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Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-06-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 402
Posted By TUF-FKR
For Sale E65 19" OEM Chrome rims and tires $700 So-Cal Temecula

For Sale: BMW E65 745i OEM 19" Chrome rims and tires. These are front and rear. I sold the car with rims on it and no longer need these. Rear tires are brand new 99% tread left.

Rear tires are...
Forum: 7 Series DIY 12-28-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,545
Posted By TUF-FKR
Thanks guys. My riding buddy is a BMW Tech for...

Thanks guys. My riding buddy is a BMW Tech for local BMW dealership and he built my confidence on how easy it will be to pull the covers after giving me a brief over-view of what is required to be...
Forum: 7 Series DIY 12-26-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,545
Posted By TUF-FKR
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft...

Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft (1137022) - you must reinitialize the valvetronic setting before starting the engine, once the repair is completed. I heard this happens automatically after...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-21-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,856
Posted By TUF-FKR
The dremel work took about 20 minutes per...

The dremel work took about 20 minutes per headlight. The cutting of the rubber under the lens takes about 1 hour each.

***IMPORTANT NOTE*** Your side markers are snapped in, if you remove them...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-20-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,856
Posted By TUF-FKR
(I made a couple of edits after I re-read my...

(I made a couple of edits after I re-read my post).

Oyeah, whoever said you could get this apart by "baking" them?? I want what your smoking... This $**** is like tire rubber. An angled blade...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-20-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,856
Posted By TUF-FKR
Here are a couple of pics. The first one is the...

Here are a couple of pics. The first one is the headlight with the flange removed with the dremel and now I am cutting the rubber to remove the lens. "Apomerans" drew a good diagram of what it is...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-19-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,856
Posted By TUF-FKR
Holy $hit that was a PIA! On a scale of 1-10,...

Holy $hit that was a PIA! On a scale of 1-10, that is a 7. They are back together and the adhesive is drying. They will be re-installed in the morning. I have about 6 hours into the whole project....
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-19-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,856
Posted By TUF-FKR
Tackling this mod today. Headlights out, dremel...

Tackling this mod today. Headlights out, dremel ready, looking at his pics a few more times before I start to cut....
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-11-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,652
Posted By TUF-FKR
Battling this right now. Pump replaced, PCV...

Battling this right now. Pump replaced, PCV replaced, heads were just removed and sand-blasted. WHen put back together my gas mileage went up to 22 street. Emissions code is back, rough idle and a...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-04-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,567
Posted By TUF-FKR
Thanks Stuart, the clunk I feel is in the front...

Thanks Stuart, the clunk I feel is in the front end, like right on the front wheel so I dont think its tranny (never rule anything out though). I see all the braided lines going back and fourth and...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-04-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By TUF-FKR
DSC Stabilizer bar fluid leak help

I had my engine rebuilt by a third party warranty company, which has been a battle, but I got it back. Not even a month later I noticed a "clunk" in the front end and steering wheel when after...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-04-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,567
Posted By TUF-FKR
Well, I wish this thread had more information as...

Well, I wish this thread had more information as I am leaking fluid below. I am also having vibration problems at high speeds and I feel a "clunk" when going from reverse to driving forward. I feel...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-28-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,044
Posted By TUF-FKR
JMan, that sounds like your head bearings on...

JMan, that sounds like your head bearings on their way out, not brakes. This is a normal wear item and you feel a "click" when you hit the brakes. This is from slop in the bearings. Either coming...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-26-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,400
Posted By TUF-FKR
Wow.. You dont see many custom rides like this...

Wow.. You dont see many custom rides like this these days.. Great work.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-12-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,044
Posted By TUF-FKR
I just started feeling this problem after I had a...

I just started feeling this problem after I had a warranty company rebuild my motor. They had the car for 3 months (chasing a problem), I got the car back but now I feel a slight clunk when I first...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-12-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By TUF-FKR
First7, that was a nice thread for the inside. ...

First7, that was a nice thread for the inside. That would be next. Im black on Black though so mine should be easier. I was talking about the Outer panel between the two windows. Outside of car. ...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-12-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By TUF-FKR
Has anyone re-painted their door window center posts? Post pics please

So, most of my cars paint is in pretty good condition for it being a 2002. But one glaring item that bothers me is the center posts are so faded.

I am going to paint them, but would like some...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-12-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,556
Posted By TUF-FKR
:thumbup: Other black accents (on the...

:thumbup:


Other black accents (on the car) would help bring those black rims in even more. I will leave it to you as to where!

Ya gotta love the haters... :rofl:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-12-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 27,700
Posted By TUF-FKR
:violent::cry: There is a re-adjustment...

:violent::cry:

There is a re-adjustment period for sure when you have been without your 7. I just got mine back after being in the shop for 3 MONTHS! (new motor).

Understanding the...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-12-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,036
Posted By TUF-FKR
Ace, I am happy you are on this site. I...

Ace, I am happy you are on this site. I appreciate all of your efforts and you are if not THEE best, one of THEE best guys on here for info. We need to move on from here. Stopher, Im not sure if...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-07-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,513
Posted By TUF-FKR
I would say its an ASK problem. I get the same...

I would say its an ASK problem. I get the same symptom occasionally. I noticed when it is exhibiting the static (no other noise), the Idrive spins smoothly and the MMI doesnt keep up with the...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-06-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,235
Posted By TUF-FKR
:rofl::rofl: :tsk: That is funny! Missed that...

:rofl::rofl: :tsk: That is funny! Missed that the first time..
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-06-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,773
Posted By TUF-FKR
I had a lifted truck with 40" Tires. As I...

I had a lifted truck with 40" Tires. As I experimented with different brand tires, radial/non-radial, different tread patterns, etc.. The front end characteristics would change dramatically based...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-06-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,773
Posted By TUF-FKR
Ok, sorry I re-read your post. You have done...

Ok, sorry I re-read your post. You have done alignment. This leads me towards a bent front rim or bad front suspension.

Does it pull to one side while under the brakes? How big is your spare...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 10-06-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,773
Posted By TUF-FKR
Sorry to hear. Silly question cause you have...

Sorry to hear. Silly question cause you have done alot of work already, but have you had an alignment done on the car? Have you checked to front suspension? How does it feel over speed bumps? ...
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