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

[andrewwynn]

Lane changes are the most exciting part of a drag race as a spectator b though.

My panoramic mirrors cost $25 for the pair. Worth every penny.

I have used stick on blind spot mirrors and they are very helpful.

20% as helpful as a full mirror panoramic that doesn't need it though (having used very nice stick on blind spot mirrors since 1990 or so, I can attest they are a cheap imitation of the real thing)

[andrewwynn]

PS I've seen that type of panoramic mirror before and the view is unbeatable, but definitely not going to dress up the curb appeal of a luxury SUV.

I'm talking about the replacement for side mirrors that fit inside the stock mirror housings.

I did a thread on it when I replaced mine I'll see if I can find.

I may have just added to a different thread but it's discussed in detail here:

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ifference.html


Here's an excellent example of how much better the reflection is in the panoramic mirrors is.

Also comparison of blind spot bubble mirror vs. the European panoramic mirror with a car parked in my blind spot marked in red. In the panoramic mirror two things to take note of:

➀ the size is about 8-10x as big
➁ it’s in the correct relative position (left bottom side of mirror not right top side).





Some cars have a nice blind spot mirror built in as a separate segment of the mirror but their is a distinct break so it has gaps so you will have some double vision or missing parts. The one piece solution is unbeatable.

FYI the blue tinted bubble mirror I bought at an auto parts store was a great solution until I bought the panoramic mirrors. Color matched the blue tint on my OE mirrors and fit nice in the corner.

I used similar on my motorcycle back in the day. Very good functionality.

[zener]

Bought used steering rack, gotta order the repair kit and change seals for it. If it works, I will do same on the other rack also and keep it as spare.

[Clavurion]

Originally Posted by zener

Bought used steering rack, gotta order the repair kit and change seals for it. If it works, I will do same on the other rack also and keep it as spare.

Interesting to see if this can be done and what kind of special tools are needed.

[andrewwynn]

Won't help mine which has worn gears. Enough backlash I get steering shimmy. :-(. I have a used replacement but the TIS says "first lift your engine" so I haven't started the swap yet.


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[crystalworks]

Febi DHC installed yesterday. Works great. Will buy same for other doors in future should need arise.

[Clavurion]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Won't help mine which has worn gears. Enough backlash I get steering shimmy. :-(. I have a used replacement but the TIS says "first lift your engine" so I haven't started the swap yet.

Or more like drop the subframe and try to prevent engine dropping on you.

[andrewwynn]

I haven't searched the interwebs for a video showing the procedure yet.


Crap just looked and confirmed :-( lower subframe is part)

[PalmSpringsE534.6]

Finally got around to wiring the angel eyes on the depo headlights I put in last month. Routed the wires under the windshield cowl, took power from the positive jump point, grounded at the hood hinge ground point, ran trigger wire to the ECU power wire. I didn't set the 2nd trigger to the footwell lights but I might in the future. I'm very happy with the update to the headlights and overall look up front now.

[andrewwynn]

Feels so good.

When I replaced my headlights I hooked up the rings to the o2 heater but my O2 died and I didn't hook up right away to the replacement.

Felt so good when I got them hooked back up.

It's funny how they operate though. The heater power is applied for up to maybe 7 minutes after engine off sometimes just a minute.

Was by far the easiest way I could figure out to run the lights. No relay no wiring into the eBox etc.