Anyone else doing tons of things on their car this xmas/new year

[rob101]

I just stocked up on borrowed tools from my work. Already circumvented what would have been a major PITA, I found a 7 mm allen key bit.
So far my car is getting:
New waterpump
new thermostat
new fan clutch
New Dogbones (rear Pittman arms)
new hoses in the intake
Clean out my ICV
new front brake discs and pads
he's having a big end to the year ;)

made my orc weapon of death as well (fan pulley holder)
and got a 32 mm snapon open wrench :D

[M.Rad.]

Yeah, I'm elbow deep in my 540. Replacing driveshaft (includes R&R exhaust), R&R intake manifold/gaskets, valvecovers/gaskets, oil-seperator (pcv), pcv tube o-rings, painting valve covers, cleaning injectors....
Have I left anything out? Probably, I'm so tired I can't think straight.

Last week, replaced front strut cartridges, and brake pads.

Best of luck on yours,

Regards,
M.R.

[aston_jag_tech]

Rebuilt Engine, Cooling sys. parts, black out some chrome, front bumper plate filler.

After that rear suspension rebuild.
After that Coil overs w/ Konis
After that minor work to int and ext.

[swenpro]

'Tis the season!......

Rebuilt automatic transmission install
New transmission cooler
New transmission mounts
Replace power steering hoses
New engine mounts
8 new OEM spark plugs
New left wiper blade with wind deflector
New hood shocks
2 new oxygen sensors
New washer pump
New cup holder (custom-molded plastic from Herb)
EAT chip
New brake fluid
New Wagner BriteLite 9005 bulbs for low beams
Peake R5 FCX-II Scan/Reset Tool
New guibo/flex disc
New bowden throttle cable
New left-rear engine cover bracket
Replace idler arm
Steering box adjustment
...trip to Ecuador and Peru :)

[Jon K]

Hope to get my clutch in!

[Paul in NZ]

bugger that..i will be roadtrippin

[525SEI BRIT]

Just finished, for this year anyway!

• New Power flex rear subframe bushings
• Power flex antiroll- bar bushings + dog bones
• Exhaust mounts
• Full Inspection II service (Mobil1 + Prolong)
• Strut-Bar
• New Amplifier hidden away in boot compartment (4 way, powers front and rear mids)
• Chunky speaker cables routed
• RCA cables routed for 2nd additional sub and amp (saving!)
• Cables routed for the addition of MP3 hard dive (AKA Ipod. boo, hiss!!!)
• Trim taped and refitted with new (not broken/missing) clips and screws in an attempt to prevent the leather split fold rear seats squeaking so much!
• New split-fold rear sit release arm thingy the other one snapped.
• Replaced the rollup window LED switch
• New Fist aid kit
• Full on clean polish and wax to within an inch of its life!

[CharlesAFerg]

If I had a garage, and wouldn't be raped by the freezing Oregon rain, then yes I'd be in the same boat as you folks.

[indierthanthou]

Tracking down some wiring gremlins, hopefully ill get that effin parking light to stay on. fixing fog lights. try to get reverse lights to work. hardwiring garage door opener to car. removing cd changer. installing keypad starter kill

[Antrieb]

All the maintenance is done to the car so I'm going to be modding it.

Hella euro smoked lights
Euro trim
H&R springs with Koni adjustable shocks
Shadowline trim
Tint
Smoked corners
Style 5 wheels
4.0L engine

And thats just the 530i :)

[stargazer_61]

Yeah, I'm elbow deep in my 540. Replacing driveshaft (includes R&R exhaust), R&R intake manifold/gaskets, valvecovers/gaskets, oil-seperator (pcv), pcv tube o-rings, painting valve covers, cleaning injectors....
Have I left anything out? Probably, I'm so tired I can't think straight.

Last week, replaced front strut cartridges, and brake pads.

Best of luck on yours,

Regards,
M.R.

Just curious: What are you painting the valve covers with? And what color? I want to do mine but can't decide on painting or powder coating in silver.

John

[E34-520iSE]

I'm really busy too, putting this head back together. If I want this head on for Christmas, then I'm gonna have to work round the clock!

Cheers,

Shaunhttp://www.geocities.com/stereowizard2004/Skimmedhead.JPG

[piman]

Just a centre bearing and thermostat.