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My E39 540i Manual
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michael.joseph
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Patiently waiting for pics
Update time.
A couple of weeks ago I bought a set of Style 66s from Mo. They were in desperate need of a refurb. He was upfront about them.
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I picked up the wheels from TWR. Their workmanship is top notch.
I'm still stuck in between which wheel looks better tho.
I will leave you guys to help me decide:tiptoe:
I purchased a new set of centre caps and M sport decals from BMW
She has recently turned over to 80 000km.:thumbs:
I'm still getting over over the excitement. This car moves along effortlessly. Still trying to get the fuel consumption to below 12 :fencelook:
Cheers.
A couple of weeks ago I bought a set of Style 66s from Mo. They were in desperate need of a refurb. He was upfront about them.
raise:I picked up the wheels from TWR. Their workmanship is top notch.
I'm still stuck in between which wheel looks better tho.
I will leave you guys to help me decide:tiptoe:
I purchased a new set of centre caps and M sport decals from BMW
She has recently turned over to 80 000km.:thumbs:
I'm still getting over over the excitement. This car moves along effortlessly. Still trying to get the fuel consumption to below 12 :fencelook:
Cheers.
Good morning gentlemen.
So last night my wife and I decided on a quick getaway to the Midlands. Decided to use the E39.
A quick spirited drive got me there in just over an hour.
This morning I cruised back down and was amazed at the fuel consumption. I stuck to the speed limit all the way back and it was still a joyful drive.
Sorry about the lack of pictures.
So last night my wife and I decided on a quick getaway to the Midlands. Decided to use the E39.
A quick spirited drive got me there in just over an hour.
This morning I cruised back down and was amazed at the fuel consumption. I stuck to the speed limit all the way back and it was still a joyful drive.
Sorry about the lack of pictures.
maleven-GP
Well-known member
raise:Stuff of dreams..
Hi guys.
No real updates but i got back from a nice cruise from Durban to East London and back.
My parents had a wedding to attend so i decided to drive them there. First i was going to use to my moms car but after driving the 540i on Thursday to the office i decided to use it instead. :tiptoe:
It just made the drive more effortless and comfortable for the 3 of us my dad included. There aren't pics as i didnt take much.
We left on Friday morning and it took me the better part of 9 hours due to the traffic in the smaller towns.
My return trip took me just 7 hours including a stop to stretch my legs in Umtata and a quick breakfast stop in Kokstad. Left EL at 6am was back home at 1pm.
Got some unusual stares cos of this last minute preventative measure for stone chips using painter's tape from Builders. :biglol:
and finally got home to this as a fathers day present. :blowheart:
All in all a lovely weekend :ty:
No real updates but i got back from a nice cruise from Durban to East London and back.
My parents had a wedding to attend so i decided to drive them there. First i was going to use to my moms car but after driving the 540i on Thursday to the office i decided to use it instead. :tiptoe:
It just made the drive more effortless and comfortable for the 3 of us my dad included. There aren't pics as i didnt take much.
We left on Friday morning and it took me the better part of 9 hours due to the traffic in the smaller towns.
My return trip took me just 7 hours including a stop to stretch my legs in Umtata and a quick breakfast stop in Kokstad. Left EL at 6am was back home at 1pm.
Got some unusual stares cos of this last minute preventative measure for stone chips using painter's tape from Builders. :biglol:
and finally got home to this as a fathers day present. :blowheart:
All in all a lovely weekend :ty:
VictorMike
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UpNcOmiNg!
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Why do we not have more updates on this car?
Its beautiful!
Its beautiful!
:biglol: there aren't any real updates.
All I am doing currently is filling fuel and driving her every week or so.
Is there anyone who can help me with a decent mechanic in Durban who can help me some preventative maintenance.
I want to do the cooling system as good measure.
All I am doing currently is filling fuel and driving her every week or so.
Is there anyone who can help me with a decent mechanic in Durban who can help me some preventative maintenance.
I want to do the cooling system as good measure.
Yulz9081
Honorary ///Member
Don is your best bet. Great recommendations from many on the forum including myself.
zero 83 two 42 zero 677 - He is based in Phoenix
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?pid=1181495#pid1181495
Based in Phoenix. He is the only guy I trusted in Durban with the car after my previous mechanic had relocated and coincidentally also recommended Don thereafter.
zero 83 two 42 zero 677 - He is based in Phoenix
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?pid=1181495#pid1181495
Based in Phoenix. He is the only guy I trusted in Durban with the car after my previous mechanic had relocated and coincidentally also recommended Don thereafter.
Small update. After driving the car last week. I noticed a slight noise coming thru while applying the brake. I knew immediately that i needed to change the brake pads.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.raise:
Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
Small update. After driving the car last week. I noticed a slight noise coming thru while applying the brake. I knew immediately that i needed to change the brake pads.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.raise:
Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
Small update. After driving the car last week. I noticed a slight noise coming thru while applying the brake. I knew immediately that i needed to change the brake pads.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.raise:
Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.
raise:Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
Small update. After driving the car last week. I noticed a slight noise coming thru while applying the brake. I knew immediately that i needed to change the brake pads.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.
raise:Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
Small update. After driving the car last week. I noticed a slight noise coming thru while applying the brake. I knew immediately that i needed to change the brake pads.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.
raise:Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
Small update. After driving the car last week. I noticed a slight noise coming thru while applying the brake. I knew immediately that i needed to change the brake pads.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.raise:
Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
After reading a write up 2 weeks ago on the forum about the Textar brand, I decided to go with this.
This brand was used on my moms Mercedes C Class and my precious ML and i never had any problems.
Now to source them..... after searching through Google i found a company called Partsworld who are the distributors for Textar. The best part, i have account with them as we buy parts from one of their subsidiaries and they all fall under one roof.
raise:Pricing is as follow.
Front Discs. R275+VAT each
Rear Disc. NO STOCK
Front pads. R751 + VAT
Rear Pads. R355 + VAT
I bought 2 sets of front pads as there were only 9 sets available. :skit:
Hopefully i will be able to provide feedback next week when i have fitted the pads.
Cheers.
