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  • The Gorilla
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    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.

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  • shimmy
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    Originally posted by BOUNCE View Post
    Not better than the CSL Shim.:smt101:eeek:
    like i said, best car ive ever owned bar none:smokin: honestly

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  • Bounce
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    Originally posted by shimmy View Post
    i loved mine, best car ive ever owned:thumbs:



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

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  • shimmy
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    i loved mine, best car ive ever owned:thumbs:



    limp mode was a dog though :bigcry:

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  • Bounce
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    Originally posted by The Gorilla View Post
    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:

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  • The Gorilla
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    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.
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  • AlexGTT
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    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.

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  • Andyk
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    Originally posted by _Nathan_ View Post
    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.......



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  • _Nathan_
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    Andy - that is lovely, I really have a desire to own one of those at some point!

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  • Andyk
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    Originally posted by shimmy View Post
    will you share
    Only if you respect her in the morning....

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  • shimmy
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    Originally posted by Andyk View Post
    I still have....:thumbs:

    will you share

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  • northernjim
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    Originally posted by DuncanR View Post
    I had a girl like that ..... :hahaha:

    I want a girl like that:bigcry:

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  • Andyk
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    Originally posted by DuncanR View Post
    I had a girl like that ..... :hahaha:
    I still have....:thumbs:

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  • Bounce
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    Originally posted by glendog74 View Post
    The best sort! :thumbs:
    :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

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  • glendog74
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    Originally posted by DuncanR View Post
    I had a girl like that ..... :hahaha:
    The best sort! :thumbs:

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