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.

 

looks ace that mate!!

 

Whats the plans for it then mate?

 

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.

 

Sounds like a good list! If it were mine i'd probably to the front grille trims in gloss black, seen quite a few beemers with this done and it makes a big difference.

 

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.

 

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

 

lovely car by the way

 

i had the same exhausts on my my old one, they do sound nice and alot lighter than stock.

 

Sounds good. What do you think he would charge to do the grills?

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 Ł30 to get it here after shipping.

 

looks nice D16 mine are nowhere near as clean as that lol...

Hopefully will be after the weekend. is that carbon or gloss black?

 

carbon black, with caramel leather, heres a side on.

 

Not keen on the wheels but love the colour. Are you a fan of these then?

 

very tempted to get another to be honest, got used alot more than the 3 door, and every pikey inside the M25 doesn't want to pinch it.

i think i may be doing ford fair and putting mine up for sale or breaking.

 

Dust Caps WOO HOO!!!!



And Plates done.

Love the way they freshen up an older car

 

anybody think the rear badge has discoloured? I may order a new one...

Also what do people think of carboning the rear spoiler and bottom bit between exhausts?

 

come down south coast performance for the remap my boss remaped his m sport 5 series and it was a different car. we have also done an m5 aswell, jon

 

Looks great ,do you still have andys number at bmw i gave you

 

Remaps dont make any difference on M5's.

 

And the moon is made from cheese

 

Not what i have heard mate.

 

No i dont mate i deleted the PM.

Sorry mate.

 

Im in the middle of doing the cheapest mod ever to it at the moment.

Will post an update when im finished.

 

Ok then what difference will it make,I presume you have vast exp with them?

The owners I know that have had it done couldnt tell any difference.The only way you will gain something one one of these is aftermarket ecu and maf delete.

 

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...

 

What happened the the Focus RS in the end?? BMW looks sweet and I'd love 1!!!!!

 

you can get both the rear spoiler and rear valence thingie in proper carbon

this is mine

 

You dont need an aftermarket ECU for maf delete.

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.

 

Too many overpriced IMO and just couldnt warrent spending the same money on one as this M% that came up.

Will own one one day though.

 

how did you do that, i think mine is on a software version somewhere between the two

 

Twellsie ive heard that but they are pricey are they not?

I like the plate surrounds on yours and i love the rear valence in black is the shark fin a non functioning ebay one?

 

Twellsie find out the version mate and ill tell you.

You need to find out what nav unit you have.

Has it got a dvd logo on it?

 

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.

 

carbon diffuser
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

 

Know what you mean when I was looking in April this year the prices were all over the place, fortunatly I found a 45k mileage car with 2 owners for Ł8500

 

fairly sure mine is version 3? its CD not DVD

 

Well done mate its a good price, Ive had 3 people emailing me saying if im still interested they are willing to accept my offer.

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.

 

Pretty sure you cant update that to full perspective view mate, Sorry.

I may be wrong but i couldnt do my old m5 because it was mk3, thats why it was a result i have mk4 woo hoo!

 

RHD one is 51168190206

 

Your a lifesaver mate cheers!

Im ordering Short Shift and ZHP gear knob for car tommorow but i got numbers from american site i wonder if there is a difference between LHD and RHD.