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hey aaron,I just installed my LED angle eyes and they are awesome. $94 bucks from trademe search for trader 'rapt' plug & play, no dash errors, 2min job.

Track width would only increase if the offset changed correct?

sweet no worries then! phew! thanks! I knew it would be cool. I just didn't double check.

interesting thread. Might I interject? I have just increased the size of my front wheels to square up my ride (same size front and rear). I do not have a cert plate. There is no rubbing or clearance issues. Is increasing the size of the front tyre / rim width a WOF issue?

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$65 is a bit steep for stickers mate

then i'd see some muppet in a 520i with my black chrome M5 badge.Narr I like my car to be different. It's not always about the $$$$

WIN WIN WIN WIN!!! although the shipping cost three times the amount of the badge

yeah i figured it might have to be the old spray can....lol...was trying for a more 'professional' solution....I dont trust my spray painting skills...but hey I'll give it a go if i have to! Have your badge chipped or flakes off? did you use primer?

I've seen a few shots / videos recently where the model badge has been blacked out. http://www.modbargains.com/images/Products...an/m5badge1.jpg any idea how to or if anyone supplies in NZ? I'd rather not pay modbargins $70 USD just for a black badge

that could be arranged since you live in welly's! any spare sunny weekend mate,... no worries. I picked up some LED blubs like what hellbm got off a fella on trade me. They are as simple as a blub replacement. The middle one in your headlight assembly. google it for pictures if required. Since it's just an LED blub it's hard to justify $120 odd USD plus $80USD for shipping for Umnitza's.

Hey rot62 - fancy seeing you here....lolhead gasket failure at my first event. burned 3 pistons. None too happy about it, but just waiting for the machinist to finish the block now.

unfortunately ... that's all we got. And yes leaving the recording to my mates girlfriend usually leaves alot to be desired.....

http://www.youtube.com/user/GUMBLLnz#p/a/u/2/NaO6KnkMUrk http://www.youtube.com/user/GUMBLLnz#p/a/u/1/rIb0Qz2_9bI

anything that fits considered...

cheers mate.Mine is a 2.8 tomei kit. It's a stoker crank with 87mm pistons. HKS do one as well. You need a good condition block (you don't want to go above 87mm) unless you get a N1 block. You need a good machinist as you need to clearance the bottom of the block for the extra throw of the crank. Boost comes on about 500 - 1000rpm earlier....torque is the big winner tho and why you do it. I have smallish response turbos and she will pull in any gear from about 2000rpm to the redline. Miss a gear? wrong gear? No problems....!! There's plenty of talk around nissan forums whether a V-cam head or stroker is better .... for me since I wanted to strengthen the bottom end and use the car for sprint racing it was a no brainer to spend a bit more to get the added torque. You could just go a thicker head gasket and stuff more boost to get more power out of your 2.6 but it will be more peaky power. If you are thinking a rebuild anyway then investigate the costs. It turned out to only be a few thousand more over a 2.6 rebuild for me, but it's all personal preference as well as what the exchange rate is at!

sweet dude. I have raced mine for about 2 years now, on and off. Currently the motor is getting rebuild due to a part failure however they are seriously awesome cars to drive on the limit.Let me know if you need any advice, I've pretty much been there and done that with the GTR.

more clean pictures! thanks for the positive comments guys. I have spent alot of time, effort and of course money building what I believe is the ultimate version of the ultimate M car. IMO anyway. If anyone whom has a e39 M5 or similar and needs some advice to upgrades etc...just ask! If it's worth doing I have either done it or have plans to! oh - PPS - sorry no she's not for sale. Amazing how many times I have had to say that!

thanks everyone!!!I'll test this tomorrow, it will make waiting to pickup the girlfriend infinately more bareable

So I have been looking into a performance chip for my mild tune (exhaust & filters) e39 M5 however alot of them are very expensive at $1200+!!!! I also have read about the bluefin unit however this is unavailable for my car as yet. Are there any local alternatives to these over priced euro chips? Has anyone got some good advice? Or good / bad experiences??

I have a DICE unit it's Awesome. Richard from gargets4u will sort u out

Hi fellas, I have a NZ new e39 with the widescreen tv however I struggle to get TV reception. I was wanting to know what settings everyone has theirs set to? region etc I think I have it set to pal & Australia Zone as there is no NZ but I can only get grainy images, not really worth watching. my old car the reception was pretty good so I know it worked before or and I missing something?? Have tvnz turned off the analoge signal? Any help apprciated!

I picked up a DICE unit from Richard last year, there were some software glitches with the earlier units but I have to say Richard was simply top self to deal with, always quick repies even met me in Wellington to test a replacement unit. I couldn't be happier with the unit. Money well spent. Install was very straight forward less than 20mins. Go for it!!!

cheers mate. got them on just last week, haven't even really had a drive on them yet. I'll clean her up and post some new pics after the weekend. **The OEM wheels are for sale if anyone is interested see the for sale section**

2002 M5 V8 Remus exhaust/K&N filters/Clutch master stage 1 clutch/H&R springs/Hammann splitter/Zimmerman slotted discs/Axxis pads/stoptech SS lines/custom front brake ducts/E60 SSK/AC Snitzer pedals/ZHP Mshifter/19x9.5 - 275/30/19's (x4)/DICE ipod input/Precision Power component speakers front & rear (custom) + M audio package 10" subs and tweeters/twin radar/Phillips power extreme high beams/Phillips bluevision fogs/LED angel eyes NZ new - next: ecu remap & front strut brace