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

[scourtaud23]

Replaced the tailgate switch and plate lights (the lights were rusted through the bulb holders and the switch failed when it was raining) and noticed the updated gasket is ridiculous/useless (doesn't touch the body).

I also replaced the intake boot that was cracked, there is progress, another smoke test soon.

[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by Overboost;

the jack slipped and the suspension dropped straight down and broke my rear ride height level sensor arm.



One thing to mention, the plastic assembly that holds the brake line, wheel speed sensor wire and brake pad sensor wire to the factory control arm will not fit on the Hard Race control arms so I did some tie wrap separation and mounting. Solid and functional.

It's so hard to get a solid grip under that smooth lower arm! Thanks for the heads up for anybody following you.

Excellent job on using the zip ties to hold and separate. That will come in handy

[Overboost]

Finished the alignment today and good to go!
Nice to finally have the camber in spec.

[semcoinc]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Installed my Hard Race upper control arms and transverse arms today. Took about 3 hours to install taking my time. I did make one mistake when raising the upright to ride height to preload the bushings, the jack slipped and the suspension dropped straight down and broke my rear ride height level sensor arm.

Ordered one from my dealer and it will be here on Thursday.

One thing to mention, the plastic assembly that holds the brake line, wheel speed sensor wire and brake pad sensor wire to the factory control arm will not fit on the Hard Race control arms so I did some tie wrap separation and mounting. Solid and functional.

Nice work Overboost

I was able to squish my plastic holder around the Hard Race arm and hold it with wire ties but yours looks very tidy.

I didn't have to use the Hard Race toe arms to get mine in spec but they sure look good as a matching pair.

Mike

[Eurowhip]

Been doing so much lately...but today I replaced my side markers with new clear ones...Easy and quick but makes a really nice difference.

Best part is....

While replacing I realized I’m missing the 3.0i emblem on one side lol. Next mod I guess

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by Eurowhip

Been doing so much lately...but today I replaced my side markers with new clear ones...Easy and quick but makes a really nice difference.

Best part is....

While replacing I realized I’m missing the 3.0i emblem on one side lol. Next mod I guess

I just debadged my 3.0i emblems. Looks a lot cleaner IMHO.

https://xoutpost.com/1124371-post30.html

[Eurowhip]

Originally Posted by Overboost

I just debadged my 3.0i emblems. Looks a lot cleaner IMHO.

https://xoutpost.com/1124371-post30.html

Hmmm...I may go that route. Didn’t even think of it tbh

[well.attenuated]

(Yesterday) replaced the hood badge, new buttons in center console, detailed the engine bay, and pulled the passenger seat to possibly replace the occupant sensor.
Will likely do a full coolant flush today and put the seat back having unsuccessfully diagnosed the airbag light. ��

[jljljl]

Replaced the battery as I've been putting this off for some time now. And with these cold temperatures of -30C, it wouldn't start; so I knew it was time.
Got estimates for around $309+, decided to do it myself as I've researched, it seems to be a fairly easy job.

Took less than half an hour and saved myself more than half the cost

Finally got her to start up and took her on a short drive.
All is good again!

[Overboost]

Replaced the rear Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 tires on the rear after the camber issues I had destroyed the old ones before the Hard Race arms upgrade. 315/35/20. I wonder how long the racing stripes are going to be on those tires. LMAO