Mika v3.0. A complete overhaul on my 71,000 mile F10 M5 for Bimmerfest 2016

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by dhirm5

Great stuff as usual, Dave; you don't happen to have a Vbox? I'd love to see how the upgraded turbos/tune/etc affect real world performance improvements.

60-130, 1/4 mile, etc.

I don't have a vBox actually. I need to get one one of these days. Will be hitting the dyno this week hopefully.

[soooma]

Congrats Dave,
Yellow brake calipers are very nice touch on blue,
You car now is almost as good as LSB

[Db750]

As much as I loved the Riviera Blue this Pearl Mexican Blue is even better IMO. Bet it looks amazing on the road. New wheels and brake color tie it all in very nicely.

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by Db750

As much as I loved the Riviera Blue this Pearl Mexican Blue is even better IMO. Bet it looks amazing on the road. New wheels and brake color tie it all in very nicely.

Not to mention all of the extra horsepower. Lol!

Thanks though!

But man this car is fast. I actually feel like the ECU needed some time adjust to the new mods too. Last weekend she just felt faster for some reason.

What's even better is that when the tires are warmed up I have had no real issues with traction. For the street and with all the extra mods for power I am finding that 50% throttle is now the same as 100% throttle and the car just flies with such little application of throttle.

I'm also absolutely loving these Cool Carbon and EBC brake pads for street driving. It's like a whole different ownership experience now. No dust, no squeal, great stopping power. I will say that the initial pad bite is softer and smoother than before well actually the brakes do feel a lot smoother now in general.

My interior upgrades will be done in a couple of weeks. I'm just waiting on a couple more things and then I'll unveil the new interior look to you all soon.

[TheHouseWon]

can't wait to see v3.0 at the next car meet

[mstmng]

RPiM5 been inspired by your v3.0 and I am in the process of getting v4.0 of my beast done. What differential fluid have you used? Original BMW? how often do you change it? I am at 45k miles now and I think it is time for change, would appreciate your help.

also, is this the brake fluid you have used? would you recommend it as well?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ATE-0399016...ATE+Super+Blue

Thanks in advance

Looking forward to see your interior upgrades!

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by mstmng

RPiM5 been inspired by your v3.0 and I am in the process of getting v4.0 of my beast done. What differential fluid have you used? Original BMW? how often do you change it? I am at 45k miles now and I think it is time for change, would appreciate your help.

also, is this the brake fluid you have used? would you recommend it as well?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ATE-0399016...ATE+Super+Blue

Thanks in advance

Looking forward to see your interior upgrades!

Thanks man. Yeah I just have ATE Super Blue (Amber), but make sure you get 2 bottles.

We also used OEM fluid for the diff.

My interior updates suffered a serious setback due to the manufacturer of one of my new parts accidentally sent me the wrong part number. It was supposed to be done weeks ago, but now it may be another month.

[sodaguy67]

hey Dave, great looking M5! i was wondering about those yellow calipers. did you have the old ones repainted or did you get new ones? as far as the rotors did you replace them also. i noticed that the hats of the old ones in the pic were pretty beat? i am starting to have the same problem with my hats, but not sure what to use to clean them or just replace them.

Can't wait to see the interior after the update. car looks sick man, and gives hope to the rest of us weho plan on keeping them for many miles.

[MpowerMike]

quick question whats the differnce between yellow and red ebc pads? you got the yellow pads correct? which ones are for street use and zero dust?

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by MpowerMike

quick question whats the differnce between yellow and red ebc pads? you got the yellow pads correct? which ones are for street use and zero dust?

I got the Redstuff. It's a little more aggressive than the Yellowstuff. Both have low dust no squeal.

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by sodaguy67

hey Dave, great looking M5! i was wondering about those yellow calipers. did you have the old ones repainted or did you get new ones? as far as the rotors did you replace them also. i noticed that the hats of the old ones in the pic were pretty beat? i am starting to have the same problem with my hats, but not sure what to use to clean them or just replace them.

Can't wait to see the interior after the update. car looks sick man, and gives hope to the rest of us weho plan on keeping them for many miles.

We just cleaned them. They look good as new again. No problem.

[MpowerMike]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

We just cleaned them. They look good as new again. No problem.

What did you use to clean them with? It's mostly corrosion after time. I thought the only way is to buy new rotors.

[Spinny02]

Great setup Dave ! Making me think about the turbo upgrade now.