My 2005 BMW M6 E63 S85 V10 SMG 507BHP

[tvrfan007]

I'll put you forward for the award of 'Least effort put into thread'. HTH.

[d_a_n1979]

tvrfan007 said:

I'll put you forward for the award of 'Least effort put into thread'. HTH.

[Its Just Adz]

I'm not even going to click the link, that's so lazy.

[Court_S]

tvrfan007 said:

I'll put you forward for the award of 'Least effort put into thread'. HTH.

On a more serious note, that’s pretty damn cool. What exhaust is it running?

[d_a_n1979]

Clint410 said:

|https://thumbsnap.com/TuHvnD9m[/url]

Edited by Clint410 on Sunday 23 April 16:14

That's better!

Any description?

Is that an Eisenmann or SuperSprint exhaust?

[MikeM6]

Clint410 said:

Standard BMW system. I keep her as original as possible.

Lovely, looks the same as mine. Silverstone II is a stunning colour in the sunlight.

I'm keeping mine standard, mainly due to the BMW warranty I have on it, but also as I think some things are best not messed around with.

[d_a_n1979]

Clint410 said:

Standard BMW system. I keep her as original as possible.

Haha that's perfect; it's cleanliness threw me

[d_a_n1979]

Clint410 said:

Lots of elbow grease and little money lol

Best way!

[gf15]

Now that is truly wonderful.
A picture tells a thousand words! :-)

[MikeM6]

Just a few thoughts from a fellow owner, have the rod bearings been changed at all? It was the first job on mine when I got it, which was wise as it turned out due to the wear they had!

Some reckon the injectors are a vulnerability, it they fail they fail open which can quickly lead to catastrophic engine borkage. I'm not sure why they fail though (might be related to failing fuel filter?)

There are various other bits of preventive maintenance that are worth doing (vanos line etc) but I think they are the main engine killers.

(You may know all this already though)

With proper care and maintenance these engines can last many 100s of thousands of miles, so enjoy!

Edited by MikeM6 on Wednesday 26th April 06:41

[Jhonno]

That V10..

[C70R]

I've wanted one of these since I watched a video on YouTube of one running an aftermarket exhaust, and it reminded me of a 90s F1 car. However, I'm not holding out much hope for the gearbox being as much fun as the engine.

Has anyone done a manual conversion on one of these?

[d_a_n1979]

Clint410 said:

C70R said:

I've wanted one of these since I watched a video on YouTube of one running an aftermarket exhaust, and it reminded me of a 90s F1 car. However, I'm not holding out much hope for the gearbox being as much fun as the engine.

Has anyone done a manual conversion on one of these?

Dont believe all you read online, those who complain about the gearbox haven't a clue how to drive them and have probably never seen one of the cars let alone owned and driven one. The gearbox is brilliant once you get used to and know how to use the settings.

Agree; got 2 very good pals, both had the E60 M5 and E61 M5 and they've never had any issues with the boxes; in fact both rave about them

They've been serviced within an inch of their lives though and they're used daily... Maybe using them properly is what keeps them sweet?

[MikeM6]

d_a_n1979 said:

Clint410 said:

C70R said:

I've wanted one of these since I watched a video on YouTube of one running an aftermarket exhaust, and it reminded me of a 90s F1 car. However, I'm not holding out much hope for the gearbox being as much fun as the engine.

Has anyone done a manual conversion on one of these?

Dont believe all you read online, those who complain about the gearbox haven't a clue how to drive them and have probably never seen one of the cars let alone owned and driven one. The gearbox is brilliant once you get used to and know how to use the settings.

Agree; got 2 very good pals, both had the E60 M5 and E61 M5 and they've never had any issues with the boxes; in fact both rave about them

They've been serviced within an inch of their lives though and they're used daily... Maybe using them properly is what keeps them sweet?

Another one here, I actually really like the SMG gearbox. The way is violently changes at full throttle at 8krpm is spectacular.

It is an older gearbox and so is not like a dct or zf8, but once you learn to use it as intended it is a lot of fun.

But yes, they can be converted to manuals and I know of a few that have been done now, although mostly M5s.

[C70R]

Clint410 said:

C70R said:

I've wanted one of these since I watched a video on YouTube of one running an aftermarket exhaust, and it reminded me of a 90s F1 car. However, I'm not holding out much hope for the gearbox being as much fun as the engine.

Has anyone done a manual conversion on one of these?

Dont believe all you read online, those who complain about the gearbox haven't a clue how to drive them and have probably never seen one of the cars let alone owned and driven one. The gearbox is brilliant once you get used to and know how to use the settings.

I've had a couple of friends who owned the M5 V10, and both sold them citing the gearbox as the main issue. I really should drive one and make my own mind up.

[Court_S]

d_a_n1979 said:

Clint410 said:

Standard BMW system. I keep her as original as possible.

Haha that's perfect; it's cleanliness threw me

Same here, that’s what I assumed it was an aftermarket one.

[C70R]

Did OP remove all his posts?

[d_a_n1979]

C70R said:

Did OP remove all his posts?

Looks like it!

[Jhonno]

Looks like it, after someone said they hoped his engine blew up as they didn't like his plate font.. There was another tantrum post from the OP.

Shame, as it's a cool car.

[MikeM6]

Jhonno said:

Looks like it, after someone said they hoped his engine blew up as they didn't like his plate font.. There was another tantrum post from the OP.

Shame, as it's a cool car.

Ah what a shame. There is often someone petty to spoil things on here sadly.