Funny I was about to reply to your question and then you PMed me. Let me know if you have any other questions. Overall it's not that hard and it helps if you unbolt your headlights so you have more room to work with.
Upgraded mine as well.
Any suggestions where to mount the ballasts? I don't want to remove the bumper and I didn't seem to find any decent place to mount the just by feeling.
I found it the best just to mount them on the bottom of the bumper with 3M double side tape. Had no trouble with them with 3years of usage and they always stayed in place. Easily accessible and you can mount them flat. There is plenty of space there and you don't have to drill any holes.
jrhaile - Thanks for the GREAT site reference (DDM Tuning). Lots of great stuff there. Both my bumpers need repaired/replaced and DDM Tuning offers lots of alternatives (fog lights, license plate bracket, and bumpers with all kinds of options). THANKS! hiha
jrhaile - Thanks for the GREAT site reference (DDM Tuning). Lots of great stuff there. Both my bumpers need repaired/replaced and DDM Tuning offers lots of alternatives (fog lights, license plate bracket, and bumpers with all kinds of options). THANKS! hiha
Just a fair warning, DDM Tuning is very...well...unpredictable. It is a hit or miss with their products, and non-local customers seem to complain often about being able to reach them for refunds/questions/tech support/returns or slow order processing. The success ratio of their products are really about 50%. HIDs work great, when they work. Bumpers work great, when they fit. The fog lights on their M5 bumpers cannot be adjusted. So if they come pointed up, well, you're going to have to make due because they won't give you a replacement, because they know that all of them do the same. The only things I would buy from them are their HID kits and other small accessories. They are prices very low for a reason. And I'm talking about both product and customer service level. I'm not saying don't buy from them. I'm just saying if you do, just don't expect the same experience as buying from other vendors, such as JLeviSW or Brecus, etc.
Just a fair warning, DDM Tuning is very...well...unpredictable. It is a hit or miss with their products, and non-local customers seem to complain often about being able to reach them for refunds/questions/tech support/returns or slow order processing. The success ratio of their products are really about 50%. HIDs work great, when they work. Bumpers work great, when they fit. The fog lights on their M5 bumpers cannot be adjusted. So if they come pointed up, well, you're going to have to make due because they won't give you a replacement, because they know that all of them do the same. The only things I would buy from them are their HID kits and other small accessories. They are prices very low for a reason. And I'm talking about both product and customer service level. I'm not saying don't buy from them. I'm just saying if you do, just don't expect the same experience as buying from other vendors, such as JLeviSW or Brecus, etc.
I found it the best just to mount them on the bottom of the bumper with 3M double side tape. Had no trouble with them with 3years of usage and they always stayed in place. Easily accessible and you can mount them flat. There is plenty of space there and you don't have to drill any holes.
Looks good! I installed mine a couple weeks back. I also upgrade to HID high beams. The only problem was you have to cut the OEM bulb holder and glue the bulb to it! That was not fun! But i managed! BUt when they warm up and you need them, they really shine!
For those of you that want a solid non-failing HID kit, the canbus kits we've been using for the new LCI cars on the E60 work perfectly. NO glitches, start every time, and work beautifully - no failures for $125 shipped.
They claim to have asolution for the check foglights issue: "contains circuitry to prevent modern cars from setting a bulb-out warning message so you can be assured of full compatability with any car, "
DDM really makes a high quality product for more than reasonable prices. I have a set of 35w lowbeams in my E30 and I put a set of 55w lowbeams in my brother's 911. No problems what so ever. And lifetime warrantee.. can't beat it with a stick.
I don't think that it's a DDM issue. I've never had experience with them, so I can't speak about their reliability and service. However, those projector lights are all about the same and all suffer from the same issues.
Just installed mine. 35W 5000K White DDM Tuning HID Fogs Kit.
Really easy to install. Very bright...perfect match to my low beams. Also, no Error Codes!! Apparently the new kits from DDM come with built in resistors.
Very happy and it's a whole new world of brightness!!!
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My 02 M5 (70k miles) has developed what I would call a rattle noise. It starts at about 2500 rpm and stops around 4000 rpm, it is only there under acceleration. Noise isn't there on deceleration or when parked and revving engine, and I don't hear it on start up. Is this timing...
Has anyone done this on an E39 M5? If so, do you feel it was beneficial?
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2206757-2001-Accelerator-Pointiometer-Mod
For those unfamiliar, the throttle pedal was updated sometime around '01-02 for the non-M E39 and other BMW models, but the M5...
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I must say that the M5board has been an irreplaceable source of information and wanted to thank everybody for making the owning experience of this car that much better.
Inspired by members Kiznarsh's thread, I wanted to share my buying story and adventures with the car.
I...
My thrust arm bushings are shot, I've got new thrust arms with OE bushings installed but I'm considering purchasing G.A.S. Monoball bushings and pressing them in my thrust arms before installing them.
What I'm looking to achieve by installing monoballs is more direct and precise steering...
Like new Grupe M Intake's. I never put them on my 2000 M5. $600.00 obo I sold the car a long time ago. I've got numerous parts that have been in my shop I need to sell. From front calipers,rotors, head lights, tail lights,
Front tires and wheels (stock wheel) Y pipe, actually have the phone...
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