What did you do to your M5 today?

[F30_Paul_]

Originally Posted by Doctor_X

The ol lady is out of town so this weekend is going to be productive for the m5

What better way to kick off the fun than with a new carbon wheel?

Who makes this wheel?!

[Doctor_X]

^^ I picked up from a member here.

[SapphireM5]

Dropped her off at the detailer

[Doctor_X]

Did a bunch of cool coding with BimmerCode app today - amazing how far the custom coding has come!

[OneExtra]

I sold it........😀😢

[SapphireM5]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

I sold it........😀😢

Really!

[AlisterB]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

I sold it........😀😢

Interesting. What's replacing it?

[94jedi]

Originally Posted by Doctor_X

Did a bunch of cool coding with BimmerCode app today - amazing how far the custom coding has come!

What did you do? I've had my Carly forever, haven't done much w/ it. Guess it's time to do something lol!

[SuprXer0]

Originally Posted by cudakid03

I like that look. Where did you get those tips?

AliExpress. $57 each

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by AlisterB

Interesting. What's replacing it?

Nothing for a while don't need a car

[Cylenterok]

Originally Posted by Doctor_X

The ol lady is out of town so this weekend is going to be productive for the m5

What better way to kick off the fun than with a new carbon wheel?

This is steering wheel looks amazing🔥. Where did you get it and were you able to keep the heated steering wheel functionality?

[Doctor_X]

Originally Posted by M2Paul59

Who makes this wheel?!

Originally Posted by Cylenterok

This is steering wheel looks amazing🔥. Where did you get it and were you able to keep the heated steering wheel functionality?

Retains vibro but not heat. I’ve never seen a carbon wheel retain the heat function. I’m moving to Phoenix so figured I could get rid of that amenity pretty safely

I got this wheel from a member on here, brand new custom built. It’s perfect in every single way. I would pay someone $100 to find a single flaw in the construction and I’m a fkn perfectionist.

He charges $725 shipped for a brand new carbon wheel. If you’re interested, PM me and I’ll get you his number.

[Doctor_X]

Originally Posted by 94jedi

What did you do? I've had my Carly forever, haven't done much w/ it. Guess it's time to do something lol!

A bunch of the usual stuff (DVD in motion, remote comfort access for windows/side mirrors, trunk closing with remote, etc).

Messed around with the chimes, halo brightness, HUD content, nav warning delete etc. just super easy and kinda fun to play with!

[cudakid03]

Upgrading front grilles and decided to add some accent by removing and painting the front v-brace bars.

[SpeedProtocol]

Did you really use ur engine bay as a painting booth?

[cudakid03]

Originally Posted by Droner

Did you really use ur engine bay as a painting booth?

Nah Just a drying rack.

[SpeedProtocol]

Oh ok, had me worried for a second.

[Juliana19]

Originally Posted by Doctor_X

Thank you! I didn’t notice a performance increase with the BMS intakes, but the sound is worth the upgrade. If I had it to do over - I would probably build my own kit. I’ve since replaced the BMS silicone coupler on the turbo side with a 15 degree elbows. If you look closely at my pic, you can see the MAF mounting location is really high and this sucks for two reasons: 1) the harness is under tension in that mounting position and 2) the MAF contacts the heat shield on the underside of the hood. I kept getting intermittent CEL’s related to the MAF after I installed the intakes and it took me a minute to figure out why. If you rotate the intake to gain MAF clearance, it puts the filter too high and then it too gets crushed by the hood. The fit of these is honestly not amazing.

The key is a $300 upgrade. Key conversion can be bought on ebay here for $30 https://www.ebay.com/vod/FetchOrderD...=1809075029013

Coding from a local locksmith runs about $250. This key is indiscernible from an OEM key once you put the new BMW logo on the lock button. It’s fully functional for comfort access and all. I bought two from this seller and had them both coded, and both work flawlessly.

I’ve just fitted BMS intakes and have run into the same issues. Did you try and speak to BMS about this? I’ve just not rotated the intake pipe much as a result the air filter is too high and catches bonnet. Pretty poor. What coupler sizes did you go for? Got any more details? I might have to do the same

[Doctor_X]

The MAF mount is welded way too high. All of these issues would be solved if it were welded more toward the cab. I didn’t speak to them about it, I just didn’t feel like dealing with the excuses. The intakes fit poorly, no way around it.

I picked up a set of 3.5” 30 degree elbows, then cut them to approx 15 degrees which allowed me to rotate the MAF back/lower and still tuck the filter lower as well. Pretty straightforward and way happier with the clearance and fit.

[Ickdeep]

Changing up the front lip.

[Juliana19]

Originally Posted by Doctor_X

The MAF mount is welded way too high. All of these issues would be solved if it were welded more toward the cab. I didn’t speak to them about it, I just didn’t feel like dealing with the excuses. The intakes fit poorly, no way around it.

I picked up a set of 3.5” 30 degree elbows, then cut them to approx 15 degrees which allowed me to rotate the MAF back/lower and still tuck the filter lower as well. Pretty straightforward and way happier with the clearance and fit.

That looks great - will do the same

[SapphireM5]

Picked her up from the detailer. Polished and ceramic coated!