Best products from r/e39
We found 24 comments on r/e39 discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 21 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Bosch AL0734X - BMW Premium Reman Alternator
- Bosch Remanufactured Alternators are built to last using the highest quality materials and the most technologically advanced manufacturing processes
- Remanufactured using more new parts than any other remanufactured alternator available
- New bearings, self-lubricating brushes, clutch pulleys, and additional components as necessary to ensure alternator performance matches OE specifications
- 100% exhaustive multi-point quality and performance testing throughout the remanufacturing process ensures optimum charging performance and reliability under all operating conditions
- Every unit is full-load tested to guarantee compliance with strict Bosch performance specifications
- 150 Amp: Compatible with select vehicles – verify specific fitment details using the fit checker above to confirm compatibility
- 100% factory tested, units are remanufactured (not rebuilt)
- Full-load tested to guarantee compliance with Bosch's strict performance specifications
- Built to last – uses high quality materials and the most technologically advanced developments
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2. Panlong Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Car Diagnostic Scanner Check Engine Light for Android - Compatible with Torque Pro
- Amazing Functions: Read diagnostic trouble codes and display their meaning, clear trouble codes, turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light), display current sensor data. This code reader helps to find out why your check engine light is on before visiting a mechanic - save money by fixing simple problems yourself!
- Support Cars: Work with 1996 and newer gasoline vehicles (Not for diesel, hybrid and trucks with 24V voltage) that are OBD2 compliant including but not limited to Volkswagen, GM, Chevrolet, Honda, TOYOTA, Mazda, Ford, Dodge, Peugeot, Subaru, Citroen, BMW, Audi, Skoda, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, Suzuki, Opel, Chyrysler, Benz, Porsche, Renault, Fiat, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Daihatsu, etc.
- Compatible App and System: Work with Android cellphone and tablet. Recommend Apps are Torque Pro, Torque Lite (free), OBD Car Doctor (free), etc. on Google Play. Support Dr. Prius App for Toyota/Lexus hybrid
- Support all OBDII protocols: J1850 PWM, J1850 VPW, ISO9141-2, ISO14230-4 (KWP2000), ISO15765-4 (CAN-BUS)
- Warranty: 100% Money Back Guarantee; hassle free 1-year replacement warranty with friendly and professional customer service. Note: Bluetooth version works with Android only, not iPhone or iPad
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3. Vibrant 1331 3.5" Round Stainless Steel Dual Tip
- Designed for efficient channeling of the exhaust gases
- Molded from t304 stainless steel
- Highly heat and corrosion resistant
- Features a single wall angle-cut
- Five year limited warranty
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4. Grand General 84043 Light Bulb (1157 Red Glass), 1 Pack
- Ideal for trucks, automobiles, trailers, tractors, utility vehicles, RVs, buses, boats and more
- Sold by pair, carded for display
- Voltage 12V
- Type 1157 red glass light bulb
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5. BMW 82-11-0-149-390 Input Cable
Genuine OEM - direct fitProvides quality engine effectivenessPackage Dimensions: 1.27 H x 15.24 L x 21.082 W (centimetres)Fit type: Universal Fit
6. PREMIUM FRONT CUP HOLDER for BMW E39 5 SERIES 528i 525i 530i 540i M5 1997 - 2003
PREMIUM FRONT CUP HOLDER for BMW E39 5 SERIES 528i 525i 530i 540i M5 1997 - 2003Compatible with the following vehicles: 1997-2000 BMW 528i 1997-2003 BMW 540i 2001-2003 BMW 525i 2001-2003 BMW 530i 1999-2003 BMW M5 Fits Both Sedan And WagonLeft Hand Drive Model OnlyHigh-Quality Finish Match To Vehicle...
7. Autel Autolink Al329(Upgraded AL319) Code Reader OBDII Scanner
- Compatible with domestic, Asian and European vehicles, 1996 and newer OBD II/EOBD compatible vehicles.
- Retrieve generic (P0, P2, P3 and U0), manufacturer-specific (P1, P3 and U1) and pending codes. Retrieve vehicle identification information (VIN, CALID and CVN).
- One click I/M emissions readiness key performs testing on active vehicle monitors to confirm if DTCs are present. AutoVIN to quickly read & clear DTCs. Enhanced mode 6 diagnostics.
- Clear codes, reset monitors and turn off malfunction indicator light (MIL). View Freeze Frame Data. Graph, record and playback live data.
- Easy plug-in and scan operation. Tri-lingual: English, Spanish and French. TFT color display (220x176 dpi). Grease & water resistant.
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8. VViViD Matte Black Vinyl Wrap Adhesive Film Air Release Decal Sheet (18 Inch x 60 Inch)
- This premium automotive vinyl is specially engineered for DIY'ers. This durable film is provides a lightweight, economical alternative to paint.
- This film will stretch and conform to any shape and is thick enough that discoloration, stretch marks and other visible defects due to wrapping and driving are minimized.
- The acrylic-based adhesive backing features VViViD Air Release and Heat Fuse technologies to support the DIY'ers and the professional look of the completed quality. Never worry about bubbles or creases when wrapping!
- Sticks to any clean, smooth surface with no mess and no added products necessary. Solvent-based, repositionable, permanent adhesive. This vinyl is expected to easily last 5-7 years outdoors.
- This vinyl can be installed using 3M 94 Primer and 3M Edge sealer to products will promote adhesion and add life to your vinyl (not included).
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9. TIME-SERT M10x1.5 Head Bolt Thread Repair 3 & 5 Series p/n 1090
- M10x1.5 Head bolt repair kit for 3&5 series Aluminum blocks
- All the tools and 14 insert are included.
- This kit installs a M10x1.5 x24mm insert into a 6mm countersink.
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10. Behr Hella Service 351321511 HVAC Blower Regulator BMW X5 3/5 series
Exact fit ReplacementEngineered to OE specification and qualityDesigned, tested and built by applicationQuality tested to ensure trouble-free installation and performance
11. Front Bumper Cover Compatible With 1996-2003 BMW E39 | 5 Series 525i 530i 540i M5 PP Front Bumper Conversion Guard Without Lamp by IKON MOTORSPORTS | 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
97-03 BMW E39 5 Series Sedan and WagonProfessional Installation is highly recommended.High quality Polypropylene(PP) unpainted blackUnpainted
12. DIAGKING Compatible for INPA K+DCAN Diagnostic Cable Support E serials E39 E46 (with Switch) Work with ISTA SSS NCS Coding Winkfp Programing
- if you know less of the car & computer knowledge and don't like remote assist, we don't recommend you buy this. Teamviewer is just a remote assistant tool to provide technical support for you. Firewall and defender need to be closed in case it damages the software. Please download the teamviewer 15 version if you need remote help.
- Allow diagnostic for E CHASSIS from 1998 - 2022. Works with INPA, Winkfp and Progman ISTA- D,SSS, and etc.(All functions as in Omitec Interface) Read and erase error.
- Work with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 32 bit/64 bit system. If you are not sure about your car models, please email us with your car VIN
- We provide technical support through TeamViewer remote control. The engineer is professional in car diagnosis. Don't worry about software installation. Also the disc attached with installation video guide.
- 100% Original Brand New FTDI 232RL, MCP2551, 9241A, MCP2515, ATMEGA162-16AU, ATF16V8B-15SU Chip. Most of suppliers in market use fake FTDI or other chip IC which will cause many functions non-work.
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13. OSRAM Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D2S Xenon Car Headlight Bulbs (Twin) 66240CBI-HCB
- Compatible replacement for all HID/Xenon headlights accepting "D2S" bulbs
- 2000 hour lifespan lasts 6-10 years under average daily use
- 5500K color produces a pure white light
- Meets and exceeds OE specifications for measured luminosity and reliability
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14. Meguiar's G3700 Headlight Lens Correction
Safely restores clarity to clear, uncoated headlights by hand, no drill neededRemoves yellowing and stubborn oxidationPlast-X premium polish restores clarity with less work while Headlight Protectant keeps the lese clearKit includes everything you need to make lenses crystal clear. Comes with three ...
15. 2/10/25A 12V Smart Battery Charger/Maintainer Fully Automatic with Engine Start, Cable Clamps
- Fast, Smart Battery Charger: The Battery Charger can charge all types of 12V Lead-acid Batteries, including GEL, AGM and STD. It is perfect for charging Automotive, Motorcycle, Marine, RV, PowerSport, Lawn & Garden, etc. Do not charge a frozen or dead battery that has gone below 3V.
- 7-Step Charging Program: Desulphation, Soft Start, Bulk Charge, Absorption, Battery Test, Recondition and Floating. This allows for optimization of battery power, without overcharging or damaging.
- Advanced Start Aid: Engine Start Aid feature can help start your vehicle in about 120 seconds.
- Auto Detect Systems: Features Battery Voltage detection, then automatically selects charge rate for charging and maintaining. Battery reconditioning feature helps extend battery life. LCD screen displays charging status and battery status with easy to understand icons.
- Safety Protection: Battery Charger has Over Voltage, Over Heat, Overtime Charging, Short Circuit, and Reverse Polarity Protection to ensure users safety.
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16. Poster Inspired by BMW M5 E39 5 Series (1998-2003) Poster Print Wall Art Decor Handmade M Power BMW M
- Frame and mat are NOT included (PRINT ONLY).
- Choose from two types of paper:
- OPTION A - Metallic Paper: This ultra-premium, metallic pearlescent photo paper will make the print colors appear bolder and more saturated with a brilliant, almost luminescent quality.
- OPTION B - Satin Paper: This brilliant bold white satin paper is a traditional premium paper that will display the full color gamut of the print with a textured satin and luster finish.
- Every print is created using professional Epson printers and archival inks.
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17. Meguiar's G17804 Keep Clear Headlight Coating, 4 oz. – Maintain the Clarity of Your Headlights
- CLEAR LIGHTS: Maintains clarity on new or restored headlights
- UNIQUE FORMULA: Proprietary headlight coating provides durable UV protection
- A NEW LOOK: Helps keep new headlights looking like new
- LASTS ALL YEAR LONG: Provides headlight clarity for up to a year
- EASY TO USE: Convenient aerosol spray application
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18. Chemical Guys TVD_107_16 V.R.P. Vinyl, Rubber and Plastic Non-Greasy Dry-to-the-Touch Long Lasting Super Shine Dressing for Tires, Trim and More (16 Oz)
- THE ULTIMATE PROTECTION - VRP is an easy-to-use protectant that restores a deep black look, enhances shine, and protects vinyl, rubber, and plastic surfaces against harmful weather conditions and extreme heat.
- IT'S ALL ABOUT RESULTS - Vinyl, rubber, and plastic trim are sensitive to fading and staining caused by harmful weather conditions; VRP helps restore a like-new appearance to exterior and interior surfaces; The premium water-based cream dressing nourishes and protects to restore a deep-black shine.
- NON GREASY WATER BASED FORMULA - Achieve a non greasy deep wet look on both interior and exterior vinyl, rubber, plastic and tires with this water based dressing. Quick and easy application with no sling and no mess.
- DRY-TO-THE-TOUCH FORMULA: Premium sprayable VRP Super Shine Dressing finishes dry-to-the-touch and will not attract dirt or dust. Easy to use premium spray keeps exterior rubber and plastic looking great in all weather conditions.
- THE #1 BRAND IN CAR CARE - Beginners and professionals alike choose Chemical Guys, not only for the finest car care products, but the world class customer support and vast detailing knowledge; Chemical Guys is more than a brand - it's a lifestyle with a worldwide following
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19. Mpow Ground Loop Noise Isolator for Car Audio/Home Stereo System with 3.5mm Audio Cable (Black)
- ELIMINATING BUZZING NOISE : Eliminating the buzzing noise, caused by ground loops which happens when the audio source and the speaker use the same power source in some car speakers / home stereo systems when using the Bluetooth receiver.
- WORKING PRINCIPLE : The working principle of this noise isolator is to achieve a clear speech/music by eliminating the current noise in some car speakers / home stereo systems.
- COMPATIBLE MODELS : Works with any portable device that has 3.5mm audio jacks, for your Car Audio System/Home Stereo, when grounding issues persist. Also used with a Bluetooth Receiver/Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit in your Car Audio System/Home Stereo.
- COMPACT AND PORTABLE : Being so mini and light-weight (2.01*0.59*0.59 IN, 0.99 OZ), this little gadget does not take much space and can be easily taken away.
- NOTE: The Ground Loop Isolator connect to the AUX Jack in car to eliminate noise.You will enjoy good quality sound when use it with Ground Loop Noise isolator.
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20. JoyTutus Cup Holder Compatible with BMW E39 525i 530i 540i 528i M5 1997-2003 Front Dual Cup Holder for Car
Built to strict manufacturing standard and exceeds OEM qualityCompatible with BMW 5 Series E39 530i 540i 528i 525i M5 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003Fit snugly into the original holes for perfect fitment while increasing storage space, the dual cup holder has diameters of 2.9 inch and 2.7 inch re...
Clean looking model :) congratulations! Love that you have sunroof / moonroof (different countries - different names - same stuff).
Waiting for the interior pictures.
Here are few link where you can find info and parts in case if you will need; searching by VIN number, only the last 7 characters, CE7....
bmwfans.info and realoem.com for parts number
bimmer.work for equipment details, with which the car came from factory
Others; using apps
Torque pro or Torque lite - free version to use together with an OBD-II bluetooth scanner for quick diagnostics, are not expensive and can give you some quick info.
Another good app which I tried, a little bit more expensive, is Carly for BMW they have a free lite version as well Carly for BMW Lite only that you will need to have a smartphone which knows USB-OTG and a cable from them (from carly for bmw) adapter search which can be 30€ carly for bmw website
I tried them both, torque and carly, and I would say that they are good enough, can give you informations, faults (errors code) and you can search by error code number to have an idea what can be the issue; as well can clear faults.
Carly for bmw knows coding as a plus, you can configure your car to do other few things, such as automatically locking the doors when going over a certain speed, follow me home lights on time for a certain time, keeping pressed locking button from the key fob to fold the mirrors (+ windows to go up), keeping pressed unlocking button from the key fob for the mirrors to go down; plus other few stuff (can't remember). For a car from the years 2000s is having few nice features.
Take a look at youtube video 5 Series - E39 - Video Handbook (40mins video) and you can learn about them.
You will have to prepare for the future, in case if they will fail, about kit repairs.
In US you have German auto solutions with DIY instructions, tools, kits; very useful stuff.
Since recently I had issues with this hose 11531705223 Radiator Hose which I had it replaced and just blew (snapped) after 1 year when I was going up the mountain, they are know for failing and can leave you stranded; give it an eye inspection.
What else can I continue recommending you... uhm...
Take care of it and again, congratulations :)
Cheers
Thank you very much for all of the help. I just ordered the Bosch Remanufactured since that was the consensus here. The cheapest place I found it was interestingly Amazon! ($272 after the $100 rebate)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067UC6RM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
I also ordered the little gasket and a continental elite serpentine belt to go with it.
The life time warranty on FCP Euro definitely seems amazing! I didn't order through them this time because the price was somewhat higher. I'll make sure to use them later though.
Thank you once again.
I did a muffler delete with vibrant 3.5-inch dual tips.
I made a couple mistakes on this one that I should mention... they are not regrets as much as things i would have liked in hindsight to have thought about.
All this aside, I think that the muffler delete is the best E39 mod you can do. I think people that ride behind me on BMW club drives may have a differing opinion, but on the whole... (preparation H feels good) It was well worth it.
EDIT - I skipped over the part where you were cash poor. I was kind of task-driven to answer the question. Agreeing with others here, you may want to reconsider putting your money into a car when you should shore up your life a bit first.
Looks great!! I think I’ll be doing an M rear bumper on mine before too long too. Did you go OEM for it? Aftermarket?
Also, these will let you use those euro tails you’ve got sitting in a box somewhere 😝 I still haven’t done my LCM coding but when I figure it out I’ll pass along the details 😊
Edit: did your suspension refresh include rear subframe bushings? If so, mind my asking where you found the tool? I know it gets rented out on the forums but I keep hoping I’ll magically find one I can buy for not too much haha
I just got this one from Walmart. Can read your active and pending codes, can erase your codes and can view live data/snapshots. I think it’s an incredible value.
Of course it’s not OEM Bmw diagnostic software. But it does a great job and works for all my other cars as well(E46, E70 & 4 Runner).
Autel AutoLink AL329(Upgraded AL319) Code Reader OBDII Scanner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RF7Z47/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S.4zCbW7GA3ZJ
Yeah I did it my self, you need a heat gun basic tools and I used windex and a micro fiber cloth to clean the trim really well before wrapping it so it sticks well. Heres a video on doing the center console I found helpful.
https://youtu.be/31fxHVhDRCI
This is the exact vinyl I used too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQUISLK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_qNRFMHFZMj4Im
Took a Gamble with the cheapest one onAmazon. Install was perfect, both corners poke out about 2-3 mm but way way better than I expected.
Do yourself a favor and learn how to use INPA. Purchase a K+DCAN Diagnostic Cable such as this one which looks like it comes with the software: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BCJYYHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b24zCbKFDQYRY
Absolutely, the xenon bulbs are D2S. You can get upgraded units 5000, 6000, even 7000k.
Quick search on Amazon: [OSRAM Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D2S] (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0068M1DRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YQHMDbWF6RFD8)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DOSEMV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I bough this one few weeks ago as it was the cheapest at that time, but there is more on both amazon and ebay - some of them are in carbon fiber or wooden wraps or with a cutout for a phone. Just search for "e39 cupholder".
Here is the one I used - worked good for me:
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G3700-Headlight-Lens-Correction/dp/B009OBW28E
You can get a low quality pain job a Macco - not ideal but it would be better than what you have if you plan on having it for a while.
There's an OEM aux connector, but it may require you to have a more current OBC/MID software version. The part number is 82 11 0 149 390 and here's an Amazon example.
I had that same connundrum, but after reading a ton of reviews and YouTube videos, I settled on a smart one that has lots of settings and functions.
Got it here.
I use this on all my plastics and it works wonders for months. Even down to the plastic on side mirrors and wiper arms.
this one
You need to get a Ground Loop Noise Isolator.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019393MV2?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
Thats exactly the one I used in my car when I installed an AUX and found it wouldn't work when the phone was charging. It also kept the stereo in AUX mode when the ignition was shut instead of having to switch back to it everytime.
for any other owners
https://www.amazon.com/JoyTutus-Fits-Front-Holder-525i/dp/B075SSLBVF/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3QPJ1CM2Q3LJ7&keywords=e39+cup+holder&qid=1567641990&s=gateway&sprefix=e39+cup+holder%2Caps%2C-1&sr=8-5
Any of these are a huge upgrade to the stock stupidity.