I finally gave in ...
04-17-2008, 08:43 PM
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Allow me to introduce you to my new baby monster. As some of you already know, I've always wanted to step up to an M5 6-speed. As much fun as my Dinan550 was, there was just something missing. I think it was that awesome V10 soundtrack. Then I shocked myself ... being a manual transmission driver since the day I turned 16, I was SO not going to settle for an SMG. Until I drove one (again after about a year) last Saturday. There she was tucked behind three rows of '08 550s gleaming in the red hot San Jose sun at Stevens Creek BMW. That was the first time I saw Indianapolis Red in person and it immediately made me think of my Bordeaux Red Pearl '92 Honda Accord. Then I thought to myself ... why not have TWO red cars?!
Immediately, three salesguys embarked in moving the 550s out of the way so that the red monster could come out and play. I settled in and took her for a spin and for some crazy reason, I smiled longer (and it hurt more, too!) and harder driving this SMG beast vs. my experience driving the 6-speed. I still maintain my stronghold for driving a manual transmission (which is why I still have my 92 Accord 5-speed as the daily fuel sipper), but the SMG experience was just phenomenal. OH QUIT COMPLAINING AND TRY SOMETHING NEW, I said to myself! Plus it's nice having that extra 7th gear on the freeway. Obviously mileage sucks, but the way the car sounds more than makes up for that mpg deficiency. Just 900 miles to go before I can finally hear the V10 SING! I already love how the V10 makes itself heard once you pass 3500 rpm. So P400 and S4 it is till the 1200 mile mark.
Tomorrow is clear-bra installation, and next week is Dinan Stage 1 suspension installation ... and the (re)installation of my Dinan rims. Nice to know that the E60 550 and E60 M5 share the same part numbers for the rims! Michelin PS2s are on their way as well, and by next week's end, she'll have a Dinan badge on the opposite end of the M5 badge. No engine/exhaust/intake mods for now. I'm quite happy with the power so it doesn't make sense to me (yet) to add more power. Suspension and rims for now and I'll see how things progress from there. That Dinan exhaust sure does look (and sound) good, though.
Some pics during delivery ...
PRIOR TO DEALER PREP
BLACK MERINO / ALUMINUM INTERIOR
I'M A SUCKER FOR RED CARS
$#%)#$)@#$*!!!!
FIRST CAR WASH PRIOR TO FINAL DEALER PREP (which scared the $h*t out of me when I saw the rotating brushes)
SITTING PRETTY AT SUNSET
Allow me to introduce you to my new baby monster. As some of you already know, I've always wanted to step up to an M5 6-speed. As much fun as my Dinan550 was, there was just something missing. I think it was that awesome V10 soundtrack. Then I shocked myself ... being a manual transmission driver since the day I turned 16, I was SO not going to settle for an SMG. Until I drove one (again after about a year) last Saturday. There she was tucked behind three rows of '08 550s gleaming in the red hot San Jose sun at Stevens Creek BMW. That was the first time I saw Indianapolis Red in person and it immediately made me think of my Bordeaux Red Pearl '92 Honda Accord. Then I thought to myself ... why not have TWO red cars?!
Immediately, three salesguys embarked in moving the 550s out of the way so that the red monster could come out and play. I settled in and took her for a spin and for some crazy reason, I smiled longer (and it hurt more, too!) and harder driving this SMG beast vs. my experience driving the 6-speed. I still maintain my stronghold for driving a manual transmission (which is why I still have my 92 Accord 5-speed as the daily fuel sipper), but the SMG experience was just phenomenal. OH QUIT COMPLAINING AND TRY SOMETHING NEW, I said to myself! Plus it's nice having that extra 7th gear on the freeway. Obviously mileage sucks, but the way the car sounds more than makes up for that mpg deficiency. Just 900 miles to go before I can finally hear the V10 SING! I already love how the V10 makes itself heard once you pass 3500 rpm. So P400 and S4 it is till the 1200 mile mark.
Tomorrow is clear-bra installation, and next week is Dinan Stage 1 suspension installation ... and the (re)installation of my Dinan rims. Nice to know that the E60 550 and E60 M5 share the same part numbers for the rims! Michelin PS2s are on their way as well, and by next week's end, she'll have a Dinan badge on the opposite end of the M5 badge. No engine/exhaust/intake mods for now. I'm quite happy with the power so it doesn't make sense to me (yet) to add more power. Suspension and rims for now and I'll see how things progress from there. That Dinan exhaust sure does look (and sound) good, though.
Some pics during delivery ...
PRIOR TO DEALER PREP
BLACK MERINO / ALUMINUM INTERIOR
I'M A SUCKER FOR RED CARS
$#%)#$)@#$*!!!!
FIRST CAR WASH PRIOR TO FINAL DEALER PREP (which scared the $h*t out of me when I saw the rotating brushes)
SITTING PRETTY AT SUNSET
04-17-2008, 08:46 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
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ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
04-17-2008, 08:49 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
congrats... 
. Great color choice...
. Great color choice...
04-17-2008, 09:04 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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Nice, congrats on the new beast.
ECF's RDSport M5 vs. Roleez's Dinan M5... LET'S GET IT ON!
ECF's RDSport M5 vs. Roleez's Dinan M5... LET'S GET IT ON!
04-17-2008, 09:06 PM
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Roel my ///M5 brother! 
She's a beauty man!! 
CONGRATS!!!!
I suggest you get the full stage 2 suspension. The FRC and rear sway bars will make a huge difference in the car's handling. Without it, I felt the M5 was still leaning a bit more than it should through the bends for a performance sedan of this caliber. DO IT! And dude, just get the damn Dinan exhaust too while you're at it. Stop saving yourself (well, the car) as if it was a virgin. CORRUPT her now and you'll enjoy the ride a lot more. LOL!!!
She's a beauty man!! CONGRATS!!!!I suggest you get the full stage 2 suspension. The FRC and rear sway bars will make a huge difference in the car's handling. Without it, I felt the M5 was still leaning a bit more than it should through the bends for a performance sedan of this caliber. DO IT! And dude, just get the damn Dinan exhaust too while you're at it. Stop saving yourself (well, the car) as if it was a virgin. CORRUPT her now and you'll enjoy the ride a lot more. LOL!!!
04-17-2008, 09:18 PM
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My Ride: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport 6MT
Phillip Briseno at Dinan will allow me to drive Steve Dinan's white M5 next week to see how it feels. At least that will allow me to make a more informed decision. I was even considering the FRCs for my 550, but even at Stage 1, I was SO happy with the way it handled. I've taken the M5 through a few twisties already and I'm more than content with the stock cornering. I'm sure the Dinan springs will make the car feel even better! ECF, are those headers installed yet?
