What have you done to your E89 today
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Collected from the Indy this afternoon new front control arms new track arms bolts replaced on rear and full geometry. Car all sorted, bring on the summer 
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Ware, East Hertfordshire
After months of wanting to scratch the itch on some 19s, I finally bit the bullet and bought a set of refurbished 351Ms!
I love the look of 5 spokes on the E89 and the 351M wheels look similar to the OEM 326Ms whilst being a bit stronger, given their greater load bearing requirements for a 5 series.
Now to save some money for a set of Michelins!
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The underside and drivetrain are getting the love and attention this week. Lots of seized under tray fixings preventing access to the oily bits so they will all be replaced front to back and while the trays are off, the engine, gearbox and diff are all getting a fluid change (52k) and the Clutch Delay Valve is being deleted. Reports suggest that this is a very easy and worthwhile mod to remove a nanny device and improve the clutch operation and feel. I hope it does and I will report back on here when I’ve put it through its paces. The clutch is really the only disappointment with the driving experience and it’s worse in Sport than in Comfort but the car otherwise feels way better in Sport so hopefully the mod will complete the picture. Specifically, it is setting off in 1st and the upchange into 2nd under load where the CDV delete should make the most difference. Downshifts and higher gear upshifts are typically ok due to greater momentum.
Washed the Zed and the daily, first washes in over 6 months due to being laid up and major surgery, still can't get down to the alloys but its a start. Feel so much better seeing them clean again. Sun's out so might have a zoom around town with roof down now the cars clean, its not easy washing a car with a crutch in one hand lol.
Looking forward to hearing how you get on! Keep thinking of doing the clutch delay valve delete, as I performed it on my old 350z and it made a nice difference, from what I remember.
Watch this space. Being done Wednesday. If it’s night and day, there will be a reply immediately.
Did a big road trip all around the Yorkshire Dales and the surrounding area on the two sunny days last week. Roof off the whole trip and 350 miles done on all my favourite roads and routes learned over many years. We bumped into a couple in an E85 near Litton and stopped for a chat. Spectacular scenery and an overnight stop in Hawes. Wonderful
If you read my earlier posts a couple of weeks ago, the issue regarding the fuel pump fixing bolts/stripped captive threads (N20 engine) is fully solved now. The oil vapour whiff was coming from the poor seal between the rocker cover and the fuel pump gasket due to the bolt closest to the firewall not being able to be tightened adequately. The rocker cover itself was fully intact and not leaking at all. I replaced the rocker cover with a new one as a preventative maintenance item while we had to remove it anyway so I have 100% confidence in the top end now.
So, if anyone needs a rocker cover (you would need a new main gasket) for the cost of the postage and a couple of beers goodwill, DM me and I will send it to you.
So, if anyone needs a rocker cover (you would need a new main gasket) for the cost of the postage and a couple of beers goodwill, DM me and I will send it to you.
Not my engine, but a very clear view of the top end where the fuel pump attaches. The threaded holes circled have very soft threads and are easily stripped. The “castle” that the fuel pump mounts on to is fixed by the four bolts at each corner over the top of the exhaust side camshaft and can be removed in case remedial work needs to be done in a machine shop. The two inner bolts are only accessible after the injector/coil pack housings are removed as they are in this picture.
Nice looking rims. What are the widths and offsets on these ?
Be good to see some pics when they are on the car
I’m running F30 400M 18s at the moment with 20mm rear and 12mm front spacers.Nice looking rims. What are the widths and offsets on these ?
Be good to see some pics when they are on the car
The 351Ms are 8.5J front and 9J rear. Offset on the front is +1mm more than the 400Ms and rear is +3 more than 400Ms. I will be running 235/35/19 fronts and 255/35/19 rears. Depending on price, I may go a little wider on the rears.
The 351Ms should sit even better, as there’s a tiny bit more space before they’re flush with the arch.
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Agree. Fronts should be about spot on but the rears will sit 4mm inboard of a standard 326 rear. You will likely need 15mm spacers on the rear to achieve a nice OEM+ stance. I have 10mm on the 326 and it is not aggressive. Pic below
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Could you post some pics of yours on the 400m please. Was considering a set of those. Thanks.
Deepseaskateboard
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Interested to see how these look!
I’m on 18s, I want to get 326, but there are many potholes where I live!!
Scottish Borders
Were the mounts shot? Stock replacements?
ah ok thnx