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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Today, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 583
Posted By King540i
^He has the Hella Euro retrofit kit. Quality...

^He has the Hella Euro retrofit kit. Quality indeed.

BTW, IMO, DDM/umnitza/eBay tail lights are the same thing (speaking from experience). Any aftermarket plug and play tail light will have the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Today, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By King540i
They are the same thing. The bars are not LEDs,...

They are the same thing. The bars are not LEDs, they look like LEDs. They are in reality CCFL bars with inverters on the inside of the tail light housing. That is why they are plug and play....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Today, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 115
Posted By King540i
What if you are only getting 2.2 volts to the...

What if you are only getting 2.2 volts to the passenger side brake light? 2.2 volts at the wires before the connector (so its not corrosion). I believe I have LCM 2. Would an old/failing center brake...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By King540i
Just replace the rear two. No point in throwing...

Just replace the rear two. No point in throwing away perfectly good fronts. I am running different brands front vs. rear with no problems at all. Kumho Ecsta fronts and Continental DW rears. Just...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 170
Posted By King540i
Q is an expert at this kind of stuff. Hopefully...

Q is an expert at this kind of stuff. Hopefully he chimes in.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 308
Posted By King540i
Most likely yes. If it is before build date 9/98...

Most likely yes. If it is before build date 9/98 (IIRC) then it is pre vanos.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 176
Posted By King540i
What brand cats are you running?

What brand cats are you running?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,983
Posted By King540i
Glad you removed it, black wheels are not my cup...

Glad you removed it, black wheels are not my cup of tea. Plasti dip is VERY durable stuff.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 989
Posted By King540i
I'm sure you have already checked this, but just...

I'm sure you have already checked this, but just to make sure, did you check your fuel pump/fuel filter/fuel pressure?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 308
Posted By King540i
BMA: http://www.bmaparts.com/searchitem.epc ...

BMA:
http://www.bmaparts.com/searchitem.epc

RM Euro:
http://www.rmeuropean.com/search.aspx?keyword=13321702632

Autohauz AZ:...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 314
Posted By King540i
Thank you fudman!

Thank you fudman!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 308
Posted By King540i
About $16. Bosch brand.

About $16. Bosch brand.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 314
Posted By King540i
16valex: Is the voltage regulator replacement on...

16valex: Is the voltage regulator replacement on the alternator only a DIY that applies to the water cooled alternators?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 308
Posted By King540i
Fuel filter is a very easy change. Look up the...

Fuel filter is a very easy change. Look up the DIY FAQs and as an added bonus, our prevanos fuel filters are very cheap!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By King540i
^Thanks for the info.

^Thanks for the info.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By King540i
Let's say the lights burn out on those handles....

Let's say the lights burn out on those handles. Are they a pain to replace? Are they LEDs or halogens?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By King540i
Nice car. BC IS beautiful.

Nice car. BC IS beautiful.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-11-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 275
Posted By King540i
Xenon= the gas inside the bulb HID= high...

Xenon= the gas inside the bulb

HID= high intensity discharge

HID is the general name given to all lights that use a ballast and run on gas on the inside of the bulb. Xenon is a specific type of...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-10-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By King540i
The amount of weight it will add will cancel out...

The amount of weight it will add will cancel out any performance gain.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-10-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 275
Posted By King540i
Xenon=HID

Xenon=HID
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-09-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,291
Posted By King540i
:rofl::rofl:

:rofl::rofl:
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-06-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By King540i
malarkey indeed

malarkey indeed
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-06-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By King540i
Thanks for recording your journey. Wow, who knew...

Thanks for recording your journey. Wow, who knew a bad ballast can cause all of those symptoms.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-06-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By King540i
Going genuine brand BMW is a safe bet to make. I...

Going genuine brand BMW is a safe bet to make. I would definitely go genuine for all gaskets and CCV. Do it right once. I am sure others will chime in on other parts. Through my brief research, I...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-04-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,283
Posted By King540i
Amen :thumbup:

Amen :thumbup:
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