I think we need another car... - Page 21

lip277 · 01-16-2022, 12:27 AM

10,000 lbs?

Nick M3 · 01-16-2022, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lip277

10,000 lbs?

Combined weight, not trailer weight.

robg · 01-16-2022, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Towing impression: Wildly better than expected. Mostly cruised in 6th gear. Quite stable.

I’ve seen some past theorizing that the E53 toes well because the hitch is very close to the axle. Based on this drive, it makes sense to me.k

I’m also really surprised by how well the M54 did. I mean, it’s no diesel. It’s not a modern turbo. But it comfortably maintained 65-70 in 6th gear in most circumstances. Not bad for for hauling around 10,000lbs.

The other impressive part is that you have no dead pixels on your instrument cluster!

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SCA · 01-16-2022, 09:32 AM

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The other impressive part is that you have no dead pixels on your instrument cluster!

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+1 and it appears far brighter than my E39 cluster.

Nick M3 · 01-16-2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by robg

The other impressive part is that you have no dead pixels on your instrument cluster!

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Unlike the MID that was missing around 75% of its pixels and was what precipitated the AVIN install.

I assume that the cluster must have been serviced at some point.

Nick M3 · 03-04-2022, 06:50 PM

Finally got around to a little bit of detailing:

1) Compounded the paint with clyde’s Rupes
2) Tried Solutions Finish Trim Restore on the not-so-black plastic. We’ll see how durable it is, but it sure makes the plastic look good.
3) Compounded the rear glass to take out the water etching.

Nick M3 · 03-04-2022, 06:51 PM

Before the detail job, it also got a new windshield.

wdc330i · 03-04-2022, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Finally got around to a little bit of detailing:

1) Compounded the paint with clyde’s Rupes
2) Tried Solutions Finish Trim Restore on the not-so-black plastic. We’ll see how durable it is, but it sure makes the plastic look good.
3) Compounded the rear glass to take out the water etching.

Looking sharp!

Nick M3 · 03-13-2022, 06:49 PM

Since we are stuck at home, I’m getting to a couple items that have been on my to-do list…

New radiator, as it still has the original. Somehow, the PO replaced the hoses, expansion tank, thermostat, water pump, and even the dan and fan clutch in 2018, but left the radiator???

While I’m in there, it’s easy to get to the oil filter housing gasket, so I’m tackling that too. Based on the amount of oil on the side of the block, the OFHG was in worse shape than I though. (Ignore the puddles below - those are from pulling the housing.)

It looks like my new headlight lenses are arriving in the next couple days. So I should probably start pulling the front bumper….

wdc330i · 03-13-2022, 06:54 PM

You must be feeling OK? Everyone else?

01-16-2022, 12:27 AM	#201
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	10,000 lbs? __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

03-04-2022, 06:50 PM	#206
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,456	Finally got around to a little bit of detailing: 1) Compounded the paint with clyde’s Rupes 2) Tried Solutions Finish Trim Restore on the not-so-black plastic. We’ll see how durable it is, but it sure makes the plastic look good. 3) Compounded the rear glass to take out the water etching. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

03-04-2022, 06:51 PM	#207
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,456	Before the detail job, it also got a new windshield. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

03-13-2022, 06:49 PM	#209
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,456	Since we are stuck at home, I’m getting to a couple items that have been on my to-do list… New radiator, as it still has the original. Somehow, the PO replaced the hoses, expansion tank, thermostat, water pump, and even the dan and fan clutch in 2018, but left the radiator??? While I’m in there, it’s easy to get to the oil filter housing gasket, so I’m tackling that too. Based on the amount of oil on the side of the block, the OFHG was in worse shape than I though. (Ignore the puddles below - those are from pulling the housing.) It looks like my new headlight lenses are arriving in the next couple days. So I should probably start pulling the front bumper…. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

03-13-2022, 06:54 PM	#210
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,282	You must be feeling OK? Everyone else?