E60 M5 finally bought!
Discussion
longintheleg said:
Depends on your taste but in my eyes, it would ruin the whole essence of the car.
Would agree with that, the M5 is about understated aggression and the ability to play the comfortable cruiser and playful bruiser depending on the mood. An OTT exhaust would ruin this ability.That said, the factory exhaust is a bit on the discreet side of things (the E39 M5 even more so), so a moderate modification, like Eisenmann Sport (not Race) could work.
cosworth330 said:
Paul has wrapped 2 of the four pipes on my M5, I'm in Kent if you want to have a ride out. I've got used to it now but cold start is quite loud.
Hi Cosworth, are you happy with the new sounds after wrapping 2 out of the 4 pipes? As you say, the warm up map is quite loud, but once it settles down its great I think! zainster said:
Sadface said:
nice motor u got there zainster, ive had mine exactly 3 years , and is the longest ive ever kept a car, ive wanted to sell it since i bought it haha but you just cant let go and they hold there value to, its been pretty hassle free other tgan cd shuttle replaced and gear selector position switch all under extended 2 year warr which ive since renewed on a rolling monthly with bmw mondial at a cost of £98 pcm transferable, which at the end of the say is a little over a tabk of fuel for complete peace of mind, ive also done a complete cat back supersprint straight pipe conversion wirh no resonator or back box's ( nothing else sounds like it on the road) and i also have an asbo warning against my vehicle so will be taken of me if pulled up again with exhaust on car, but only costs £120 to get car back if seized so f
k em, also may i add that dont worry about relyability issues they aint that vad and the only reports you get are the few that have had problems not the thousands that havnt, i also have a reg M 10 CYL for sale if intrested
Thanks Sadface, thanks and appreciate the valued comments on ownership.k em, also may i add that dont worry about relyability issues they aint that vad and the only reports you get are the few that have had problems not the thousands that havnt, i also have a reg M 10 CYL for sale if intrestedYep, I almost let the few horror stories put me off but I am glad I decided to get one!
The car just keeps cementing its reputation as being epic! Still, I put a fully comp Mondial warranty on it for peace of mind and so far its not missed a beat and I've done roughly around 1200 miles so far.
I recently added my first mod, high gloss black kidney grilles I picked up form Cotswold BMW. I've kept the chrome ones but I really like the new ones on! Funnily enough, I've thought about a Supersprint exhaust. Think I prefer it to the Eisenmann.
I think the racing one but resonated. Still need to do some research as I want one with no drone, OEM when cruising and then all hell breaking loose when you want a bit of fun!
That number plate sounds good too!
Its good to know you are enjoing your M5, The Mondial warranty Is certainly the way to go. I'm also venturing down the Supersprint resonated route with my exhaust, I hope to have it complete by early april.
FYI Mondial are ok with a back box replacement I called them and apparently its a cosmetic change and ok to do. I'll let you know how it turns out later in the spring.
I have also found a winter wheel solution on the Bay
I have it on good authority, this will miraculously turn into a Bmw E60 M5 with refurbed wheels (shadow chrome) and Supersprint exaust by the spring, sorn removal pending
Edited by HanksBM on Thursday 26th February 12:36
Christy O'Rourke said:
Hi Cosworth, are you happy with the new sounds after wrapping 2 out of the 4 pipes? As you say, the warm up map is quite loud, but once it settles down its great I think!
At first I thought it was too loud. I'm 44 now so not into loud noisey exhausts as I've done all that with Cosworths years ago. Cold start is loud and if it was my main car I would of kept it stock. I only use it about once a week. Once it's warmed up it sounds much better. Still might revert back to stock at some point not sure really. The Supersprint and Eisenmann race are louder than my exhaust.
My wife says it sounds ridiculous but taken 2 other people out in it and they love it.
I might even open it up and remove quater of the wrap each side.
sshenton1975 said:
Hello all
I've got the 20 inch wheels on today and had to go off in search of some light to get a picture! (wheels put on in the bloody dark!!)
BP garage was the only option
Im afraid it's a phone picture but you get the idea - have to say I am very happy with the result - still not sure if it needs to be lowered slightly or not. Will wait and see.
I went for BBS LMs in 9 x 20 at the front with 255/35/20 tyres and 10.5 x 20 rear with 285/30/20 - Toyo Proxys all round - very sticky!
The new wheels didnt need spacers at the rear as the offset is a bit more aggressive (ET 20) but the fronts have the 10mm spacer on to fill the arches
Hope you like the pics - I will get some better ones with the SLR next week
Cheers!
Simon
I saw this today at the NEC and had a little look. Was nice to see one out and about as it's a bit of a rarity apart from show days.I've got the 20 inch wheels on today and had to go off in search of some light to get a picture! (wheels put on in the bloody dark!!)
BP garage was the only option
Im afraid it's a phone picture but you get the idea - have to say I am very happy with the result - still not sure if it needs to be lowered slightly or not. Will wait and see.
I went for BBS LMs in 9 x 20 at the front with 255/35/20 tyres and 10.5 x 20 rear with 285/30/20 - Toyo Proxys all round - very sticky!
The new wheels didnt need spacers at the rear as the offset is a bit more aggressive (ET 20) but the fronts have the 10mm spacer on to fill the arches
Hope you like the pics - I will get some better ones with the SLR next week
Cheers!
Simon
I have to say that these pictures make it look like the rear wheels are too big and that they stick out but they don't at all. They are nice and flush.
HanksBM said:
Hi Zainster,
Its good to know you are enjoing your M5, The Mondial warranty Is certainly the way to go. I'm also venturing down the Supersprint resonated route with my exhaust, I hope to have it complete by early april.
FYI Mondial are ok with a back box replacement I called them and apparently its a cosmetic change and ok to do. I'll let you know how it turns out later in the spring.
I have also found a winter wheel solution on the Bay
I have it on good authority, this will miraculously turn into a Bmw E60 M5 with refurbed wheels (shadow chrome) and Supersprint exaust by the spring, sorn removal pending
Thanks HanksBM! Its good to know you are enjoing your M5, The Mondial warranty Is certainly the way to go. I'm also venturing down the Supersprint resonated route with my exhaust, I hope to have it complete by early april.
FYI Mondial are ok with a back box replacement I called them and apparently its a cosmetic change and ok to do. I'll let you know how it turns out later in the spring.
I have also found a winter wheel solution on the Bay
I have it on good authority, this will miraculously turn into a Bmw E60 M5 with refurbed wheels (shadow chrome) and Supersprint exaust by the spring, sorn removal pending
Edited by HanksBM on Thursday 26th February 12:36
Good to know about the warranty on exhausts. I'm starting to lose my hearing listening to do many you tube clips of exhaust sounds on M5's!
Exhausts are as hard to find the right one as finding a wheel that suits a white e60 M5!
I recently did my first mod... High gloss black kidney grilles from bmw. I'm going to a bodyshop tomorrow to get a quote on getting the interior trim painted piano black.
Haha... that's a good solution. I've had one of those (2 infact) & you heard right, they can do as long as there's obligatory M5 badge on the back :-p
zainster said:
Thanks HanksBM!
Good to know about the warranty on exhausts. I'm starting to lose my hearing listening to do many you tube clips of exhaust sounds on M5's!
Exhausts are as hard to find the right one as finding a wheel that suits a white e60 M5!
I recently did my first mod... High gloss black kidney grilles from bmw. I'm going to a bodyshop tomorrow to get a quote on getting the interior trim painted piano black.
Haha... that's a good solution. I've had one of those (2 infact) & you heard right, they can do as long as there's obligatory M5 badge on the back :-p
If you wouldn't mind letting me know the cost for painting the trim Piano Black, I would be really grateful. Good to know about the warranty on exhausts. I'm starting to lose my hearing listening to do many you tube clips of exhaust sounds on M5's!
Exhausts are as hard to find the right one as finding a wheel that suits a white e60 M5!
I recently did my first mod... High gloss black kidney grilles from bmw. I'm going to a bodyshop tomorrow to get a quote on getting the interior trim painted piano black.
Haha... that's a good solution. I've had one of those (2 infact) & you heard right, they can do as long as there's obligatory M5 badge on the back :-p
I think it would finish the interior off perfectly but the real deal is far too expensive.
longintheleg said:
zainster said:
Thanks HanksBM!
Good to know about the warranty on exhausts. I'm starting to lose my hearing listening to do many you tube clips of exhaust sounds on M5's!
Exhausts are as hard to find the right one as finding a wheel that suits a white e60 M5!
I recently did my first mod... High gloss black kidney grilles from bmw. I'm going to a bodyshop tomorrow to get a quote on getting the interior trim painted piano black.
Haha... that's a good solution. I've had one of those (2 infact) & you heard right, they can do as long as there's obligatory M5 badge on the back :-p
If you wouldn't mind letting me know the cost for painting the trim Piano Black, I would be really grateful. Good to know about the warranty on exhausts. I'm starting to lose my hearing listening to do many you tube clips of exhaust sounds on M5's!
Exhausts are as hard to find the right one as finding a wheel that suits a white e60 M5!
I recently did my first mod... High gloss black kidney grilles from bmw. I'm going to a bodyshop tomorrow to get a quote on getting the interior trim painted piano black.
Haha... that's a good solution. I've had one of those (2 infact) & you heard right, they can do as long as there's obligatory M5 badge on the back :-p
I think it would finish the interior off perfectly but the real deal is far too expensive.
I went to CCR in Iver after hearing good recommendations on here.
He quoted me £360 to remove the trim, paint and refit. This was for 10 bits of trim btw. Includes 3 small bits of trim on the steering wheel and another small bit of trim on around the headlight switch area.
I'm going to look for more quotes to get an idea of cost but their quote sounds expensive considering they said 30 mins-60 mins to remove and refit the trim.
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