What did you do to your M5 today?

SapphireM5 · 05-24-2019, 08:24 AM

Picked her up from storage and back home. Building a garage addition so she's been away a few months. Glad to have her back:

pcohen15 · 05-25-2019, 07:11 PM

After literally months of waiting for inventory to arrive, I finally received the BMS billet exhaust tips I've been looking for from the first day my car arrived and I saw that the stock chrome tips were toast.

In the four months I waited, I had the stock tips refinished as best as they could be, but the pitting was not reversible at a price I was willing to pay.

The build quality on these BMS tips is beautiful. I'm sure that as I drive and get some carbon buildup, their perceived thickness will be less apparent.

Everything about this product is first class. As was the service I received from Mike (mike@x-ph.com) and Julian at Extreme Powerhouse. Thanks, guys, for tolerating my weekly "Are they here yet?" emails.

Yes, I know they are available in black, but I'm a shiny-parts person, bucking the trend on black wheels, tips, etc.

I wanted to offer a variety of views here in case others are interested. There's not too much out there, image-wise.

Have a great, long, weekend.

Ickdeep · 05-25-2019, 08:05 PM

Got some coding done. But definitely not the last of it. Used the Carly app (friend has the subscription). So far I got turn signals in the hud and it now shows music info in the hud.

Things I still wanna do
- display tire pressure and temp
- close trunk with key
- whatever else I can find

M5Rick · 05-26-2019, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pcohen15

After literally months of waiting for inventory to arrive, I finally received the BMS billet exhaust tips I've been looking for from the first day my car arrived and I saw that the stock chrome tips were toast.

In the four months I waited, I had the stock tips refinished as best as they could be, but the pitting was not reversible at a price I was willing to pay.

The build quality on these BMS tips is beautiful. I'm sure that as I drive and get some carbon buildup, their perceived thickness will be less apparent.

Everything about this product is first class. As was the service I received from Mike (mike@x-ph.com) and Julian at Extreme Powerhouse. Thanks, guys, for tolerating my weekly "Are they here yet?" emails.

Yes, I know they are available in black, but I'm a shiny-parts person, bucking the trend on black wheels, tips, etc.

I wanted to offer a variety of views here in case others are interested. There's not too much out there, image-wise.

Have a great, long, weekend.

Nice pipe ends and I know what you mean about getting the perfect exhaust ends which can involve waiting.
I'm trying to sort out my replacement ones with angled outlets,I have two already which require minute grinding on the inlet inside to fit perfect so waiting for the small wide grinding wheels for that.When you get that right,about 74mm inside you need,then they push back to where you want them.

pcohen15 · 05-26-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Nice pipe ends and I know what you mean about getting the perfect exhaust ends which can involve waiting.
I'm trying to sort out my replacement ones with angled outlets,I have two already which require minute grinding on the inlet inside to fit perfect so waiting for the small wide grinding wheels for that.When you get that right,about 74mm inside you need,then they push back to where you want them.

As Guinness once proclaimed, "Good things come to those who wait."

M5Rick · 05-27-2019, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pcohen15

As Guinness once proclaimed, "Good things come to those who wait."

i just hope it's not too long.

His4 · 05-30-2019, 07:25 AM

Not F10 but F13

Alcantara steering wheel
Red start stop button
Red M1 & M2 buttons

Ickdeep · 06-14-2019, 10:08 AM

Put some new stickers on the front calipers as old ones were faded

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-for-BMW-M...72.m2749.l2649

Skoprows · 06-14-2019, 07:42 PM

This got delivered today....
Hoping to get fluid change and pan installed next weekend.

HXS · 06-15-2019, 12:18 AM

Put these on not today, but a few weeks ago...

M6 601M's and diffuser

monmart · 06-17-2019, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Put some new stickers on the front calipers as old ones were faded

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-for-BMW-M...72.m2749.l2649

I have the same issue on my 2015. Is removing the wheel required before doing this? I don't have a way to lift up the car yet but thinking about getting a jack.

Ickdeep · 06-17-2019, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by monmart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Put some new stickers on the front calipers as old ones were faded

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-for-BMW-M...72.m2749.l2649

I have the same issue on my 2015. Is removing the wheel required before doing this? I don't have a way to lift up the car yet but thinking about getting a jack.

Depends on what rims you have, you could do it with the rims on but I would recommend taking the wheel. Consider it an excuse to get a jack

pcohen15 · 06-17-2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Depends on what rims you have, you could do it with the rims on but I would recommend taking the wheel. Consider it an excuse to get a jack

I did mine with the wheels on, but Ickdeep is spot-on -- sooner or later you'll want to have a jack. I had a flat right in front of my house last week, so the jack came in very handy so I could remove the wheel and take it to the tire shop.

Don't forget that if you have a jack, you'll need to have jack pads (Amazon has many like these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and a torque wrench (biggest one you can find that goes up to 103 ft lbs) so you can safely tighten the lug bolts.

And since our wheels are dished, make sure you have an extension between your torque wrench and the deep-wall 17mm socket to remove the lugs. (I learned the hard way on that one.

)

Sorry to hijack (pun totally intended) this thread.

monmart · 06-18-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Depends on what rims you have, you could do it with the rims on but I would recommend taking the wheel. Consider it an excuse to get a jack

Thanks! so just use a heat gun for removal?

monmart · 06-18-2019, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcohen15

I did mine with the wheels on, but Ickdeep is spot-on -- sooner or later you'll want to have a jack. I had a flat right in front of my house last week, so the jack came in very handy so I could remove the wheel and take it to the tire shop.

Don't forget that if you have a jack, you'll need to have jack pads (Amazon has many like these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and a torque wrench (biggest one you can find that goes up to 103 ft lbs) so you can safely tighten the lug bolts.

And since our wheels are dished, make sure you have an extension between your torque wrench and the deep-wall 17mm socket to remove the lugs. (I learned the hard way on that one.

)

Sorry to hijack (pun totally intended) this thread.

Very helpful, thanks!

pcohen15 · 06-18-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by monmart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Depends on what rims you have, you could do it with the rims on but I would recommend taking the wheel. Consider it an excuse to get a jack

Thanks! so just use a heat gun for removal?

I bought a slightly different sticker and just put it right over the old one.

Seattle996 · 06-25-2019, 05:50 PM

Had a little fun with PlastiDip.. everyones most hated paint

Put down 6 coats of black as a base, then 3 coats of the aluminum metalizer..

Very impressed with the finish.. way shinier than I thought it would be.

6 coats of black base on left, 2nd coat of the the aluminum on the right.

Nice eh??

MFM5 · 06-25-2019, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle996

Had a little fun with PlastiDip.. everyones most hated paint

Put down 6 coats of black as a base, then 3 coats of the aluminum metalizer..

Very impressed with the finish.. way shinier than I thought it would be.

6 coats of black base on left, 2nd coat of the the aluminum on the right.

Nice eh??

Nice change. I have to ask, why did you need the black as a base when your wheels are already a darker color?

Seattle996 · 06-25-2019, 10:22 PM

[/QUOTE]
Nice change. I have to ask, why did you need the black as a base when your wheels are already a darker color?[/QUOTE]
I had black on hand.. but you could use any color Plastidip can as a base.. the aluminum metalyzer needs it to bond properly.

WabiSabi · 06-26-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NC M5 VADER

New steering wheel and matching start/stop. 🙏

Kinda late, but any info on where I can find a similar wheel?

roscopeeco · 06-28-2019, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by yehm5

Got the car wrapped (car is BSM) and installed Vorsteiner front spoiler, rear diffuser and trunk spoiler

One of the best looking M5's I have seen.

94jedi · 06-30-2019, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcohen15

After literally months of waiting for inventory to arrive, I finally received the BMS billet exhaust tips I've been looking for from the first day my car arrived and I saw that the stock chrome tips were toast.

In the four months I waited, I had the stock tips refinished as best as they could be, but the pitting was not reversible at a price I was willing to pay.

The build quality on these BMS tips is beautiful. I'm sure that as I drive and get some carbon buildup, their perceived thickness will be less apparent.

Everything about this product is first class. As was the service I received from Mike (mike@x-ph.com) and Julian at Extreme Powerhouse. Thanks, guys, for tolerating my weekly "Are they here yet?" emails.

Yes, I know they are available in black, but I'm a shiny-parts person, bucking the trend on black wheels, tips, etc.

I wanted to offer a variety of views here in case others are interested. There's not too much out there, image-wise.

Have a great, long, weekend.

Same issue here w/ pitting on the black-chrome OEM comp pack tips, thinking of changing them out as well. The billet looks great on your car!

05-24-2019, 08:24 AM	#529
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pcohen15 Lieutenant 380 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5, Singapore Gray Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Installed BMS billet exhaust tips After literally months of waiting for inventory to arrive, I finally received the BMS billet exhaust tips I've been looking for from the first day my car arrived and I saw that the stock chrome tips were toast. In the four months I waited, I had the stock tips refinished as best as they could be, but the pitting was not reversible at a price I was willing to pay. The build quality on these BMS tips is beautiful. I'm sure that as I drive and get some carbon buildup, their perceived thickness will be less apparent. Everything about this product is first class. As was the service I received from Mike (mike@x-ph.com) and Julian at Extreme Powerhouse. Thanks, guys, for tolerating my weekly "Are they here yet?" emails. Yes, I know they are available in black, but I'm a shiny-parts person, bucking the trend on black wheels, tips, etc. I wanted to offer a variety of views here in case others are interested. There's not too much out there, image-wise. Have a great, long, weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Bavaria> 1973 3.0Si> 2013 328i> 2009 E92 M3> 2013 F10 M5: Singapore Gray over Sakhir Orange, Executive, Driving Assistance, B&O Last edited by pcohen15; 05-25-2019 at 07:18 PM..
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Ickdeep Brigadier General 5718 Rep 4,209 Posts Drives: '13 F10 M5 \| '15 F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [10.00] 2013 BMW M5 [SOLD] [10.00] 2013 BMW 535i [SOLD] [10.00]	Got some coding done. But definitely not the last of it. Used the Carly app (friend has the subscription). So far I got turn signals in the hud and it now shows music info in the hud. Things I still wanna do - display tire pressure and temp - close trunk with key - whatever else I can find Attached Images __________________ Stage 2 Tune BPM \| Fabworx DP \| SSP Performance Clutch \| Muffler & Resonator Delete Dinan Adjustable Springs \| Powder Coated 343 Wheels \| F&R Spacers \| RW Carbon Front Lip & Diffuser Sold!
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05-30-2019, 07:25 AM	#535
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Ickdeep Brigadier General 5718 Rep 4,209 Posts Drives: '13 F10 M5 \| '15 F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [10.00] 2013 BMW M5 [SOLD] [10.00] 2013 BMW 535i [SOLD] [10.00]	Put some new stickers on the front calipers as old ones were faded https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-for-BMW-M...72.m2749.l2649 Attached Images __________________ Stage 2 Tune BPM \| Fabworx DP \| SSP Performance Clutch \| Muffler & Resonator Delete Dinan Adjustable Springs \| Powder Coated 343 Wheels \| F&R Spacers \| RW Carbon Front Lip & Diffuser Sold!
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06-14-2019, 07:42 PM	#537
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Seattle996 Private 72 Rep 96 Posts Drives: F10 M5 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Had a little fun with PlastiDip.. everyones most hated paint Put down 6 coats of black as a base, then 3 coats of the aluminum metalizer.. Very impressed with the finish.. way shinier than I thought it would be. 6 coats of black base on left, 2nd coat of the the aluminum on the right. Nice eh?? __________________ F10 M5 6spd - Real Drivers Use 3 Pedels - BPM Tuned - SOUL Exhaust - aFe Intake - 21" AG M590 on MPS4S Tires B9 Audi SQ5 FZJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser
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Seattle996 Private 72 Rep 96 Posts Drives: F10 M5 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	[/QUOTE] Nice change. I have to ask, why did you need the black as a base when your wheels are already a darker color?[/QUOTE] I had black on hand.. but you could use any color Plastidip can as a base.. the aluminum metalyzer needs it to bond properly. __________________ F10 M5 6spd - Real Drivers Use 3 Pedels - BPM Tuned - SOUL Exhaust - aFe Intake - 21" AG M590 on MPS4S Tires B9 Audi SQ5 FZJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser
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