# LQ9 into E39 **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [August 12, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230 "2012-08-12T14:35:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 34
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/661 "2014-04-11T12:45:33Z")
Kind of an awkward early Spring update - car is kind of on the road, kind of not. Found a bunch of pics from my DSLR from the past few months. A better view of the yee haw shifter - this was before I cut it down to the right size. Note cluster and MID are missing - sent them off to PixelFixNW, he had a special going on for both. ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/13769179654_a96ffd1e72_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/13769179654_a96ffd1e72_b.jpg) ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/13769166814_3a46814db0_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/13769166814_3a46814db0_b.jpg) “OMG…look at that shifter, you moron” ![https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/13769203954_ff2e5d122b_b.jpg](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/13769203954_ff2e5d122b_b.jpg) “what has been seen cannot be unseen” ![https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/13768836473_db5601af74_b.jpg](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/13768836473_db5601af74_b.jpg) Deleted the old OEM BMW AUX fan, it was no longer plugged into anything and just taking up valuable airflow. The kidney shroud was all smashed up too so I replaced that as well - found one cheap brand new on eBay, from a dealer in NJ. old ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/13768783143_632e0f9e91_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/13768783143_632e0f9e91_b.jpg) Aux fan taking up a ton of area ![https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/13769125314_242cef5244_b.jpg](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/13769125314_242cef5244_b.jpg) see ya! Much more direct airflow to the radiator now. ![https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/13768742065_fe255ee967_b.jpg](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/13768742065_fe255ee967_b.jpg) Cluster and MID came in - replaced the LCD screens on both as they were pretty scratched and damaged. Repair is perfect and they look brand new. ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7347/13768675265_06904112b1_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7347/13768675265_06904112b1_b.jpg) New glass ![https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/13768657055_337381c4f0_b.jpg](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/13768657055_337381c4f0_b.jpg) New radio button, old one had all kinds of interesting things growing in it ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/13768626895_f01e8ce1dd_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/13768626895_f01e8ce1dd_b.jpg) At this point I had some of the bodywork nearing completion so I pulled the rear bumper to transfer the crash beam over to the new unit. ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/13768963354_88375cf255_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/13768963354_88375cf255_b.jpg) New spacers came in, I think they’re 12mm? ![https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/13768641585_70373a2a2c_b.jpg](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/13768641585_70373a2a2c_b.jpg) Finally on the ground for the first time after all the subframe and rear end service/maintenance. ![https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/13768735043_5fa919c337_b.jpg](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/13768735043_5fa919c337_b.jpg) ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/13768719373_9611ca85ca_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/13768719373_9611ca85ca_b.jpg) The fenders still need to be rolled in the rear as they rub at the current height. Check out the Mercury Marauder craigslist tires on the back with the super cool smooth sidewall. ![https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/13768702503_7e917768fe_b.jpg](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/13768702503_7e917768fe_b.jpg) Pulled the plates out of storage at the DMV ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/13608451115_a8bbaaaebf_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/13608451115_a8bbaaaebf_b.jpg) Went to get ice cream in the city with open headers ![https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/13608805354_247a4c8347_b.jpg](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/13608805354_247a4c8347_b.jpg) I drove it literally twice before taking it all back apart. No noises or vibrations from the rear so the subframe service and pinion snub was a success. It’s getting a new cam, valvetrain goodies, and a revised intake. Old setup ![https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/13768978544_f90cea9c1c_b.jpg](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/13768978544_f90cea9c1c_b.jpg) An hour later: ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/13768582365_e7effb6267_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/13768582365_e7effb6267_b.jpg) The crappy Advance auto crank pulley puller fingers wouldn’t stay attached to the hub , so I persuaded them to. It worked. ![https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/13768933634_c3b36803ee_b.jpg](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/13768933634_c3b36803ee_b.jpg) Cam comes in Monday. I already pulled off the front accessories, timing cover, locked the lifters in place, pulled pushrods and rockers, blah blah. Once it’s drivable I’ll button up rear bumper and drive it to the shop for exhaust fab and a new tune on the dyno. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/662 "2014-04-11T12:49:53Z")
I’m probably the only one… but can’t view pics… EDIT: I guess I am… ☹ ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/663 "2014-04-11T12:59:08Z")
Looks good chooch! ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/664 "2014-04-11T13:11:38Z")
I need a new shovel from diggin this so hard ---
**Author:** ![\_x1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_x1/32/5108_2.png) [@\_x1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_x1)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/665 "2014-04-11T13:15:12Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > I’m probably the only one… but can’t view pics… > > EDIT: I guess I am… ☹ I can’t either, I think it’s Ingrams fault ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/666 "2014-04-11T13:25:42Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > I need a new shovel from diggin this so hard oh man I hope I can remember to say this soon. awesome. Does that shifter reach into the glove box when going into 5th? ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/667 "2014-04-11T17:52:36Z")
Who refinished those wheels? ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2014, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/668 "2014-04-12T06:25:59Z")
This really came together nice. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/669 "2014-04-12T18:10:28Z")
looks great norb! ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/670 "2014-04-14T05:35:32Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > Does that shifter reach into the glove box when going into 5th? yee haw > [@Justin](#): > > Who refinished those wheels? They are Discount Tire Direct reps, I’m really happy with the quality for what I paid for them. Buying a whole new rep is cheaper than refinishing an OEM wheel. > [@Minglor](#): > > This really came together nice. > [@turbociv](#): > > looks great norb! Thanks ladies… @turbociv, sent you a FB message, we gotta get this thing strapped down for a tune this week ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/671 "2014-04-14T10:06:45Z")
So you changed your mind on a cam? What are you going with? ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/672 "2014-04-15T05:03:23Z")
I impulse bought it. Texas Speed 228R with a 112LSA ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/673 "2014-04-15T05:10:46Z")
> [@Norb O](#): > > I impulse bought it. Texas Speed 228R with a 112LSA Nice! ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/674 "2014-04-15T08:21:22Z")
> [@Norb O](#): > > yee haw > > They are Discount Tire Direct reps, I’m really happy with the quality for what I paid for them. Buying a whole new rep is cheaper than refinishing an OEM wheel. > > Thanks ladies… > > @**[turbociv](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=386)**, sent you a FB message, we gotta get this thing strapped down for a tune this week +1 for these reps. I run them on my Camaro as well. Love it Did you install the cam yet(sorry just skimmed thread)? Gonna be fun as hell. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/675 "2014-04-15T09:35:17Z")
Yeah I test fit the wheels off your Camaro way back when and that spurred me to buy them. I pre-disassembled the whole motor in advance so that when the cam and springs showed up I’d be ready to rock. Took a week and a half to get here from Texas though, so mostly it was just waiting, although I was able to do some pain in the dick things like lock the lifters up with wooden dowels (trial and error using steel first) and pull/bag/label all the rockers. After work last night I hauled ass on it and basically finished everything but assembly of the front clip and cooling system, which I didn’t want to rush. Soooo I’m thinking I’ll fire it up today and put some heat cycles on the springs ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/676 "2014-04-15T09:44:55Z")
Nice work! I can’t wait to cruise…as soon as either of my damn cars are together. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/677 "2014-04-15T10:11:02Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Nice work! I can’t wait to cruise…as soon as either of my damn cars are together. x2. School, work, beer and other important obligations \> finishing the car. @cougarspeed @Norb_O [#Fuuuuuuuu](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=Fuuuuuuuu)[#fggts](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=fggts)[#beer](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=beer) ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/678 "2014-04-15T10:14:18Z")
fuckin right i can’t tell if my alcoholism has helped move the build along or slow it down ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/679 "2014-04-15T10:23:27Z")
Same…but im positive it made me gain 10lbs this winter. Bitches ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230/680 "2014-04-15T10:29:46Z")
@cougarspeed fat ass. No one likes a chubby GQ fashionista. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230.md?page=33) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lq9-into-e39/225230.md?page=35)