Nic_s - E34 540i 6 Speed (Update 07-08-12)

[Nic_s]

Thanks for the response guys. :wave:

The heat thing seems to be connected to the Auto setting as I've set it to that and have not noticed any heat yet, although I haven't yet driven as far as I did yesterday.

As for the clutch... well... it works just fine. So I'm not going scratch there. Will look at it some other time.


Time for some descent picks (Although I don't have the talent of one Mr Uber Soldat :mmm: )
I've also taken some vidz of the exhaust, but I first have to re-encode them to make them smaller as the camera adds no compression. :hammerhead:

The sub is just mounted as the hole that was already there. Doesn't look like any other modification was done. Sounds pretty awesome

I still need to clean the boot properly...

EDIT: Did I mention that ALL the windows are still the original??

 

[herr bmw]

looking damn good

 

[Philip Foglar]

:drool: That is all!

 

[Jandre]

Ek is bitter, BITTER jaloers Nic.

 

[kabal]

that interior is stunning, really beautiful car :thumbsup:

 

[Venda Boy]

i am jelas

ur car is very beatiful

 

[Budleigh]

Your wood gives me wood. Love the dark wood. And I see yours doesn't have the eighties tape-holder, so you have somewhere close to keep bric-a-brac. I'm growing tired of having to retrieve my phone from the rear footwells after every traffic light.

 

[ZED1]

Great looking bmw...a true classic

 

[Sankekur]

Damn you guys and your e34 540 :bawling: I really want one.


Awesome car man, the interior and exterior colours go so well together :excited:

 

[Nic_s]

Thanks guys :wave:

Just remember that the photo's actually hide quite a bit. The front bumper has a lot of tiny chips for example.

I have the phone that goes with the whole setup, but I haven't figured out how it works yet. I've had it in the holder and figured out how it clips in, but it doesn't seem to charge. :dunno:

I put my D900i right next to the gearstick and it doesn't go anywhere. I also put my flat's keys there and they don't anywhere either even when I floored it in first gear the other night. I have this almost carpet type material around the the gear stick which feels a little grippy. Dunno if normal 540's has something else there.

Some bad news though, I've discovered some really bad rust behind the rear left light unit this morning. I have taken some picks with my phone and will ask some of the panel beaters here if anything can be done. Personally I think it will need to be cut out and then I'll need to cut out the same bit from a stripped car that is still in good condition as a replacement piece. The sooner I do it the less they will need to cut out. But I'm no expert :dunno: will see what happens.


Oh... and here is a clip I put together of the exhaust. The clip makes it sound much louder than what it really is. In fact, I think it sounds like a mustang in the clip, but you'll get the idea :thumb:

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[Philip Foglar]

No man! Now my keyboard is full of drool! :excited:

 

[Nic_s]

Picks of the rust :bawling:

 

[Gregmeister]

Sounds Brilliant. Awesome car man. Enjoy!

 

[WyKiD]

Thanks guys :wave:

Just remember that the photo's actually hide quite a bit. The front bumper has a lot of tiny chips for example.

I have the phone that goes with the whole setup, but I haven't figured out how it works yet. I've had it in the holder and figured out how it clips in, but it doesn't seem to charge. :dunno:

I put my D900i right next to the gearstick and it doesn't go anywhere. I also put my flat's keys there and they don't anywhere either even when I floored it in first gear the other night. I have this almost carpet type material around the the gear stick which feels a little grippy. Dunno if normal 540's has something else there.

Some bad news though, I've discovered some really bad rust behind the rear left light unit this morning. I have taken some picks with my phone and will ask some of the panel beaters here if anything can be done. Personally I think it will need to be cut out and then I'll need to cut out the same bit from a stripped car that is still in good condition as a replacement piece. The sooner I do it the less they will need to cut out. But I'm no expert :dunno: will see what happens.

Some good pics there Nic, guess you have some good subject material to work with...imp:

You not considering removing that aftermarket car-kit, it clutters up the interior - did the previous owner not have the original BMW carphone for you? Having that storage compartment instead of the phone might not be a bad compromise though. The surround around the gear lever should be the same wood trim as the dash inserts, this does tend to scratch very easily - possibly why yours may have been covered.

Pity about the rust, hope you get it sorted.

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Great great car that bud.
Really looks fantastic.
I think an M-Tech steering in there

 

[andrewbuch]

Thanks guys :wave:


I have the phone that goes with the whole setup, but I haven't figured out how it works yet. I've had it in the holder and figured out how it clips in, but it doesn't seem to charge. :dunno:But I'm no expert :dunno: will see what happens.

did you remove the rubber grommet from the back of the phone towards the top??

 

[Nic_s]

Thanks guys :wave:


I have the phone that goes with the whole setup, but I haven't figured out how it works yet. I've had it in the holder and figured out how it clips in, but it doesn't seem to charge. :dunno:But I'm no expert :dunno: will see what happens.

did you remove the rubber grommet from the back of the phone towards the top??

Do you mean for the antenna extension?? There is no grommet there. If I can't get it to work, I'll most likely have the system removed. I'm not in the mood for struggling. I haven't really taken the time to see how it works. I'm to busy with other stuff. :hammerhead:

 

[andrewbuch]

Do you mean for the antenna extension?? There is no grommet there. If I can't get it to work, I'll most likely have the system removed. I'm not in the mood for struggling. I haven't really taken the time to see how it works. I'm to busy with other stuff. :hammerhead:

Oh is that whats thats for.. remember I had a 6210 (???) and my uncle had car kit.. and I could not get it to fit... then realised it had a rubber grommet in the hole on the phone..

I say didtch it.. looks crap on the dash..

technology = bluetooth

 

[Nic_s]

Do you mean for the antenna extension?? There is no grommet there. If I can't get it to work, I'll most likely have the system removed. I'm not in the mood for struggling. I haven't really taken the time to see how it works. I'm to busy with other stuff. :hammerhead:

Oh is that whats thats for.. remember I had a 6210 (???) and my uncle had car kit.. and I could not get it to fit... then realised it had a rubber grommet in the hole on the phone..

I say didtch it.. looks crap on the dash..

technology = bluetooth

It's not just for ditching... it's connected into the radio which is coded. I'll have to have BMW do it, but I don't want to be without my wheels right now

 

[Sankekur]

That is a damn pity about the rust, how deep is it? Is it rusted through?