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Old 07-13-2009, 02:55 PM
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If you could change/re-engineer something, what it would be????
what would it be? beside junky window regulators.
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Old 07-13-2009, 03:10 PM
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the floaty steering system on the 4.6is
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Old 07-13-2009, 03:21 PM
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Navigation headunit WITHOUT a cassette deck!
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Better OEM sound system & manual transmission for the 8 cylinder engines. Manual transmission is only available on the 3.0 (I think?)....
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Dinan upgrades would be standard!
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Dinan upgrades would be standard!
That would be great
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Old 07-13-2009, 04:17 PM
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A stereo system that is in this decade, and not one specially fit so it cannot easily be replaced w/out major modifications!
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[QUOTE=06E53;640088]A stereo system that is in this decade, and not one specially fit so it cannot easily be replaced w/out major modifications![/QUOTE]
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Allison transmission instead of the ZF unit (or 6 speed manual option).

I do agree w/the stereo too though. Not that good, but no BMW audio system is any good in this vintage.
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I'd keep most everything as is on the E53. A few notes:

1. Work out the manual transmission. I've heard it isn't as fluid or well-geared as most other BMWs, including the super-short 1st gear.

2. Reduce fuel consumption, but that's a function of older technology in them.
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