2003 4.6is 3rd owner but the 1st who gives a damn.

[Trasportador]

HA!! Nice to see you on this side man!! I'm guessing you decided against stealing the wife's motor for the shaggin wagin? I'll have to look up what are the quick release springs for the rear hatch, I've not heard of that addition/mod. I also need to do the backup camera. The wife drives the X that I got for her, and misses the backup camera that came with her Murano. Not sure if I mentioned on the other forum, I've got a 540it as well. 2000 Titanium Silver m-sport with dinan software. I really need to call Dinan to see what the hell they put in the thing tbh.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by Trasportador

HA!! Nice to see you on this side man!! I'm guessing you decided against stealing the wife's motor for the shaggin wagin? I'll have to look up what are the quick release springs for the rear hatch, I've not heard of that addition/mod. I also need to do the backup camera. The wife drives the X that I got for her, and misses the backup camera that came with her Murano. Not sure if I mentioned on the other forum, I've got a 540it as well. 2000 Titanium Silver m-sport with dinan software. I really need to call Dinan to see what the hell they put in the thing tbh.

Small world! I just can't afford both the s/c and the swap. God knows I wish I could swing it. I'd rather do that than go for an m5 engine. Trust ne, if that magic tree falls, it's on!
The springs for the hatch are off ebay, easy installation and they work great. Touch the dash or fob button and boom, open hatch!
The rear view camera needs the tv module from EU market ($170 or so) I'm excited about that. I'll put one on the wagon when I paint/install the rear spoiler. I'll put it in the spoiler. http://www.bimmernav.com/BMW_TV_Navg...s.htmlSwaggons and Xer's. Perfect combo of urban rides.

[Trasportador]

Originally Posted by Plattus1000

Small world! I just can't afford both the s/c and the swap. God knows I wish I could swing it. I'd rather do that than go for an m5 engine. Trust ne, if that magic tree falls, it's on!
The springs for the hatch are off ebay, easy installation and they work great. Touch the dash or fob button and boom, open hatch!
The rear view camera needs the tv module from EU market ($170 or so) I'm excited about that. I'll put one on the wagon when I paint/install the rear spoiler. I'll put it in the spoiler.
Swaggons and Xer's. Perfect combo of urban rides.

I barely get to drive the X tbh. The wagon even less. I beat the living snot out of the e34 lol. Sadly, chain guides went in my 7 last week, so she's in the shop (known as a buddy's house) for repair.

I'm going to copy that rear hatch setup. I like that idea. I was wondering why the truck did not have it to begin with.

[Plattus1000]

Springs on eBay # 311477419067
One suggestion I'd make if installing, find 4 plastic or hard rubber washers to put on the ends of the springs. When the hatch opens the springs bounce a little on the strut posts making a tinny noise.

[Plattus1000]

This morning I learned that the A arm bushing on one side has cracked. The front felt sloppy when going over small imperfections in the road and if you're familiar with Seattle, that's just what we call roads. So I took it in and they said "Oh, you need a subframe bushing too"
I found this odd since when doing the suspension refresh, (about a month and a half ago) I bought all new subframe bushings and asked them to be installed. I was told by the tech "no need, they all look great and on e53's they never go out" so I didn't have them done. Guess how I feel about that tech now. I think he's the guy who did the PPI on this truck when we first put an offer on it and missed that the guibo was held together by hopes and dreams so I should have just trusted my gut and had it all done when I took it to the shop to do it the first time. Luckily I had all the parts they needed so I save some $ there but was told 4hrs labor for the A arm bushing and 6 for the subframe. I hate that I don't have a garage!

[Ricky Bobby]

My subframe bushings I did last year and they fell apart when I took them out and I had 75k at the time

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

My subframe bushings I did last year and they fell apart when I took them out and I had 75k at the time

How long did it take you? I'm being billed 2hrs a side for the A-arm bushings (figured replace them both) and 6hrs for the subframe, all 4.

[Ricky Bobby]

6 hours for the subframe is laughable. I think with taking a beer and a stogie break it only took me an hour an a half per side and I don't have a lift and take my time.

Bend the rear exhaust hanger, fit the tool on each bushing, wind out the old, wind in the new, do the other bushing, torque the 2 bolts, and bend back the exhaust hanger and go to the other side.

But I do understand book time.

[Plattus1000]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

6 hours for the subframe is laughable. I think with taking a beer and a stogie break it only took me an hour an a half per side and I don't have a lift and take my time.

Bend the rear exhaust hanger, fit the tool on each bushing, wind out the old, wind in the new, do the other bushing, torque the 2 bolts, and bend back the exhaust hanger and go to the other side.

But I do understand book time.

Book rate/hrs are fine if my insurance is paying for it. I asked the clerk if that's what I was being charged for and he burbbled some bs I didn't care to disect. This truck runs us about a grand a month like clockwork because I don't have a shop.

I'll rent the tool for my wagon. Thanks. Mmm beer.

[ajs116]

Originally Posted by Plattus1000

Installed reverse camera but waiting on the TV module

Is there a particular DIY write-up out there that you used for this?