BMW E39 M5 touring build #2
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tvrfan007 said:
bolidemichael said:
BSSBMW said:
Easter weekend allowed some more time on the build.
The original M5 brake callipers were quite corroded so I had them blasted and painted before reassembling them with new pistons, seals, slider mounts and nipples.
In case you're unaware, this is known as knolling. The original M5 brake callipers were quite corroded so I had them blasted and painted before reassembling them with new pistons, seals, slider mounts and nipples.
And Meh! I just call it laying parts out for a photo!
BSSBMW said:
tvrfan007 said:
bolidemichael said:
BSSBMW said:
Easter weekend allowed some more time on the build.
The original M5 brake callipers were quite corroded so I had them blasted and painted before reassembling them with new pistons, seals, slider mounts and nipples.
In case you're unaware, this is known as knolling. The original M5 brake callipers were quite corroded so I had them blasted and painted before reassembling them with new pistons, seals, slider mounts and nipples.
And Meh! I just call it laying parts out for a photo!
More "knolling" this weekend in preparation for building up the rear axle.
2x new drive shafts and bolts
Rebuild LSD
2x Bilstein B6 shock absorbers
4 x subframe rubber mounts
3x differential rubber mounts
All four upper arms
2x intergral links
2x lower ball joints
2x wheel bearings
Rebuilt brake callipers
Genuine BMW pads and discs
Custom HEL braided brake lines to allow M5 callipers on touring hubs
New chassis brake bars and tunnel brace
2x new Arnott Air springs (not in picture)
That lot essentially means every bit that wears out on the rear of the car has been replaced bar one thing not mentioned but more on that in a minute.
The rear axle built up and ready to go in. The eagle eyed among you will notice that the rear anti roll bar and its drop links are missing. I have been trying to find an Eibach adjustable rear anti roll bar like what I used on the last M5T build but I've drawn a blank so an new M5 rear bar, bushes and drop links have been ordered.
[/url]A close up of the touring rear subframe modification to clear the M5 LSD back plate. Essentially the M5 saloon rear subframe is copied
in that the centre sectioned is removed and four strengthening tabs are welded on.
We are getting to the stage where some nice shiny bits can be bolted on. The staggered set of style 65 M5 wheels were sent to Lepsons for refurbishment in the original shadow chrome finish then shod with a fresh set pf Michelin PS4 tyres plus some new badges ready to bolt up.
BSSBMW said:
More "knolling" this weekend in preparation for building up the rear axle.
2x new drive shafts and bolts
Rebuild LSD
2x Bilstein B6 shock absorbers
4 x subframe rubber mounts
3x differential rubber mounts
All four upper arms
2x intergral links
2x lower ball joints
2x wheel bearings
Rebuilt brake callipers
Genuine BMW pads and discs
Custom HEL braided brake lines to allow M5 callipers on touring hubs
New chassis brake bars and tunnel brace
2x new Arnott Air springs (not in picture)
That lot essentially means every bit that wears out on the rear of the car has been replaced bar one thing not mentioned but more on that in a minute.
The rear axle built up and ready to go in. The eagle eyed among you will notice that the rear anti roll bar and its drop links are missing. I have been trying to find an Eibach adjustable rear anti roll bar like what I used on the last M5T build but I've drawn a blank so an new M5 rear bar, bushes and drop links have been ordered.
[/url]A close up of the touring rear subframe modification to clear the M5 LSD back plate. Essentially the M5 saloon rear subframe is copied
in that the centre sectioned is removed and four strengthening tabs are welded on.
We are getting to the stage where some nice shiny bits can be bolted on. The staggered set of style 65 M5 wheels were sent to Lepsons for refurbishment in the original shadow chrome finish then shod with a fresh set pf Michelin PS4 tyres plus some new badges ready to bolt up.
Pressing on this weekend has meant some good progress has been made!
The M5 rear anti roll bar turned up from Germany so that along with new bushes, steel E36 M3 ARB bush shackles (E39 alloy ones often break) and new drop links make up all the hardware related to the bar.
With the rear anti roll bar fitted up and the M5 chassis braces, that finished off the rear axle and meant the M5's quad exhaust could be fitted which completed the underside.
Hunter four wheel alignment completed after the rear self leveling suspension was calibrated.
With everything checked and double checked it was time for its maiden voyage! A short drive to the local petrol station to fill the tank before going back on the alignment rig to tweak it. No dramas but took it easy to begin with as the brakes are all new as is the LSD internals.
A big milestone reached today!
The M5 rear anti roll bar turned up from Germany so that along with new bushes, steel E36 M3 ARB bush shackles (E39 alloy ones often break) and new drop links make up all the hardware related to the bar.
With the rear anti roll bar fitted up and the M5 chassis braces, that finished off the rear axle and meant the M5's quad exhaust could be fitted which completed the underside.
Hunter four wheel alignment completed after the rear self leveling suspension was calibrated.
With everything checked and double checked it was time for its maiden voyage! A short drive to the local petrol station to fill the tank before going back on the alignment rig to tweak it. No dramas but took it easy to begin with as the brakes are all new as is the LSD internals.
A big milestone reached today!
BSSBMW said:
Pressing on this weekend has meant some good progress has been made!
The M5 rear anti roll bar turned up from Germany so that along with new bushes, steel E36 M3 ARB bush shackles (E39 alloy ones often break) and new drop links make up all the hardware related to the bar.
With the rear anti roll bar fitted up and the M5 chassis braces, that finished off the rear axle and meant the M5's quad exhaust could be fitted which completed the underside.
Hunter four wheel alignment completed after the rear self leveling suspension was calibrated.
With everything checked and double checked it was time for its maiden voyage! A short drive to the local petrol station to fill the tank before going back on the alignment rig to tweak it. No dramas but took it easy to begin with as the brakes are all new as is the LSD internals.
A big milestone reached today!
That's fabulous The M5 rear anti roll bar turned up from Germany so that along with new bushes, steel E36 M3 ARB bush shackles (E39 alloy ones often break) and new drop links make up all the hardware related to the bar.
With the rear anti roll bar fitted up and the M5 chassis braces, that finished off the rear axle and meant the M5's quad exhaust could be fitted which completed the underside.
Hunter four wheel alignment completed after the rear self leveling suspension was calibrated.
With everything checked and double checked it was time for its maiden voyage! A short drive to the local petrol station to fill the tank before going back on the alignment rig to tweak it. No dramas but took it easy to begin with as the brakes are all new as is the LSD internals.
A big milestone reached today!
Are yoi leaving it badged as a 530i Barry?
Very interesting read, I like my BMWs having had 2 E36s and currently own a mint E46, so I can appreciate that you would want to do this project : that era of BMW still look modern to me, and the build quality/engineering etc is apparent.
If it were mine I would be tempted to remove all the badges... to keep people guessing.....it is the ultimate Q car !
The only give away being the quad tail pipes !
If it were mine I would be tempted to remove all the badges... to keep people guessing.....it is the ultimate Q car !
The only give away being the quad tail pipes !
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