2002 E39 530i Sport

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Fox- said:

BMW stopped fitting them as standard when the facelift came around - the prefacelift cars had them as standard, the post facelift cars had them only as a dealer accessory option.

Thanks. Apparently they are available for £20 each at the dealer. Do I have to take the door apart?

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Fox- said:

No, the existing ones just pop off and the new ones simply pop on.

Dealers Saturday then! Thanks Fox!

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S3_Graham said:

Let me know how you get on, look rather good!

Be an excuse to post more pics!

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Well I'm somewhat chuffed.

My indie specialist looked over the car today and he said he was almost speechless at just how mint it is, and he was a little jealous of me! He really couldn't fault anything... even the cooling system looked great he said, but I still think I'll get it refreshed. So... looks like I've done well

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dave87 said:

Nice - how did you find the difference between the 528 and the 530?

I must admit, whilst not the speediest thing on earth, I never found my 530i Sport particularly lacking...

Thanks.

The difference is mainly in the handling. It's so much more planted and confident on the Dorset country roads I frequent. I have Sport Suspension 2 apparently. It's faster than the 528, but not by a whole lot. I think the 0-60 is around 7.5 seconds, the 528 was about 8.5, not that it's applicable to every day driving. I would say the 528i is more of a comfortable ride, but it "wallowed" around a lot more (suspension was refreshed in my ownership too) With the stiffer suspension and big alloys I do feel the bumps a bit more, but it's hardly uncomfortable. The sports seats are lovely and the spec is much better. It's definitely more economical, I can tell you that. It also looks tons nicer. All the subtle differences really make a big difference. That doesn't stop my mates etc ribbing me saying I've bought "the same car again" Personally I'm pretty chuffed to be in an E39 still.. they're hardly perfect but not much compares for the money.

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S3_Graham said:

Let me know how you get on, look rather good!

Might have used £40 of fuel instead! I'm at Goodwood Festival Of Speed Thursday and Sunday, and off the days in between. Plans:

Fit new (genuine) bonnet badge as current one is tired. Already have this.

Order and fit ///M door strips.

Spend most of Saturday cleaning it so it looks nice and shiny parked at Goodwood

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New modification:

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E38Ross said:

except with the E60. And the F10. More so the F10, bit more "return to old but better" than a bit different with the E60.

The F10 is a gorgeous car... however I'm not much of a fan of the E60 shape to be honest. The M Sport is okay. The E60 needs massive wheels and the Sport bits to look the part, every other 5 from the E34 onwards looks good however they come. IMO the E39 was the peak of the 5 Series design wise.

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E38Ross said:

Whilst I agree, I don't think the fact it's not quite as good looking means the car itself isn't better.

Quite agree. I'd like to drive one to find out what its like.

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Oops!

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Still can't get bluetooth to work!

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Cemesis said:

Take a picture of the ULF in the boot and post it on here (with the part number)

I'll get on it

Fox:
Seeing that you have the same wheels as me, do you mind telling me how much (and where from) you get tyres for and how long a set generally last you? Cheers.

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Fox- said:

They are not the same size as the E38 - 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear.

Thanks. Just checked, mine are exactly the same.

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Cemesis said:

Take a picture of the ULF in the boot and post it on here (with the part number)

Here you go


Here's the buttons on the wheel- some of them supposedly control the Bluetooth



And the buttons on the Nav system.. although I'm sure they are all the same





DVD drive, any ideas what version?

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S3_Graham said:

Thanks

Which button activates bluetooth then? There is no mention of bluetooth in the menu...

Edited by sparks_E39 on Saturday 20th July 15:50

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Thanks

However no luck

From off

Switch to ignition 2 (so all dashboard lights are on) whilst holding voice button on armrest.... nothing.. bit stumped... could it be possible the module isn't connected?

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It works! Cheers

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New problem.... Nav is gone and screen has gone blue and all teletext like... erm, help!

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New problem.... Nav is gone and screen has gone blue and all teletext like... erm, help!

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Fox- said:

Your nav computer has for some reason stopped functioning. The TV tuner is now providing output to the monitor, hence the crappy graphics.

Hmm... any ideas? Not keen on the retro look and although I don't use the sat nav much I'd like it to work!