Yeah, I’ve gone back and forth on the tstat change, but finally figured that it was worth a try, if only as an experiment. I think the power sapping result of running these cars so hot is a decent enough reason to monkey around with it and see how it affects things. Plus I like a project, and I’m a bit short of cash right now for anything significant on the E53, having just bought my wife the G05.
We sold my daughter our 2015 Grand Cherokee which has been a good car, and should be a reliable first car for her for several years at her first job and commute. I also just donated (today) my 31 year old Grand Cherokee which actually made me tear up watching it leave on a flatbed 15 min ago. 250k on the original 318 and transmission, but it was failing and needed significant money for suspension, transmission and other “safety of flight” work. It had been relegated to being the rescue car for the E53 occasionally over the past few years. Sucks to see the ones you like go, however.
Down to two cars for the first time in a long time.
Time to start thinking about that next BMW project in earnest….