E39 540i Manual project

[Sabretooth tiger]

I love this car, its just sheer beauty .
Man if I could I would definably buy it off you.

 

[Benji]

Nice work Benji. Your professional prognosis says the vehicle ran with probably just water, is this from the previous owner or probably oversight on your side while working on the car? .

At this point you've built a solid car which should be reliable going forward, enjoy it.

No, that is previous owner nonsense, just ironic that it failed after standing around at the paint shop for a year

Yeah I should enjoy it, but that is like trying to enjoy intimacy with your wife, knowing she cheated on you last week 🤷‍♂️

 

[supertramp]

No, that is previous owner nonsense, just ironic that it failed after standing around at the paint shop for a year

Yeah I should enjoy it, but that is like trying to enjoy intimacy with your wife, knowing she cheated on you last week 🤷‍♂️

Awesome Benji, you are a true "Fanatic" ............. Would like to see that "old beast" when you are totally finished with her ..... great stuff and keep updating us

 

[Benji]

I have more or less been returning this car to stock over the last few months in preparation of selling it. Removed the 18" style 32s, M5 diff, mirrors and stabiliser and got the front of the car PPF'd and installed a new GRAF waterpump after my fake Saleri pump failed. I have also been sorting a few odds and ends on the car and using it a bit more than usual. I must say, it looks a bit silly now on the 17" wheels, but it is driving better than ever and Ive really been enjoying it. Might even keep it, I dunno...

Reset the fuel consumption at the Springs tollgate on the N17 and took this pic as I pulled off the highway in Fourways - keeping at the speed limit all the way...6.9L/100km is crazy for a 4.4 V8 hey? Also, cant believe how Ive been struggling to get this below 10 on the open road...


Had some rear window trims 3D printed - will get these done properly in black TPU, but looks pretty good - beats buying a whole new trim for R3000!


Finally got a front numberplate...after 4 years and no fines


Some random pics still with the M5 mirrors



This is such a perfect and sorted car, enough power under the foot, awesome sound system quality, superbly comfortable cruising; even the wife mentioned how nice the exhaust sounds...

 

[Mytfine]

Just keep it and enjoy it, the curve will eventually get to your asking price and the bonus is you got to enjoy it longer.

 

[Benji]

Just keep it and enjoy it, the curve will eventually get to your asking price and the bonus is you got to enjoy it longer.

Yeah, if only I could miraculously generate parking spaces at the same rate I seem to accumulate cars

 

[Bugger]

Yeah, if only I could miraculously generate parking spaces at the same rate I seem to accumulate cars

Have you considered a storage unit for it? Not sure what the associated costs per month would be, but may be worth investigating? It is a stunning car.

 

[Benji]

Have you considered a storage unit for it? Not sure what the associated costs per month would be, but may be worth investigating? It is a stunning car.

About R1000 a month and the constant self doubt keeping you awake at night; created by the ridiculous situation of having to drive to a storage unit with your car to fetch your car so you can drive your car

We shall also gloss over the fact that I currently have 2 cars in "free" storage, both about 5min drive from my house, both I have not seen in 2 months...

 

[modocrat]

Or find a new house with more parking...

 

[Bugger]

About R1000 a month and the constant self doubt keeping you awake at night; created by the ridiculous situation of having to drive to a storage unit with your car to fetch your car so you can drive your car

We shall also gloss over the fact that I currently have 2 cars in "free" storage, both about 5min drive from my house, both I have not seen in 2 months...

Ya I know, but hey was worth asking! IF I buy another sneaky sneaky, which I am contemplating very seriously depending on what I can find, I'm gonna hide it in a storage unit. R1000 a month is far better than being eaten alive by wife, ala Praying Mantis 🙈

Geez I really do make her out to be quite bad! When she isn't really, I promise.

 

[modocrat]

Ya I know, but hey was worth asking! IF I buy another sneaky sneaky, which I am contemplating very seriously depending on what I can find, I'm gonna hide it in a storage unit. R1000 a month is far better than being eaten alive by wife, ala Praying Mantis 🙈

Geez I really do make her out to be quite bad! When she isn't really, I promise.

Why do I get the feeling she walked in on you while typing this....

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Why do I get the feeling she walked in on you while typing this....

He is blinking, watch carefully

 

[Bugger]

He is blinking, watch carefully

Just with one eye....

 

[Mytfine]

Car lift and park one under the other, or make buddies with either neighbour.