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darren_dallas · 21st August 2008, 22:05

Dario,

Lots of good questions. Let me help out where I can.

First, only deal with Pat Arnold at Classic BMW. He is THE Dinan guy and very knowledgeable. Second, the conversion of the motor is performed at Dinan's facility in CA. The motor, in crate form, is then shipped to Classic and they perform the swap out. In the meantime, Classic BMW provides you with a loaner car while they have your vehicle.

I flew to CA and test drove the first converted M5. Unfortunately the car had 21" wheels that were brutally heavy and it didn't truly reveal the potential of the car.

There have been no real world road tests published yet. I would like to know:

1. 0-60 time
2. 1/4 mile time and speed
3. 60-130 time

Regards,

Darren

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darren_dallas m5board.comoholic (>1000 posts) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,189 Thanks: 19 Thanked 205 Times in 100 Posts	Dario, Lots of good questions. Let me help out where I can. First, only deal with Pat Arnold at Classic BMW. He is THE Dinan guy and very knowledgeable. Second, the conversion of the motor is performed at Dinan's facility in CA. The motor, in crate form, is then shipped to Classic and they perform the swap out. In the meantime, Classic BMW provides you with a loaner car while they have your vehicle. I flew to CA and test drove the first converted M5. Unfortunately the car had 21" wheels that were brutally heavy and it didn't truly reveal the potential of the car. There have been no real world road tests published yet. I would like to know: 1. 0-60 time 2. 1/4 mile time and speed 3. 60-130 time Regards, Darren __________________ 2008 M5 Interlagos Blau 5.7L Stroked 2008 X5 4.8i Alpine Weiss