The M5 Thread
Right my cheapie mod is done.
I had a look on the net and luckily i had a MK4 Nav unit but was on a historic software version.
So about an hour of faffing around later and im all updated.
Sat nav guidance screen Before!
Sat nav guidance screen After!
I think you will agree a Million times better...
I had a look on the net and luckily i had a MK4 Nav unit but was on a historic software version.
So about an hour of faffing around later and im all updated.
Sat nav guidance screen Before!
Sat nav guidance screen After!
I think you will agree a Million times better...
you can also do split screen if you go to the "set" option on the main menu screen.
i know this car

pm me if you want any info on it!
this will make the right hand side show the directions and the left handside show the map
yours is a MK3 because its originally an X reg

MK4 came on some 2002 plate and onwards i think
it was a factory fit item not some cheapo aftermarket job
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Well got the gearstick done today and the difference is like night and day.
Got to be the best Ł100 Mod ever. It literally feels like new. A fluid change and the box is going to be perfect, will put some pics up later.
Also spent some time polishing it for the first time and its come up really nice.
A really clean car so im happy!
Got to be the best Ł100 Mod ever. It literally feels like new. A fluid change and the box is going to be perfect, will put some pics up later.
Also spent some time polishing it for the first time and its come up really nice.
A really clean car so im happy!
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Right, Yesterdays pictures then, I would advise this mod to anybody and took less than an hour.
Remove Boot

Heres the problem

the difference between the two!

In the Air.

And All done

i also fitted the new cup holders as you can see.
There are a few pipes that need replacing under the bonnet, Does anyone know if you can get silicone hoses for this car?
Ive looked around but cant see any available.
Remove Boot

Heres the problem

the difference between the two!

In the Air.

And All done

i also fitted the new cup holders as you can see.
There are a few pipes that need replacing under the bonnet, Does anyone know if you can get silicone hoses for this car?
Ive looked around but cant see any available.
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well service done and other that uneven tyre wear on the front and needs rear shoes everything is fine
OTHER THAN DODGY MAF SENSOR
damn bmws!!!
Ł550 genuine
Ł450 non genuine.
Both fitted prices but still dear.
Sytner want Ł290 per sensor and an hours labour fitting.
i can get bosche ones Ł340 the pair but not fitted, Fitting isnt hard but i cant clear codes and reset the sensors.
Ordered poly bushes for front today and am about to order rear shoes.
Thats Ł1100 spent today!
These M5s are pricey. 2k more and its standard sossie rebuild money!
OTHER THAN DODGY MAF SENSOR
damn bmws!!!
Ł550 genuine
Ł450 non genuine.
Both fitted prices but still dear.
Sytner want Ł290 per sensor and an hours labour fitting.
i can get bosche ones Ł340 the pair but not fitted, Fitting isnt hard but i cant clear codes and reset the sensors.
Ordered poly bushes for front today and am about to order rear shoes.
Thats Ł1100 spent today!
These M5s are pricey. 2k more and its standard sossie rebuild money!
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bushes have arrived for the front but i have not had the time to fit them. I have not got the shoes yet but i will do and do both at the same time.
Car is now showing 21mpg so there was definately a maf problem and it seems to run smoother and a bit more lively.
I today booked in with EP to have it remapped with before and after RR printouts so you will all see for yourself what difference they make!
it will also be delimited so watch this space for 180mph+
Car is now showing 21mpg so there was definately a maf problem and it seems to run smoother and a bit more lively.
I today booked in with EP to have it remapped with before and after RR printouts so you will all see for yourself what difference they make!
it will also be delimited so watch this space for 180mph+
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well after beating all sorts of ford exotica today but unfortunately no saffs fancied giving it a go i ended up killing the clutch by the looks of it!!!!
now its cooled it seems ok but was slipping like a bitch!!!!
I am ggoing to look into replacements anyone have any info?
needs to be done before the remap i think as its not going to last long on the rollers.
Ford fair definately cosat a few quid today!!
now its cooled it seems ok but was slipping like a bitch!!!!
I am ggoing to look into replacements anyone have any info?
needs to be done before the remap i think as its not going to last long on the rollers.
Ford fair definately cosat a few quid today!!
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