Here’s a nice thread to read through, as it takes the reader through the modification process of a beautiful and well-maintained E39 M5. Based in the UK, this right-hand drive 2001 M5 has wanted for nothing in terms of maintenance, getting OEM parts and fluids its entire life. So when the time came to give [...]
May 10th, 2012 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedE39 M5 Modifications
E39 M5 Owner Opts For A Supercharger
Long-time E39 M5 owners who have become jaded with their car’s power have a whole variety of mods to choose from, from simple bolt-ons to forced induction kits. In the U.K., this particular E39 M5 owner had already gone through the intake/exhaust and remap route but still wanted more. So something with a more dramatic [...]
February 8th, 2012 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedTechnical Discussion On E39 M5 Turbocharging
Started around October of last year, this thread was started by a forum member who was looking for interest from E39 M5 owners about a twin turbo setup for the beasts. Admittedly, he doesn’t have much experience about forced induction nor tuning the S62 engine. He planned to buy another E39 M5 as a mule [...]
January 5th, 2012 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedEvolve Builds Thread Will Have You Drooling
Evolve Tuning in the UK has made itself known as producing pretty reliable and solidly tuned setups. Although they have several products for different car models, it seems that they’ve made themselves known on the back of their upgrades for the E39 M5, like their cold air intakes, exhaust upgrades and, of course, ECU tunes. [...]
October 12th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedBoosted E39 M5 Can Run With The Latest BMW M5s
Forced induction mods for the E39 M5 have been generally more successful and more attainable than those for the later, V10-powered M5, most probably because the electronics systems for the later car are so tied together that you can’t get a satisfactory tune without replacing a whole bunch of other stuff. At which point you [...]
October 9th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedSpare E39 M5 Dinan Stage 1 Suspension For Sale
This E39 M5 owner bought a KW V3 coilover kit for his car, and so ended up with a spare suspension kit. But this isn’t just a spare OEM suspension, because the set the KWs replaced is a Dinan Stage 1 kit. This set of front and rear struts, Koni shocks and springs have only [...]
October 6th, 2011 | Brooks | 1 comment | ContinuedE39 M5 Interior Makeover Garners Positive Comments
Here’s a picture gallery of a subtly redone E39 M5 interior, where the owner repainted the OEM wood trim with a color known as BMW Space Gray Metallic. In addition, the owner retrofitted the navigation system with a 16:9 widescreen unit, as well as installing a ZHP shift knob. Thicker custom wrap was also used [...]
September 25th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedOEM Quality From Custom Body Parts Maker
Exotics Tuning may be a name that isn’t familiar to some of the readers of this blog, but they’ve got a couple of products that was well received due to the quality of construction and OEM quality fit and finish. The company makes lightweight hoods and diffusers in carbon fiber and FRP using vacuum bag [...]
August 25th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedGallery Of Front Splitters For The E39 M5
Hit this thread for pictures of assorted splitters for the E39 M5. The pictures are all of Le Mans Blue M5s, with the assorted splitter pics in carbon fiber or else painted in body color. Splitters definitely give a meaner look to the front end of an E39 M5 but that’s it. Unless you have [...]
August 19th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedSly Owner Knows What Mods To Fit On Sleeper E39 M5
Despite being a couple of generations older, the E39 M5 is still a beautiful and very capable car. For enthusiasts who like to tinker with their cars, the E39 M5 is actually the better choice because of its more accessible technologies, compared to its more recent brothers that are being likened to rolling computers. The [...]
June 5th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued

