OOgsAggie

Now that you mention it, I forget the specifics as well. I do recall it is a simple adjustable cable. IE: turning tighten. Though I do recall only a minor amount was necessary. Mine, as most used ones do, came with the bracket still attached.

illest

I will have to order one today. Mine has been acting up since I got the car, so I have been missing out on the fun for almost a year.

OOgsAggie

That makes baby jesus cry sir!

illest

Gauge rings and pixel repair


I used a kit from http://akspeedo.com/ the instructions were not great but after a few youtube videos and some trial and error I figured it out.

marroquin38

Where did you get the gauge rings from?

eFifty5AMG

Looks great man. I would definitely have done this kit if I still had my E. I remember trying to fix my pixels using the shims method to no avail.

illest

I got the rings from ebay for about $20. They are just plastic.

TwoTone-Gent

Man I wish my pixels looked that good. So irritating. I have tried a few techniques but none have brought my gear and clock back.

kindafast

Finally replaced the transmission oil, or at least about 2/3 of it, via the the pan drain method. Also replaced the gasket and the filter. My pilot washer (transmission connector) was leaking and I replaced that too, that's when I ran into some problems. I applied too much pressure to the screw securing the pilot washer into the solenoid housing and snapped the screw, had to drop another transmission part and $210 later I was back to reassembling everything. Also did a coolant flush and checked my foglight, was afraid the wires were bad, but it turned out that I had bad bulbs.

I have already replaced so much stuff on this car since I got it at a dealer auction in poor condition, and there are only a few things remaining from making it mint. Figuring out why the key won't work (already changed the key batteries), also why the trunk won't lock with the mechanical key, check SRS light, clunking noise when turning the wheel sharply during slow speed, alignment, and I think that's it.

skerv

Added AFE Pro Dry S air filters and stainless steel brake lines to the E55. And man did both of those little modifications make a HUGE difference in the way the car feels. Throttle response (especially at highway speed) is greatly increased by the air filters and the brake lines really helped firm up that pedal feel!! Car stops way better from all speeds (especially from the triple digits).

kindafast

Replaced power steering, and brake fluids. The noise of rubber vs rubber rubbing went away after this, also brake pedal feels slightly harder. Cleared out windshield washer reservoir, because it had a lot of gunk in it. Also replaced the fog lights, turned out I had a bad fuse besides the bad bulbs. It's fuse #7 behind the dash, if anyone has an issue with their fog lights and decides to check. Planning on installing Kleemann headers tomorrow.

illest

went from #3 to #1 spring pads on the front. It closed up the wheel gap a bit.

Tall Giraffe

New windshield and star wreath for the holidays. Kinda mad because the glass is blue with gray shade so not pure blue. Not what I wanted but found out after install. At least no cracks now !!

Solo wing

Looks nice ! If you don't mind me asking, how much $$$ ? dealer or Safelite ??? or other shop?
Any problems with the install?
My windshield is in a very bad shape, whole glass is pitted.

Cheers

illest

Finally installed my #1 pads on the front. No more wheel gap.

I have had my car for 1 year, if nothing else the stance has improved.
When I bought it

Tall Giraffe

$325 installed. It was from a local auto glass company and the did it at my place. I did alot of research and called a bunch of places. Safelight wanted $480. The dealer wanted $250 in labor plus glass which was quoted at $324. Its made by Fuyo to which I have to get the part number for later if you are interested. They removed the rails front to back, lower plastic cowl, wiper arm and motor, and horizontal black trim piece. Once completed the cut the adhesive seal, disconnected the rain sensor and reverse with new glass. As long as the tech knows what they are doing, remote install should not be an issue although most places said it should be done in shop. I have no problems to date.

I am not happy with the tinted glass. I will replace again, as silly as that sounds, in a few months. I just like the light blue pop of the glass in overcast skies.

Ill try parts.com and see if they can ship me oem. They are $220 shipped and ill go with the same company for install.

Tall Giraffe

@illest, so you did #1 in front and #2 out back? do you mind posting a full side shot? I was thinking 2-1 or 2-2.

illest

@Tall Giraffe yep #1 front - #2 back with Vogtlands. I will take a side shot tomorrow.

Today since it was spring here in DC I changed my diff oil and put my monos back on.

TwoTone-Gent

I've tried a 3-4 different attempts with shims. My have to pull off, clean and reattach. Then fail and hit up that site for New ribbon cables.

TwoTone-Gent

Wreath is cool, just need some mini lights for it!

illest

snooozie

Hi,

Haven't been in this thread for a while. I have been suggesting to the guys here about the O2 extension for some time now. My friend has a 2006 WRX and he took the primary cats out and replace them with the L-shape extensions and it worked....no CEL. I'll definitely go that route when my primaries go and have straight pipes from front to the rear exhaust.

BTW are the extension on yours just straight an inch longer or did you go with the L-shape ones?

giovany2429

Replaced my well worn hankooks with some nitto nt555's but went with 285's this time car feels much better great traction

illest

a month or so ago I replaced a dented/rusty rear door.

turbo1k

Front lower control arms, ball joints, turned the rotors, new pads and painted the calipers. That was last weekend this week i sealed the upper part of the valve covers with silicone, new seals on the plastic elbow between mas and Tb, new air filters, and replaced all the breather hoses. My throttle position sensor was acting weird so that was also replaced. Car runs much better and is more responsive now.