Any E39 owners in here?

[TSI]

Just finished swapping my 540 from auto to 6spd (did timing guides at the same time). Big job, but not that difficult once I taught myself how to code! Just need to bleed the clutch (PITA) and I should be good to roll!

[JinormusJ]

A better picture of my touring. Put the chrome kidneys back on though and it looks much better [ATTACH]95886[/ATTACH]

For Sale? ;D

[be34st]

E39 Owner Checking in here.

2003 540iA M-Sport Sterling Grey/Grey
B&G S2 Lowering Springs
Muffler Delete
M5 Trunk spoiler
Technical Graphite interior trim
E46 M3 SMG Paddleshifter retrofit (waiting to be installed)
Drilled/Slotted rotors (waiting to be installed)
M60/Non TU intake manifold (coming soon)
Custom tune (coming soon)

[Gadea]

I don't have my E30 anymore, but recently picked up an E39. So far I'm happy with it, I just dread the money pit approaching though...

[rwh11385]

Just finished swapping my 540 from auto to 6spd (did timing guides at the same time). Big job, but not that difficult once I taught myself how to code! Just need to bleed the clutch (PITA) and I should be good to roll!

Used a write up or other reference?

[Verdi]

I'm about to take the plunge on a 528i manual: wouldn't have considered it but a tree smacked my e30. I'm looking forward to a cd player and cup holders.
209,000 miles but I'm buying from the original owner and he did regular maintenance and kept records.

[TSI]

Used a write up or other reference?

There is one writeup out there which is invaluable for the wiring/coding (by geargrinder on bf.c). The mechanical stuff I figured out myself--not hard at all.

[rwh11385]

There is one writeup out there which is invaluable for the wiring/coding (by geargrinder on bf.c). The mechanical stuff I figured out myself--not hard at all.

I ended up finding that one too since my question. Pretty good stuff. I'm still debating if it is worth all the effort and cost... how much did you have to fork over for a 6 speed transmission and other components for the swap?

[Gadea]

which (other) e39 forums do you guys use? bimmerforums? bimmerfest?

[pilotskillse30]

Here is my 2000, just added M5 front bumper and M-sport rear with spoiler. Had brand new never used 18 style 5's, stripped and polished them my self and changed the hardware to gold, then tire shop damaged two. Got new barrels. I'll get better pic.

[Chessmaster]

The non e30.
01 540i sport, black on black
Dinan cai, dinan strut bar, dinan mats, dinan suspension (koni adjustables w/ dinan springs), supersprint cat back, m60 intake manifold, dinan tune, gas sound system components. Next will be wheels.

[88e30ix]

Here is my 2000, just added M5 front bumper and M-sport rear with spoiler. Had brand new never used 18 style 5's, stripped and polished them my self and changed the hardware to gold, then tire shop damaged two. Got new barrels. I'll get better pic.

Very cool e39! ;)

[e30bulldog]

I think I have posted here before but this is my 99 540i/6 with updated bumpers, billy pss, and e60 m5 style 166 wheels

[pilotskillse30]

Very cool e39! ;)

Thanks. Still working on getting it to its best.

[Prost]

Just got it last week with 90K Miles, 2002 530iA Sport