ESS Supercharger, what a wonderful idea? Maybe for Xmas! Yes the headliner is suede and the rear headrests are from a M5, rear seats have the correct M5 inserts, I didn't get a good pic of that maybe next time.
Anything special about the rear axle?
Regards,
Jerry
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Dinan Stage 3 suspension, SS jet coated headers, ESS SC kit w/ 1 range colder NGK's, open brake ducts, Hamann front splitters, TEC cupholder, U.S.(Euro style) tilt/slide armrest, 6k HID fogs, 6k super white low beams, V1/Stealth1, dual head LI, 2.65 diff w/40% lockup/2x dynamic, compact spare, Euro trailer hitch, Mocal oil cooler, ACS type rear spoiler, Rogue custom SSK and tranny mounts, ST 355 BBK (fronts), BP sway bar brackets, Bluetooth retrofit
Rear axle (diff) and half shafts are from the M5 donor otherwise stock touring rear subframe. Rear control arms for touring are same for M5 sedan (interesting). H&R springs all around, Koni's in back now, but Bilsteins are going in, Koni's wore out too fast. Doesn't handle like the sedan, but I'm hoping to make it close.
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Rear axle (diff) and half shafts are from the M5 donor otherwise stock touring rear subframe. Rear control arms for touring are same for M5 sedan (interesting). H&R springs all around, Koni's in back now, but Bilsteins are going in, Koni's wore out too fast. Doesn't handle like the sedan, but I'm hoping to make it close.
Thanks.
Hmmm, unless M division thought the slight degradation in handling was enough to kill the project (and assuming they couldn't or wouldn't spend a little time sorting our rear springs and shocks to handle the extra weight and slightly better weight distribution), seems like rear axle issues indcated as the reason BMW chose not to make this available are a smokescreen.
Hmmm, unless M division thought the slight degradation in handling was enough to kill the project (and assuming they couldn't or wouldn't spend a little time sorting our rear springs and shocks to handle the extra weight and slightly better weight distribution), seems like rear axle issues indcated as the reason BMW chose not to make this available are a smokescreen.
Regards,
Jerry
i agree, and it's probably the reason the factory touring only has 8.5s in the rear - but until one of the 3-KNOWN tourings get on the nurburgring or at least do a full numbers test there still might be something to it
I agree with you both. BMW only sold 891 E34 M5 tourings. I'm sure they figured they would lose money if they produced it in the E39 platform. My other touring with the stock sport self leveling handles amazing. BMW M could of tweaked it so it would be close enough. Sounds like an excuse to me. I'm happy with the way my car rides and handles, I am running the 9.5 on the back with stock 275 tires. They will scrape if I go over a big bump in the road but I think it is because of the Koni's. I have rolled the fenders twice.
Hmmm, unless M division thought the slight degradation in handling was enough to kill the project (and assuming they couldn't or wouldn't spend a little time sorting our rear springs and shocks to handle the extra weight and slightly better weight distribution), seems like rear axle issues indcated as the reason BMW chose not to make this available are a smokescreen.
Regards,
Jerry
-Interesting reason. My wife's 540iT handles phenomenally well with Dinan S3 suspension (nearly comparable to my M5, but with smaller tires). Check out her track videos if you don't believe me Dinan doesn't even make a rear strut tower brace for the Tourings because the rear of the chassis is already stiffer than the E39 sedan's. Never mind that Tourings have better weight distribution that sedans too
2007 Z4 M Coupe, Titanium Silver with Imola Red, black and silver interior -for details: www.mymcoupe.com
2003 M5, Imola Red with black and silver interior
-Dinan S2 drivetrain
-Dinan stage 3 suspension with JRZ shocks
-StopTech brakes
-Rogue Engineering short shift kit and clutch stop
-275/35R18 Michellins f/r on 18x9.5 BBS RS-GTs
-Progressive window tint
-Euro dash and armrest conversions
-CDT/Total audio, NavTv w/ DVD
-Seat massagers
2002 540iT, Sapphire Black with black and red interior
-Dinan S2 drivetrain
-Dinan stage 3 suspension with Koni shocks
-StopTech brakes
-255/40R18 PS2s f/r on 18x8.5 BBS RG-Rs
-Progressive window tint
-Euro dash and armrest conversions
-Custom interior trim and seat massagers
-NavTv with DVD
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