My first v8 - E39 540i

[JCM]

This is the one I was looking at

Frontspoiler lip Hockenheim for M-Technik or M5 frontspoiler

Frontspoiler lip Hockenheim for M-Technik or M5 frontspoiler FSL39M5 - Fits on models: E39

www.schmiedmann.com

 

[Lappintyre]

CC automotive in Armagh keeps a lot of BMW’s

Yeah, I'll know better next time.

Feel a bit sh1t recommending him after the bother you had

 

[JCM]

Spent about an hour doing the seats. First impressions is that I wasn't sure if I got leather cleaner or brown sauce and mayo.
I followed the instructions on the bottle and wasn't that impressed on the driver's seat. The rest I was happy with.

Got some after photos but no decent befores...

You can just about see one of the interior LEDs I fitted as well. Also realised how much less wear there is on the rear seats.

Think I'll do another pass of the cleaner/conditioner in a few weeks time. Don't think I did that great of a job first go.

Also, can anyone tell me what these are on my alloys. I've tried purge and it won't budge.

It's as if it's caked in.

 

[Marc]

Wheels look like they have corrosion, not sure any cleaner will fix those.

 

[JCM]

Hmmm that's what I thought. Usual refurb job then?

 

[JCM]

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It's as if it's caked in.

@Big Pimp I was thinking of using ultrabite on these after reading some success stories of similar alloys. However, I can't seem to find it on anachem-automotive site?

 

[Big Pimp]

It’s a request only item at the minute mate.
Trying to build in a disclaimer before I sell it online.

 

[JCM]

How does one request the item? I do have some tarminator I could try first and see if it'd shift it.

 

[Big Pimp]

How does one request the item? I do have some tarminator I could try first and see if it'd shift it.

You just did!

to be fair not many outside of RMS are aware of it and I’m happy enough to keep it that way for the time being!

if and when you’re ordering add it into ‘notes to seller’ and I’ll bottle you one up and normally fire off a separate invoice request

 

[JCM]

You just did!

to be fair not many outside of RMS are aware of it and I’m happy enough to keep it that way for the time being!

if and when you’re ordering add it into ‘notes to seller’ and I’ll bottle you one up and normally fire off a separate invoice request

Thanks! Been wanting to try Scent + Trim so will put an order in on payday and add a note for UltraBrite

 

[Mk2Escortrs1800]

When doing the leather I’ve always found it helpful to have a soft brush and slightly wet it when using the cleaner, found it helped to removed more dirt etc
Then remove with microfibres.
just always do a test spot!

 

[JCM]

When doing the leather I’ve always found it helpful to have a soft brush and slightly wet it when using the cleaner, found it helped to removed more dirt etc
Then remove with microfibres.
just always do a test spot!

I may try that on my next clean. Method I used was wiped the seats with damp microfibre, used applicator pad then left for 15mins. Did a final wipe with a dry microfibre

 

[Mk2Escortrs1800]

I may try that on my next clean. Method I used was wiped the seats with damp microfibre, used applicator pad then left for 15mins. Did a final wipe with a dry microfibre

Yeah, I always found it just helped to lift the dirt of the seat better,hope it does the job!

 

[JCM]

As usual no major updates to the car. I did come across my first electrical gremlin and carried out my first DIY.

Wipers had intermittent issue of just not coming on at all which has stopped me driving it during wet weather. After a bit of googling, it came down to the wiper relay needing replaced.

I also noticed a water leak? On the exhaust looks like the clamp just needs tightened. Anyone care to share what this might be?

This was from a cold start which probably explains the water but want to get the leak sorted.

 

[JCM]

Bumper arrived at KRCR. Was ordered off MStyle and seems to be a decent quality according to Terry. Should have the car booked in in the next 2 weeks.

Car was also in Donegal for a few days. Rural donegal roads were not kind to the autobox but it managed.

 

[Chris tii]

The e39 is looking sweet. Good luck getting the bumper sorted.

 

[JCM]

Thanks Chris! Spied the Forester outside bootleggers on Tuesday night and couldnt stop admiring the beading off it! Is it ceramic coated? We were gonna head in but it looked packed!

 

[Chris tii]

Thanks Chris! Spied the Forester outside bootleggers on Tuesday night and couldnt stop admiring the beading off it! Is it ceramic coated? We were gonna head in but it looked packed!

Thanks. No I haven’t ceramic coated it yet. Though it’s booked in next month for one.
The Forester is a good laugh but I do miss the 5 series sometimes.

 

[PieMan1]

spotted this up in fort William Apt's over the weekend.

serious looking motor.

 

[JCM]

spotted this up in fort William Apt's over the weekend.

serious looking motor.

Cheers! Its waiting to get booked in to the bodyshop.

Ill keep an eye out for your A4 next time

 

[PieMan1]

Cheers! Its waiting to get booked in to the bodyshop.

Ill keep an eye out for your A4 next time

Yeah with the back bumper fixed it'll be great.

A4 gone, a ropey looking TDI ibiza is the replacement lol.

 

[JCM]

Having one of those days.

Thankfully i kept a spare in the boot. Had to change it in stranmillis.

Patchable or just get 1/2 new matching tire(s)?

 

[da.murf]

I’d say that’s easy to patch as its bang in middle

 

[JCM]

I’d say that’s easy to patch as its bang in middle

Hopefully,only thing is i drove a few miles before noticing it

 

[pablo]

Id patch that no bother