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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-23-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By geargrinder
The drill on the M5 diff is you need either the...

The drill on the M5 diff is you need either the M5 axles OR get different flanges for the 540 axles. I think there's an E34 or 7er flange or something you can use. I'd have to look it up... I've...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-23-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By geargrinder
All exactly right. Standard "Sport" package...

All exactly right. Standard "Sport" package which many sellers will lie about and call "M-Sport" because "But I have M badges!". And agree nuttin wrong w/ 540iT Sport at all.

Cool about the...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) 03-14-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By geargrinder
Actually few people prefer the SMG. That's why...

Actually few people prefer the SMG. That's why few of them sold new and they tend to go unsold on the used market longer than a manual. There were a couple super super sweet SMG's FS in my area for...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) 03-11-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By geargrinder
Correct - the plug wanking that BMW does is...

Correct - the plug wanking that BMW does is purely to ensure mechanics and owners cant screw up the connections by mistake and put B1S2 into B2S1 plug. Honestly if you have known good O2's you could...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) 03-11-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By geargrinder
Is there a reason you want the SMG? It is a BAD...

Is there a reason you want the SMG? It is a BAD auto tranny for around town. Its a good tranny for the track and driving hard, but comes with all those questions about repairs and maintenance. And a...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) 03-11-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By geargrinder
A. These are nowhere near comparable cars. ...

A. These are nowhere near comparable cars. Should i buy a new Flatscreen TV or go to Hawaii. Should I order a pizza or vote for an independent candidate in the next election. If you can explain a...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) 03-11-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By geargrinder
If you think an E46M3 is a downgrade from an M45...

If you think an E46M3 is a downgrade from an M45 we have nothing to discuss. Go back to your appliance. Your toast is ready.
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) 03-11-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By geargrinder
JayMax theres a debate as to whether any of them...

JayMax theres a debate as to whether any of them are really different. I doubt they are actually, as all O2 sensors are based on the same core chemical principals. When i did my header job i admit...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-26-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Just for the hell of it. Lame pun. ...

Just for the hell of it. Lame pun.

Halibuts pretty delish though.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-26-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Dude what did i do to irritate you? Or are you...

Dude what did i do to irritate you? Or are you just a troll by nature? I dont hang here enough to know who to ignore yet.

Yes of course all shops have to meet the same specs legally. Although much...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-26-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
That was posted days ago during the weekend when...

That was posted days ago during the weekend when the orig post had been up for a day and nobody seemed interested to my surprise. Also just my way of bumping instead of the unimaginative "duh bump".
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-26-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Update pending... Took car to dyno and...

Update pending...

Took car to dyno and flashed USA then Euro back to back with a couple of dyno pulls on each.

Short story is either the differences i noticed are down to tranny flash changes,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Actually they could be lots more meticulous -...

Actually they could be lots more meticulous - there is no tailpipe sniff anymore - it used to be you had to pass scan AND sniff. AND they made shops buy dynos to do "rolling road" tests back in late...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Well I'd be willing to go to a "friendly"...

Well I'd be willing to go to a "friendly" inspection shop and toss it on the machine for sure, however my understanding is that for them to even start the process w the software they have to enter...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
This turns out to be a great question. I know...

This turns out to be a great question. I know the rules are something like "any OEM emissions equipment that was installed from factory must being in working condition as reported by the OBD...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Yep WinKFP. I didnt check OBD readiness yet but...

Yep WinKFP. I didnt check OBD readiness yet but i have 2-3 cables and software i can do that with, will do later today but i bet its going to be fine.

Yes drivability is my motivation, not sure...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-24-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 275
Posted By geargrinder
Im tellin B.W. Pickett. :^)

Im tellin B.W. Pickett. :^)
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-24-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Guess nobody gives a crap?

Guess nobody gives a crap?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-23-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 589
Posted By geargrinder
Euro coded my DME / tranny jes for halibut.... Interesting...

So couple of days ago i finally got the deets together to try reflashing my DME and tranny ECU with Euro PNs to see if there was a difference, as the guys in E46M3land have found the Euro software to...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-23-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By geargrinder
Oops simul post...

Oops simul post...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-23-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By geargrinder
Thats a whacky idea. The older Audi big...

Thats a whacky idea.

The older Audi big V8's arent bad but the newer ones have a long-term maintenance nightmare issue surrounding fact that cam chains are on the back of the motor. Imagine...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-23-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By geargrinder
Curt - i just posted on the other KS thread......

Curt - i just posted on the other KS thread... Torque for those needs to be exact (or at least as good as you can manage) for them to work properly. Id fire up TIS for you but my car computer is...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-22-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 762
Posted By geargrinder
Thats probably a great point. Wide range - best /...

Thats probably a great point. Wide range - best / rarer configs (sport tourings) still get money sometimes, but lots of "driver grade" cars at lower price points.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-22-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 762
Posted By geargrinder
Yeah but you're talking as a buyer like "is it...

Yeah but you're talking as a buyer like "is it possible to get a deal"... Whether "it is possible to find a low priced bargain" vs "what the average offering price" is in the market are 2 different...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-22-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 762
Posted By geargrinder
Yeah. For "specialty" models I take book values...

Yeah. For "specialty" models I take book values with a grain of salt. Maybe they are useful for Camry's and Accords or something. I am fully certain they manipulate prices down for the trade-in...
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