My 4th BMW: Interlagos Blue 2007 BMW M5

[S85FTW]

The ZHP has found a new home, will definitely let the new owner know about the mafia. My new baby will be picked up from north carolina on monday. Dont worry, I will document the trip. Here is a little teaser pic.

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[Hermes]

^ very nice!

[cakM3]

Kris,

That ///M looks nice :thumbsup Enjoy the ride back :)

edit: Kris got your texts this afternoon....looks like a chapter will now close soon when the new owner comes to pick up your ZHP... too bad you couldn't keep her!

[S85FTW]

At midnight my days with the zhp ended. It was an unforgettable 50 months with the car. I went from being a single irresponsible young man in this vehicle, to a married family oriented businessman.
I ended up having the ability to take the zhp down to NC to pick up the M5 in one last ride. I am not going to lie I really was sad driving her down. I knew it would be the last trip I would be taking in it and as I was cleaning it out I found souvenirs of my first date with my wife. It ended up being an emotional 650 mile trek filled with mixed feelings, mixed weather, and ended up being an unforgettable trip.
I took final pics of the zhp in its next owner form right before the trip (minus the rims):
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/585621b8.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/21a04c46.jpg
The trip ended up taking 11hrs because of hurricane like winds and downpours for about 3 hours but in the end it was worth it because this was waiting in the parking lot for me.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/5ad34ade.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/th_241178d4.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/?action=view&current=241178d4.mp4)
To my surprise the former owner was younger than me at 27 years old, however he had been transitioning out of the sportscar phase after owning a Maserati and M5 to a Range Rover for his passion for mountainbiking/offroading.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/5ad34ade.jpg
The next day I picked up my title and headed back to CT with my cousin driving the zhp back while I drove the M5. I managed to snag a couple of pics/vids of the zhp one last time.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/be378b2c.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/7e6e5d2c.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/e0e86470.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/th_69033c75.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/?action=view&current=69033c75.mp4)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/789340c0.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/5f812a18.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/0474943f.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/b1c52559.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/6b94d3d3.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/7bb822a6.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/b68765b5.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/5f35d8bb.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/2fae0ee6.jpg

All in all it was a memorable last trip in the ZHP and all the feelings of sadness melted away along with the rear tires as I got behind the seat of this M5. Holy Hell.....

[danewilson77]

Great story. Congrats.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[328ioc]

Beautiful M5

[S85FTW]

Thanks guys. I picked up my permanent plates at the DMV today. When installing the rear plate it finally hit me that this car is mine.

[S85FTW]

Btw those two low res pics are actually vid clips.

[cakM3]

Very nice Kris! Enjoy! :biggrin

[bcleaver]

Dope...new....car

[cakM3]

Some pics for Kris' project thread ;)

Perhaps you should begin your E60 ///M5 project thread Kris...;)

Anyway.... here are a few pics! :thumbsup

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[S85FTW]

Some updates on my car, today took it to Pruven Performance down the road here in Milford to get some baseline numbers before I throw in my custom stage 3 intake and eurocharge tune. Not sure if most of you know, but my current setup is basically bone stock, except for Dinan Exhaust and Resonator delete. Most intake systems out there dyno a loss to a minimal gain for the S85 (1-2hp max). However there has been a stage 3 intake system that retails for about $1500 - $2000 that creates a true cold air intake system with the cones sitting behind the kidney grills. Problem is, these systems utilize very cheap parts (ie. no name filters, rubber elbows) to maximize the profits of their systems. I went ahead and built my own system, nearly identical to theirs for a fraction of the cost. Not only is it cheaper, but I am utilizing two billet aluminum maf flanges, two AEM dry flow 3"x5" cones and blue silicone elbows rather than rubber, creating a higher end product. Next week I will dyno with just the cones, and the week after with the tune as well. If my results are as expected, I will begin to produce and sell these intakes on my own. Without further adue, the dyno videos and numbers.

Dynojet Dyno Runs
First Run 393 whp (realized he only ran to 8000 instead of 8200)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/th_IMG_2957_zpse721c2e8.jpg (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/IMG_2957_zpse721c2e8.mp4)
Second Run 419 whp
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/th_IMG_2958.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/?action=view&current=IMG_2958.mp4)
Third Run 419 whp
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/th_IMG_2959.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/?action=view&current=IMG_2959.mp4)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/IMG_2960.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/IMG_2961.jpg


After SAE Correction numbers came out to 411whp however we could not get a good reading on the torque. The individual running the dyno said that sometimes you need to pop the housing off of one of the coil packs to get an accurate reading bc bmw insulates their coils heavily making it difficult to read. Next week I will be doing another three runs with the Stage 3 intake system on, then another 3 runs after the tune the week after that. I am trying to prove that this system is worthwhile. If my assumptions are correct we should look at around a 5whp gain without a tune and a significant bump with a tune. I will also try to get the torque reading issues worked out. Any input from any of you guys to try and get an accurate torque reading with a dynojet?

[Vas]

That factory air/fuel ratio is dead on smooth.

[S85FTW]

That factory air/fuel ratio is dead on smooth.

I cant wait to see the numbers after the intake, then the eurocharge tune. Im sure I will be close to 475 wheel.

[danewilson77]

I cant wait to see the numbers after the intake, then the eurocharge tune. Im sure I will be close to 475 wheel.

I thought the eurocharge tunes altered mid range stats......not peak.

[S85FTW]

I thought the eurocharge tunes altered mid range stats......not peak.

Coupled with other mods, it affects both. Alone it should be just mid, but with intakes, exhaust and headers the gains should be monstrous on the S85.

[danewilson77]

Copy. In fo mo.

[Torxuvin]

V10 :drool

[Hermes]

Kris, why does you new car not have it's own thread???


Im sure DW will move all the posts over there for you...

[johnrando]

As my daughter says, 'holy chipotle!'

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[S85FTW]

Thanks guys! The filters came in today, I should have the intakes installed on Monday. Dane, if you can separate all of my M5 related posts into a new E60 M5 build thread that would be great.

[danewilson77]

Start the thread brutha, and I will push em there.

[S85FTW]

Reserved for my progress on my M5.

Since purchasing I have installed a new armrest in my M5 to replace the worn original one.
Changed oil with 10w60.
Changed pads and rotors with oem equipment.
Deleted resonators.
2 New Hankook Ventus V12 285/35/19 rear tires.
New 2013 BMW Navigation Maps.

[S85FTW]

Start the thread brutha, and I will push em there.


New thread made, can push them here:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8640-My-4th-BMW-Interlagos-Blue-2007-BMW-M5&p=227482#post227482

[Johnmadd]

Dyno stats/swag? Love your car dude!

[S85FTW]

Thanks John, filters came in today finally, will undergo the project on Monday.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-2.jpg

[Hermes]

Congrats Kris!!!

When you wanna sell it I call first dibs...

[Avetiso]

Can't wait to see the progress. The sound of that v10 is to die for.

[Johal E32]

Awesome! You need to post pics ASAP!

[BimmerWill]

Ugh <3 that car

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[danewilson77]

New thread made, can push them here:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8640-My-4th-BMW-Interlagos-Blue-2007-BMW-M5&p=227482#post227482

All posts got pushed yesterday my friend. The people want more.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/Baby.jpg

[S85FTW]

Any mafia members know where I could pick up 3" aluminum tubing in person? I tried Home Depot, Lowes, Auto Zone and no luck. It could even be a hair under 3" because the outer diameter of the tubing needs to be 3".

[Hermes]

if you were in SD I would send you to Industrial Metal Supply, maybe see if they have one near you?

[328ioc]

Any mafia members know where I could pick up 3" aluminum tubing in person? I tried Home Depot, Lowes, Auto Zone and no luck. It could even be a hair under 3" because the outer diameter of the tubing needs to be 3".

A local muffler shop maybe?

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[Hermes]

I doubt they would have aluminum. Steel probably, but not AL

[S85FTW]

No dice, will probably have to order online. Gahhh I figured this would be the easiest part to source.

[S85FTW]

Update, I ordered 6 feet of 3" outer diameter aluminum tubing (2mm wall) from Oregon for $60 shipped. Most reasonable prices I have found online. Unfortunately metal retailers online closer to here were charging about double that price before shipping. eBay wasn't much cheaper either. So my project will be pushed back another week.

[S85FTW]

Decided to plastidip my wheels black for the winter. Not sure if I am digging it but it does go well with the matte black grills.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-1.jpg

[cakM3]

Looks good Kris. I like this look much better :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Looks good....

[Torxuvin]

Isn't platidip great?

[JupiterBMW]

Agreed... Looking very aggressive.

[S85FTW]

Isn't platidip great?

Thanks guys! Yes I only ended up using 3.5 cans. It really allowed me to see whether I'd like the black look without having to paint the rims.

[S85FTW]

After spending all day removing my oem intakes, removing my headlight, removing my grills, cutting aluminum, getting my maf flanges welded on, test fitting everything; It is finally alive! My custom built dual cold air intake system utilizing two AEM dry flows has come to be. First thoughts are worries for hydrolocking but I have never heard of someone hydrolocking their motor without submerging the intakes in water. At long last, here are the pictures.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-16.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-14.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-13.jpg
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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-11.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-10.jpg

After test fitting was complete, time to weld on the flanges. fasten everything in place and GO.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-5.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-3.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-4.jpg

Will post vids under load tomorrow.

[Torxuvin]

Sweet man. Turned out really well.

[JupiterBMW]

Very nice. Filter placement is PRIME! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

That's crazy. Well done.

[cakM3]

Damn Kris! This should sound really mean under load! Can't wait to see this in person! :thumbsup

[328ioc]

Damn that looks awesome. Are you leaving the tubing as is or painting it black?

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[UdubBadger]

I haz car boner

[S85FTW]

Thanks guys! As of right now I am leaving it as is. I do not have the energy to take apart what I put together in the near future haha.

[S85FTW]

Attached is a video of the sound from the engine bay.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/th_75AC9EC5-DF64-4332-B34C-D5E9343BDCB6-6460-000003FCDC40B6D3.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/?action=view&current=75AC9EC5-DF64-4332-B34C-D5E9343BDCB6-6460-000003FCDC40B6D3.mp4)

[328ioc]

Im having a crisis.....

[S85FTW]

Im having a crisis.....

Not sure whether you like the setup?

[328ioc]

Not sure whether you like the setup?

Lol yes...

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[S85FTW]

Lol yes...

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For a claimed 12whp gain without tune and a 25 whp gain with tune if it looked like dog poop I wouldn't care. I will be dynoing next week pre tune, just giving ecu a little time to reset adaptations.

[johnrando]

Video not playing for me, just spinning dial. I'll try later.

[S85FTW]

Set up an appointment for a eurocharged tune first thing tomorrow morning. Kind of bummed I didn't get to dyno the intakes by themselves before the tune but oh well. Having too many problems without a tune driving this car around with these intakes.

[S85FTW]

Finally got all the issues with my intakes sorted out and got a eurocharged tune in the car. Waiting for this weather to get better so I can really feel out the increased HP. I am dying to rip it!

[cakM3]

Kris, just be very careful when and where you rip it...I don't want to hear that you wrecked your ///M!

Looking forward to hearing about the results of your hard work :thumbsup

[S85FTW]

Kris, just be very careful when and where you rip it...I don't want to hear that you wrecked your ///M!

Looking forward to hearing about the results of your hard work :thumbsup

Thanks Charlie, it sadly probably wont be for another two weeks if I dont get to take it out tomorrow. Going to DR for a week for vacation with the wife.

[johnrando]

Finally got all the issues with my intakes sorted out and got a eurocharged tune in the car. Waiting for this weather to get better so I can really feel out the increased HP. I am dying to rip it!

Looking forward to hearing about the results, guess Ill have to wait though.

[S85FTW]

So I went ahead and received a eurocharged tune, man this thing pulls! I ended up figuring out how to remove the tumblers from the stock mafs and throwing them in my system in place of the AC filters. However, I think I will need to get it retweaked as all the mods were not accounted for in the file. So I am sure there is a little more hp that can be squeaked out of my setup vs their cookie cutter tune for a stock M5. This will have to wait until after I get back from vacation as I am going to the DR for a week with the wife. Once I come back I will get the final tune and dyno again at Pruven.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-18.jpg

[Hermes]

great to hear you got it sorted

[UdubBadger]

Yay!


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[S85FTW]

Will post a short vid shortly...got to rip it a bit on the way home from hockey tonight.

[S85FTW]

Excuse the stability/quality of the video but you get the idea.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/37560563-5FEC-4649-BA6D-5EFA475DBC6E-13800-000009508F504593.mp4

[Hermes]

I wanna see this, but with the Williams P80 derivative V10...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P3xPlishXw

and some GoPro's or lipstick cams...

[UdubBadger]

if he had an eisenmann that'd be pretty close to what it would sound like!

[S85FTW]

I will get a go pro once I come back from vacation for sure!


Seth, I didn't want eisenmann because once I go catless I still want to keep my ears!

[Hermes]

Kris, Lincoln Tunnel w/external mic...

as Dane would say, "dhu eeet"

[S85FTW]

Will do Hermes. I plan on buying a GoPro3 shortly. I filed my taxes for 2012 and I am getting a healthy return this year. This means either headers, BBS rims or both depending on the deal I could snag for the wheels. I am still waiting on my MyGenius unit to arrive either at the end of this week or next from Eurocharged so I can finally install my custom tune for my car. The vehicle is still throwing CEL's in 7th gear on the highway.

[S85FTW]

Looks like I will not be going with aftermarket wheels after all. I just set up an appointment at my cousins shop in New Rochelle. My OEM wheels are going to be powder coated Ghost Black on Thursday. I can not wait to pick the car up this weekend!This is the color, pics dont do it justice! It is a matte black base with a hypersilver overlay then clearcoated. Has a lot of depth and will look great!
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[johnrando]

Looking forward to seeing the results.

[danewilson77]

Looks like I will not be going with aftermarket wheels after all. I just set up an appointment at my cousins shop in New Rochelle. My OEM wheels are going to be powder coated Ghost Black on Thursday. I can not wait to pick the car up this weekend!This is the color, pics dont do it justice! It is a matte black base with a hypersilver overlay then clearcoated. Has a lot of depth and will look great!
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Looking forward to seeing the results.

The results....are right above Johnny

[johnrando]

Oh, duh. Thought that was an example but not his.

[S85FTW]

Oh, duh. Thought that was an example but not his.

You are correct, those are Ferrari wheels in the same color.

[danewilson77]

Oh, duh. Thought that was an example but not his.


You are correct, those are Ferrari wheels in the same color.

Trolled. Sorry.

It was inadvertent.

[Hermes]

the only thing that matters, S85...

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/e63-bmw-m6-forum-bmw-m6-convertible-m6board-com/153587d1332905011-will-e63-64-m6-s85-raise-price-over-years-bmw_v10_engine_s85.jpg

[Torxuvin]

That will looks awesome on Interlagos!

[Torxuvin]

the only thing that matters, S85...


+1 That sound :drool

[S85FTW]

As if I couldn't like this car anymore.... I have found the second love of my life.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-24-1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-27-1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-28-1.jpg

[Torxuvin]

Much better. I dig it

[Mtnman]

:thumbsup

[S85FTW]

Thanks Guys!

I decided I wanted to give the OEM wheels a unique look rather than go aftermarket since I believe these wheels are already flawless. The color they powdercoated the wheels is a two stage color called ghost chrome. This is basically a fully customizable color where there is a brilliant black base coat then a metallic silver overlay. The amount of silver overlay you use will determine how dark or how light your wheels will come out. I went with the darker look and I love it. These guys do an amazing job. The color has so much depth and pop that pictures do not do it justice.

[johnrando]

Send me your wheels so I can see for myself live.

[S85FTW]

Send me your wheels so I can see for myself live.

You will just have to see it at the meet in May.

[johnrando]

Oh awesome, I'll be looking forward to that.

[cakM3]

Kris,
Like I told you earlier, those wheels look awesome!!!

:chuck

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[Ryans323i]

:like

They look great.

[Torxuvin]

As if I couldn't like this car anymore.... I have found the second love of my life.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-24-1.jpg


This picture gives me doubts for making an e90m my next car. It's a great look. Digging the intakes

[S85FTW]

This picture gives me doubts for making an e90m my next car. It's a great look. Digging the intakes

My brother is still actually on the fence about going E92 vs E60 M. I think as he sees my car progress he leans towards the V10 more and more.

[BCAN]

This picture gives me doubts for making an e90m my next car. It's a great look. Digging the intakes

I think you need an E60 Cam, especially after hearing that Eisenmann M5 the other day ;)

[cakM3]

I have seen your car in person Kris.....all is good now...;) Very impressive what you have done to her!!! :thumbsup

Pictures will be taken brother! :biggrin

[Torxuvin]

I think you need an E60 Cam, especially after hearing that Eisenmann M5 the other day ;)

That was probably the best sound I've ever heard

[S85FTW]

Thanks Charlie! Someone has to give you a run for your money!

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/bmw-e30-m3-leaping_zps140e8e52.jpg

[bullfrogs_M3]

Love the M5, this is my next car for sure.

I just WISH BMW had brought over the Imola Red to the US. If they had I would be owning an E60 M5, as well, with an Eisenmann Race Exhaust.
http://cache.finn.no/mmo/0/126/947/60_271048550.jpg

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e61-m5-touring-discussion/117868-pics-2006-imola-red-m5-e60-hartge.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7bllDbIcA

[cakM3]

Kris....when I grow up I want to have an ///M5 just like yours :drool :drool :drool

[BCAN]

Love the M5, this is my next car for sure.

I just WISH BMW had brought over the Imola Red to the US. If they had I would be owning an E60 M5, as well, with an Eisenmann Race Exhaust.


Cam and I saw and heard an E60 with the Eisenmann Race pulling out of Caffeine and Octane. Just as Cam said, it's the most amazing noise we've ever heard. It felt like it was getting louder as he got farther away, and almost everyone watching the cars fell silent to listen to it. So do that, lol.

[bullfrogs_M3]

Cam and I saw and heard an E60 with the Eisenmann Race pulling out of Caffeine and Octane. Just as Cam said, it's the most amazing noise we've ever heard. It felt like it was getting louder as he got farther away, and almost everyone watching the cars fell silent to listen to it. So do that, lol.

A doctor buddy of mine that had an E60 M5 for a while, had this exhaust. Hands down the most awesome exhaust I have ever heard. He went to a large car meet one night and after he left he floored it and the entire parking lot filled with people went quiet and just watched him leave. haaa Even the corvette/camaro/charger/big v8 guys stood up and were like HOLY $(&$#(@$

[Torxuvin]

A doctor buddy of mine that had an E60 M5 for a while, had this exhaust. Hands down the most awesome exhaust I have ever heard. He went to a large car meet one night and after he left he floored it and the entire parking lot filled with people went quiet and just watched him leave. haaa Even the corvette/camaro/charger/big v8 guys stood up and were like HOLY $(&$#(@$

I bet. It even made the lambos sound paltry in comparision

[S85FTW]

I am glad I don't have an Imola M5. I would be getting pulled over every day I drove it. Dinan+Res Deletes > eisenmann exhaust in loudness. And it's more of a controlled scream vs the burbling an eisenmann or meistercraft belch out.

[UdubBadger]

I've heard it both from behind and in the car (iND is Eisenmann NA HQ) and it basically can be summed up by just saying this.

#becauseF1racecar

[cakM3]

Kris....good to see you and your beast yesterday :thumbsup Car is looking so sweet bro!!! Too bad the tuner didn't get the necessary file out to you in time yesterday though. Can't wait to see everything sorted on your beast! Going to be awesome when done :thumbsup

[S85FTW]

Kris....good to see you and your beast yesterday :thumbsup Car is looking so sweet bro!!! Too bad the tuner didn't get the necessary file out to you in time yesterday though. Can't wait to see everything sorted on your beast! Going to be awesome when done :thumbsup

Thanks Charlie. It was great hanging out! Once I get the appropriate file I will give you a ring. Since you have some time on your hands you are more than welcome to come down anytime. Unfortunately since we saw 38" of snow it does not look like that will be possible until the end of the week.

[cakM3]

Yeah....let me know when the roads are cleared and when you are ready....at the rate things are going, I may still be free but I hope not ;)

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[cakM3]

bump.....I'd like to see what else you have been doing to your ///M over the winter months ;)

[S85FTW]

Thanks to a member on M5board, I was able to source a new upper and lower housing for my passenger mirror for $200 shipped. Once it arrives I will take it to a body shop around the corner to have the housing painted. Once completed I will have them install it.

Now I am sitting on a set of CF mirror covers from Autocarbon that I purchased as a temporary fix until the mirror is painted. However, these things just arrived and I have to remove the mirrors to install the covers. :facepalm

I installed my tire valves today as well as some new M logos for the floor mats. I could not justify buying another set of floor mats just because the M5 logo was a little ratty while the mats as a whole were still in good shape. Here are pics of the locking M caps installed and the floor mat logo's.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-35.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-34.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-33.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-36.jpg


I also just received V3 of my tune from Eurocharged so I will give that a try tonight/tomorrow.

[danewilson77]

:drool

[Johal E32]

Thanks to a member on M5board, I was able to source a new upper and lower housing for my passenger mirror for $200 shipped. Once it arrives I will take it to a body shop around the corner to have the housing painted. Once completed I will have them install it.

Now I am sitting on a set of CF mirror covers from Autocarbon that I purchased as a temporary fix until the mirror is painted. However, these things just arrived and I have to remove the mirrors to install the covers. :facepalm

I installed my tire valves today as well as some new M logos for the floor mats. I could not justify buying another set of floor mats just because the M5 logo was a little ratty while the mats as a whole were still in good shape. Here are pics of the locking M caps installed and the floor mat logo's.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-35.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-34.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-33.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-36.jpg


I also just received V3 of my tune from Eurocharged so I will give that a try tonight/tomorrow.

Looks good!

I managed to clean the M5 logos on my dad's M5. I just used some super heavy duty carpet cleaner, scrubbed with a stiff brush, then vacuumed and it came out like new.

[S85FTW]

Looks good!

I managed to clean the M5 logos on my dad's M5. I just used some super heavy duty carpet cleaner, scrubbed with a stiff brush, then vacuumed and it came out like new.


I tried even using bleach on the M and nothing helped. I dont know if PO never cleaned them or what?! I just ended up finding a set for $140 shipped so I bought them. These will turn into my winter mats.

[S85FTW]

After 3 different versions of the eurocharged tune being installed, Jerry is no longer going to be trying to get a custom tune together for my intakes to work. Kind of disappointing in that these CAN be made to work with a Eurocharged tune just pretty impossible when I dont have a Eurocharged location nearby. I have reached out to Michael at Fluid Motor Union and will be getting a custom Alpha N tune for my setup. I will also dyno at Pruven Performance for a second time to show the gains of the software and intakes combined. As far as the intake system goes, I triple checked the piping diameter to be sure that I was not messing with the scaling of the MAFs and it is an identical 3" inner diameter to the OEM MAF housing. I purchased blue silicone 45 degree elbows to replace the rubber boots at the intake manifolds. A Much cleaner look IMO. I also got the secondary air pump bung welded onto the intake tubing for a cleaner look. Pics attached.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-37.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-38.jpg

[cakM3]

Kris,

The install looks perfect! Weldings look top-notch as well. I find it surprising that with all the care you have taken to develop your CAI that you continue to experience these issues :scratchinghead

[Mtnman]

After 3 different versions of the eurocharged tune being installed, Jerry is no longer going to be trying to get a custom tune together for my intakes to work. Kind of disappointing in that these CAN be made to work with a Eurocharged tune just pretty impossible when I dont have a Eurocharged location nearby. I have reached out to Michael at Fluid Motor Union and will be getting a custom Alpha N tune for my setup. I will also dyno at Pruven Performance for a second time to show the gains of the software and intakes combined. As far as the intake system goes, I triple checked the piping diameter to be sure that I was not messing with the scaling of the MAFs and it is an identical 3' inner diameter to the OEM MAF housing. I purchased blue silicone 45 degree elbows to replace the rubber boots at the intake manifolds. A Much cleaner look IMO. I also got the secondary air pump bung welded onto the intake tubing for a cleaner look. Pics attached.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-37.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-38.jpg

Wow. I hope you get it to tune out, because those things look AWESOME in the engine bay. I mean.....dayum.

[danewilson77]

Looks perfect.

[S85FTW]

Kris,

The install looks perfect! Weldings look top-notch as well. I find it surprising that with all the care you have taken to develop your CAI that you continue to experience these issues :scratchinghead
It is unfortunate, I don't mean to badmouth Eurocharged in any way, but I am just handcuffed not having a location nearby to get it on a dyno and let them work their magic. I am not settling to return to stock boxes because the difference is extremely noticeable. I will bet a 20whp gain on the conservative side from these intakes alone. A similar intake system goes on Ebay for $1550 and claims to work without a tune. This has got to get fixed.

Wow. I hope you get it to tune out, because those things look AWESOME in the engine bay. I mean.....dayum.
Thanks! This is probably the 6th revision of this intake system. Being the guinea pig has its headaches and rewards.

[UdubBadger]

just be careful with fluid - i've had 2 bad experiences there personally. hope thats not the case with u.

[S85FTW]

just be careful with fluid - i've had 2 bad experiences there personally. hope thats not the case with u.

My wifes cousin had his velocity stacks fabricated and installed by FMU for his M6. First of its kind, so I am sure they can put together a tune for this intake setup if they managed to do one for stacks.

[UdubBadger]

surely, just looking out for you my friend. i'm local and on 2 occasions their service was horrible and once I was severely overcharged for some really super basic stuff. just letting you know. I'm not acting as an EC rep right now, i'm telling you this as a mafia member, thats all.

unfortunately (mostly for me) I get nothing other than the satisfaction of knowing you were happy from you running the EC tune in this case so it's not like I'm bad mouthing anyone to try and save business or a commission check for myself. just want to make that clear that i'm just giving you my honest opinion as a mafia member/friend without bias.

like i said hopefully they can fix your issues and are better to you than they have been to me in the past. let us know what happens.

[S85FTW]

******INTAKE UPDATE******
I have finally gotten my custom intake systems to work and work efficiently. The intakes finally design now works with a stock Ecu and the eurocharged tune. All it took was some tweaking of the whole systems diameter and finally got all of the kinks worked out. Not only have I got the system working properly, but in conjunction with Jerry's Eurocharged tune this system is absolutely amazing. the sound, the pull, the idle, the downshift pops, all perfect. I should mention that Jerry from Eurocharged did put in a lot of effort working with me in order to create a file that would work with system. After 3 different revisions, and no success, I knew it was something minor with my design. After triple checking EVERYTHING, I noticed a slight error in a calculation in the diameter of my maf tubing, after correcting that, all problems gone and the car runs like a dream. I will now be going to the dyno tomorrow to get after numbers. Once I achieve numbers I suspect, I will be selling these systems for well under ASR and Efren's pricing. Also the product would look a little more finished, with brushed aluminum piping or powdercoat options for the buyers as well as different color choices for the elbows/fittings.

[UdubBadger]

:happyspidey:rockon:theman:headbang:thumbup:chuck: respect:cheers:applause:fistpump
:like

So happy to hear this. :)

[johnrando]

cool

[Avetiso]

Make some ZHP intakes!

[cakM3]

Kris....it was great talking to you tonight and I'm glad to hear that you got this issue resolved. Can't wait to take a ride in your beast!!! Bet its even more fun to drive! :thumbsup Well done!
:chuck

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[S85FTW]

So now that I have done the following in the first year, I did not know where to go next. (Aside from maintenance this past year)
- Eurocharged Tune
- Custom Stage 3 AEM dry flow intake system
- Res Delete
- Rims powdercoated ghost chrome
- carbon front splitters
- 60mm stud conversion kit

I was contemplating headers or electric dump tubes to have an on tap straight pipe system. After months of deliberation, I decided I am going to leave the M5 as is from a performance standpoint. 550hp is plenty fast and I do not need anymore in a street car. Plus headers on an E60 M5 seem a little immature and obnoxious (just my opinion, maybe I am getting old). So now, I decided that I am going to go with a second set of rims. Not a run of the mill second set of rims, but a set of rims that invoke a wow or holy $h!t response. So now that the home is purchased and a third car will be coming along shortly. I am saving up to pull the trigger on a set of Titanium finish BBS F1 Rims. They will be a staggered 19x9.5 front 19x10.5 rear ET 28 and ET23. IMO these will look amazing with the massive slotted rotors filling the gaps! I have a friend that just set up an account with BBS and is working on getting a pricing quote for me as we speak. Super pumped and will be well worth the wait!!!!
http://bbs-usa.com/wheel_images/wheelPic_3-2-2011_2268.jpg

[johnrando]

Wow.

[KevinC]

:happyspidey:rockon:theman:headbang:thumbup:chuck: respect:cheers:applause:fistpump
:like

So happy to hear this. :)

You forgot one.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/images/smilies/worshipbmw.gif

[Torxuvin]

Great choice! Those are one of my favorite wheels of all time. Have a buddy with a set on his e90m

[BimmerWill]

Breaking necks erryday

Those look sweet! Never seen those BBS's before.

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[danewilson77]

So now that I have done the following in the first year, I did not know where to go next. (Aside from maintenance this past year)
- Eurocharged Tune
- Custom Stage 3 AEM dry flow intake system
- Res Delete
- Rims powdercoated ghost chrome
- carbon front splitters
- 60mm stud conversion kit

I was contemplating headers or electric dump tubes to have an on tap straight pipe system. After months of deliberation, I decided I am going to leave the M5 as is from a performance standpoint. 550hp is plenty fast and I do not need anymore in a street car. Plus headers on an E60 M5 seem a little immature and obnoxious (just my opinion, maybe I am getting old). So now, I decided that I am going to go with a second set of rims. Not a run of the mill second set of rims, but a set of rims that invoke a wow or holy $h!t response. So now that the home is purchased and a third car will be coming along shortly. I am saving up to pull the trigger on a set of Titanium finish BBS F1 Rims. They will be a staggered 19x9.5 front 19x10.5 rear ET 28 and ET23. IMO these will look amazing with the massive slotted rotors filling the gaps! I have a friend that just set up an account with BBS and is working on getting a pricing quote for me as we speak. Super pumped and will be well worth the wait!!!!
http://bbs-usa.com/wheel_images/wheelPic_3-2-2011_2268.jpg

Those are going to look sick.

[ryankokesh]

Holy crapola. Those are drop dead gorgeous.


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[Pip]

Just got to take a look at the last couple pages. Wow the intake looks monstrous! Do you have any sound clips? And those wheels are going to look so good.

[S85FTW]

Thanks guys. Cheapest I found them for was $8000. Hopefully my buddy can save me something off of that. It will likely be august when i place the order. As far as the intakes go, no quality sound clips yet. I plan on doing a go pro run through the lincoln tunnel late at night very soon. Just waiting for my buddy to complete his 3.8l build in his 996TT. He will pull bus lengths on me but hey my car can seat more than two people.

[S85FTW]

Also for those of you wondering those wheels will never see rain or snow. I will keep the oem wheels for daily use and slap these on when I see fit. Wheel weight is 18.3lbs in front and 19.4lbs rear.

[bullfrogs_M3]

Doesn't ESS ave a tuning kit as well? I know they have a supercharger system for the E60's now.

[S85FTW]

Doesn't ESS ave a tuning kit as well? I know they have a supercharger system for the E60's now.

Not going FI. I plan on keeping this car forever and want the engine to last as long as possible. Dont want to add stress to an already high strung motor. Dont want to mess around with pulleys either.