Since I am picking up my new to me 00 M5 from Gabe00M5 in Long Island next week, I was looking at the Bentley manuals. Is it worth spending the $160 for the E39 Bentley even though the M5 isn't covered at all? I do have ETK/TIS so will the Bentley add anything useful to the BMW information?
Thanks
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Jamie Howton
2006 M Roadster Interlagos Blue
2004 645Ci, Stratus Grey
1995 M3 Arctic Silver
I have it and will admit that i've rarely looked at it, but keep in mind, most of the e39 stuff, chassis, body, some electrical is the same for the M5. The engine is of course not covered, but there is still a bit of overlap. I've found it handy a couple of times. (more often than my tis cd)
Mike
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Mike
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
I think the Bentley manual is worth having. Especially the electrical and DME sections, that have a lot in common with the M5 (which itself is not covered). You can find the 2-volume set for much less than list if you look around.
I have it and will admit that i've rarely looked at it, but keep in mind, most of the e39 stuff, chassis, body, some electrical is the same for the M5. The engine is of course not covered, but there is still a bit of overlap. I've found it handy a couple of times. (more often than my tis cd)
Mike
I agree with Mike. In my experience, I've found that using both makes any job a lot easier. Often times, the Bentley manual is easier to follow than the TIS CD. But clearly the TIS has specific information regarding the M5. I believe for most simple DIY tasks, the Bentley manual will suffice.
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