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23rd February 2008, 23:11
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hi there
hi everyone
Im new to this forums, i have a e60 silverstone 2 m5,I would like to know
if there are any m5 meets in the uk.Also what are the best tyres to have,
these runflats are poo!Anyone got any answers?Also can anyone help
me with what are the most sensible mods i can do to the engine without
effecting warranty.I had a e39 m5 before and that felt more quicker,more
torque i think.
what have a bought!!!! lol!!!!
Help!!!!!!
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23rd February 2008, 23:24
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welcome and congrarts on the M. 
the best advice on learning about your new M and making it perform to its fullest, is to research posts on this forum. that should just about answer any/all your questions. good luck!!
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24th February 2008, 00:08
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thanks
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welcome and congrarts on the M.
the best advice on learning about your new M and making it perform to its fullest, is to research posts on this forum. that should just about answer any/all your questions. good luck!! |
thanks for the quick reply.
i want a better ride and more power!!!1
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24th February 2008, 00:31
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Welcome and good luck, coming to the states???
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24th February 2008, 00:34
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Why do you have runflats on your car? Do non-US cars come with them?
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24th February 2008, 03:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marcosm5
hi everyone
Im new to this forums, i have a e60 silverstone 2 m5,I would like to know
if there are any m5 meets in the uk.Also what are the best tyres to have,
these runflats are poo!Anyone got any answers?Also can anyone help
me with what are the most sensible mods i can do to the engine without
effecting warranty.I had a e39 m5 before and that felt more quicker,more
torque i think.
what have a bought!!!! lol!!!!
Help!!!!!!
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Char filters out now...  Do a search for mods - there are a million threads on mods you can do to her. Char filter removal is free and you'll get some horse that way. From there your on your own as far as what you want to do. Just have fun with it and enjoy..... Once you start modding her you'll never stop.. I have promised myself to stop after each mod I have done and I am still modding her out.. Again ENJOY! Its an awesome car!! And one last word of advice - be careful - she churns a lot of power.... 
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24th February 2008, 18:48
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...THESE RUNFLATS ARE POO...
Quote:
Originally Posted by marcosm5
hi everyone
Im new to this forums, i have a e60 silverstone 2 m5,I would like to know
if there are any m5 meets in the uk.Also what are the best tyres to have,
these runflats are poo!Anyone got any answers?Also can anyone help
me with what are the most sensible mods i can do to the engine without
effecting warranty.I had a e39 m5 before and that felt more quicker,more
torque i think.
what have a bought!!!! lol!!!!
Help!!!!!!
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What do you mean by " runflats"???
By the picture it seems to be conti's 2, and those are NOT runflats.
If you are not happy with them, then your best bet might be, with PS2 from Michellin.
Last edited by elmar; 24th February 2008 at 18:50.
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24th February 2008, 18:54
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Read the manual, search this Board and loose the runflats! (if you got em!?) 
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24th February 2008, 19:59
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As nice as the E39 is, for sheer performance the E60 is in a different league. Once you pass the 1,200 mile service, open her up in second and third to 8,250 and try telling us it feels slow. I had a 996 turbo and I know once they're rolling my grocery getter would take it.
Also, I highly doubt they're runflats. More pics would be nice so we can be sure.
For the member who suggested CF removal, only North American cars the carbon filter. 
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Planned changes: CF removal & PS2s
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24th February 2008, 20:16
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hi
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Originally Posted by M5Froth
Why do you have runflats on your car? Do non-US cars come with them?
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yeah and they are s..., im gonna hopefully change them for conti 3 s,
i been told a much better tyre
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24th February 2008, 20:21
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thanks to everyone
just wanna say thanks to everyone,
oh and i was told by kwick fit they are runflats, but i have managed to
source conti 3 which are not run flats.
how do you tell the diff?
what exhaust system and induction kit could i put on?
would this effect the warranty?
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25th February 2008, 00:05
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check your owners manual under changing a tire it differentiates performance from run flats with a code on the tire. i'm not near my car so i can't do it for you mate.
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