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#2139 of 2190 DOOR PANEL by tcsyk May 23, 2008 (4:53 pm)
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL ON A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES.
#2140 of 2190 Wheel Alignment and battery - Also Brake questions by ny540i6 May 28, 2008 (8:12 am)
Had the 4 wheel alignment done on the 540 yesterday, since I've switched over to the summer Goodyears a few weeks ago. Was pleasantly surprised at how many of my "before" readings were in spec. The anal part of me looks at the "after" results and wishes that the car was identical in all measurements side to side, but...   I also finally changed the battery, after having one or two instances where I had to roll start the car (manual tranny, fortunately). I've gone since '03 and 149K miles on the original, so no complaints there. I'm using an Interstate MTP93 as the replacement.   On another note, I'm looking to replace/upgrade the rotors, and maybe the pads. I don't want a big brake kit, don't want cross drilled, might be willing to consider slotted or dimpled. All I'm looking for is an antidote to the warping/vibration that I sometimes get after a couple high speed slowdowns. It goes away once the rotors cool, but it is still annoying.   Any suggestions are welcomed. Replies to this message: lovemyclk (May 28, 2008 5:05 pm)
#2141 of 2190 Re: Wheel Alignment and battery - Also Brake questions [ny540i6] by lovemyclk May 28, 2008 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: ny540i6 (May 28, 2008 8:12 am) Just replaced my battery and alternator care of BMW on my '03 530SP. OEM battery lasted 55K miles, but believe the alternator was the cause. Also had my rotors/pads replaced when buying my new PZero Nero's from my Custom Wheel/Tire shop in Atlanta - also the high-speed on car balance.   Went with BMW-spec rotors/pads, not the cross-drilled options from Baer or Brembo. Never had any warping on the originals, just wore them down.
#2142 of 2190 Windshield for '03 e39 by lovemyclk May 28, 2008 (5:10 pm)
My recent drive from FL to Atlanta over Memorial Day introduced my beautiful '03 e39 to some road gravel on the FL Turnpike outside Orlando. Have some deep pits and a 4" hairline crack right at the rear-view mirror location. Just damn   Mainly an aesthetic concern, but does anyone have experience and recommendations for replacing the windshield?   Many thanks! Replies to this message: ny540i6 (May 28, 2008 5:59 pm) lovemyclk (May 29, 2008 6:47 am) ny540i6 (May 29, 2008 7:09 am) andys120 (May 28, 2008 8:29 pm)
#2143 of 2190 Re: Windshield for '03 e39 [lovemyclk] by ny540i6 May 28, 2008 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (May 28, 2008 5:10 pm) I've repaced a windshield about 30K miles ago. First the bad news: That crack will probably spread, so sooner or later you are gonna need new glass. Don't waste your time with those services that promise to "repair" the pitting or stop the crack - it don't work too good I know, I blew $50 on "fixing" a chip.   Now the good news: The E39 is rigid enough that it handles removal/replacement well. The new one is most probably going to be tougher - the original glass is somewhat soft, and pits easily. My replacement is not looking sandblasted yet. Any reputable glass house will do the job, and it should cost a couple hundred bucks. Replies to this message: lovemyclk (May 29, 2008 6:47 am) ny540i6 (May 29, 2008 7:09 am)
#2144 of 2190 Re: Windshield for '03 e39 [lovemyclk] by andys120 May 28, 2008 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (May 28, 2008 5:10 pm) I'm wishing for one of those cracks on my MY 2000 5 Series, with 105K it has a badly pitted windshield which I'd love to be able to replace courtesy of my comprehensive.     Funny thing is, I drive on rough unpaved roads all the time and The Blue Max is as solid as ever, windshield included, despite a small chip on the glass.
#2145 of 2190 Windshield replacement by redflea May 28, 2008 (11:36 pm)
Most insurance companies will replace your windshield if it's been "sandblasted" enough over time to make visibility an issue when the sun is low... Replies to this message: andys120 (May 29, 2008 6:00 am)
#2146 of 2190 Re: Windshield replacement [redflea] by andys120 May 29, 2008 (6:00 am)
Replying to: redflea (May 28, 2008 11:36 pm) Really, I'll have to look into that.
#2147 of 2190 Re: Windshield for '03 e39 [ny540i6] by lovemyclk May 29, 2008 (6:47 am)
Replying to: ny540i6 (May 28, 2008 5:59 pm) Thanks... sounds like replacement will be less than my deductable. Need someone who understands how to do the e39, as the r.v. mirror is attached to the windshield. Will start looking for good glass houses in the ATL area. BTW, I did have some pits repaired a couple of years ago - some sort of epoxy process, I believe. Pits were filled in and smoothed over, but there are little opaque spots. Will just replace the whole thing this time.   Assuming you can't tell your glass was replaced by looking at it up close? Replies to this message: ny540i6 (May 29, 2008 7:09 am)
#2148 of 2190 Re: Windshield for '03 e39 [lovemyclk] by ny540i6 May 29, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (May 29, 2008 6:47 am) Assuming you can't tell your glass was replaced by looking at it up close?   No, it is not at all detectable.

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