vbhargava Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 New pedals and windshield washer pump! Pretty simple but taking off the wheel well liner can be a pain. P_Roloff, Jdesign and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 What pedals are those/where can I get some?! love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, B C said: What pedals are those/where can I get some?! love it! Turner Motorsports but bought through ECS. Contact @patsbimmer1 to order ECS parts at a good price. My only piece of advice for the install is to make sure you have good sharp drill bits. I went and bought new ones near the end and it would have saved me at least 1 hour. #facepalm Jdesign and patsbimmer1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Finally out of hibernation: Todays projects: cabin air filter change windshield seal new cowl fasteners straight6pwr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Summer plans: rear subframe bushings coolant overflow reservoir bluebus bluetooth module (https://www.bluebus.dev/) accumulator upgrade B C and straight6pwr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Two small projects down: Got the car back on the road after upgrading the pressure accumulator and coolant reservoir. IMG_8958.mov Partiallypurple, B C, Jdesign and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Which car is the summer DD? How many miles are on this beast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I accidentally watched that video about 7 times. Love it. vbhargava 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted May 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 @B C I dont have a garage at home so two of the four cars are almost always in storage. I tend switch between the E39 M5 and an A6 depending on weather. The E30 vert only comes out for a couple days at a time because it doesn't have a working AC and is less safe that the other cars (I am usually the one who drops and picks up my two year old). It also has an uncracked dash which I am hoping stays that way but it means keeping out of the sun. Once the E39 is fully sorted, suspension wise, I think I'll use it more heavily for DD duty. E39 currently has 103,000 miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Its time for the next big project on the M5 due to a loose rear end which is likely caused by bad bushings given that some of them have 100k on them. Plan: Center support bearing Drive axle minor refresh including guibo Engine mounts Transmission mounts Differential bushings Rear subframe bushings Dinan rear sway bar All rear control arms and integral links Center exhaust hanger Rear ball joints Hawk HPS and 5.0 brake pads High temp brake fluid Oil change Big thanks to @patsbimmer1for helping me source the parts and @jcw0101 for making it happen. B C, m42b32 and patsbimmer1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Are rear subframe bushings for these as terrible as they seemed to be in every other car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 How are you liking that Turner pedal set? I am thinking of acquiring some for myself. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 11 hours ago, SteelBlue said: Are rear subframe bushings for these as terrible as they seemed to be in every other car? I hope not but probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 4 hours ago, B C said: How are you liking that Turner pedal set? I am thinking of acquiring some for myself. I love them. I really wanted a low key look and some added traction / surface area and these fit the build perfectly... especially in black. Contact @patsbimmer1 for help sourcing. patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted June 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Work in progress by @jcw0101 but its coming together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Since we have the exhaust apart it seems like a good opportunity to hear it w/open headers. IMG_9242.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Finally got a hold of some OEM wheels. Still cant believe I ran through the rear tires in 6k miles. 😂 jc43089, patsbimmer1 and P_Roloff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 You are doing it right vbhargava 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 After all the work last summer the car needed an alignment and KMR did a great job. Looking forward to getting out and testing it on the backroads soon. patsbimmer1 and REKIII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 A little something something to hold me in the seat better on backroads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 33 minutes ago, vbhargava said: A little something something to hold me in the seat better on backroads. I need reviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 1:43 PM, patsbimmer1 said: I need reviews! I second this motion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 @YoungCR @patsbimmer1 Installation: Super easy. Took 10 min. Pros: Planted in the seat - I didnt realize how much of a difference this makes on backroads. Normally you are constantly compensating for lean with your body and arms, freeing yourself up from that lets you focus on car control and other inputs Easy for daily use - Takes 30 seconds to go from 3 point seat belt --> 4 point harness Airbag remains intact - not all harness setups allow for this Bolt-in Install - This was really important to me since E39 M5s are appreciating and I didnt want to drill anything out Harness Grips - recommend purchasing. Soo much easier tighten the harness Cons: Wasnt expecting the shoulder pain. Makes sense why they make harness pads Overall: 10/10 - wish I had done this sooner Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Very cool, nice that you can easily switch to 3 point for daily use vbhargava 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbhargava Posted August 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Minor safety upgrade: patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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