HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Finally after all my years of waiting I`ve got myself a post `00 M5.(build date 05/01) Fresh Bilstein with a Tubi exhaust system. A few cosmetic items to sort out then it`s of to OCD for its makeover Le Mans Blau with all the facelift options available. Though there were no major mechanical alterations to the E39 M5 during its entire production run, there were a number of equipment alterations that appeared with the 2001 model-year M5 (from 9/00 production). These include:-Revised headlight design incorporating illuminated "Corona" rings -Revised tallight design-Park Distance Control sensors in the front bumper (previously in rear only)-Thicker three-spoke M steering wheel identical to the one fitted to the E46 M3-Grey instrument faces -Solar sensor for standard automatic climate control-Revised navigation/audio unit with larger (6.5-inch) monitor-Rear head protection airbags added-Second-generation M Mobility tire repair system in place of earlier version-Available M Audio System with special tweeters, Kevlar/carbon coaxial speakers and two subwoofers behind the rear console-Alcantara headliner included with Extended Leather interior (previously only included with Complete Leather) Edited February 7, 2017 by HELLBM 23 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Beautiful machine. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Ohhhh Yeaaaaaaaaah!!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Congrats Ray, another s62 powered gem to join the stable of M. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Oh so that's who bought it... had a good perve at this car just before it was sold. Very nice Ray, well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Well done! I sense the need for an e39 M5 park and meet at some point.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Very smart looking example. Obviously you'll hold onto this one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 wow and the colour you wanted too! Awesome ... so much badass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Cool - great to see you have another sacrificial lamb for ripping the heart out - haha. curious to hear that Tubi exhaust. I second the call for a M5 meet up. more photos and history for the tragics among us...... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 So beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Came into the country from Ireland in 2011. Owned by a friend for the last 4 years until now.Finally in my hands. Great list of options. M- Sound System and love the leather inserts on the seats and door panels.The nappa leather is embossed with an ostrich leather pattern. ======================================== Vehicle information ======================================== VIN: WBSDE92010BJ11884 Type code: DE92 Model: Мotorsport (EUR) E-F-R series: E39 Series: 5 Type: LIM Steering: RL Doors: 4 Engine: S62 Displacement: 5.00 Power: 294 (400 hp) Drive: HECK Transmission: MECH Paint code: 381 - LE-MANS-BLAU METALLIC Upholstery code: O5SS - PRAEGELEDER/SILV Prod.date: 2001-05-17 S210 Dynamic stability control III S216 HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC S249 Multifunction f steering wheel S261 Side airbags for rear passengers S265 Tyre pressure control (TPC) S302 Alarm system S354 Green windscreen, green shade band S403 Glass roof, electrical S415 Sun-blind, rear S416 Roller sun visor, rear lateral S423 Floor mats, velours S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip S441 Smoker package S459 El. front seat adjustment w. memory S469 Integrated child seats S473 Armrest front S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger S494 Seat heating driver/passenger S500 Headl.washer system/intensive cleaning S508 Park Distance Control (PDC) S520 Fog lights S522 Xenon Light S534 Automatic air conditioning S555 On-board computer V with remote control S602 On-board monitor withTV S609 Navigation system, Professional S632 Preparation BMW Handy (Motorola) S672 CD changer for 6 CDs S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer S710 M sports steering wheel, multifunction S752 Individual audio system S775 Headlining anthracite S785 White direction indicator lights L812 NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN S850 Additional Export tank filling S853 Language version, English S863 Dealer List Europe S877 Omission of non-combined operation S880 Operating instructions, English Edited February 8, 2017 by HELLBM 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 Great spec - it is loaded! Is the exhaust right through or just rear cans? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 58 minutes ago, NUSTAD said: Great spec - it is loaded! Is the exhaust right through or just rear cans? This: http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Performance_Exhaust_Tubi/12089941040.html 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 didn't know integrated kids seats were an option in the E39! standard equipment on Volvos of the same age. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dwarf 136 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 22 hours ago, NUSTAD said: Cool - great to see you have another sacrificial lamb for ripping the heart out - haha. curious to hear that Tubi exhaust. I second the call for a M5 meet up. more photos and history for the tragics among us...... The exhaust sounds amazing on this! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Freshly painted feet for the M5. Posing with 8M3. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 "say ahhhhhhhh" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 e39 m5 wheels definitely look best in that dark grey shadowchrome colour.. nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 What engine is in 8M3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 2 hours ago, zero said: What engine is in 8M3? S62 conversion with E39 M5 front susp.brakes and servotronic steering box. The best of both combined to make something special. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1318 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 Beautiful! Agree colour and interior rock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 On 3/12/2017 at 6:20 PM, HELLBM said: S62 conversion with E39 M5 front susp.brakes and servotronic steering box. The best of both combined to make something special. That sounds awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0-60Motorsports 8 Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Congrats, it looks beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) Nav. now upgraded from MK3 to MK4. Trialing a square setup with 275x35x18 all round. 5 mm spacers on the front. Great improvement to overall feel and handling. Edited April 29, 2018 by HELLBM 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 29, 2018 I see the LSB E46 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites