E60 M5, AKA the wallet drainer.
Discussion
DPS 78 said:
Hi, thanks for the reply! I found a couple of groups on facebook, but the M5 one seems to be American and just seems to have pictures of peoples' cars but no real information. I found an E60/61 one which was better, but not sure if it's the same one you mention.
Good idea about the thread, I'll hopefully start one tomorrow.
Yeah tv works on front screen. Where would I find a VIN decoder? Sounds interesting.
Hi Dave,Good idea about the thread, I'll hopefully start one tomorrow.
Yeah tv works on front screen. Where would I find a VIN decoder? Sounds interesting.
I'll send you a PM re the FB page.
Good, I'll keep an eye out for it!
Interesting, I wonder if it has been coded in, or if your car has the later CIC retrofitted?
WRT VIN Decoder, go to https://www.bmwvin.com/ . You just need to enter the last 7 digits of your VIN.
ETA: I cannot email you as you do not accept emails lol.
TheAngryDog said:
Cheers! Yes it is a shame, which is one of the reasons why I bought it. I'll move to twin turbo's at some point as never owned anything with 2 turbo's before, only 1.
Yeah I was pleasantly surprised. It still drains the tank quick enough and still cost me a lot of money in petrol but you have to pay to play. I am sure a remap will help, always did on my previous turbo charged cars. Are you going to take it to RS?
No not going to RS despite all the hype. Over 200 miles / 3.5 hrs from me. I'm taking it to ray west (west tuning) at thruxton as I know some of his work and he is very highly regarded in the racing community. Also local to me so that's a bonus. Yeah I was pleasantly surprised. It still drains the tank quick enough and still cost me a lot of money in petrol but you have to pay to play. I am sure a remap will help, always did on my previous turbo charged cars. Are you going to take it to RS?
should be good as he looks after a couple of veyrons amongst other interesting metal. I'm hoping it's a case of getting what you pay for as I'm paying about £570 for bespoke dyno map (4-5 hrs). Did consider ktec as they have worked on the car previously but I heard some bad feedback about their maps from quite a few people.
Hope you enjoy the M5, I'm only a little bit jealous
Berkshire bred said:
No not going to RS despite all the hype. Over 200 miles / 3.5 hrs from me. I'm taking it to ray west (west tuning) at thruxton as I know some of his work and he is very highly regarded in the racing community. Also local to me so that's a bonus.
should be good as he looks after a couple of veyrons amongst other interesting metal. I'm hoping it's a case of getting what you pay for as I'm paying about £570 for bespoke dyno map (4-5 hrs). Did consider ktec as they have worked on the car previously but I heard some bad feedback about their maps from quite a few people.
Hope you enjoy the M5, I'm only a little bit jealous
I have heard of Ray West but not used them personally. Hopefully he does the job for you should be good as he looks after a couple of veyrons amongst other interesting metal. I'm hoping it's a case of getting what you pay for as I'm paying about £570 for bespoke dyno map (4-5 hrs). Did consider ktec as they have worked on the car previously but I heard some bad feedback about their maps from quite a few people.
Hope you enjoy the M5, I'm only a little bit jealous
Cheers, I hope I have it for some time to come. I was going to go for an F10 in a year or so, but not so sure at the moment, the V10 is addictive if not as fast.
J4CKO said:
Why would a remap take 4 to 5 hours ?
Bespoke or otherwise ?
From my basic understanding and from what he's said to me, he takes the information out if the car and adjusts/tweeks it instead of bunging a generic map in and then adjusting it.Bespoke or otherwise ?
He does this as he says that he has had a lot of compatability problems in the past. I guess this is a time consuming process.
He also said that he meticuless (probably spelt wrong) about testing at each alteration. He is also very perticular about getting the car set up perfectly at the standard power and then adding where he can.
From the cars and owners that have used him it seems to pay off, well I hope so at least.
I have no doubt that paul at RS is good at what he does but for me this is the best option.
Anyway I don't want to take over someone's thread, so let's not.
Berkshire bred said:
J4CKO said:
Why would a remap take 4 to 5 hours ?
Bespoke or otherwise ?
From my basic understanding and from what he's said to me, he takes the information out if the car and adjusts/tweeks it instead of bunging a generic map in and then adjusting it.Bespoke or otherwise ?
He does this as he says that he has had a lot of compatability problems in the past. I guess this is a time consuming process.
He also said that he meticuless (probably spelt wrong) about testing at each alteration. He is also very perticular about getting the car set up perfectly at the standard power and then adding where he can.
From the cars and owners that have used him it seems to pay off, well I hope so at least.
I have no doubt that paul at RS is good at what he does but for me this is the best option.
Anyway I don't want to take over someone's thread, so let's not.
Do you have a reader's rides thread?
TheAngryDog said:
Sounds like you'll be getting a thorough job done.
Do you have a reader's rides thread?
I don't as to be honest it's not that interesting in comparison to alot of cars on this site.Do you have a reader's rides thread?
It's a 2007 megane r26. Roughly number 1500 of about 3000 made. Theres about 900 left on the road from my brief research. Mine is blue which is the rarest colour. It is probably safe to say there is less than 100 of mine left, 230 bhp from factory and a map with my exhaust and induction kit should give between 270 and 290 with similar torque figures. Currently doing its best to financially cripple me. Worst bit is the insurance because I'm 21, currently paying £1750 fully comp. As you say got to pay to play.
Berkshire bred said:
TheAngryDog said:
Sounds like you'll be getting a thorough job done.
Do you have a reader's rides thread?
I don't as to be honest it's not that interesting in comparison to alot of cars on this site.Do you have a reader's rides thread?
It's a 2007 megane r26. Roughly number 1500 of about 3000 made. Theres about 900 left on the road from my brief research. Mine is blue which is the rarest colour. It is probably safe to say there is less than 100 of mine left, 230 bhp from factory and a map with my exhaust and induction kit should give between 270 and 290 with similar torque figures. Currently doing its best to financially cripple me. Worst bit is the insurance because I'm 21, currently paying £1750 fully comp. As you say got to pay to play.
It will go well with that power as they aren't exactly heavy.
Ouch on the insurance. When I was your age I paid the most I've ever spent on car insurance which was around £1500 for a 270bhp Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth. I miss that car massively.
cerb4.5lee said:
I really enjoy following your M5 threads, it must be great to have a V10! 
Good to see twin K&N's...reminds me of my old Xr4x4!
Enjoy it.
Thanks Lee! It really is great having that V10. I am still desperate to drive it all of the time lol. I think you'd have preferred it to your old M3 tbh, the lack of torque doesn't seem to feel too bad in this, and I came from an E55 with over 600 lbft!Good to see twin K&N's...reminds me of my old Xr4x4!
Enjoy it. Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
TheAngryDog said:
Thanks Lee! It really is great having that V10. I am still desperate to drive it all of the time lol. I think you'd have preferred it to your old M3 tbh, the lack of torque doesn't seem to feel too bad in this, and I came from an E55 with over 600 lbft!
Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
I agree and I think I would love it and I would love a go in one. I parked next to one the other week and you just don't see them very often out in the wild. Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
Nice having a Dad as handy as that for sure.
cerb4.5lee said:
TheAngryDog said:
Thanks Lee! It really is great having that V10. I am still desperate to drive it all of the time lol. I think you'd have preferred it to your old M3 tbh, the lack of torque doesn't seem to feel too bad in this, and I came from an E55 with over 600 lbft!
Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
I agree and I think I would love it and I would love a go in one. I parked next to one the other week and you just don't see them very often out in the wild. Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
Nice having a Dad as handy as that for sure.
If you ever find yourself down Aylesbury way and I'm not busy, let me know and you can have a go in it.
Yeah it was handy, he used to be able to do all sorts. Sadly no longer with us but I appreciate the help he always gave.
TheAngryDog said:
cerb4.5lee said:
TheAngryDog said:
Thanks Lee! It really is great having that V10. I am still desperate to drive it all of the time lol. I think you'd have preferred it to your old M3 tbh, the lack of torque doesn't seem to feel too bad in this, and I came from an E55 with over 600 lbft!
Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
I agree and I think I would love it and I would love a go in one. I parked next to one the other week and you just don't see them very often out in the wild. Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
Nice having a Dad as handy as that for sure.
If you ever find yourself down Aylesbury way and I'm not busy, let me know and you can have a go in it.
Yeah it was handy, he used to be able to do all sorts. Sadly no longer with us but I appreciate the help he always gave.
Thanks very much for the kind offer of a drive if I'm ever around your way. Sorry to hear that your Dad is no longer with us. cerb4.5lee said:
TheAngryDog said:
cerb4.5lee said:
TheAngryDog said:
Thanks Lee! It really is great having that V10. I am still desperate to drive it all of the time lol. I think you'd have preferred it to your old M3 tbh, the lack of torque doesn't seem to feel too bad in this, and I came from an E55 with over 600 lbft!
Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
I agree and I think I would love it and I would love a go in one. I parked next to one the other week and you just don't see them very often out in the wild. Ah yes, the old XR4x4 filters - I had a late one with lambda sensors and no MAF's and couldn't easily find a kit for it, so I bought a kit designed for a car with MAF's and my dad made me up a pair of adapters for them (he was a CNC machinist at the time). Happy days
Nice having a Dad as handy as that for sure.
If you ever find yourself down Aylesbury way and I'm not busy, let me know and you can have a go in it.
Yeah it was handy, he used to be able to do all sorts. Sadly no longer with us but I appreciate the help he always gave.
Thanks very much for the kind offer of a drive if I'm ever around your way. Sorry to hear that your Dad is no longer with us. 
I needed to own a V10, didn't want an Audi that had similar borkability . No worries . Cheers, it is what it is sadly.
New tyres fitted on Saturday to the rear. Goodyear Asymmetric 2's in 285 35 19 flavour. Seems quite hard to get tyres in this size. Going bigger can cause issues with the DSC I am led to believe otherwise I would have gone 295's, though on the standard allow that is pushing it anyway I believe.
Excuse the poor photo, I took this as I was setting off for work this morning.
Excuse the poor photo, I took this as I was setting off for work this morning.
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