E39 540i - Questions

[ChefDJ]

Maybe try a few scrap yards and see if they have any E46 or E39 sportpack parts around? They might have a steering wheel for you...

 

[WIDEOPN-X5]

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cJUAAOSw0HVWBC0p/s-l64.jpg

This looked quite interesting because it doesnt need a different airbag.

 

[VivP]

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cJUAAOSw0HVWBC0p/s-l64.jpg

This looked quite interesting because it doesnt need a different airbag.

Pop down to Bruce Craigs ... got wheels and rims there ... you might just find what you're looking for.

 

[WIDEOPN-X5]

Been a bit quiet on this one because with one thing and another, I still haven't had time to go and collect my 540i which is safely sitting in a garage in Cape Town.

However, a couple of things which I would be grateful for advice / comments on please guys;

1. Is it worth doing a free flow exhaust on this motor (pre-Vanos) and if so, should one couple that with a K&N (or similar) airfilter element?

2. Assuming the answer is "yes" to 1. above, who can do a decent free flow exhaust in Durban / Pietermaritzburg. I don't want something loud or that causes droning in the car at any speed. Just a setup that liberates a few extra kilowatts and makes the motor breathe nicely.

3. The car has only done 82 000km's in 18yrs (FSH at the dealer) so I wondered if it would be worth a visit to the Carbon Doctor?

4. Is it worth a fluid change / service on the gearbox at this mileage?

Looking forward to the feedback guys and thanks in advance.:ty::=):

 

[spawn616]

power flow in north cost road did my bmws downpipes reasonable price for what it is compared to others,

as for gearbox id wait till the 100k km mark,un less it never been changed in the last 5 years

 

[WIDEOPN-X5]

Thanks Spawn. Do they do manifolds as well. Presume your BM is a turbo if you are just talking downpipes?

I know that this car has been decatted so far.

 

[Fordkoppie]

1. Is it worth doing a free flow exhaust on this motor (pre-Vanos) and if so, should one couple that with a K&N (or similar) airfilter element?

2. Assuming the answer is "yes" to 1. above, who can do a decent free flow exhaust in Durban / Pietermaritzburg. I don't want something loud or that causes droning in the car at any speed. Just a setup that liberates a few extra kilowatts and makes the motor breathe nicely.

3. The car has only done 82 000km's in 18yrs (FSH at the dealer) so I wondered if it would be worth a visit to the Carbon Doctor?

4. Is it worth a fluid change / service on the gearbox at this mileage?

Looking forward to the feedback guys and thanks in advance.:ty::=):

1. For sound - Absolutely!!! one of my favorite mods on my 540, was unleashing the V8 sound.
For power - No. It will make zip 0 difference. Same goes for the filter. Just fit a new one

2. There is a fine balance between a nice sound, and being loud. A good shop should be able to get you what you want. Dont expect any KW extra. In fact, the chances of loosing power is greater than the chances of gaining anything

3. Read up about the difference between Port Injection and Direct Injection.
e39 540 has the former. (Short answer is "No")

4. Yes

 

[WIDEOPN-X5]

Thanks Fordkoppie. Yeah, ultimately, I'm not really after more power because I think that this car has enough of that anyway. Just be nice to hear a little more and I am thinking that to see the pipe / s outlet in the rear valance is nice too.

It's not the Sport model so any change to the outlet would require some subtle mods to the bottom of the rear valance of the bumper......but we'll see.:=):

 

[RAArmstrong]

What shocks me is that you've bought an E39 and have yet to collect it :fencelook:

 

[WIDEOPN-X5]

What shocks me is that you've bought an E39 and have yet to collect it :fencelook:

:rollsmile: yeah its been hell I tell you....sheer hell. Just been so busy with work and am sitting in the airport again right now on my way to Togo for 2 weeks :hammerhead:

Have arranged to go fetch her when I get back. Am so looking forward to the road trip back from CT.

 

[RAArmstrong]

Let me tell you. A road trip in an E39 is such a sublime experience :inlove:

Did around 4.5k km over the Christmas holidays with mine. Loved every single second of it! raise:

 

[WIDEOPN-X5]

Here she is.

 

[RAArmstrong]

Aaaah man! That there. Exactly THAT car right there is what sparked my love for the E39. I grew up in a 540i EXACTLY like this. Just wow :inlove:

 

[VictorMike]

 

[ChefDJ]

What shocks me is that you've bought an E39 and have yet to collect it :fencelook:

Nor has he started a proper intro thread for it with at least 134 photos of the exterior and at least 78 photos of the interior...

That car looks so familiar. So so familiar...

 

[WIDEOPN-X5]

What shocks me is that you've bought an E39 and have yet to collect it :fencelook:

Nor has he started a proper intro thread for it with at least 134 photos of the exterior and at least 78 photos of the interior...

That car looks so familiar. So so familiar...

Chef did you figure out yet why the car looked so familiar??:=):

 

[ChefDJ]

Can't put my finger on it...

 

[RAArmstrong]

Ive seen it on the gum...

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