KhanArt's Titanium Silver/Black 2003 E39 540i M Sport Refresh

[KhanArt]

Update 2/11/21:

Had a misfire. Scan tool said cylinder 5 and possibly 7. Changed the plugs first thinking maybe I didn't use the right ones. Didn't fix it so then bought coil packs for only cylinder 5 and 7 to make sure. Issue fixed. Will change remaining coil packs in the near future.

[KhanArt]

Update 11/29/20:

Car came with chrome grills that were a little loose. I bought some gloss black ones thinking I would like it. I did not. Ended up hacking them both up and combining them.

Had issues with the hood latch but after a little trimming all is well.

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Update 11/20/20:

Took her to GT Peace Automotive for mount, balance, and 4 wheel alignment. She drives so much better now. Went with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S this time.

Took her to a muffler shop for muffler install and resonator delete. She sounds like a proper V8 now. Was too quiet before.

This is a totally different car then when I bought her about 3 months ago. I am really enjoying her. Looking forward to the next modification/maintenance/repair.

[KhanArt]

Took some fall pictures.

I only had it a few months but love the transformation so far.

[KhanArt]

Update: 10/23/20

Been taking it easy lately just driving it. I do have something on the way.

In the meantime I saw a video that reminded me I have Solution Finish. So I restored all my exterior trim. This is not like back to black which lasts temporarily. This isn't permanent but much better than anything I've used. I wiped everything down with IPA prior to applying.

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Update: 10/15/20

Rear fenders rolled.

It doesn't rub!! The job was successful. Aside from extreme compression where the rear wheels go far up in the arches, the rubbing is gone. That's expected, my e46 does that too.

Thanks Stu for the roller.

The pain in the ass spring install was worth it.

Car looks better
Handles better
Drives straight
Doesn't rub

I'm happy, on to the next maintenance/mod.

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Update: 10/12/20

Eibach lowering springs
CA Tuned adjustable sway bar endlinks
Tie rod ends
Sway bar bushings
Cleaned fender liners
Brake kleened everything

I'm not going to even lie, this was no fun. This car fought me so much. E46 is so much easier than e39. Coilovers in general are easier than spring replacement. Regardless shit was just not going my way.

I still need to put the interior back together and try to fix the alignment. If not I'm taking it to a pro for alignment.

[KhanArt]

Update: 10/6/20


Painted rear parcel deck. Gave the rear pillars a recoat too.

Sun faded purple before.
Factory fresh black after.

[KhanArt]

Update: 10/5/20

While waiting on suspension parts I did my timing chain tensioner.

If you have a M62 engine I highly urge you to do this asap if you haven't done so. On the M62 the killer flaw is the timing chain guides breaking. By replacing the timing chain tensioner it keeps the tension on the chain tight and prolongs the life of the guides. That along with frequent oil changes with quality oil.

On cold starts in the morning I would hear the timing chain rattle real bad from the chain slapping against the guides. Now I get the rattle sometimes on cold starts, which is vanos related.

The job was fast and easy too, easier than I expected.

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[Tbonem3]

So awesome!

[KhanArt]

Fantastic PDR work! And the brakes look perfect, exactly what I'd do to OE calipers (if not black). When we were talking about quarantine work, you weren't messin around

I gave up on diying the PDR and just took it to the pros. This car had a million dings. They did an amazing job.

Yea the calipers made a nice difference. All the little details add up.

Lol, yea I first did some small work on my M3. Got bored and everything else i wanted to do was pretty expensive. So I built a tree house with the wife. Mind you we never built shit before.

After that I did not want to waste time so got the E39 as a new project. Now its cold and gets dark at 5pm. So back to being a lazy bum 😂.





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[Tbonem3]

Fantastic PDR work! And the brakes look perfect, exactly what I'd do to OE calipers (if not black). When we were talking about quarantine work, you weren't messin around

[KhanArt]

Random pictures

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Update: 9/23/20

Paintless dent removal performed by The Dent Group of VA.

I usually don't do posts like this, mostly because I hardly ever have anyone work on my cars. However this is my second visit to The Dent Group of VA this year. This time I took my new to me E39.

I had a good experience earlier this year when Richie the owner performed PDR on my M3. So when I bought this car which was machine gunned with dings on every single panel of the car I knew to go back to him.

PDR was something I did not want to skimp on. I did not want a mobile service. Richie's facility is climate controlled with all the proper lighting and tools. So I let him keep the car for 3 days so he could not be rushed and work his art.

I am beyond happy. The entire body is straight. My 17 year old panels look great. I highly recommend him and this is a perfect example of you get what you pay for. If you have a enthusiast/collector car or are OCD to my level this is where you need to go.

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Update: 9/18/20

Cleaned and painted calipers

A BBK is not in the near future plans for this car so I just freshened up the current calipers. I brake kleened everything while in there as always.

VHT high heat paint and clear was used. I have had good results from when I painted my E46.

I got lucky car came with fresh Pilot Super Sports, cross drilled + slotted rotors, and brake pads.