The M5 Thread
21-07-2010, 03:40 PM
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The M5 Thread
Well I could make some angry about this one but as I am going to be modifying the car (and i know there are a fair few others on here with one) i thought i would stick a thread up.
I bought the car last saturday 17th July
The spec list is pretty good with just about every option you can get on one of these.
So here are some pics of it arriving at my house.
Current Mods Are Just the Scorpion Exhausts, The car burbles really nice.
I bought the car last saturday 17th July
The spec list is pretty good with just about every option you can get on one of these.
So here are some pics of it arriving at my house.
Current Mods Are Just the Scorpion Exhausts, The car burbles really nice.
21-07-2010, 03:45 PM
#4
So Today I Received My GB plates and New alloy Dust Caps lol.
I love the difference a set of new GB plates make, I think it freshens the car up. I will fit them and take some pics.
After driving the car I have noticed a few things i want to get rectified.
Gear selector is quite sloppy, Not overly but its a common problem on these, I will be ordering short shift kit from BMW tommorow.
Its from an E60 545I and i have the part numbers if anyone requires them, I also will be ordering the heavier ZHP gear knob that the Yanks raive about.
I already have my M style gear and HandBrake boot on order.
I have also noticed it to be very very juicy, Currently getting 17mpg.
I will be getting the cars Inspection 2 service done and having it looked at on the computer to see whats causing the problem.
I am being told its more than likely the MAFS. They are pricey but if it needs it then its gotta be done.
As soon as the service is complete im going to look into a REMAP and de limiting so i can test the cars 190mph capability.
Scary
Will keep people posted with how it goes.
Im going to be polybushing the front end too.
I also need to find someone that may paint/carbon my dash.
Also want to carbon wrap my front grills and possibly boot lip.
maybe the black bits aswell, what do people think. I dont really know where to go with exterior mods.
I love the difference a set of new GB plates make, I think it freshens the car up. I will fit them and take some pics.
After driving the car I have noticed a few things i want to get rectified.
Gear selector is quite sloppy, Not overly but its a common problem on these, I will be ordering short shift kit from BMW tommorow.
Its from an E60 545I and i have the part numbers if anyone requires them, I also will be ordering the heavier ZHP gear knob that the Yanks raive about.
I already have my M style gear and HandBrake boot on order.
I have also noticed it to be very very juicy, Currently getting 17mpg.
I will be getting the cars Inspection 2 service done and having it looked at on the computer to see whats causing the problem.
I am being told its more than likely the MAFS. They are pricey but if it needs it then its gotta be done.
As soon as the service is complete im going to look into a REMAP and de limiting so i can test the cars 190mph capability.
Scary
Will keep people posted with how it goes.
Im going to be polybushing the front end too.
I also need to find someone that may paint/carbon my dash.
Also want to carbon wrap my front grills and possibly boot lip.
maybe the black bits aswell, what do people think. I dont really know where to go with exterior mods.
Last edited by Ebonycossie4x4; 21-07-2010 at 03:48 PM.
21-07-2010, 03:55 PM
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I was thinking gloss black mate but i fancy a carbon touch i think...
Will definately be dark anyway. Lots can be done under the bonnet aswell but i dont know how far i want to go.
Does anyone have experience of performance filters on these. for everyone that says get them someone else says keep standard.
Will definately be dark anyway. Lots can be done under the bonnet aswell but i dont know how far i want to go.
Does anyone have experience of performance filters on these. for everyone that says get them someone else says keep standard.
21-07-2010, 04:11 PM
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ebony i can put you in touch wiv someone near to bluewater who can do carbon wrapping hes very good and cheap he will be doing the roof of my e46 saloon after it goes for aint in a few weeks
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21-07-2010, 04:21 PM
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im still undecided on the interior bits being done in carbon as it would have to be perfect to look any good.
I may get them painted its just getting them all off lol.
Also any people know of an M5 forum.
I like the M%board but its american so everything they link to costs like £30 to get it here after shipping.
21-07-2010, 04:24 PM
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21-07-2010, 04:29 PM
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i think i may be doing ford fair and putting mine up for sale or breaking.
21-07-2010, 07:10 PM
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21-07-2010, 07:19 PM
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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...
21-07-2010, 07:22 PM
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There are many owners on the M5board that all say throttle response is better in first 3 gears and that the car definately feels quicker through first 3 gears.
There are various reports of 380-390bhp going up to 414-424BHP proved by tests before and after on a RR.
Alos im more interested in the delimit fuction which will cost money anyway so why not get both done.
There is also talk of MPG going up.
21-07-2010, 07:23 PM
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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...
21-07-2010, 07:27 PM
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Another problem i needed to tackle was the dreaded cupholder problem.
so far all i have done is got it out and will get another one from BMW tommorow
here it is all broken lol.
No doubt the new one will break but i still need to get one.
so far all i have done is got it out and will get another one from BMW tommorow
here it is all broken lol.
No doubt the new one will break but i still need to get one.
21-07-2010, 07:29 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-carbon-f...item335d9b6b26
boot lip spoiler
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E39-BOOT-L...item33561a9cda
do idea about the shark fin, was on it when i bought the car, never realised they dont have them tbh, lol
21-07-2010, 07:36 PM
#37
The one they wouldnt accept a week ago.
Part number for cupholders for any left hand drive 5 series owners. (51168190205)
Cant fing RHD anywhere so will have to ask dealer tommorow.