I did a bunch of stuff that was not strictly necessary. I had obstacles along the way, and bought some new tools, so if I did it again today it would be much easier.

Also it depends on your goals. For example, I decided to replace my driveshaft. Given that, I removed the entire exhaust system, instead of just the back half. Also, I left the driveshaft attached to the diff, as I found it easier to remove the bolts after unbolting the diff from the subframe, after dropping it all (gently) to the floor.

And, since I decided the shocks and LAD system didn't need any attention, I left all that attached to the car, which made certain things much easier.

I also went against Bentley and the shop manual and disconnected the parking brake cables at the parking brakes, instead of at the front. I thought that was easier, even if it did take me a bit to figure out how all those little parts went back together. Likewise, I left the beercan bushing bolts in place, and didn't mess with removing the rear seats and all that.

All in all, I wouldn't say any of this was particularly hard, especially after my learning experiences, but then I wasn't in any hurry. Mostly it was time consuming - although getting the subframe back up in the car by myself with just a floor jack was kinda interesting...

If I haven't answered your question, just ask again with more specifics.

Cheers !

Erwin 89 750iL Lowered (a little)

Engine / Driveline Wolf chips 19 lb, 4-hole (Design 3) fuel injectors PowerFlow Intake Air Filters Royal Purple 20W-50 Custom Cold Air Boxes 3.64 LSD w/Royal Purple gear lube Royal Purple trans fluid Interior Phone removed, replaced with cut-to-length dash wood trim on hinge E38 Shifter Knob, Console Plate, and Boot M-Tech 2 M-technic Steering Wheel - air bag deleted E38 Self-Dimming Mirror Audio BMW Business CD Player "CD43" Head Unit Refurbished factory amp w/equalizer Bass blockers (300hz/4ohm) on stock front kick panel speakers Rear deck speakers: Alpine SPS-13C2 5.25" 2 way 175 Watt with bass blockers Subwoofers: 2 JBL GTO804 8" 4-ohm subs Subwoofer install: custom sealed enclosure mounted behind ski bag opening Subwoofer amp: Alpine MRP-M450 400w MONO CD changer relocated to driver's door bottom pocket actuated by bio- mechanical arm controlled by semi-intelligent nut behind the wheel Suspension H&R Lowering Springs (1/2 coil removed from fronts) Koni adjustable front shocks Stock rear shocks (self leveling) Racing Dynamics Stress Bar Stock front sway bar Dinan rear sway bar - 21mm M5 aluminum lower control arms Front tires: 245-40-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 on 8.5" EuroTech rims Rear tires: 275-40-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS1 on 9.5" EuroTech rims Exterior 25% Side tint 5% Rear tint BMW Mud flaps - rears trimmed to tire width Rear fender lips rolled Smoked side markers (after pic taken) Euro Smiley Headlights (after pic taken) Zymol wax Way too many paint chips touched up Brakes Front Rotors: 850CSi, 324 X 30 mm, cross-drilled and slotted Rear Rotors: stock size, cross-drilled and slotted Pads: Hawk Performance Ceramic (may switch to HPS) Stainless steel lines Racing Blue brake fluid

• Bent trailing arm? Check your subframe (pic) - erwin 2008-05-13 23:16:05 (181 views)
  • Re: Bent trailing arm? Check your subframe - my406cid 2008-05-15 10:49:32 (40 views)
    • Which job in particular? - erwin 2008-05-15 20:07:07 (46 views)
  • Thanks for sharing this rather difficult fix - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-05-14 23:53:05 (42 views)
    • Repairs can snowball if you let them - where to draw the line? (url) - erwin 2008-05-15 11:18:19 (96 views)
      • My wife would find other things for me to do so I would be away again ;-( (nt) - rv8flyboy 2008-05-15 12:06:21 (39 views)
  • Yes, another photo goof (pic) - erwin 2008-05-14 00:26:21 (112 views)
  • What's wrong with this picture? (pic) - erwin 2008-05-13 23:29:06 (114 views)
    • Great work. (nt) - alv12 2008-05-30 00:44:55 (21 views)
    • You can always cut the bolts into pieces. Dremel is you friend ;-) (nt) - Johan750 2008-05-14 11:03:34 (42 views)