Pretty sure it does. Per Sherman's suggestion this is what we run in our cars - http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=43&pcid=8 Red LIne Lightweight Shockproof.LeiseyJr wrote:Does your diff fluid have the limited slip additive in it?
Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Seven 02/10/20
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Three 2/29/16
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 4/5/16
Two weeks ago or so the car started acting weird. At first I though it's spark related, at high RPM. Then i checked the ref sensor, seemed like they could have had an intermittent connection.
To my biggest surprise, last week I was finally able to replicate the problem. The car would die when I would open the glovebox really hard
I know, it's funny. I wasn't laughing so much a week ago.
It was the ECU. Pretty much tapping on the case of the ECU would make the car die. I was ready for the big bill, however luckily I was able to fix the problem very easily. Turned out to be the large transistor legs, that had cracks in the solder joints. I had those re-flown and voila.
http://e28-535i.com/technical/e28-ECU_Repair.php
Found this DIY by sheer luck!
Also the stock CATs are now gone. Running track pipes with the O2 sensor installed. The result are excellent. I should plan on getting some dyno graphs I guess out of curiosity.
And last but not least, its official now - its our M5.
To my biggest surprise, last week I was finally able to replicate the problem. The car would die when I would open the glovebox really hard
I know, it's funny. I wasn't laughing so much a week ago. It was the ECU. Pretty much tapping on the case of the ECU would make the car die. I was ready for the big bill, however luckily I was able to fix the problem very easily. Turned out to be the large transistor legs, that had cracks in the solder joints. I had those re-flown and voila.
http://e28-535i.com/technical/e28-ECU_Repair.php
Found this DIY by sheer luck!
Also the stock CATs are now gone. Running track pipes with the O2 sensor installed. The result are excellent. I should plan on getting some dyno graphs I guess out of curiosity.
And last but not least, its official now - its our M5.
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 5/23/16
The 2400 miles from Houston to Ashville and back, through the twisties was the true test of the car!
Apart from the clutch slave cylinder dying on the first day, the car performed flawlessly! 23 mpg average on the way back with 0 burnt oil, on a decent cruise speed.
We were lucky to have found the slave in stock in Hoover, AL and replaced under 15 mins. Sherman was the man of the day.
Working on some GoPro footage from the roads to the Tail of the Dragon.
Apart from the clutch slave cylinder dying on the first day, the car performed flawlessly! 23 mpg average on the way back with 0 burnt oil, on a decent cruise speed.
We were lucky to have found the slave in stock in Hoover, AL and replaced under 15 mins. Sherman was the man of the day.
Working on some GoPro footage from the roads to the Tail of the Dragon.
We both learned that the Redline doesn't have LSD additive in it!!! Swapped fluids in our 3.91 and voila.LeiseyJr wrote:Does your diff fluid have the limited slip additive in it?
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Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 4/5/16
Great shots! I hadn't heard that the clutch slave went out on the way to Vintage. Mine went bad on the way home in 2014, but I was able to limp home. Glad you found one in stock on the road!!!!
Redline gear oil is okay for LSD's, but you don't want the Shockproof. Use these, which have the LSD additives in them - http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=4
Redline gear oil is okay for LSD's, but you don't want the Shockproof. Use these, which have the LSD additives in them - http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=4
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 4/5/16
10-4MicahO wrote:Great shots! I hadn't heard that the clutch slave went out on the way to Vintage. Mine went bad on the way home in 2014, but I was able to limp home. Glad you found one in stock on the road!!!!
Redline gear oil is okay for LSD's, but you don't want the Shockproof. Use these, which have the LSD additives in them - http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=4
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Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 4/5/16
Really enjoy these updates.
Its always a great feeling to put a car together and rack the miles up, enjoy it!
Its always a great feeling to put a car together and rack the miles up, enjoy it!
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 5/23/16
Congrats on the "our M5" part!
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 5/23/16
cek wrote:Congrats on the "our M5" part!
Thanks Charlie.Enjoy a RAW ride in the mountains under the sounds of the S38.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47J4q-rjOtY
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Four 5/23/16
Ditto!cek wrote:Congrats on the "our M5" part!
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Six 3/07/19
Wow took me a whole month to come and update this with a photo, but better later than never right.
On Feb 10th 2018, my mind was elsewhere to even realize it was 5 years of ownership. Primary reason was - my daughter was born! So this year when she turned 1, Facebook reminded me with a photo of an epic trip. Coincidence?
And here we are at TexFest X, behind the wheel Jay and Aaron chased by Greg Nelson.
If you want to experience similar thrills in 2019 - Join us at TexFest XI!
Not much has been done since the last update 2-years ago. I have rear camber adjustment done to the subframe. New windshield from Ivo. Back to stock 16" wheels. Next on the agenda is the interior, and AC functionality.
On Feb 10th 2018, my mind was elsewhere to even realize it was 5 years of ownership. Primary reason was - my daughter was born! So this year when she turned 1, Facebook reminded me with a photo of an epic trip. Coincidence?
And here we are at TexFest X, behind the wheel Jay and Aaron chased by Greg Nelson.
If you want to experience similar thrills in 2019 - Join us at TexFest XI!
Not much has been done since the last update 2-years ago. I have rear camber adjustment done to the subframe. New windshield from Ivo. Back to stock 16" wheels. Next on the agenda is the interior, and AC functionality.
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Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Six 3/07/19
Seems like the nicest cars come from CO! 
The car looks a lot better with the 16" wheels in my opinion!
The car looks a lot better with the 16" wheels in my opinion!
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Six 3/07/19
7 years, time flies! Right before TexFest 2019, I got the AC finally fixed. The interior is really my next step of the revamp process. Otherwise, the car doesn't see much road as it used - life gets in the way. Hopefully it will be at Vintage this year, and myself with it too.
I got in touch with the original owner, on Linkedin. That was really cool. I wish he had some photos to share.
M5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr
M5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr
M5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr
M5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr
M5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr
M5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr
TexFest 11 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr
I got in touch with the original owner, on Linkedin. That was really cool. I wish he had some photos to share.
M5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on FlickrM5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on FlickrM5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on FlickrM5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on FlickrM5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on FlickrM5 in 2019 by Pavel Vasilev, on FlickrTexFest 11 by Pavel Vasilev, on Flickr-
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Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Seven 02/10/20
Love that last pic...
Re: Living with a Legend ///M5: Year Seven 02/10/20
"You've come a long way baby. 