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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-07-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 238
Posted By hqstu
I've had similar issues with mine, but it's ASC...

I've had similar issues with mine, but it's ASC not DSC, when it intervened just when it was not wanted, when it shouldn't have in my view.
The issue has virtually gone away with a fresh set of new...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-07-2013, 02:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 186
Posted By hqstu
search vapour barrier and all will be revealed......

search vapour barrier and all will be revealed... welcome to the mushroom growing world of the e39 back seat...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-16-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 640
Posted By hqstu
I'm in the same climate and mine was nice to me,...

I'm in the same climate and mine was nice to me, in developing a pinhole next to top hose entry, this was at 131k.
Some people are lucky and have a radiator that goes on and on, but there appears to...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-08-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 45,896
Posted By hqstu
I fitted this kit last week, the OEM was in...

I fitted this kit last week, the OEM was in perfect condition I must say. Did they improve the material quality etc over the years, mine being an 03?
Great kit, well made, as noted most tedious bit...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-04-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 901
Posted By hqstu
Just buy it...

Just buy it...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-31-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,700
Posted By hqstu
Here's my 2003 530i M Sport build info I got from...

Here's my 2003 530i M Sport build info I got from dealer:

Vehicle information
VIN long WBADT62090CK20001
Type code DT62
Type 530I (EUR)
Dev. series E39 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering RL
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-17-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 982
Posted By hqstu
I'm in NZ too and here are my total costs in NZD...

I'm in NZ too and here are my total costs in NZD since purchase incl purchase.
Some items not mandatory as you will see:


21-Apr-11 Ellis Utting $16,500.00 Purchase cost @ 120,000km (NZ...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-09-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 587
Posted By hqstu
Simple attempted sabotage... lucky.

Simple attempted sabotage... lucky.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-18-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By hqstu
"I'm only selling it 'cause it's...

"I'm only selling it 'cause it's poked..."
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-15-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 787
Posted By hqstu
It's just standard practice unfortunately for...

It's just standard practice unfortunately for pricing up older parts to get older cars off the road...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-05-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,465
Posted By hqstu
I love my 530, it's the perfect car for the real...

I love my 530, it's the perfect car for the real world everyday drive.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-28-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By hqstu
In New Zealand ///M appears to have been and...

In New Zealand ///M appears to have been and still is OEM.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-18-2012, 02:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,813
Posted By hqstu
I could probably think up 530 reasons to go...

I could probably think up 530 reasons to go Sport....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-16-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By hqstu
There is a semi circular spring tab in there,...

There is a semi circular spring tab in there, take the flap off the car and take a close look. The spring tab has probably dislodged and flapping loose in the housing. Make sure it goes back in the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-11-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,821
Posted By hqstu
When you can actually understand Hitler's...

When you can actually understand Hitler's frustration...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-11-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,821
Posted By hqstu
When the DSC kills the party just when the fun...

When the DSC kills the party just when the fun starts... (that's a fault that's pi22%$* me off)
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-11-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,821
Posted By hqstu
When it gives you the impression you've just been...

When it gives you the impression you've just been working out at the Gym...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-08-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By hqstu
Hi Tibor, Some people have mentioned a voltage...

Hi Tibor,
Some people have mentioned a voltage spike down indicating a poor battery and/or alternator, but in monitoring voltage in this situation by unlocking the cluster etc, I don't see a low...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-06-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By hqstu
I have this (or a similar) issue from time to...

I have this (or a similar) issue from time to time, which I've mentioned here before.
It always happens (albeit infrequently) in the same circumstances:
5 or so minutes into a trip from a cold...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-30-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,621
Posted By hqstu
Titansilber oh yeah....

Titansilber oh yeah....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-25-2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By hqstu
I don't think it's that bad if this is true...

I don't think it's that bad if this is true stop-start-idle-doing nothing-city driving...
Some very good points are made above, esp the one about driving a cold engine...

I'm doing a couple of...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-24-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By hqstu
In slow stop start city driving (non freeway,...

In slow stop start city driving (non freeway, street driving) I get about 16 litres per 100km, that's about 17mpg, in a 2003 530.
On the open road I do twice as well, 8-9 litres per 100km, or 30+...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-12-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,985
Posted By hqstu
For me it came down to what I wanted the car for...

For me it came down to what I wanted the car for - everyday (mainly) city driving - or a toy to take out on the highway every now and then?
My toy is a very low mileage Holden Monaro (Pontiac GTO in...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-11-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By hqstu
Yep on the above, I've had this issue where my...

Yep on the above, I've had this issue where my transmission goes into failsafe mode, always about 5 minutes into a trip from a cold start, and always when idling waiting in traffic, transmission...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-10-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,606
Posted By hqstu
Never underestimate the value and benefit of a...

Never underestimate the value and benefit of a good wood.
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