like $20 cheaper but that was available on prime. This was delivered directly in like 4days. https://www.vevor.com/strut-spring-compressor-c_10324/vevor-strut-spring-compressor-4-5-ton-9920-lbs-hydraulic-jack-capacity-1-ton-rated-compression-force-auto-strut-coil-spring-compressor-tool-hydraulic-spring-compressor-for-strut-spring-removing-p_010965229806

Pulled the 540i out a couple weeks ago intending to prep it for Udderly Euro since I have never been but unfortunately a work trip last minute canceled those plans. Either way getting it out of storage is forcing me to work on it. I did change the oil at 156k and finally raised the suspension up 1" front and rear. Still need to have the front wheels on 2x4's to get a low-pro jack under the front subframe but Ben and I are happy where it sits now. Handling improved greatly as well as I'm not getting bounced around anymore 🤣 Still need to refresh the steering components but otherwise its picking away at cosmetic issues.

Behind on updates but this has cracked 170k now. Starting a few months ago we were having intermittent power loss while driving on the freeway which slowly progressed to shutting off at idle as well. Initially there was a code for the fuel rail pressure sensor and lots of random electrical issues like the trailer wiring plug? I had cleared those and the pressure sensor didn't come back but then a code for the crank sensor popped up. It had gotten to the point where the X5 was hard to restart after dying. It had been about 30k since the fuel filter was done so I replaced that which helped with starting but still had power cutting out at 18-1900rpm on the interstate occasionally and still often at idle when hot. The crank sensor code hadn't come back but at $60 and some mentions online that was a cause for shutting off at idle I figured I'd give that a shot. Leave it to BMW to put the sensor underneath the starter 🙄 Wasn't too bad of a job though and it seemingly fixed the issue. It did shut off at idle once 5 days after replacement but hasn't happened after so still keeping an eye on things. I had replaced the engine ground strap as well so when things cool down weather wise I plan to pull the injectors and flow test them. It's just odd not getting a CEL or consistent codes for any of these issues. It was time for new tires which meant finishing the suspension refresh as well. Installed the lemforder kit from FCP along with sway bar links and sachs shocks. I learned my lesson on not checking the repair manual for special tools as standard small ball joint tool any auto stores carry wont fit and 2wd/4wd service kits dont work either. Luckily this 22-36mm Heavy Duty Ball Joint Separator was available next day and pop them out with 2-3 turns. As much as it sucks to take all those covers off they sure do a good job of keeping things clean. One note that isn't specifically mentioned on the TIS is that the top hat is labeled for the #1 stud. I had accidentally installed them rotated 90 degrees for each side which cost me a lot of time compressing the springs again. X5 drives amazing now with Michelin Defender LTX's and the refreshed suspension. Steering is very precise and handles like new. Next on the list is to address the leaky charge pipes.

what did you go with for A/C?

what MMI box did you go with? steering wheel turned out great.