As many E39 M5's are going out of warranty, would if be possible to create a section under the E39 M5 and E52 Z8 Discussion dedicated to listing/providing instructions for various repairs? My idea is that the posts would first be posted in the normal E39 M5 section but later moved into the "Repair" section after approval from the moderators (much like the "collection of best threads" section).
I know of many different sets of instructions posted by other that would be very useful to "newer" members. Here are just a few sets of instructions that I have saved up and I'm sure we could dig up the threads as well:
* Angel Eyes installation (for 2000 and 2001+ models)
* Brake Duct installation
* Brake pad replacement
* Front speak replacement
* Rear speaker replacement
* MAF sensor cleaning
* MAF sensor replacement
* Normal oil change
* HD sink drain installation
I would also imagine that as more people are doing maintenance themselves, this could prove to be a very useful (and easy to find) section.
Have you seen the "tips and tricks" section? There is some nice info there.
Mike
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91 M5 Alpine White II, Silver Gray 3/90 production
17x8/17x9 M system with PS2, 20mm touring roll bar; Ground Control Coilovers; EAT Chip, CD43; bmw/nardi blackline steering wheel, 3.8 Cam Gears
08 535i / 6 speed
Space Gray; Gray; Sport/Premium/Nav
00 M5 Ti Silver; Imola/black sportiv --Sold
Engine:
Supersprint Headers, Dinan CAI kit and MAFS, Throttle Bodies, Cams, Ported heads, Exhaust, Custom dinan software, Evosport Pullies, Dinan clutch and lightened flywheel; Ignition solutions plasma coils
Suspension:
Dinan Stage 3 with front and rear Strut Tower Braces, Beastpower Sway bar brackets, Dinan Wheels with 275/285 PilotSport, X5 Thrust arm bushings, Stoptech 355mm 4 piston front, 355mm 2 piston rear brake kit, Dinan 3.45 diff
Interior/Misc:
Eurodash, updated steering wheel, Bluetooth retrofit, Sirius Retrofit, hardwired V1, Widescreen Mk4 nav, M audio retrofit, Ice Link, BSW Stage 1 speaker upgrade, bmw towbar
Problem is that if you tend to separate issues into sub-forums it won't get enough traffic there so people wil lstill just be in the main forum. Also, it has te be someone who is determining which posts are moved there and which won't. Tips Trick is similar. But far more easierr is maybe just to post the DIY storeis in the main forum and then people will search in DIY and they will find the relevant posts.
As many E39 M5's are going out of warranty, would if be possible to create a section under the E39 M5 and E52 Z8 Discussion dedicated to listing/providing instructions for various repairs? My idea is that the posts would first be posted in the normal E39 M5 section but later moved into the "Repair" section after approval from the moderators (much like the "collection of best threads" section).
I know of many different sets of instructions posted by other that would be very useful to "newer" members. Here are just a few sets of instructions that I have saved up and I'm sure we could dig up the threads as well:
* Angel Eyes installation (for 2000 and 2001+ models)
* Brake Duct installation
* Brake pad replacement
* Front speak replacement
* Rear speaker replacement
* MAF sensor cleaning
* MAF sensor replacement
* Normal oil change
* HD sink drain installation
I would also imagine that as more people are doing maintenance themselves, this could prove to be a very useful (and easy to find) section.
Thoughts?
Johnny
Johnny, As an of a 2002 M5 this would be very useful. After reading a lot of posts regarding extended warranty I still don't have a good feeling if it is worth the extra $2000. For some reason with this car I am a little nervous about doing my own maintenance whereas every other car it was not a issue. A little confidence would be restored if I could read the "how to" before beginning. Best JV
Problem is that if you tend to separate issues into sub-forums it won't get enough traffic there so people wil lstill just be in the main forum. Also, it has te be someone who is determining which posts are moved there and which won't. Tips Trick is similar. But far more easierr is maybe just to post the DIY storeis in the main forum and then people will search in DIY and they will find the relevant posts.
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