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

[Henn28]

Originally Posted by drunkentrader

Installed e63 M6 seats in my 4.6is today.

Direct plug n play 20-30 min swap just as the e46 m3 seats are. Note: both the e46 and m6 seat belt anchors attach to B the pillar -vs- the e53 which attaches to the seat frame. You could potentially swap top seat rail, but the e53 seat belt anchor fits perfectly to the rear bolt hole where the seat and rail fasten to the chassis. Also note: unplug the battery to avoid airbag warning light. Never liked the e46 m3 seats when I had one(e92 m3 seats are nicer in every way) and these m6 seats and also have adjustable lumber and side bolsters and so far they fit my frame(6’2 205 pounds) perfectly!

If anyone in SoCal wants a pair of original 02 sport seats let me know. $250 for the pair(driver side heat element imperative.)







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Great looking seats. They are in really nice shape and look original in your x5.

[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by EODguy

So I had a strut not quite fail but it's weak as hell. All fixed now, but I still have to fix my leaking windshield washer tank at the pump to hose connection.

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You are very happy you have e53! Link on YouTube for the fix on e70!


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[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by drunkentrader

Installed e63 M6 seats in my 4.6is today.

Direct plug n play 20-30 min swap just as the e46 m3 seats are. Note: both the e46 and m6 seat belt anchors attach to B the pillar -vs- the e53 which attaches to the seat frame. You could potentially swap top seat rail, but the e53 seat belt anchor fits perfectly to the rear bolt hole where the seat and rail fasten to the chassis. Also note: unplug the battery to avoid airbag warning light. Never liked the e46 m3 seats when I had one(e92 m3 seats are nicer in every way) and these m6 seats and also have adjustable lumber and side bolsters and so far they fit my frame(6’2 205 pounds) perfectly!

Look great! Thanks for posting. Very nice to know these are an option...

[EODguy]

The Witch got a bath and wouldn't you know it...

Some Yoruba speaking twatwaffle broke the right rear DHC with an Olympic Clean and Jerk, plus the child lock is on!!
MF'r also pressure washed a wheel weight off!

I just so happen to have a new DHC on hand, but it's 50c out (47c in the shade) and I was really looking forward to spending time in Ft. Living-Room. I am starting to regret not smoking more d-bags back in the day....

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[andrewwynn]

To open from outside with the child lock on practice with the new one exactly where to poke the cable with a long skinny flat blade screw driver, you can possibly fashion a hook from thin wire to pull but I had better luck with pushing and screwdriver.

I shut my door with my only key inside. Four hours for a lock smith meaning leave my car with my key in the ignition in Chicago overnight or figure out how to get in.

I had the replacement DHC miraculously with me and not in the car so I figured out where to poke to open the door.

A strong sideways push on the cable worked to open the door. Once I knew where to poke it was less than 2 seconds to open.

[Homerlovesbeer]

The last week I've removed both front brake calipers, fitted new rotors and then painted both while finally doing a full brake fluid flush on the 4.8is.

The biggest ball ache was time spent waiting for paint to dry

Parts used:

1. Brembo L54210 Brake Fluid Dot 4 LV 1L Low Viscosity
2. SP Tools Brake Bleeder Kit Magnetic SP63030
3. 2 X MEYLE PD Brake Rotor Single 356mm Front 383 521 3070/PD
4. ZIMMERMANN 23448.210.1 - Brake Pad Set, disc brake
5. Meyle 300 349 5119 - Warning Contact, brake pad wear
6. Textar Brake mounting paste

And for the painting

1. VHT Engine Enamel Paint Gloss Black 325ml - SP124 (for the rotors)
2.MTN Pro Metallic Blue Brake Caliper Spray Paint 400mL (calipers)
3. MTN Pro Universal Primer Spray Paint
4. MTN Pro Acrylic Clear Gloss Varnish Spray Paint

So the MTN paints I'd give a miss to next time. The fully cure tunes are a load of BS. I waited over 48 hours after painting which is full cure time and the paint was still soft. The primer seemed good, the clear, well I'm not sure as I got impatient after the 48 hours and applied the clear coat regardless. It seems ok but not brilliant.

The VHT paint was great. I baked the rotors in the oven at 200°C for an hour to help cure and I'm happy how they turned out.

The Meyle rotors and Zimmerman pads appear excellent after bedding in. It took about 50kms to feel nice (city start stop traffic). Quality is fantastic.

I used the BMW recommended low viscosity brake fluid and used the whole 1 litre bottle for the flush starting from the left (passenger here in Australia) rear and finishing at the drivers front.

All up about 5 days work including waiting for paint to cure and then brake flush.

Pics on the way

[EODguy]

RR DHC removed for replacement (failed with childlock on) instead did repair because some cross-eyed bastard put LR in box!!!

I have to clean my AC evaporator, because of course I do...

Suggestion: Open all your parts before you need them and double check it's complete and correct...

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