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G-Power M5 700+HP

Posted 11th February 2008 at 12:44 by TheBearInc
ive only just heard about the G-power BMW M5, dont know if anyone else has but it is the basic 5li V10 but has had the engine management heavily remapped and the twin turbos have been replaced with twin superchargers pushing out over 700hp and a top speed of 255mph, would love to hear more about this car, cant wait to see what it looks like!
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P0491 Secondary Air Pump Question

Posted 9th February 2008 at 20:22 by Logle
Hi all,
I have the infamous code P0491, and have been troubleshooting the secondary air pump system on my 02 M5. Took the cover off and verified the pump is working at startup. In fact it would not stop on its own. I unplugged the connector (while running), then plugged it back in and the pump stopped running. Is this normal? I thought the pump was supposed to stop after about 15 seconds on its own. Could this be a problem in the valve? Any help would be appreciated but otherwise...
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2009 BMW 535xi Release

Posted 6th February 2008 at 14:53 by juris335
I am seriously thinking of ordering a 2009 BMW 535xi. I have read conflicting info about the series "7 year itch" series makeover. Is the end of the current series run in 08 and the new series/style begins in 09?

When will the 09 be available to order? Thanks!
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Low cost parts

Posted 5th February 2008 at 16:03 by 02LemansBlu
Hello everyone. I currently own a 2002 M5 in Lemans Blue which I bought NEW in Huntsville, Alabama. I've read posts on the board many times but have never posted. My car recently rolled 85,000 miles and she tripped the SES light. I scanned and got the P0128 code (thermostat stuck open most likely). I perform all my own maintenance (turbine supervisor by trade) and would like to collect a list of mail order websites in which to purchase quality parts at a lower price than my local BMW dealer which...
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help with S6 and D5 gear shifts

Posted 27th January 2008 at 18:08 by Avo
I have had my M6 for about 1.5 months now and have not spent too much time with the option settings..confused about M Mode settings...I have my settings in M mode as follows..D5, MDM, P500s, etc...when in this mode all the bars in display for gearshifts (the volume control looking thing) under the shifter light up...if I engage the SMG in M mode, meaning I downshift using the padles, the bars drop down to the third bar...can't understand...because then I can manually increase bar settings...is there...
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