2002 E39 530i Touring - Japanese import

[d_a_n1979]

helix402 said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Dear God, forgive my sins…

I’ve ordered ATE brake discs & pads from AUTODOC, please let them arrive in a) a timely manner and b) be the correct parts

In my experience you’ll be fine.

You've had the opposite of me then... I've ordered from them 3 times, well, 4 now... In 3 orders; they got something wrong in each order!

[d_a_n1979]

Gallons Per Mile said:

I've used Autodoc. I've found them slow to deliver but the correct parts were sent. I only order from them if I want parts that I'm not in a hurry for and they're the cheapest.

I ordered TRW front arms from them for my E90 M3 because they were a third of the price for literally the same parts as OEM just with the BMW logo ground off, and in a TRW bag instead of a BMW one. Happy to wait a bit for savings like that.

That I can understand; just never had a good experience with Autodoc, same with ECP to be honest

Fingers crossed this order will be fine

[d_a_n1979]

stevep944 said:

This must be the best e39 touring in the country now Dan, you've practically rebuilt it!

It's getting there

Just the rear SLS bags to replace, sort an upgraded BM54 amp, get the 16:9 screen sorted (a few dead pixels); probably get a re-trimmed steering wheel and that's it done

[Court_S]

Gallons Per Mile said:

I've used Autodoc. I've found them slow to deliver but the correct parts were sent. I only order from them if I want parts that I'm not in a hurry for and they're the cheapest.

I ordered TRW front arms from them for my E90 M3 because they were a third of the price for literally the same parts as OEM just with the BMW logo ground off, and in a TRW bag instead of a BMW one. Happy to wait a bit for savings like that.

I’ve not had issues with Autodoc, but as you said they take ages to arrive so they’re only good for preventative stuff not emergency.

I’ll be checking them out for TRW arms for my 130 later in the year

[d_a_n1979]

Court_S said:

Gallons Per Mile said:

I've used Autodoc. I've found them slow to deliver but the correct parts were sent. I only order from them if I want parts that I'm not in a hurry for and they're the cheapest.

I ordered TRW front arms from them for my E90 M3 because they were a third of the price for literally the same parts as OEM just with the BMW logo ground off, and in a TRW bag instead of a BMW one. Happy to wait a bit for savings like that.

I’ve not had issues with Autodoc, but as you said they take ages to arrive so they’re only good for preventative stuff not emergency.

I’ll be checking them out for TRW arms for my 130 later in the year

That's it; I'm not desperate for the bits I've ordered; but still hope they land with me in a sensible time!

If I REALLY need suspension parts ASAP; Moog are my go-to brand and I can get them from General Traffic (my local motorfactors); but BMWMotormec & C3BMW generally send next day for their Meyle/Febi stuff etc

Funnily enough; it was TRW arms that I had numerous failures with on my E65; all got sent back and refunded under warranty; all replaced with Moog again!

[d_a_n1979]

Small update:

- E39 M5 rear ARB ordered via BMW Cotswolds
- Purple Powerflex poly bushes for them ordered via eBay also & I've new Meyle rear drop links to fit too
- ATE 'Powerdisc' discs and Ceramic pads for the rear to go on at the same time
- Febi prop bearing to be fitted too...

Cars booked in on 23rd so I can abuse my pals ramps & his skills to get all that lot fitted

Once that's done and I've got all my stuff back into our new garage; I'll be getting the car up on axle stands; all 4 wheels off & wheel arch liners out so I can clean all those areas and apply the Lanoguard underseal.

It's this kit I've gone for: https://www.lanoguard.co.uk/collections/moto/produ...

Edited by d_a_n1979 on Monday 7th June 13:22

[DC.11]

d_a_n1979 said:

Once that's done and I've got all my stuff back into our new garage; I'll be getting the car up on axle stands; all 4 wheels off & wheel arch liners out so I can clean all those areas and apply the Lanoguard underseal.

It's this kit I've gone for: https://www.lanoguard.co.uk/collections/moto/produ...

This stuff has been popping-up on my social feeds a lot recently. I watched one of the videos and it seems surprisingly easy to apply, and with a decent finish too.

[d_a_n1979]

DC.11 said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Once that's done and I've got all my stuff back into our new garage; I'll be getting the car up on axle stands; all 4 wheels off & wheel arch liners out so I can clean all those areas and apply the Lanoguard underseal.

It's this kit I've gone for: https://www.lanoguard.co.uk/collections/moto/produ...

This stuff has been popping-up on my social feeds a lot recently. I watched one of the videos and it seems surprisingly easy to apply, and with a decent finish too.

Its those and the reviews that won me over

I didn't want to go down the route of the Bilt Hamber stuff, or similar. I don't want think black goo all over the underside of the touring

There's still quite a bit of the factory underseal on the underneath of the car; but hardly any where they always rot; so whilst it's corrosion free now, if I get it thoroughly washed, dried and sealed. Hopefully; that'll stave off any corrosion happening; well, certainly the life span of my ownership...

[d_a_n1979]

d_a_n1979 said:

Gallons Per Mile said:

I've used Autodoc. I've found them slow to deliver but the correct parts were sent. I only order from them if I want parts that I'm not in a hurry for and they're the cheapest.

I ordered TRW front arms from them for my E90 M3 because they were a third of the price for literally the same parts as OEM just with the BMW logo ground off, and in a TRW bag instead of a BMW one. Happy to wait a bit for savings like that.

That I can understand; just never had a good experience with Autodoc, same with ECP to be honest

Fingers crossed this order will be fine

Just to bring this back up too; just had a random email from Parcelforce to say my Autodoc order is due to be delivered this evening

This is the first time the tracking has updated; just shows you how ste their tracking system is. Doesn't work/update until it's in this country and on its way to you!

[RC1807]

It's also often the case that the couriers don't provide updates to the vendor.

Contrarily, I use Autodocc to have stuff sent to me in Luxembourg. I think they're very good.

In my recent experience, any shipping to / from the UK has been st with updates or very slow to be moved anywhere, especially going TO the UK.

[d_a_n1979]

RC1807 said:

It's also often the case that the couriers don't provide updates to the vendor.

Contrarily, I use Autodocc to have stuff sent to me in Luxembourg. I think they're very good.

In my recent experience, any shipping to / from the UK has been st with updates or very slow to be moved anywhere, especially going TO the UK.

Well from my experience; well before Brexit kicked in, Autodocs shipping & tracking was always crap and rarely updated until the day it's due to be delivered!

Fingers crossed they've got my simple order of ATE discs & pads right

[d_a_n1979]

Well my Autodoc order has landed and it's all correct...

I'm just sauteeing my hat now to eat later on

[d_a_n1979]

New Arnott rear SLS bags ordered for the touring

A fair bit of working lining up here

[d_a_n1979]

Bloody cars

Discovered that the drivers side front control arm bush is squeaking/groaning... More so over small humps (ie on/off the drive) and turning slowly...



That'll be another part to order and have fitted on 23rd

[d_a_n1979]

Oh; some new scratches discovered too, by accident, as I was lying on the drive sorting a power cable out for the new garage; just happened to look up and there it was...

Obviously a car park scratch; it should polish out; but really REALLY pisses me off that other folk cannot be careful.

I mean I tend to park well away from other cars; but sometimes that's not always possible... :rolleyes

[Max M4X WW]

d_a_n1979 said:

Bloody cars

Discovered that the drivers side front control arm bush is squeaking/groaning... More so over small humps (ie on/off the drive) and turning slowly...



That'll be another part to order and have fitted on 23rd

Had you not already or recently replaced these?

[d_a_n1979]

Max M4X WW said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Bloody cars

Discovered that the drivers side front control arm bush is squeaking/groaning... More so over small humps (ie on/off the drive) and turning slowly...



That'll be another part to order and have fitted on 23rd

Had you not already or recently replaced these?

Can't remember TBH

Will go through my paperwork tomorrow and see what I've bought recently...

Deffo did the drop links and tie rods etc

[d_a_n1979]

d_a_n1979 said:

Max M4X WW said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Bloody cars

Discovered that the drivers side front control arm bush is squeaking/groaning... More so over small humps (ie on/off the drive) and turning slowly...



That'll be another part to order and have fitted on 23rd

Had you not already or recently replaced these?

Can't remember TBH

Will go through my paperwork tomorrow and see what I've bought recently...

Deffo did the drop links and tie rods etc

Nope; drop links, track rod ends and inner tie rods/CV boots etc...

The lower wishbone arm was last replaced April 2019...!

Ah well; Moog part ordered from my local motorfactors; £48 all in

[d_a_n1979]

- Pollen filters replaced

- New OEM BMW air box tube fitted: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202582565654

- New 'aftermarket via ECP' chromatic wing mirrors received; paid £65 EACH last week when the offer was on; they're now out of stock and back to a scary price: https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/oe-quality-mirror-g...

[RC1807]

d_a_n1979 said:

Well my Autodoc order has landed and it's all correct...

I'm just sauteeing my hat now to eat later on

How was the hat, BTW?