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

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by 80stech

They must be making the hole bigger now in that tool, so that is good news!

I'm not sure about that. It was a VERY close call. Was worried it would run into the taper of the splines on the shaft before having enough pull movement to pop out the circlip. But it had juuuuuuust enough. I might actually grind out the center a bit. Even 2mm larger would be much more comfortable.

Originally Posted by Bdc101

We really need a "like" button for this board.

A lot of times I have nothing to add to a discussion, but want you guys to know I appreciate that you are active on this board. Wish we had that like more modern boards. I wouldn't be able to keep this damn car on the road if it wasn't for this board.

Agreed. And cheers to that.

[80stech]

@crystalworks-- aaahh, OK I guess still the same, the splines don't fit into the hole ;( There is some postings about about this, pretty crazy that they don't make the hole a bit bigger but probably very few vehicles have splines this big. Yes, I can see some grinding in your future!

[X5only]

Originally Posted by EODguy

File against their insurance and then anything not completely covered file a supplemental claim on yours.

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The contractor is taking up repair costs after I presented my driveway ring camera capture of the incident. All's good now.

[X5only]

Originally Posted by drunkentrader

Wow that looks like a steal for the price of both vs the JBL box plus sub. Thanks for sharing!


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Yes, sir, under $300 for everything including the couple of six-packs of my favorite colds ones to help me focus while tuning the system . The project forced me to learn about audio system installs and tuning. I never tackle a project without first learning details of the system and how do it it right the first time. Great learnings and I enjoyed it.

[Serb404]

new fog lights, haven't changed them in 20 years and wanted to match my 6k headlights, no codes and easy installation

https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Powe.../dp/B09BW56JKR

[EODguy]

Originally Posted by X5only

The contractor is taking up repair costs after I presented my driveway ring camera capture of the incident. All's good now.

Glad to hear

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[X5only]

Originally Posted by Serb404

new fog lights, haven't changed them in 20 years and wanted to match my 6k headlights, no codes and easy installation

https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Powe.../dp/B09BW56JKR

Nice, been wanting to do this. Pics?

[Serb404]

Originally Posted by X5only

Nice, been wanting to do this. Pics?

shoot me a dm, would be happy to send over a few pics, can grab them at any o'reilly auto parts store as well, I've linked a video below for an easy DIY for reference too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elRlIrBMx-Y

[sidneyj]

Began tear down.....finally. Been itchin to do this for a couple years. There wasn't any sagging or issues I just love this stuff. I'm doing the same fabric/color, 9002 Anthracite, that's in the E39 M5. I was a little hesitant to do it because I wanted to keep it bone stock in case I ever sell it one day. I think a collector/purist, might want it stock. Tear down so far was fairly easy but I haven't tackled the pano roof shades yet.

[Bdc101]

Originally Posted by sidneyj

Began tear down.....finally. Been itchin to do this for a couple years. There wasn't any sagging or issues I just love this stuff. I'm doing the same fabric/color, 9002 Anthracite, that's in the E39 M5. I was a little hesitant to do it because I wanted to keep it bone stock in case I ever sell it one day. I think a collector/purist, might want it stock. Tear down so far was fairly easy but I haven't tackled the pano roof shades yet.

This is on my list too -- got a third car (fixer upper) and soon the X will go under the knife. Mostly for a sunroof repair in my case though.