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I did not get the cat, but doing it again I may. It's not bad but I like cruising with the windows open and spend time crawling around so I feel the smell may become a tad much. I may end up trying to get a catted one.
Sound is pleasant, lots of turbo noise and a tiny bit of engine with the windows open. With windows closed I can't tell a difference from stock which is nice.

I did the EGR racepipe at the same time (Bimmertune) and that came with the coolant blockoffs for that, and picked up the plate you linked above from a different source. 

The turbo noises and power gains are very fun.

I did the delete on mine recently and am very pleased with how it turned out. 
I would like to note that I would rather do rod bearings on the M3 again before doing another X5d delete... It was a lot of patience and odd body positioning. 

I went with the VSRF down / midpipe and the fit-up was pretty decent. I saw you had the buzzken one in there which is over twice the cost. 

Having records of glow plug issues but no records of replacement I figured might as well get her done while the intake is off. I'm more or less just going with what you've done given how much you've enjoyed it without issues. I contemplated other down pipe and exhausts but seems like the consensus on the Facebook group its the Buzzken fits the best as well. I'll be doing the install myself so just want things to be straight forward given all these parts going on. Trans tune is on the future list, suspension refresh comes first. I ordered new struts as well as they've failed and will tackle the rest of the suspension next fall after the tires are shot and ready for replacement. 

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Fun stuff!!! I also accumulated some parts this winter for a maintenance rally this spring! Lol. 
Most notably is the glow plug module that failed on me about a month ago... Makes for a smoky/sweet sounding cold start!
The Malone 2.5 is a safe and fun tune, I've been running for 4 years now without a hiccup.
Consider a trans tune from https://sutphintuning.com/ also!  It made a huge difference and Rod will customize it for your needs. He also has all the parts for the 6hp.  He's is a genius with these transmissions, he's even fitted an 8 speed in his E90.

Crawled under the X5 for the first time to get the the main parts list off the transmission. Also installed the K&N VF3019 cabin air filters. 

Below is a cross reference for the Tune My Euro E70 100k restoration/maintenance list to FCP OE or OEM parts for better prices/warranty. Certainly needed at 150k now and many are while you're in there with the intake manifold off and added power from the tune. 
FCP EURO M57 Sleeve kit for 6HP transmission 31.4mm Automatic Transmission Valve Body Sealing Sleeve ZFS-0734317371 40.7mm Automatic Transmission Valve Body Sealing Sleeve - ZF 24107520715 25.9mm Mechatronic Sealing Sleeve ZFS-0734317370 x2 Mechatronics Sealing Sleeve ZFS-0501216272 Automatic Transmission Adapter Plug ZFS-0501215718 GA6HP26Z Automatic Transmission Service Kit - 24117571227KT3 Mechatronic Solenoid Kit (6HP21 6HP28) - ZF 1068298047 My parts list 1068-050-045 is not listed on FCP's product page but these pages have more complete references. https://www.thectsc.com/products/solenoid-kit-6hp21/28-e-shift-39-130.html https://www.automaticchoice.com/en/6hp19-sol05 Valve Cover Gasket - Elring 11127796378 Water Pump - Graf 1151780106 Blue Silicone Vacuum Hose (5 Meters) - CRP 11731259996 Thermostat Assembly - Mahle 11517805811 Comprehensive Glow Plug Service Kit - 12237807277KT1 Turbocharger Oil Line - Genuine BMW 11427795971 Turbocharger Oil Line Gasket - Genuine BMW 07119905041 x4 Pipe Exhaust-Gas Pressure - Genuine BMW 13627812806 Gasket Ring (A12X15,5) - Elring 13627811934 x2 Mass Air Flow Sensor - Bosch 0281006147 Throttle Body Gasket - Genuine BMW 13547792098 Preformed Seal - Genuine BMW 13718596850 Intake Pipe Pipe Seal - Genuine BMW 11617790547 Turbocharger Gasket - Genuine BMW 11617796622 Preformed Seal - Genuine BMW 11617796621 Serpentine Belt Kit - Continental 6PK1893 A/C Accessory Drive Belt - Continental 64557809801 Harmonic Balancer - Corteco 11238511371 Engine Coolant Pipe O-Ring - Genuine BMW 11517788984 Engine Coolant Outlet Flange - Genuine BMW 11127806196 Gasket - Genuine BMW 13717799839 Additional Purchases Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Thermostat (E70 E71 E72) MAH-TO693 DOT 4 LV Brake Fluid (1 Liter) PEN-1224116 x2 Tune My Euro CCV Hose and O-Ring for BMW Diesel 3.0L Engine - M57 - X5 35D, 535D and 335D (AAR2238) Vacuum Hose Splice (10 pack) (AAR2486) Sonnax ZF6 GEN2 Zip Kit TuneZilla FlashZilla v3 Malone 2.5 Tune ECS/Turner VRSF M57 Downpipe & Midpipe Combo Upgrade - Part#: 10702041 Genuine BMW EGR Valve Gasket - E70 X5 #11717809775

It's things like painting the edge of the oil cooler to maintain visual symmetry that I love. 
Looking good!

P R O C R A S T I N A T I O N 
Yeah so I didn't really work on the harness. BUT! I have accomplished some other things. I had Tim come by and 3D scan my engine bay which was a pretty neat ordeal. I wanted to get a CAD file of my engine bay and hardtop for reference files to allow me to create models for reinforcing my firewall, filler panels to give the bay more symmetry, and the hardtop to build a jig for the Lexan. Tim also traded in his F90 M5 Comp for a G20 M340 and he wanted to swap grills right away. So for fun, this is what 7th gen 3series grills look like on a second gen 3series E30. 

Anyways I also got around to ordering and installing some more parts. I finally finished up relocating the fuel lines because of the steering shaft / starter interference. I unfortunately think I will end up redoing these lines because they are still factory 8mm -5/16 hardlines up until they get to the bottom of the firewall where I adapted them to braided -6AN that goes to the fuel rail and regulator. I think that once I get the car running again and start tuning I will add more fuel and boost, and the 8mm factory lines will limit my flowrate. But for now, its good till I cross that bridge.
(Sorry I have no pictures of this)^^
I also ordered everything needed for the remote oil cooler. I got a Chase Bays thermostatic oil cooler wedge plate, HKS filter, -10 fittings (x2 45's| x2 60's), way too much -10 braided line, and I had a cooler that Chubs made a few years ago. I was debating on the line routing, but after I made the lines, it seems like both options I was considering will work if I need to move the lines up in the future. 

Option 1

Option 2

The result


And I also painted the far edge of the oil cooler as I didn't want the offset of the cooler to throw off the factory look of the car through the kidneys.

Also not shown, I installed a new oil pan as the one I had was dented since I got it. With that, I also started to reroute my dipstick as it is one of the biggest sys sores in the engine bay IMO. I got about 90% done making a new dipstick, and wasn't sold on how it looked, so I ordered a Lokar locking flexible billet dipstick that I will mount down near the cooler oil filter and out of the way. Besides that, I feel pretty good and the oil system is all buttoned back up!
My next task is going to install the stereo and get that out of the way. I have everything besides drivers and I want to get all the chassis side of the wiring complete before( warning: procrastination excuse)  I move onto the engine harness.  
 

P R O C R A S T I N A T I O N 
Yeah so I didn't really work on the harness. BUT! I have accomplished some other things. I had Tim come by and 3D scan my engine bay which was a pretty neat ordeal. I wanted to get a CAD file of my engine bay and hardtop for reference files to allow me to create models for reinforcing my firewall, filler panels to give the bay more symmetry, and the hardtop to build a jig for the Lexan. Tim also traded in his F90 M5 Comp for a G20 M340 and he wanted to swap grills right away. So for fun, this is what 7th gen 3series grills look like on a second gen 3series E30. 

Anyways I also got around to ordering and installing some more parts. I finally finished up relocating the fuel lines because of the steering shaft / starter interference. I unfortunately think I will end up redoing these lines because they are still factory 8mm -5/16 hardlines up until they get to the bottom of the firewall where I adapted them to braided -6AN that goes to the fuel rail and regulator. I think that once I get the car running again and start tuning I will add more fuel and boost, and the 8mm factory lines will limit my flowrate. But for now, its good till I cross that bridge.
(Sorry I have no pictures of this)^^
I also ordered everything needed for the remote oil cooler. I got a Chase Bays thermostatic oil cooler wedge plate, HKS filter, -10 fittings (x2 45's| x2 60's), way too much -10 braided line, and I had a cooler that Chubs made a few years ago. I was debating on the line routing, but after I made the lines, it seems like both options I was considering will work if I need to move the lines up in the future. 

Option 1

Option 2

The result


And I also painted the far edge of the oil cooler as I didn't want the offset of the cooler to throw off the factory look of the car through the kidneys.

Also not shown, I installed a new oil pan as the one I had was dented since I got it. With that, I also started to reroute my dipstick as it is one of the biggest sys sores in the engine bay IMO. I got about 90% done making a new dipstick, and wasn't sold on how it looked, so I ordered a Lokar locking flexible billet dipstick that I will mount down near the cooler oil filter and out of the way. Besides that, I feel pretty good and the oil system is all buttoned back up!
My next task is going to install the stereo and get that out of the way. I have everything besides drivers and I want to get all the chassis side of the wiring complete before( warning: procrastination excuse)  I move onto the engine harness.  
 

Ended up pulling the intake side to reshim 2 lifters, all back together & timed now
FCP order showing up soonish for some stuff that I either misplaced or never ordered. 
 

I was watching this video and all the sudden a very recognizable e36 made an appearance at ~20 seconds in!
 

My 1993 R33 GTS25t. Love the car to death, does massive burnouts.
Update for everyone: Sorry, with the lack of BMW and how ridiculously busy I've been recently its been hard to keep an eye on this thread. The car is still missing because when Chief Dumbass Cory Billstrom got arrested the car proceeded to change multiple hands and only god knows where it is now. The detective did his due diligence and interviewed anyone that was roughly connected and obviously anyone not obligated to talk, didnt talk. The car was last known to be in the area beginning of January so chances of it getting returned are extremely slim, and if it would be returned I am very sure it would not be in the same condition it was in when it left. The guy that stole it (Executive Chief Dumbass Chris Lamb) fessed up to everything and even admitted to doing over 130mph in it. The only reason I am upset about that is because that is faster than I ever went in it lmao.

I get to go to court multiple times over the next few months over this bullshit, so so excited. Hoping to scrape up some cash for an E36 325/328 to replace it, E36 M3 prices have gotten a bit ridiculous lol.

"Billstrom wanted $2,500 for the stolen BMW. He told the owner he bought it and didn’t steal it. Billstrom told the man he would never see the car again if he got arrested.... Billstrom was subsequently arrested."
I literally chuckled, what an idiot.

 
So I assume he got his car back?

Car still missing. He was arrested because @basedspiderrecorded the phonecall. 

"Billstrom wanted $2,500 for the stolen BMW. He told the owner he bought it and didn’t steal it. Billstrom told the man he would never see the car again if he got arrested.... Billstrom was subsequently arrested."
I literally chuckled, what an idiot.

 
So I assume he got his car back?

Well that’s pretty wild and unfortunate 🙄 

https://stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?34029-Touring-International/page42
 

"Billstrom wanted $2,500 for the stolen BMW. He told the owner he bought it and didn’t steal it. Billstrom told the man he would never see the car again if he got arrested.... Billstrom was subsequently arrested."
I literally chuckled, what an idiot.

 
So I assume he got his car back?

Update, I have been driving this on and off through winter.
I started to notice that I have a SZL code a few months ago that comes and goes which is related to the stalks/steering wheel. Apparently the harness or clock spring fails and throws this code. This would explain my hit or miss heated steering wheel. I will have to order a new SZL once I determine the part number on mine as it looks there are quite a few options depending on the options/ packages that are factory (20+ some options in RealOEM). 
I scanned all the codes again this morning and found a laundry list awaiting (30 some odd codes). 😑
My Comfort access stopped working, which was why I scanned the car again. I have a fault for a bad ground in the REM (Rear Electronic Module) which I suspect is the culprit. I cleared the codes and now the trip function on my gauge cluster display disappeared lol. Ah yes, the future is here. I will update this again when I actually start to dig into the ground issue in hopes to resolve this. For now, I just wanted to document this to remind myself of why I like older cars. LOL
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After more research on the CA issue, it looks like it might be a weak battery. I will have to test this theory. What I didn't expect to see, was multiple threads about people replacing LED drivers in the trunk/tail lights/interior with non-OEM, causing interference with comfort access, in turn disabling it.  Seems like the cheaper ones from Amazon or eBay lack shielding. Insane to think that's enough to cause an issue. Looking at the wiring on this car, I will say its obvious that the wires are a very small (optimal?) gauge and the sheathing jacket is quite thin too. I assume this is to save cost and weight, but in turn causes a lot of wiring issues, yay.
 

https://stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?34029-Touring-International/page42
 

Cell phone shot through the car window from 2 weeks ago. Been carrying the camera on my walks but have been largely uninspired. Eagerly awaiting spring...

https://stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?34029-Touring-International/page42
 

Yeah we’ve talked at the e30 picnic a few times over the years. That would be awesome! Does the AEC still do a yearly car show as well? I used to put that one the calendar here. My in-laws live in mineral point, I get down there a few times a year.

Hey Chris My names David Rerak. I believe we have met before, but I am on the team that's currently working on it. If you're ever in town I can definitely show you around, and I can keep you posted on the dates that we take it racing, and I'll maybe see if we can get you some seat time around the track if you're interested. 

I lol’d that the price went from $500 for anyone to $2500 for the person who actually holds the title 😂 I would hope between the info of these two they’d have figured out the whereabouts of the car.

Hadn’t checked in on “the euro” in a while, first videos I’ve seen of it running and driving but it’s been back together for a few years now with the M30B35 swap I sold with it. Car sounds great, I’d love to see it in person.