Salam and Hi to all...Asmadi aka muddy here... i'm 41 already... live in Setapak/Taman Melati/Wangsa Maju, KL.juz got myself an E38 728i UK spec facelift '99-'02, Dark Blue, beige interiorsHope to see you all in person during next TT session...Wanted to do the following to my standard car:1. 'first' service... what is the best oil u all normally use? 2. Change all the amber indicators to white. where can i get to the 2nd hand chop shop?3. Change the suspension or rather the springs to the sports/lowered type4. Get a new set of rims and tyres... any recommendation? 5. Get the glass tinted.6. Change interior's upholstery. The leather already kedut2...7. Get a new set of carpet/floor mat.Thanx guys.... hope to see you all soon!!!muddy019-3818100
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Hi! muddy congratulations to your recent E38 acquisition. Mizhan has overated me as the sifu. I myself has just acquired a similar ride a couple of months ago and also begining to explore and learn more about this model.
To answer some of your questions;
1. Most Beemer owners of the 24V engine uses fully synthetic.
2. There aren't many E38 halfcuts around. So it would not be easy to find 2nd hand white lights. However I know someone who has a set of white tail lights. If interested just send me a PM
3. I am not into lowered suspension. I hear there is a shop Hokomotor or Speedzone in Batu Caves that carry stock for eibach & H&R. Not sure if they have any for E38.
4. Rims really depends on individual taste. Some stick to the standard 16" for the pure comfort while some goes up to 19 or 20" for the looks. If going this route be prepared to sacrifice quite a bit on the comfort including accelerated wear on your under carriage components. The 7 series runs on higher profile tyres so be prepared that the tyres will cost quite a bit too.
In my opinion the following looks nice
i) BMW Style 32
ii) BMW M Parallel Style 37
iii) The Alpinas
http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
5. Tinting - you need to be careful where you send them and the door panels will need to be removed. Some idiotic accessories/tinting shops do not have much knowledge about BMW and they can break your door panels and clips. I would suggest that you do it at the same time you refurbish your seats
6. Some members here have used Central Car cushion in Kepong. But although they are very near my house I have never used them. Maybe it's because I am used to or more comfortable with this guy in Puchong. He is an old timer with only 1 worker and his wife does the sewing. He runs a small business and don't have big dreams of making millions.
7. As for carpet mats, I think you can get them from Bav Auto or Munich Auto in Jalan Segambut. They are few doors from each other.
Hope that helps or you can send me a PM
To answer some of your questions;
1. Most Beemer owners of the 24V engine uses fully synthetic.
2. There aren't many E38 halfcuts around. So it would not be easy to find 2nd hand white lights. However I know someone who has a set of white tail lights. If interested just send me a PM
3. I am not into lowered suspension. I hear there is a shop Hokomotor or Speedzone in Batu Caves that carry stock for eibach & H&R. Not sure if they have any for E38.
4. Rims really depends on individual taste. Some stick to the standard 16" for the pure comfort while some goes up to 19 or 20" for the looks. If going this route be prepared to sacrifice quite a bit on the comfort including accelerated wear on your under carriage components. The 7 series runs on higher profile tyres so be prepared that the tyres will cost quite a bit too.
In my opinion the following looks nice
i) BMW Style 32
ii) BMW M Parallel Style 37
iii) The Alpinas
http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
5. Tinting - you need to be careful where you send them and the door panels will need to be removed. Some idiotic accessories/tinting shops do not have much knowledge about BMW and they can break your door panels and clips. I would suggest that you do it at the same time you refurbish your seats
6. Some members here have used Central Car cushion in Kepong. But although they are very near my house I have never used them. Maybe it's because I am used to or more comfortable with this guy in Puchong. He is an old timer with only 1 worker and his wife does the sewing. He runs a small business and don't have big dreams of making millions.
7. As for carpet mats, I think you can get them from Bav Auto or Munich Auto in Jalan Segambut. They are few doors from each other.
Hope that helps or you can send me a PM
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Muddy, those new shoes (18" AC Type II) looks very sweet on your car. Lowering the ride and a new paint job will be superb. Oh, kalau makan racun then restyle those wood trimmings including the gear shifting knob for a individual touch.
BTW the new leathers also very nice. Just need to get them to correct those small mistakes.
And many thanks for the ride in the Merc CLS.
BTW the new leathers also very nice. Just need to get them to correct those small mistakes.
And many thanks for the ride in the Merc CLS.
any pics yet?
