E39 540i Manual project

[Sabretooth tiger]

I love this car, its just sheer beauty .
Man if I could I would definably buy it off you.

 

[Benji]

Nice work Benji. Your professional prognosis says the vehicle ran with probably just water, is this from the previous owner or probably oversight on your side while working on the car? .

At this point you've built a solid car which should be reliable going forward, enjoy it.

No, that is previous owner nonsense, just ironic that it failed after standing around at the paint shop for a year

Yeah I should enjoy it, but that is like trying to enjoy intimacy with your wife, knowing she cheated on you last week 🤷‍♂️

 

[supertramp]

No, that is previous owner nonsense, just ironic that it failed after standing around at the paint shop for a year

Yeah I should enjoy it, but that is like trying to enjoy intimacy with your wife, knowing she cheated on you last week 🤷‍♂️

Awesome Benji, you are a true "Fanatic" ............. Would like to see that "old beast" when you are totally finished with her ..... great stuff and keep updating us

 

[Benji]

I have more or less been returning this car to stock over the last few months in preparation of selling it. Removed the 18" style 32s, M5 diff, mirrors and stabiliser and got the front of the car PPF'd and installed a new GRAF waterpump after my fake Saleri pump failed. I have also been sorting a few odds and ends on the car and using it a bit more than usual. I must say, it looks a bit silly now on the 17" wheels, but it is driving better than ever and Ive really been enjoying it. Might even keep it, I dunno...

Reset the fuel consumption at the Springs tollgate on the N17 and took this pic as I pulled off the highway in Fourways - keeping at the speed limit all the way...6.9L/100km is crazy for a 4.4 V8 hey? Also, cant believe how Ive been struggling to get this below 10 on the open road...


Had some rear window trims 3D printed - will get these done properly in black TPU, but looks pretty good - beats buying a whole new trim for R3000!


Finally got a front numberplate...after 4 years and no fines


Some random pics still with the M5 mirrors



This is such a perfect and sorted car, enough power under the foot, awesome sound system quality, superbly comfortable cruising; even the wife mentioned how nice the exhaust sounds...

 

[Mytfine]

Just keep it and enjoy it, the curve will eventually get to your asking price and the bonus is you got to enjoy it longer.