Obioban/Vodyk's black on black 2008 e60 M5

[Obioban]

Indeed.

[Mike0032]

So it's about 5k to manual swap it depending on the cost of the trans used?

Considering E60 M5's are still like $5.99 for SMG ones, that's a damn bargain.

HMMMMMMMMMM.

Agreed.

Looking forward to the developments of this thread.

[Obioban]

Indeed. And with a manual, it's "only" ~200 lbs off a sunroof/DCT/idrive e90 M3.

… or, e93 M3 weight.

[Obioban]

I’m pretty excited for how simple it’s going to be. I’m nixing shift modes (SMG), the power button (always full power), the edc button/module (on coilovers), and the active side bolstering (stupid feature). If I can just nix the sunroof and iDrive, it’ll be hard to find things to complain about.

[Thoglan]

This thread is making me want to buy a V10...

[Rudbari]

Now V10 with manual that will be fun . Looking forward for the build

[Obioban]

S85 gonna S85.

[tlow98]

Needs more crank, rod bearing, and other engine pics! Saw your insta post. That crankshaft is, well, terrifying and beautiful all at once!

[dutchhome]

If there was a picture posted, I can’t see it from a web browser or from TapaTalk.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Obioban]

If there was a picture posted, I can’t see it from a web browser or from TapaTalk.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Brand new OE BMW S85 crank, on a toolbox.

[dutchhome]

Ouch ($$). Spun bearings?

[Obioban]

Yep.

… which, to be fair, I knew about when I bought it— I was just hoping the crank wasn’t damaged yet.

[SYT_Shadow]

In for updates!

[tlow98]

Agree. Unleash some of this beast-mode (maintenance) for us!

[Obioban]

..