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

[KhanArt]

Update: 9/15/20

35% tint all around.


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[KhanArt]

Update: 9/13/20

Trans fluid

Trans fluid was pretty dirty. Only got to do a quick test drive but it seems to be shifting fine.

On to the next maintenance item or mod.

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[KhanArt]

Update: 9/10/20

Diff fluid and drain/fill bolts.

I made an attachment/adapter for my power bleeder to convert it to a power filler. I love when tools make my job easier.

Old fluid wasn't that bad actually but I had no way of knowing that. Going to do the trans fluid next. Slowly going through everything, trying to make this car solid like the E46.

How many are mad that I didn't use OEM fluid?
Diff fluid is some nasty smelling fluid.

[ejendow]

Yea you can get the oem trim from bmw and not hard to diy. Some videos online but search on e39. Same process.


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sounds good! thank you man

[KhanArt]

I see! I need to replace the windshield trim on my 46 so thats why I was asking

Yea you can get the oem trim from bmw and not hard to diy. Some videos online but search on e39. Same process.


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[ejendow]

I see! I need to replace the windshield trim on my 46 so thats why I was asking

[KhanArt]

The cracking front windshield trim I replaced with OEM BMW windshield trim.

I don't remember the part number but I have it somewhere.

The 3M adhesive was used to seal the rear doors vapor barriers because water was getting in.

My pictures do not upload in order sorry so it's hard to follow the before/after.

[ejendow]

Never mind sorry just realized that it's only an adhesive haha. Great progress so far!!

[ejendow]

Did you use that 3M weather strip as a replacement windshield trim?

[KhanArt]

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[KhanArt]

Update: 8/28/20


Paintless dent removal
Paint correction/polish
E39 fitment carpeted floor matts (to go under bmw all weather matts.)
New custom leather OEM steering wheel
OEM BMW touch up paint
CQ.UK 3.0 ceramic coating on body and glass, wheels will be done later.
Solution Finish on moulding trim
Bead Maker on top of coating








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Got damn Tappatalk uploads pictures not in any order and randomly uploads doubles.


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[KhanArt]

Update: 8/23/20

New Hella headlight bulbs
Scanned for faults and ran live tests
Oil/filter/drain plug change. Went with Mobile 1 5w30 and Mann filter this time.
New M Tech keychain
Installed invisible plate and BMW M plate frame.
Installed Bluetooth receiver
Hand/foam washed car
Auto scrubbed "clay barred" body and windows.
Iron X treatment, washed car again
New BMW center console storage compartment.
New CHF 11S power steering fluid
New Bosch spark plugs
Sealed driver's side rear door vapor barrier
New BMW front windshield trim
Shampood interior carpet
Cleaned all interior leather with drill brush
Dyed interior seats