Archive for December, 2009

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Camshaft Position Sensor for your E39 M5

The camshaft position sensor found in your E39 M5 is a magnetic or hall effect sensor. This sensor reads information about the engine, camshafts and speed. It sends a signal to the computer relaying information about shaft speed, position and acceleration or deceleration. Thus, the function of the camshaft position sensor is important for the [...]

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Rear fender Pulling on your E39 M5

This is going back to the trouble of rubbing in your E39 M5. If you have tried fender rolling and M5 liner upgrading and the problem still persists, then the next step is rear fender pulling. Here’s a do it yourself site that could be of help.The rear metal fender portion is the spot where [...]

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Sunset Shot of an E39 M5

I think this is one of the most romantic shots taken of an E39 M5. Taken by donincognito and posted in Flickr, it is a masterpiece. The golden hour and the cool blue car certainly makes a perfect combination. The sun is caught by the camera lens just before it disappears. Its golden rays cast [...]

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Meet Chris Brady And His 2002 Oxford Green E39 M5

Recently I had the chance to catch up with one of the M5 Video Guide customers on the east coast of the USA and learn more about his recently purchased e39 m5 in addition to his interesting work at the Pentagon with the United States Government. The text below is a transcript of the interview [...]

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Tailing an E39 M5 on the Street

The E39 M5 is still a really awesome car. I found this amateur video on youtube.com that is quite amusing. The explanation given by the film maker is that he followed the car around just on impulse. He found the car special and sexy too. This really proves that this vehicle is a head turner. [...]

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E39 M5 Supercharger Conversion

CA Automotive International in the UK offers an E39 M5 supercharger called the RK520.  It is manufactured from a fully custom made CNC machined parts.  The software is developed for both European and US spec E39 M5′s. When installed in  a vehicle, the increase in power can reach 120-150hp. Based on actual experience on a [...]

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Tribute to the BMW E39 M5

This is a site that features the E39 M5. I thought it is fitting tribute to the car at this time of year. The Bayerische Motor Werke started producing the E39 M5 in 1998. Production continued until 2003 with an estimated 20,500 units out in the market. The layout of the car is front-engined and [...]

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Upgrading the E39 M5′s Brake System

According to this site, Stop Tech is fast becoming the most commonly used brake upgrade for BMW E39 M5‘s. It is also noted here that the most common upgrade done on the E39 M5 is on the brake system. This is because the single piston sliding calipers and standard pads cannot take too much stress [...]

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E39 M5 Rain Shot

An E39 M5 cruising in the rain must be a perfect formula for a classic shot. I found this picture at Goncas’ photostream at Flickr and am struck by the pictures elegance and simplicity. At first glance, it looks like an old black and white photo. Until you see the spots of color on the [...]

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Measuring Horsepower of BMW E39 M5

This is a vid featuring an E39 M5 undergoing a Leistungpruefstand. In other words, a dyno test. For a minute and 38 seconds, we can hear the sheer power of the beast. This video started a discussion about the number of horsepower packed in this car. Like one comment stated, most of these cars leave [...]

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