the VERY best of E39 Links

So yeah.. there's the FAQ but that's only like for common questions. here's a list of my saved "favorites" for E39. i'm sure some already have them but if it's not mentioned, feel free to add them to this thread.

The ever so popular BMWTIPS dot COM

I like this guy's site. it's organized and has some very good DYI procedures.

Again, a pretty well done up DYI site from rolling fenders to suspension survey.

Something simple... just rear fog lights. Well written and plenty-o-pics!

Want more DYI then you REALLY want to do? well, look no further. this guy has done more then is fair share.

Cleaver site with some pretty cool (and cheap) mods.

Not a lot of write-ups but got a pretty good DYI front bumper conversion procedure.

Everything and ANYTHING you want to know about brakes... and probably the BEST place to get them too.

How to unlock your HI-OBC. Kinda sucks if you don't got this upgrade. I think ALL 540's have HI-OBC while only SOME (and i don't think it's much either) 528/525's have HI-OBC's.

The Official Unoffical BMW site of almost everything-you-wanted-to-know-and-documented site

If you got NAV, this is your BEST FRIEND.



OK.. that's it from me.. i'm spent. your turn...

and you might want to bookmark or sticky this.....

Here's a couple I have bookmarked.

http://www.bimmerdiy.com/e39

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/

http://www.edgemotorworks.com/5series75k.htm

http://www.bimmerzone.com/inspection.htm

http://www.e38.org/e39/

John 540i6 did a pretty good writeup for suspension replacement (non-rear fold downs).

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=585313

and he did a good write up on ICV cleaing..

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=589747

got IPOD and want to do an Dension Icelink with DSP but don't know how to wire it up properly?? here you go! Thanks to ZM Devil for searching like a mofo for this info

rear ball joint procedures

got gas fume problems and i'm not talkin' about the one out of your butt... could be this.

looking to do your nav conversion? well, look at King's post on his work here:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

have fun!!

I think these links are quite interesting if you dont want to spend 3 or 4 grand on a nav system.
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66390

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50583
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...&highlight=e39
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...light=mac+mini

Want to upgrade your NON-DSP speakers? Crick here

Originally Posted by lrhubanks

Anybody have links for good places to buy parts?

I'm having trouble locating good OEM and aftermarket parts, namely front bumper replacements or chin spoilers, OEM stereo components, replacement OEM wood dash pieces, etc.

www.bmaparts.com

either Yves or Patrick can help you out.

Originally Posted by chivas

got IPOD and want to do an Dension Icelink with DSP but don't know how to wire it up properly?? here you go! Thanks to ZM Devil for searching like a mofo for this info

Here's a complete write-up:
https://webspace.utexas.edu/rmedure/...P%20Converter/

Entire cooling system by cn90

My E39 blog

im sure everyone already knows about beastpower, but im gonna post it anyway. theyre kinda expensive, but they have a pretty long list of parts, so you can get an idea of whats available for your car, then go somewhere else to find a better deal once you know what to look for.

http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/...Store_Code=BMI

Somebody already listed this link;

http://www.e38.org/e39/

but it's pretty much everything you every wanted to know. almost every link on there is worthwhile.

I've been in the middle of doing my valve cover gaskets and this is by far the best guide for V8 engines;

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/124059

While you got your valve covers off, have them beadblasted and powdercoated. I found this guy out in Texas who agreed to blast, prime and powder coat both covers for only $40 plus 2 way shipping;

http://www.jerryspowdercoating.com/

Good Luck!

Want to do a nav retrofit??????? read carefully and decided if you can man-handle this

Here are some that I use

http://bmw540ifun.com/ModExperiences.htm

M5 Board - Interesting Ideas and sweet mods

Real OEM Parts lookup

Great Breakdown of Common Problems / Fixes - www.540i6.com

Here's a few I have BMed

Paint Chips ?

http://http://www.langka.com/index.php
http://www.drcolorchip.com/
http://www.autovisuals.com/

Need some tools ?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/index.jsp

OBD-II trouble codes ?

http://www.myscantool.com/dtc/specific/bmw.html

tires tires tires tires tires!!!!


http://www.1stoptireshop.com/html/etailers.htm

Here's another site with a great list of fault codes

http://www.crazycustoms.com/CRAZYASTRO/obd2.htm

Useful links

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Tried to compile some links by category. Although most of us have them, I thought there are quite a few people who don't. Whoever has good links for parts, DIY, etc, please post them - then we know where to look. Dan encouraged me to post them here. I don't know how to make it so everybody can add links to the categoties below, or create new categories, but here they are. Will update as time goes by.

Autoparts
http://autopartsway.ca/
http://autopartsonline.com/
http://usedbmwparts.com/
http://corner73.com/
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/in...0dba951feb0e30
http://worldpac.com/
http://www.bavauto.com/
http://bimmershop.netfirms.com/Bimme...scomm/catalog/
http://www.bimmian.com/canada.htm
http://www.autohausaz.com/
http://www.autopartsway.com/
http://www.bimmer-parts.ca/
http://www.extremems.com/index.html
http://www.pelicanparts.com/
http://getcoolparts.com/
http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.as...W%20TOOLS&bl=6 BMW specific tools
http://www.1stoptireshop.com/html/etailers.htm Online Tirestores


DIY
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html
http://www.bimmerdiy.com/
http://www.bmwtips.com/
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/t.../Newbiefaq.htm
http://www.dinan540.com/index.html
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=835680 Rear M5 swaybar DIY
http://www.zeckhausen.com/E39_Bearings.htm Front wheel bearings DIY
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...t=DIY+tie+rods Tie Rods DIY
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=605750 e39 Aux Fan Motor Service DIY
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/199986 Complete cooling system overhaul (and next link)
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=682975
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=566232 Thrust Arms DIY
http://www.eurosport.org.nz/index.ph...19273#msg19273 Different DIY links
http://www.myscantool.com/dtc/specific/bmw.html OBD II trouble codes
http://www.crazycustoms.com/CRAZYASTRO/obd2.htm Another OBD II trouble codes page
http://www.langka.com/paint_chip_repair.php Chip repair
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=233926 Powerflex thrust arm bushings-DIY (Infamous shimmy - cheap version and best)
http://www.540i6.com/finalstagereplacement.html FSU (Final Stage Unit) DIY - no heat in car
http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/20...newsletter.pdf Fluids maintenance and overhaul
http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/6960596-2.html ATF change a DIY w. Steptronic
http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/5796042-1.html ATF change e46 (similar to e39) very detailed - for filling procedure
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...51&postcount=1 Chip repair DIY
http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/door/panel.htm Door panel removal DIY
http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/Windo.../regulator.htm Window Regulator DIY
http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/index.html DIY for: Double Vanos 6 Cyl, Thrust arm Bushing, Swing Arm ball Joints, Front Struts, Rear Shocks


Performance,mods & repairs
http://www.stealthauto.com/default.aspx
http://www.zeckhausen.com/BMW/E39.htm
http://www.europeanautosource.com/
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/index.asp
http://www.umnitza.com
http://www.vfengineering.com/
http://www.vdorepair.com/
http://thewheelexchange.com/
http://www.tirerack.com
http://www.ca-at.co.uk/products.php?...d=57&comp_id=8
http://www.hoen-usa.com/

http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/index.html

wow... just wow on DIY...

http://www.rivercityeurosport.ca/

Where to order 1ZEinszett Klima-Cleaner Air Conditioner Treatment. US based organizations can not ship it across the border. River city is the only place I have been able to find in Canada for this product. I have no connection to this company.

For those who lost or never had theirs, like me.

BMW E39 complete car manual w/ printing guides (models covered 520i,523i,525i,530i,535i,540i,520d,525d,530d)
BMW MY2003 service and Inspection check-list including E39 (I gave this to my indy mechanic)

I'm not sure if this is the right place for a compendium of good DIY links.

E39 Oil change DIY:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...77&postcount=1

E39 ABS DIY
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=48

E39 Dice Silverline radio-mount installation DIY:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...postcount=1819

E39 4-wheel brake DIY fluids:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=65

E39 Sunvisor instructions for operating DICE Silverline:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...19&postcount=1

User-recommended parts suppliers:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=23

Complete E39 brake job:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=266819

List of DICE E39 Silverline tutorials & DIY:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...postcount=1735

E39 FSU DIY:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&postcount=236

E39 headlight bulbs selection:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=326122

E39 smelly AC:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=31

E39 windshield wiper refills:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=328826

E39 seat cover panel DIY:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=282360

Some newer ones ...
- Programming the Homelink GDO

- E39 electrical problems traced to trunk lid wiring harness chafing

- Replacing/fixing/removing the rear license plate light

- Understanding and TESTING the Final Stage Unit (FSU/FSR)

- Jacking up the E39 ...

- Brake warp, shudder, and rebedding ... (including violent low-speed shuddering)

- And, oh ... Bimmerfest posters' personality profiles!