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

[tmv]

Would look good all red. The badge looks like Alpina badge.

[mam4.6]

Looks good!

[Jack_James]

Did my front left outer CV boot last night, brake pad light came on (everything was hooked up and assembled great) so I tested it (no pulling or odd sounds) so I drove it about 8 minutes to my place, and the rim was pretty damn hot by the time I parked.

I'm HOPING it's the inner pad not seated properly causing a bit of drag. Only reason I suspect inner pad is that's where the brake pad sensor is lol.

[Ricky Bobby]

Prob seized caliper?

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Jack_James

Did my front left outer CV boot last night, brake pad light came on (everything was hooked up and assembled great) so I tested it (no pulling or odd sounds) so I drove it about 8 minutes to my place, and the rim was pretty damn hot by the time I parked.

I'm HOPING it's the inner pad not seated properly causing a bit of drag. Only reason I suspect inner pad is that's where the brake pad sensor is lol.

Brake pad sensor only generates a warning light when the pads are in need of replacement it would not cause a pad to drag.

Check the brake pad thickness, if the sensor is in place on the pad and if the sensor wire is connected. Sometimes the connection corrodes so also try removing and re-connecting the sensor at the connection only.

Checking for sensor malfunction does not explain a hot rim. How hot is "pretty damn hot?" To me it would be so hot I could't keep my fingers on it. Heat to that extent would most likely be coming from the rotor which as mentioned could be a seized caliper.

I don't think much of coincidences. I suspect your problem is most likely connected with the work you just completed. Are there any other warning lights like ABS for instance?

[white46]

Bought front right/left control arms, tension struts, ball joints and swaybar links by my 02 3L.
All from BMAparts and Meyle or Meyle HD where available.
Great price at $425 for everything and will be installed in next couple weeks.

After front is done, will move onto rear components.

[Jack_James]

pads only have 1500km on them and they looked fine when I had it apart lol and the caliper isn't seized. It's nothing major probably, I just haven't had the time to look at it.

[four.8is]

Gave her some Techron fuel system cleaner then topped her off with some 91 octane gas.

[TiAgX5]

First window regulator failure today, DS rear. Over 11 yrs in service.

[pnoyako85]

Originally Posted by mdubs9

Wow love that half wrap in red. Any idea of what it took, how much $$??



Also how did the owner get that much brightness out of the AE's.

cost me $800 for wrap and another $100 for extra material tool for vinyl wrap cutting and lining them...



as the Angel eyes We opened them up and installed Umnitza V2's actually although i have the V4 here we played to see what the outcome will be when we opened the headlights...and there was no problem opening them ..pressure test them also made sure there was no leakage on the seams and no moisture gets in.... so if anyone wants them done send them my way turnaround for them will be around 1-2 weeks.... I will make a thread on the wrap in a few minutes and yes it was a little crooked on by the emblem by oh well...and the Emblem Logo is Ideas Machine Group which my friends makes wheels for any car they desire...

and



Terminator that banana was thrown on my side by a honda civic wrap in matte black..lol