Madison - E39 M5 - Thread

[vbhargava]

SteelBlue said:

Are rear subframe bushings for these as terrible as they seemed to be in every other car?

I hope not but probably

[vbhargava]

B C said:

How are you liking that Turner pedal set? I am thinking of acquiring some for myself.

I love them. I really wanted a low key look and some added traction / surface area and these fit the build perfectly... especially in black. Contact @patsbimmer1 for help sourcing.

[vbhargava]

Work in progress by @jcw0101 but its coming together!

[vbhargava]

Since we have the exhaust apart it seems like a good opportunity to hear it w/open headers. 

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[vbhargava]

Finally got a hold of some OEM wheels. Still cant believe I ran through the rear tires in 6k miles. 

[B C]

You are doing it right

[vbhargava]

After all the work last summer the car needed an alignment and KMR did a great job. Looking forward to getting out and testing it on the backroads soon. 

[vbhargava]

A little something something to hold me in the seat better on backroads. 

[patsbimmer1]

vbhargava said:

A little something something to hold me in the seat better on backroads. 

I need reviews!

[YoungCR]

patsbimmer1 said:

I need reviews!

I second this motion

[vbhargava]

@YoungCR @patsbimmer1 

Installation: Super easy. Took 10 min. 

Pros:

• Planted in the seat - I didnt realize how much of a difference this makes on backroads. Normally you are constantly compensating for lean with your body and arms, freeing yourself up from that lets you focus on car control and other inputs
• Easy for daily use - Takes 30 seconds to go from 3 point seat belt --> 4 point harness
• Airbag remains intact - not all harness setups allow for this
• Bolt-in Install - This was really important to me since E39 M5s are appreciating and I didnt want to drill anything out
• Harness Grips - recommend purchasing. Soo much easier tighten the harness

Cons:

• Wasnt expecting the shoulder pain. Makes sense why they make harness pads

Overall: 10/10 - wish I had done this sooner

[YoungCR]

Very cool, nice that you can easily switch to 3 point for daily use

[vbhargava]

Minor safety upgrade:

[vbhargava]

Hit a mileage milestone. 8000 miles under my ownership which I'm realizing now is over $1/mile in just maintenance ‍️

[jc43089]

But it's measured in smiles/gallon...

[vbhargava]

Hoping to get back into project mode w/the M5 next month. This summer the focus has been on my new daily.

Couple of immediate tasks:

• DSP Amp replacement + reinstall BlueBus
• PDR on hood - highway debris
• Power steering lines
• Aesthetic refresh due to backroads driving (conflicted about this one)
  • Front and rear bumper replacement
  • Headlight replacement