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Andyk
07-03-2010, 09:13 PM
After the thread below I have taken the plunge...E39, 10 years old, 55k on the clock, 400bhp, big smiles......doesn't show it's age and is still really tight.

And this will suprise Glendog but already looking for AP's.....it has BC coilovers and supersprint exhaust for starters and I see a trip to Simpsons in the future for a healthy 550bhp maybe...Anyway a few pics after picked her up today..

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1711.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1705.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1697.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1701.jpg

Jay55
07-03-2010, 09:27 PM
Looks good and a Nice colour for it:thumbs:

Dan
07-03-2010, 09:34 PM
Does look nice, looks low as fook though!

How you gonna get 550bhp, supercharger? :smokin:

Andyk
07-03-2010, 09:39 PM
Does look nice, looks low as fook though!

How you gonna get 550bhp, supercharger? :smokin:

Yep...550 is about the max...will see how I get on with the car and decide how far to go....it's no slouch at the moment though.

I was concerned about the BC coilovers being too extreme but I was really suprised..car still comfortable but no roll in the bends...lovely. It feels like a much smaller car to hustle about.

Dan
07-03-2010, 09:40 PM
Funnily enough a few people I know have said the same thing, it doesn't show it's weight and is quite agil for a big heavy car! :)

glendog74
07-03-2010, 09:43 PM
Very nice Andy - i have always had a soft spot for the E39 M5 :thumbs:

Nice colour too and it does sit low - get those APs on! :smokin:

Andyk
07-03-2010, 09:52 PM
Funnily enough a few people I know have said the same thing, it doesn't show it's weight and is quite agil for a big heavy car! :)

It really did impress me on the drive from Salisbury to South Wales today....lots a bendy roads but the car just was not fazed but what every I asked of it....didn't feel that much slower than my CSL on the straights

My wife has an E60 525 Touring and I must say that the E39 is a much better place to be sat in.

Dan
07-03-2010, 09:59 PM
Can't comment on E60's but have heard rave reviews of the E39, the 4.0 V8 is meant to be a corker! :supz:

shimmy
07-03-2010, 10:04 PM
lovely

i thought mine was the bees knees (apart from on track) andbest car i ever had:thumbs:

Andyk
07-03-2010, 10:06 PM
Can't comment on E60's but have heard rave reviews of the E39, the 4.0 V8 is meant to be a corker! :supz:

I can confirm it is...:thumbs::smt055

Bounce
07-03-2010, 10:08 PM
Can't comment on E60's but have heard rave reviews of the E39, the 4.0 V8 is meant to be a corker! :supz:Yeah great cars the E39 M5,just keep one eye on the oil,as they do tend to burn a drop or two.;)

shimmy
07-03-2010, 10:12 PM
Yeah great cars the E39 M5,just keep one eye on the oil,as they do tend to burn a drop or two.;)

pre face lift models, like mine, could continue to drink 1/2 litre every 500 MILES

i worked out in my 97k miles mine cost me £2000 in OIL but never had a problem as long as you keep filling

had mine for 4 years and it was superb. RS6 after it was boring by comparison.

alexk
08-03-2010, 07:07 AM
Congrats !

Very nice car :thumbs:

danp
08-03-2010, 10:33 AM
Can't comment on E60's but have heard rave reviews of the E39, the 4.0 V8 is meant to be a corker! :supz:

5.0 litre V8 chaps (well 4.9 to be precise)

;)

DuncanR
08-03-2010, 11:47 AM
Will the engine go in the CSL !!!!??? ... just wondered !:hahaha:

mattCSLnut
08-03-2010, 08:27 PM
Ssssweeeeet :thumbs: Congrats :beer: I remember having a chat with you about the merits of the E39 over the E60 ... http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3584
... now you bought yours, I want one :drool:
One thing to keep an eye on the pre face lift early E39 M5s like yours (1999-2000 up to W reg) is the Vanos issues caused by defective O-ring seals letting the oil drain out of the high pressure chamber after the engine's stopped but it's a simple matter of replacing the before mentioned O-rings and sometimes adding an electric pre-charge pump to build up pressure prior to cold start up.:thumbs: There was also an inherit weakness in some of the early m5 engine blocks not bedding their piston rings properly, causing higher then normal oil consumption. Since yours is very low mileage example it may have escaped these problems or had them addresses already, either way I thought I'd mention it to you so you're in the know. :beer: Stunning car and the "BEST" colour :thumbs: IMHO
If you're interested I have a personalised number plate you might like for it :whistle:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1436358.htm



After the thread below I have taken the plunge...E39, 10 years old, 55k on the clock, 400bhp, big smiles......doesn't show it's age and is still really tight.

And this will suprise Glendog but already looking for AP's.....it has BC coilovers and supersprint exhaust for starters and I see a trip to Simpsons in the future for a healthy 550bhp maybe...Anyway a few pics after picked her up today..

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1711.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1705.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1697.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1701.jpg

Andyk
08-03-2010, 09:23 PM
Thanks for the advice Matt. Actually went looking for a 2001/2002 car but most have 80k plus on the clock. Saw a few 2001/2002 cars in 'excellent' condition in the clssifieds.....bloody shit when I got to see them. When this car came up with 55k on the clock I just had to take a look...2 owners, great history, low miles new it was the one. The chap did 70 miles a day in it on the motorway so need to get the stone chips sorted on the bonnet and one of door mirrors has a few but other than that it certainly doesn't look or feel 10 years old....I LOVE IT...:smt055

The vanos stuff was sorted under warranty at 36k and thanks for the offer of the plate but already have one to put on.

Roll on my first track day....

glendog74
08-03-2010, 09:29 PM
Roll on my first track day....

Interesting idea Andy... Make sure you bring lots of brake pads :whistle: :hahaha:

mattCSLnut
08-03-2010, 09:33 PM
Thanks for the advice Matt. Actually went looking for a 2001/2002 car but most have 80k plus on the clock. Saw a few 2001/2002 cars in 'excellent' condition in the clssifieds.....bloody shit when I got to see them. When this car came up with 55k on the clock I just had to take a look...2 owners, great history, low miles new it was the one. The chap did 70 miles a day in it on the motorway so need to get the stone chips sorted on the bonnet and one of door mirrors has a few but other than that it certainly doesn't look or feel 10 years old....I LOVE IT...:smt055

The vanos stuff was sorted under warranty at 36k and thanks for the offer of the plate but already have one to put on.

Roll on my first track day....


NICE :thumbs: sounds like a good-en :beer: U be careful out there on track. The M5 is a bit heavier then the M3 CSL :hahaha: but U wouldn't have guest it from the driving seat :whistle:

Andyk
08-03-2010, 09:57 PM
Yes already found out that the back end likes to play...very easy to control though

DuncanR
09-03-2010, 12:19 AM
Yes already found out that the back end likes to play...very easy to control though

I had a girl like that ..... :hahaha:

glendog74
09-03-2010, 12:37 AM
I had a girl like that ..... :hahaha:

The best sort! :thumbs:

Bounce
09-03-2010, 12:44 AM
The best sort! :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

Andyk
09-03-2010, 07:23 AM
I had a girl like that ..... :hahaha:

I still have....:thumbs:

northernjim
09-03-2010, 10:35 AM
I had a girl like that ..... :hahaha:


I want a girl like that:bigcry:

shimmy
09-03-2010, 10:42 AM
I still have....:thumbs:


will you share ;)

Andyk
09-03-2010, 07:00 PM
will you share ;)

Only if you respect her in the morning....

_Nathan_
09-03-2010, 08:31 PM
Andy - that is lovely, I really have a desire to own one of those at some point!

Andyk
09-03-2010, 09:20 PM
Andy - that is lovely, I really have a desire to own one of those at some point!

This car has really suprised me..fecking quick and handles like a dream for such a big car....2nd gear is neck jarring stuff...Would highly recommend for the money.

Full clean and wax today.......

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1729.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Andkexige/IMGP1719.jpg

AlexGTT
11-03-2010, 11:16 AM
Nice buy Andy. :thumbs:Lovely. Like many have said, I've really wanted one of these for a long time, more than an E60 M5. They've got something about them. Great colour.

The Gorilla
13-04-2010, 10:28 PM
Hi,

Oh yes, E39 M5 I remember it well.

I think the reason they sold so many
in North America was due to the fact
that there are very few roundabouts
there.

Just think people will que for hours on end
in 100 degrees plus at Disney to be scared shitless
and all they have to do is be a passanger
in a E39 M5.

Will it turn in ? won't it turn in ? oh the hours of fun.

Even better with Servo Tronic steering,
well its really an electronically controlled
valve in the steering box from which BMW
found on the ARK,
but at least it got an 'M' stamped on it.

M for maybe ?

Mine must have been a NA one as it
would not go around roundabouts either.

Eibach ARB's, 7 hour job just for the front
one, Bilstein Uprated Coilovers, AP 6 pots,
Polybushed, SSK, and so on, but no, it still
refused to do roundabouts.

And then I discoverd 'Limp Mode' , and
yes, if by magic you could do roundabouts,
limp mode was great for sightseeing on
those long journeys on the way back to the dealer
as well.

Usually CPS on exhaust number 2 Bank, but
number 1 Bank would look to join the party if he was
up to it.

Almost forgot 'Clutch Slur'' well 'slip' to be correct,
move over CSL, you not even in the same league
as the E39 M5 Standard clutch for 'Slur'.

As for the rear ARB not sure why BMW fitted
one, first spirited driving and the brackets
will be hanging off. BeastPower and 300 USD
fixed that though.

Ah yes E39 M5, I remember it well.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Bounce
14-04-2010, 12:55 AM
Hi,

Oh yes, E39 M5 I remember it well.

I think the reason they sold so many
in North America was due to the fact
that there are very few roundabouts
there.

Just think people will que for hours on end
in 100 degrees plus at Disney to be scared shitless
and all they have to do is be a passanger
in a E39 M5.

Will it turn in ? won't it turn in ? oh the hours of fun.

Even better with Servo Tronic steering,
well its really an electronically controlled
valve in the steering box from which BMW
found on the ARK,
but at least it got an 'M' stamped on it.

M for maybe ?

Mine must have been a NA one as it
would not go around roundabouts either.

Eibach ARB's, 7 hour job just for the front
one, Bilstein Uprated Coilovers, AP 6 pots,
Polybushed, SSK, and so on, but no, it still
refused to do roundabouts.

And then I discoverd 'Limp Mode' , and
yes, if by magic you could do roundabouts,
limp mode was great for sightseeing on
those long journeys on the way back to the dealer
as well.

Usually CPS on exhaust number 2 Bank, but
number 1 Bank would look to join the party if he was
up to it.

Almost forgot 'Clutch Slur'' well 'slip' to be correct,
move over CSL, you not even in the same league
as the E39 M5 Standard clutch for 'Slur'.

As for the rear ARB not sure why BMW fitted
one, first spirited driving and the brackets
will be hanging off. BeastPower and 300 USD
fixed that though.

Ah yes E39 M5, I remember it well.

Regards,

The Gorilla.Did'nt go much on it then,:whistle:;)

shimmy
14-04-2010, 01:07 AM
i loved mine, best car ive ever owned:thumbs:



limp mode was a dog though :bigcry:

Bounce
14-04-2010, 01:16 AM
i loved mine, best car ive ever owned:thumbs:



limp mode was a dog though :bigcry:Not better than the CSL Shim.:smt101:eeek:

shimmy
14-04-2010, 01:41 AM
Not better than the CSL Shim.:smt101:eeek:

like i said, best car ive ever owned bar none:smokin: honestly

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/cars/DSCF0012.jpg

The Gorilla
14-04-2010, 10:59 AM
Hi,

If you think the E46 has sub frame issues
you want to see the amount of e39 rear
ones that have cracked, although to be fair
to BMW they did make them in Alloy.

Word of caution, the S62 has electro magnets in
the head that are controlled by the 'G' sensor.

When it detects a certain 'G' force the magnets open
and allow oil from the far side of the head to
drain back to the sump quickly.

This is for 2 reasons, the engine is a 45 degree Bank,
and on very long left or right handers the oil is unable
to drain back via its normal oil way, and the sump
can run out of oil.

If the G sensor or the electro magnets are not working
correctly it brings a whole new meaning to
''Hitting the G Spot''.

There is a certain BMW Dealer in the UK who had this
twice on their Demo E39 M5 Cars, replacment engines for both.

They tried to blame the hairy driver, saying that
he had been 'Monkeying around'' with their Demo !!

Insult I say, to suggest that a Gorilla is a monkey.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

mattCSLnut
14-04-2010, 12:41 PM
:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :smt044 :smt043 :smt044 :smt082 :smt082 :smt082 :hahaha: :smt100


Hi,

If you think the E46 has sub frame issues
you want to see the amount of e39 rear
ones that have cracked, although to be fair
to BMW they did make them in Alloy.

Word of caution, the S62 has electro magnets in
the head that are controlled by the 'G' sensor.

When it detects a certain 'G' force the magnets open
and allow oil from the far side of the head to
drain back to the sump quickly.

This is for 2 reasons, the engine is a 45 degree Bank,
and on very long left or right handers the oil is unable
to drain back via its normal oil way, and the sump
can run out of oil.

If the G sensor or the electro magnets are not working
correctly it brings a whole new meaning to
''Hitting the G Spot''.

There is a certain BMW Dealer in the UK who had this
twice on their Demo E39 M5 Cars, replacment engines for both.

They tried to blame the hairy driver, saying that
he had been 'Monkeying around'' with their Demo !!

Insult I say, to suggest that a Gorilla is a monkey.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Bealo
14-04-2010, 01:13 PM
Great looking car Andy, glad your pleased with it :thumbs:

Andyk
15-04-2010, 07:33 AM
Gorilla!!!!! Are you sure we are talking about the same car........as mine is supurb around bends and roundabouts......Feels like a much smaller car and the handling is supurb for such a big car......Sounds like you had a Lemon......

The Gorilla
15-04-2010, 10:43 AM
Hi,

AndyK- with the greatest of respect near on
2 ton of Motor Car with 260 kg's of engine
sat up front is never going handle that well.

Push it really hard, round the twities,
get out and look at at your rear ARB,
and if its standard, at least one of
the rear ARB brackets will be hanging off.

That alone tells you a lot about the handling
dynamics of the E39 M5.

Enjoy it though, 'limp mode' is great for the environment.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

glendog74
21-10-2010, 09:56 PM
Selling so soon Andy? :whistle:

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1972915.htm

Bealo
22-10-2010, 09:44 AM
Bloody hell Rob you sniff them out don't you? lol

shane@mbtech
22-10-2010, 09:52 AM
Bloody hell Rob you sniff them out don't you? lol

Inspector Clouseau:smokin:

glendog74
22-10-2010, 10:07 AM
Bloody hell Rob you sniff them out don't you? lol

Inspector Clouseau:smokin:

Lol :hahaha:

I seem to remember him saying that his mate runs Parva car sales ;)

DuncanR
22-10-2010, 01:07 PM
Bloody hell Rob you sniff them out don't you? lol

CSL Miami ! :smokin:

DuncanR
22-10-2010, 01:09 PM
limp mode was a dog though :bigcry:
rATHER LIKE THIS FELLA THEN MATE ! FOOK CAPS

Bealo
22-10-2010, 01:10 PM
rATHER LIKE THIS FELLA THEN MATE ! FOOK CAPS

NuTTeR :thumbs:

shane@mbtech
22-10-2010, 01:53 PM
rATHER LIKE THIS FELLA THEN MATE ! FOOK CAPS

Leave my dog out of this you cunt. ;):birdman:

DuncanR
22-10-2010, 01:55 PM
Leave my dog out of this you cunt. ;):birdman:

I know mate .... when you got a dog as lovely as that, you only eat him one leg at a time!!!!:hahaha:

Andyk
15-04-2011, 09:08 PM
Lol :hahaha:

I seem to remember him saying that his mate runs Parva car sales ;)

Ha, just seen this...Been a while.....glendog, you have a memory like an elephant....

Rutkowski
16-04-2011, 05:56 PM
Will the engine go in the CSL !!!!??? ... just wondered !:hahaha:

No problem, it's been done many times. :thumbs: