Rudy's E70

[514.X5]

Originally Posted by SB1120

It’s a very long list of work! A big chunk was redoing the whole cooling system minus the 3 hoses that go to the heater core(s). Radiator (leaking), electric water pump (failed), thermostat, and every hose I could get. Then oil leaks- OFHG, valve cover, VANOS solenoids. Plugs, coils, valvetronic motor and shaft. Fuel injectors.. the list goes on.

AND! That pesky ground strap. Mine didn’t break but it looked really bad and I was having some charging system issues so that was a good place to start. Good call replacing it with copper. I bet that was far less than oem ($56).

I’ll post some pictures soon. It’s a very mild drop (~40mm) which is why I decided to go that route. I’ve lowered every car I’ve owned but always only slight drops. Had a set of coil overs on one car and never maxed them out- it’s not really my style.

That is quite a list of maintenance that need attention. I've been lucky with mine, nothing leaks so far and been running smooth. (touching wood)

The wheels are massive, 295/20 in front and 315/20 in the rear. Still the most fuel efficient car I have ever owned when tires will be done I think I will bump up the front profile from 40 to 45 and the rear to 35/40 to get even a smoother ride and gap fitment

The spacers do help quite a bite to fill in the gap. The wheels being flush with the fenders does that illusion I believe.

On an other note I did receive this today in the mail. 4x4 shop's android head unit. Big upgrade, I will be able to play music threw Bluetooth, USB and have a backup camera. Having the GPS app on there will be perfect.

Also this Panavise phone mount. Shipping was expensive... It fixes next to the climate control and I do think it is one of the cleanest options. Ill send photos when installed

Now I just need to find the best way to pass the backup camera cable. I'll have to dig up some info on that otherwise I hope to get it done this weekend.