IT ARRIVED!!!!!!
07-17-2010, 12:04 PM
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My Ride: 04 525i sport, premium, winter, xenon. xm satellite radio, navwithtv dvd system, 1 jl 10w7 sub powered by xtant 1001x amp. 20x8.5/10 on nitto nt555 rubber. acs roof and decklid spoiler, breyton front spoiler.
Congrats John 
Enjoy it. RPI exhaust is far from subtle 
Enjoy it. RPI exhaust is far from subtle
07-17-2010, 01:35 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
Get their soon to be released GTS system. 
Adding to what others have said about the oil gauge, it doesn't cycle until you're driving at a steady freeway pace for probably more than 25 mins or so, and not in stop and go traffic. You can do the manual reading like Joe suggested but the car needs to be driven for around 6 miles or so IIRC from the manual. And the funny thing is that the manual says that method is not very accurate. As if the damn thing is accurate and real time at all.
If you drive it around town a lot, chances are you won't see the gauge go down at all; until you take it for a long stretch on the freeway and don't be surprised if it suddenly says you're at the minimum level even though it's been at .8L for weeks/months. Just carry a liter in your trunk at all times.
BTW, if you think SMG is jerky, try driving it in D mode. It shifts so unexpectedly I hated it. Only tried it twice and stuck with the manual paddles eversince.
On the RPI scoops, check with Eloy to see if your 545 scoops would work on the M5. I have a feeling there's a difference in the design. If it's the same, you should then get the BMC filters and block-off plates.
Have fun.
Adding to what others have said about the oil gauge, it doesn't cycle until you're driving at a steady freeway pace for probably more than 25 mins or so, and not in stop and go traffic. You can do the manual reading like Joe suggested but the car needs to be driven for around 6 miles or so IIRC from the manual. And the funny thing is that the manual says that method is not very accurate. As if the damn thing is accurate and real time at all.
If you drive it around town a lot, chances are you won't see the gauge go down at all; until you take it for a long stretch on the freeway and don't be surprised if it suddenly says you're at the minimum level even though it's been at .8L for weeks/months. Just carry a liter in your trunk at all times.
BTW, if you think SMG is jerky, try driving it in D mode. It shifts so unexpectedly I hated it. Only tried it twice and stuck with the manual paddles eversince.
On the RPI scoops, check with Eloy to see if your 545 scoops would work on the M5. I have a feeling there's a difference in the design. If it's the same, you should then get the BMC filters and block-off plates.
Have fun.
07-17-2010, 07:08 PM
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Congrats John! I am happy for you - you finally got it
But! What the PHUCK is it about posting a thread like this without pics?!?!?! What is it, your first day on this forum?! Dude... :thumbsdown:
j/k bro, Congrats!!!
But! What the PHUCK is it about posting a thread like this without pics?!?!?! What is it, your first day on this forum?! Dude... :thumbsdown:
j/k bro, Congrats!!!
07-17-2010, 11:05 PM
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Get their soon to be released GTS system. 
Adding to what others have said about the oil gauge, it doesn't cycle until you're driving at a steady freeway pace for probably more than 25 mins or so, and not in stop and go traffic. You can do the manual reading like Joe suggested but the car needs to be driven for around 6 miles or so IIRC from the manual. And the funny thing is that the manual says that method is not very accurate. As if the damn thing is accurate and real time at all.
If you drive it around town a lot, chances are you won't see the gauge go down at all; until you take it for a long stretch on the freeway and don't be surprised if it suddenly says you're at the minimum level even though it's been at .8L for weeks/months. Just carry a liter in your trunk at all times.
BTW, if you think SMG is jerky, try driving it in D mode. It shifts so unexpectedly I hated it. Only tried it twice and stuck with the manual paddles eversince.
On the RPI scoops, check with Eloy to see if your 545 scoops would work on the M5. I have a feeling there's a difference in the design. If it's the same, you should then get the BMC filters and block-off plates.
Have fun.
Adding to what others have said about the oil gauge, it doesn't cycle until you're driving at a steady freeway pace for probably more than 25 mins or so, and not in stop and go traffic. You can do the manual reading like Joe suggested but the car needs to be driven for around 6 miles or so IIRC from the manual. And the funny thing is that the manual says that method is not very accurate. As if the damn thing is accurate and real time at all.
If you drive it around town a lot, chances are you won't see the gauge go down at all; until you take it for a long stretch on the freeway and don't be surprised if it suddenly says you're at the minimum level even though it's been at .8L for weeks/months. Just carry a liter in your trunk at all times.
BTW, if you think SMG is jerky, try driving it in D mode. It shifts so unexpectedly I hated it. Only tried it twice and stuck with the manual paddles eversince.
On the RPI scoops, check with Eloy to see if your 545 scoops would work on the M5. I have a feeling there's a difference in the design. If it's the same, you should then get the BMC filters and block-off plates.
Have fun.
It looks about the same. I'll get the block off and BMC filter tho.
Thanks tonymac! It's exciting BTW. LOL
Gonna hold off on modding.
07-18-2010, 09:15 AM
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Congrats!!!!
Remember to shift the beast above of 6K rpm. That is where the peak torque is and it is the best for roll runs.
Remember to shift the beast above of 6K rpm. That is where the peak torque is and it is the best for roll runs.
07-18-2010, 09:19 AM
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My Ride: 2006 E60 M5 (Sepang Bronze/Natural Brown)
Eisenmann Exhaust with Miesterchaft Sections 1 & 2
Evosport Headers
Evosport Pulley
RPi Scoops & Block Off Plates with BMC Filters
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
20" Breyton Race CS in Polished Silver
John says he's not gonna mod the M5 for now...
I will be taking bets.. who's in?
I will be taking bets.. who's in?