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Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 05-10-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 129
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Theres your problem!

So I went to the auto hobby shop to replace my wheel bearing (bad vib & woo woo woo sound on big sweeping freeway on ramps). This redneck comes in with this big camo painted "merica" truck. Hes...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-09-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Someone help me out. Whats the sensor called on...

Someone help me out. Whats the sensor called on the bell housing that reads the flywheel? I would say that sensor, or your flywheel is still indexed wrong.

A guy posted on here a couple months...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 05-09-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 141
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Has anyone used these headlights?

Any thoughts?

If anyone has these, pics please.

http://www.tunersdepot.com/Lighting/Head-Lights-Assembly/Sonar--Halo-Projector-Headlights--Black----99-01-BMW-740iL-E38-61196.html#reviews
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 05-08-2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 394
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Looks clean:thumbup:.

Looks clean:thumbup:.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-02-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 247
Posted By JasonSC540ia
OMG!:yikes: That looks great!:thumbup:

OMG!:yikes:

That looks great!:thumbup:
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-02-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 248
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Yes Zach. Please tell us about the sign(grabbing...

Yes Zach. Please tell us about the sign(grabbing popcorn): popcorn:
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 05-01-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 221
Posted By JasonSC540ia
If you can get an engine for $500 Id say go for...

If you can get an engine for $500 Id say go for it.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-30-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 248
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Those look great:thumbup:. Look like the same...

Those look great:thumbup:. Look like the same ones I bought.

I was haveing trouble with my stock 540 headlights. Didnt have or want to waste money on $500 each headlights. I bought some...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-30-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 248
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Pictures pls.

Pictures pls.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-30-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 687
Posted By JasonSC540ia
I just ordered new "***" wheel bearings from...

I just ordered new "***" wheel bearings from Bavarian Auto. I plan on changing them this weekend and doing a good inspection of parts. I already changed upper and lower control arms about 10 months...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-30-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 221
Posted By JasonSC540ia
If its your crank position sensor the car will...

If its your crank position sensor the car will turn over but not start. I hate to say this but the way you discribe a vib/rattle when it stopped, I would say look at your timing chain. Take off...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-30-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-29-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By JasonSC540ia
I would look at a more suitable platform to start...

I would look at a more suitable platform to start with. Bang for your buck 540's are pretty cheap. AN E39 M5 can be had for under 20g's. A supercharged I6 is almost as much power as a stock 540,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-29-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,566
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Oh those darn plastic screws. ...

Oh those darn plastic screws.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab53/JasonSC540ia/IMAG0171_zps75af2a03.jpg
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-27-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 219
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Before you pull the tranny, make sure its not...

Before you pull the tranny, make sure its not your vlv cover gaskets leaking down the back of the engine. Coolant down the back could be valley pan but it could also be the crossover tube at the...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-27-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By JasonSC540ia
You cant just do half. All or none. Since you...

You cant just do half. All or none. Since you have the head unit now you need to get some amps and run some RCA's from your new head unit to the amps. You can tap into the factory speackers wires...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-26-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By JasonSC540ia
aom7 You are correct in that...

aom7

You are correct in that statment.:thumbup: There are only 2 belts. 1 runs ac, and the other runs everything else.

Cheers
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-25-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By JasonSC540ia
As requested. Keep I mind I changed my head unit...

As requested. Keep I mind I changed my head unit and ran RCA's to the apms in the trunk. A single DIN radio fits perfect where the tape deck is. I also replaced 2 of the 4 "woofers" in the package...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-25-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By JasonSC540ia
aom7 The same belt runs the water pump, alt,...

aom7

The same belt runs the water pump, alt, power steering and has 2 tensioner pulleys also. If you take the belt off then your not going to be able to hear whats making the noise.

Maybe I...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-24-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By JasonSC540ia
I put my tweets in the mid location. I just cut...

I put my tweets in the mid location. I just cut the wires and used them. I put my amps in the trunk so I tapped into the wires for everything at the DSP amp, useing the DSP amp pinout you can find...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-24-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Theres a place in Las Vagas that does custom...

Theres a place in Las Vagas that does custom drivshafts for about $300ish. Customdrivshaft.com or something like that.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-24-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Pretty sure on BMW's if it has a black strip or...

Pretty sure on BMW's if it has a black strip or brown strip, thats the ground. I put MB's on my fronts also. I had to mount the tweets where the mid go's, because the factory tweet hole was to...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-24-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 206
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Most car manufactures put a bigger sway bar on...

Most car manufactures put a bigger sway bar on heavier models. Since the 750 has a V-12 you might do some resreach to see if that sway bar is thicker:dunno:.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-24-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 687
Posted By JasonSC540ia
True statement. Iam seriously thinking about...

True statement.

Iam seriously thinking about it:eeps:. The guy even offers a 1 year warrenty. If they do wear out in 30 days as some people who have never used them have suggested, then Im...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 04-24-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By JasonSC540ia
Smoke at start is most likly your CCV(PVC on...

Smoke at start is most likly your CCV(PVC on other cars, CCV on BMW's). Pull your dip stick with car running and see if you have a lot of suction. If you do then yes, replace CCV.

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