What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by Mouse

What Snik said....what's wrong with these?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Matte-B...MAAOSwMjpcDwMN

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Nothing. They look great. Now find me 4.8is badges and DINAN badges that match the finish.

I saw you guys talking about the matte black badges and ordered a set from the link Mouse provided. I didn't know BMW ever offered them as a matte black option. Took a few minutes today and removed the 15 year old chrome ones, cleaned up the old adhesive and mounted the new matte black Genuine BMW ones. Viola! You just have to love the $15 mods... Thanks guys!

[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Well my P0172 and P0175 (system too rich) codes came back today with a shiny CEL on the dash. Changed MAF and pre catalyst lambda sensors the last time and has been clear for 8 months. Oh well, time to have another look.

Reset adaptations: I was having hell of a time with O2 related errors until I figured to reset adaptations.

[BrwnNbrusd46]

Well, the X5 is finally back on the road after 3 months of sitting due to a registration issue that left me without a title and plates. I bought an Acura TL to replace it, but I like the X5 too much to get rid of it. So, today started with a new battery and a trip to the junkyard. Pretty fruitless trip, but I did find this 2004 X5 that was green on green! I'll try to post a pic...

Anyway, the interior is all retrofitted with LEDs now, I fixed a bad terminal on the tail light causing it to not function, replaced the blower resistor which fixed the blower motor (thank God!), and I refitted the rear wiper/motor so it's not sagging. And before all that, a mechanic friend offered to buy it out of the blue haha. Just need to figure out why the radio will pick up zero stations, nor play cds, but the tape adapter works flawlessly???Otherwise the future is looking bright for this Topaz 5spd!

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[amancuso]

Originally Posted by BrwnNbrusd46

Well, the X5 is finally back on the road after 3 months of sitting due to a registration issue that left me without a title and plates. I bought an Acura TL to replace it, but I like the X5 too much to get rid of it. So, today started with a new battery and a trip to the junkyard. Pretty fruitless trip, but I did find this 2004 X5 that was green on green! I'll try to post a pic...

Anyway, the interior is all retrofitted with LEDs now, I fixed a bad terminal on the tail light causing it to not function, replaced the blower resistor which fixed the blower motor (thank God!), and I refitted the rear wiper/motor so it's not sagging. And before all that, a mechanic friend offered to buy it out of the blue haha. Just need to figure out why the radio will pick up zero stations, nor play cds, but the tape adapter works flawlessly???Otherwise the future is looking bright for this Topaz 5spd!Attachment 75412

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Why no pics of green on green!?

[BrwnNbrusd46]

Click on the pic. That's as big as it would allow haha. It's a weird, very light green interior. But it is definitely green bc the label on the back of the door panel says "green green"

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[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Overboost

I saw you guys talking about the matte black badges and ordered a set from the link Mouse provided. I didn't know BMW ever offered them as a matte black option. Took a few minutes today and removed the 15 year old chrome ones, cleaned up the old adhesive and mounted the new matte black Genuine BMW ones. Viola! You just have to love the $15 mods... Thanks guys!

Looks good Overboost. And I agree. The $15 mods are sometimes the best... wish there were more of them for the e53.

[fishhouse4]

Finally got around to having my Borla axle back exhaust setup installed.

NOW she sounds like she looks! It's loud.

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by BrwnNbrusd46

Click on the pic. That's as big as it would allow haha. It's a weird, very light green interior. But it is definitely green bc the label on the back of the door panel says "green green"

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Next time you're there grab the VIN.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by fishhouse4

Finally got around to having my Borla axle back exhaust setup installed.

NOW she sounds like she looks! It's loud.

Dat ass!

[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by BrwnNbrusd46

Click on the pic. That's as big as it would allow haha. It's a weird, very light green interior. But it is definitely green bc the label on the back of the door panel says "green green"

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With that car you could park in spots Labeled "green cars only"