FISAACS
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I paid $290 in April for my e46 head unit. The e39 unit would be similarly priced. Including shipping but excluding import charges I paid $365.
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Read the WELCOME ALL BMWFANATICS post.
E39 Touring M5
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Bernard///M3
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FISAACS
Active member
Good choice man, looks very classy.
Sibonelo
Active member
thanks man.. how much was the import duties
FISAACS
Active member
Don't remember bro, I'll check my bank statement. The duties are calculated on the "declared" amount.
Tee.Mothiba
New member
@Sibonelo, @FISAACS — I’ve done similar Apple CarPlay upgrades on an E39 Touring and an E46. The key is to retain the OEM look while installing a touchscreen head unit. Using a quality double-DIN facia and properly wiring the CAN-bus keeps all dash info and trip functions working perfectly.
If you’re concerned about costs and installation, I wrote a full guide for BMW head unit upgrades in South Africa, including price tips, sourcing options, and installation steps: https://www.soundlouder.co.za/index.php?route=blog/article&article_id=11
Happy to answer questions on wiring, subwoofer integration, or sourcing the right unit locally — it’s easier than it seems once you follow a proper step-by-step approach.
If you’re concerned about costs and installation, I wrote a full guide for BMW head unit upgrades in South Africa, including price tips, sourcing options, and installation steps: https://www.soundlouder.co.za/index.php?route=blog/article&article_id=11
Happy to answer questions on wiring, subwoofer integration, or sourcing the right unit locally — it’s easier than it seems once you follow a proper step-by-step approach.
Eventually I got the front suspension assembled and fitted.
Very different to just ordering parts on behalf of others.
Still need to have the new drag links fitted when they arrive.
I have to find a solution to what brake calipers and discs I shall be fitting as I am not convinced that the original M5 brake system is worth keeping.
I want it to be as economical as possible with an increase in braking performance.
Maybe a system from a 135 front and rear I shall see.
Very different to just ordering parts on behalf of others.
Still need to have the new drag links fitted when they arrive.
I have to find a solution to what brake calipers and discs I shall be fitting as I am not convinced that the original M5 brake system is worth keeping.
I want it to be as economical as possible with an increase in braking performance.
Maybe a system from a 135 front and rear I shall see.
evnmopwr
Well-known member
@Peter@AEW , Hows this project Coming along?
I did try last week to update however Afrihost had their issues.
I have found the brake kit for the car from an 135.
I shall leave it original colour as it will be stealth.
On to other things.
As the S62 engine parts are starting to list as NLA or DELETED I decided to strip and re do the motor.
Cylinder heads off to engineering and then bearings mains and big ends.
Although the S62 is very gentle on the mains the big ends suffer and given that the donor said 170K kms and looked like 500K kms I think it is best to do everything.
I have found the brake kit for the car from an 135.
I shall leave it original colour as it will be stealth.
On to other things.
As the S62 engine parts are starting to list as NLA or DELETED I decided to strip and re do the motor.
Cylinder heads off to engineering and then bearings mains and big ends.
Although the S62 is very gentle on the mains the big ends suffer and given that the donor said 170K kms and looked like 500K kms I think it is best to do everything.
That is the best, if not only way, to do things
How dare you doubt the odometer.
More like 300K kms is my guess although big ends look good and the bores are unmarked
Fordkoppie
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Most likely true mileage then.
Thank BMW for the 25k km service intervals
