What did you do to your 5 series today?

zener · 06-20-2022, 02:52 PM

Small fixes for interior.

zener · 06-22-2022, 01:27 PM

Door panel now done. Looks like new. Now I don't wanna touch it.

cdmulders · 06-22-2022, 04:34 PM

Zener, I've wanted to do this repair for quite some time, but have shied away from it as I did not want to attempt to pull the door panel. Another member of this forum (and sorry, I cannot recall exactly who that is) provided detailed instructions on how to do it. I think your post has prompted me to start gathering materials and instructions to do exactly the same thing to both my front door panels. The soft plastic rubber pieces have practically disintegrated! Thanks again.

zener · 06-22-2022, 10:46 PM

Taking out the door panel is easy. I will probably order the handle for right side too. It's not bad but little bit worn.

vivin wilson · 06-23-2022, 08:23 AM

zener · 06-24-2022, 02:20 PM

EGR removed and plugged. Also noticed lot of play in turbo so ordered new melett chra for it. VCG also leaking, but that will be addressed when I change timing chain.

ctcarbonari · 06-26-2022, 06:06 PM

Nothing fancy, but have been wanting to get rid of the chrome side markers since the day I bought my 15' 535i (9 months ago).

Still think I may ultimately go with Alpine White.
But at least they are not chrome anymore!!!

Gloss Black - purchased from IND-Distribution

AussieBob · 07-01-2022, 04:11 AM

BMS Pedal Tuner installed today, raining so testing in the standard Stage1 setting gave wheel spin. When dry I will have fun in all the settings.

I experienced recently a disconnected JB4 and soon got the problem fixed as the standard BMW fair is not good compared to the extra turbo boost. This prompted the Pedal Tuner purchase, and the car certainly "wakes up" and becomes more responsive allowing the JB4 to work it's magic.

I devised a good install too, for RHD cars the pedal and folding storage box in the F10 are in the perfect locations. I never used that storage box before but I know I will now

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zener · 07-04-2022, 03:23 PM

Had to work E65 for a change. Replaced drivers door lock actuator since it did not lock the door anymore. Good that I had extra part laying around.

zener · 07-05-2022, 03:07 PM

Started to change turbo CHRA for F10. Gotta put it back together tomorrow. Pressure sensor banjo bolt snapped inside exhaust manifold so had to take it out also and drill the left over's out.

Lot's of play in it: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TZe6gXS7Y9dvnCnR7

zener · 07-06-2022, 02:58 PM

Now back together and turbo seems to work nicely. Hopefully melett CHRA will last long.

lsturbointeg · 07-06-2022, 07:18 PM

Just ordered hub bearings. Started hearing noises on the passenger side. So I'm just gonna go ahead and replace the drivers side as well

zener · 07-08-2022, 10:38 AM

Painted brake calipers to silver, as they looked quite ugly and rear one's rusty.

ctcarbonari · 07-09-2022, 12:54 AM

LED Interior Light replacement

Puddle Lights, Domes, Vanity & Glovebox.
(my trunk did not have OEM fixture)

ECS Tuning recently had a 50% off sale so the kit was $50.
They also provide an excellent pdf installation instruction packet w/pics of all the key pry points.

The best part is that I didn't break any plastic trim or fixtures! lol

A few quick pics for those that like LEDs

AussieBob · 07-09-2022, 02:46 AM

The picture shows the story of what I did. A government sponsored pothole.

Trying to track down the manufacturer of the wheel, it looks like VMR V710 but after talking with them I don't think it is .... bugger. If anyone can tell from the wheel markings they are in the second picture.

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ctcarbonari · 07-09-2022, 08:57 AM

Ouch!

That Sucks! Good Luck!

zener · 07-11-2022, 03:05 PM

Bought little project Styling 316 wheels for winter use. Two are bent and they have some curp rash. Gotta straighten them and do some touch paint on them.

Unspec · 07-11-2022, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ctcarbonari

LED Interior Light replacement

Puddle Lights, Domes, Vanity & Glovebox.
(my trunk did not have OEM fixture)

ECS Tuning recently had a 50% off sale so the kit was $50.
They also provide an excellent pdf installation instruction packet w/pics of all the key pry points.

The best part is that I didn't break any plastic trim or fixtures! lol

A few quick pics for those that like LEDs

Was tempted to pick up that kit as well, but a bit glad I didn't. I'm not a huge fan of the very sterile white light those LED kits have. Wish they offered one in the 4500k range.

throwfirewoodatbmw · 07-12-2022, 04:01 AM

Found some tips at the scrapyard in rough condition, polished them up and replaced my tattered ones.

550bye · 07-12-2022, 11:42 PM

Finally decided to switch things up, swapped out my intakes to Advantix/Heatsync which turned out really good. Then I reinstalled my catch cans with steel braided lines (just need to add my brackets) and threw in the new stitched floor covers (jury is still out). Planning to add steel braided meth lines and turbo coolant lines this weekend once my 90 degree inserts arrive.

The wife is working on her first carbon fiber project, still a couple of coats to go and some sanding to do, but almost done with the carbon fiber headlight covers as a starter project (epoxy skinning not vinyl) then we have a few things in mind to fab up in the near future. But extremely happy with how this new endeavor is turning out.

Hoa · 07-14-2022, 06:28 PM

HUD retrofit. Been putting this off for a while

ezaircon4jc · 07-14-2022, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoa

HUD retrofit. Been putting this off for a while

Nice work!

So that's what HUD looks like with the "wrong" windscreen.

06-20-2022, 02:52 PM	#2641
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Small fixes for interior.
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06-22-2022, 01:27 PM	#2642
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Door panel now done. Looks like new. Now I don't wanna touch it.
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06-22-2022, 04:34 PM	#2643
cdmulders Captain 327 Rep 697 Posts Drives: 2013 535xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nanoose Bay, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i xDrive [0.00] 2010 E89 Z4 sDrive35i [8.00]	Zener, I've wanted to do this repair for quite some time, but have shied away from it as I did not want to attempt to pull the door panel. Another member of this forum (and sorry, I cannot recall exactly who that is) provided detailed instructions on how to do it. I think your post has prompted me to start gathering materials and instructions to do exactly the same thing to both my front door panels. The soft plastic rubber pieces have practically disintegrated! Thanks again. __________________ 2013 535xi, Carbon Black, beige interior, M Sport package, HUD, DDC & ARS, ACS springs, Kelleners wheels 2010 Z4 35i, Crimson Red, beige interior, 6sp manual, Adapative Suspension 2000 528i, Cosmo Black, beige interior, Sport package (retired)
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06-22-2022, 10:46 PM	#2644
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Taking out the door panel is easy. I will probably order the handle for right side too. It's not bad but little bit worn.
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06-23-2022, 08:23 AM	#2645
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06-24-2022, 02:20 PM	#2646
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	EGR removed and plugged. Also noticed lot of play in turbo so ordered new melett chra for it. VCG also leaking, but that will be addressed when I change timing chain. Last edited by zener; 06-24-2022 at 03:00 PM..
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06-26-2022, 06:06 PM	#2647
ctcarbonari Second Lieutenant 292 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 535i [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	Nothing fancy, but have been wanting to get rid of the chrome side markers since the day I bought my 15' 535i (9 months ago). Still think I may ultimately go with Alpine White. But at least they are not chrome anymore!!! Gloss Black - purchased from IND-Distribution Attached Images
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07-01-2022, 04:11 AM	#2648
AussieBob Private 80 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2010 F10 "M5" Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	BMS Pedal Tuner - the original Lead-Foot BMS Pedal Tuner installed today, raining so testing in the standard Stage1 setting gave wheel spin. When dry I will have fun in all the settings. I experienced recently a disconnected JB4 and soon got the problem fixed as the standard BMW fair is not good compared to the extra turbo boost. This prompted the Pedal Tuner purchase, and the car certainly "wakes up" and becomes more responsive allowing the JB4 to work it's magic. I devised a good install too, for RHD cars the pedal and folding storage box in the F10 are in the perfect locations. I never used that storage box before but I know I will now
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07-04-2022, 03:23 PM	#2649
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Had to work E65 for a change. Replaced drivers door lock actuator since it did not lock the door anymore. Good that I had extra part laying around.
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07-05-2022, 03:07 PM	#2650
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Started to change turbo CHRA for F10. Gotta put it back together tomorrow. Pressure sensor banjo bolt snapped inside exhaust manifold so had to take it out also and drill the left over's out. Lot's of play in it: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TZe6gXS7Y9dvnCnR7
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07-06-2022, 02:58 PM	#2651
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Now back together and turbo seems to work nicely. Hopefully melett CHRA will last long.
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07-06-2022, 07:18 PM	#2652
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9156 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Just ordered hub bearings. Started hearing noises on the passenger side. So I'm just gonna go ahead and replace the drivers side as well __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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07-08-2022, 10:38 AM	#2653
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Painted brake calipers to silver, as they looked quite ugly and rear one's rusty.
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07-09-2022, 12:54 AM	#2654
ctcarbonari Second Lieutenant 292 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 535i [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	LED Interior Light replacement Puddle Lights, Domes, Vanity & Glovebox. (my trunk did not have OEM fixture) ECS Tuning recently had a 50% off sale so the kit was $50. They also provide an excellent pdf installation instruction packet w/pics of all the key pry points. The best part is that I didn't break any plastic trim or fixtures! lol A few quick pics for those that like LEDs Attached Images Last edited by ctcarbonari; 07-09-2022 at 12:54 AM.. Reason: typo
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07-09-2022, 02:46 AM	#2655
AussieBob Private 80 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2010 F10 "M5" Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Well I was driving it, so you could say I did it. The picture shows the story of what I did. A government sponsored pothole. Trying to track down the manufacturer of the wheel, it looks like VMR V710 but after talking with them I don't think it is .... bugger. If anyone can tell from the wheel markings they are in the second picture.
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07-09-2022, 08:57 AM	#2656
ctcarbonari Second Lieutenant 292 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 535i [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	Ouch! That Sucks! Good Luck!
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07-11-2022, 03:05 PM	#2657
zener BMW enthusiast since 2004 343 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E65 730d, F10 520d, E34 520i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Bought little project Styling 316 wheels for winter use. Two are bent and they have some curp rash. Gotta straighten them and do some touch paint on them.
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07-12-2022, 04:01 AM	#2659
throwfirewoodatbmw New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F10 520d 2010 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Johannesburg iTrader: (0)	Found some tips at the scrapyard in rough condition, polished them up and replaced my tattered ones. Attached Images __________________ Beginner hobbyist. Mounts replaced. Head unit replaced. Intake cleaned. Boot spring replaced. Aux heating pump replaced. Headlamp washer replaced. Options coded.
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07-12-2022, 11:42 PM	#2660
550bye Second Lieutenant 1390 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Utah iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [5.67]	Finally decided to switch things up, swapped out my intakes to Advantix/Heatsync which turned out really good. Then I reinstalled my catch cans with steel braided lines (just need to add my brackets) and threw in the new stitched floor covers (jury is still out). Planning to add steel braided meth lines and turbo coolant lines this weekend once my 90 degree inserts arrive. The wife is working on her first carbon fiber project, still a couple of coats to go and some sanding to do, but almost done with the carbon fiber headlight covers as a starter project (epoxy skinning not vinyl) then we have a few things in mind to fab up in the near future. But extremely happy with how this new endeavor is turning out. Attached Images __________________ 2011 550i (N63) Upgraded 51mm turbos, Heatsync Stage 3 Flash, JB4 stacked, BMS WMI, Arm Charge Pipes, Heatsync Catless DPs, X-Pipe, Res Muffler Delete, xHP Stage 3 Trans Flash, Turbosmart Diverter Valves, 3.5 TMAPs, Oil Cooler, Heatsync Front Mounted Max Cool Intakes, Walbro LPFP and e40 mix rollin on Stance SF07 9x20 w/Toyo Extensa and 10.5x20 w/Toyo R888R.
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07-14-2022, 06:28 PM	#2661
Hoa Major 513 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA iTrader: (9)	HUD retrofit. Been putting this off for a while Attached Images
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