What did you do to your 5 series today?

lsturbointeg · 03-09-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Did a paint correction. Would have taken pics (maybe tomorrow) but I'm way too tired.

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Originally Posted by cdmulders

Yep, my spring paint correction project is just around the corner too]

Which DA polisher are you guys using? I'm looking to pick one up from Chemical Guy's

cdmulders · 03-10-2019, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Which DA polisher are you guys using? I'm looking to pick one up from Chemical Guy's

Porter Cable 7424xp. Standard item, but works well with the hexlogic (from Chemical Guys) pads.

lsturbointeg · 03-10-2019, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmulders

Porter Cable 7424xp. Standard item, but works well with the hexlogic (from Chemical Guys) pads.

Thanks! i'm doing a little bit of research by watching their videos again but on DA's this time. only heard good things about the PC

ezaircon4jc · 03-10-2019, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Which DA polisher are you guys using? I'm looking to pick one up from Chemical Guy's

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Originally Posted by cdmulders

Porter Cable 7424xp. Standard item, but works well with the hexlogic (from Chemical Guys) pads.

Same here. I have a problem loading-up the pads and just need to cut (no pun intended!) down on the amount of product I use. It's also quite important to make sure the surface is free of any old wax or detail type residue.

I wash with Dawn which will strip any wax and also use it as the lubricant for the clay bar. Seemed to work pretty well last time.

AWe90 · 03-10-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

some crappy pics...

still waiting for the black/grey center caps which will help break up the SEA of Silver!

Looks great! By the way, how dark are your windows tinted?

lsturbointeg · 03-10-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Same here. I have a problem loading-up the pads and just need to cut (no pun intended!) down on the amount of product I use. It's also quite important to make sure the surface is free of any old wax or detail type residue.

My Harbor Freight DA is just burning up the pads even with swapping out the backing plate to the Lake Country. I use the Chemical Guy's Citrus to remove all the old wax and stuff. Does a pretty good job as the paint feels dry with no smoothness so I know all the wax has been stripped off

windowmaker · 03-11-2019, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i wonder how fast you can drive with chains on? I guess i'll have to Google it. ugh now it's starting to snow outside

Speed may be brand and style specific but I understood the general safety margin is 30mph. I wouldn't go faster due to risk of snapping. Cheaper cars usually face > 1k worth of damage, I can only imagine what it would cost for a 5 series.

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Snow chains aren't allowed here in OH from what I've been told. I'm wondering how that's determined? Can you feel the chains when you're driving?

F yeah you can feel the chains. Makes you feel like you're driving a tank when you have to go over dry patches. I've got a long term gripe towards BMW for only putting LSD on M models since in slippery weather all we have is 1-wheel drive.

I've been meaning to get the Wavetrac LSD but am taking things one project at a time. First is the spec clutch I still have to put in.

xxpanipuri · 03-11-2019, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Which DA polisher are you guys using? I'm looking to pick one up from Chemical Guy's

I have a porter cable...which i bought back in 2005...still going strong...

xxpanipuri · 03-11-2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AWe90

Looks great! By the way, how dark are your windows tinted?

thanks man!

35% all around...thinking of getting 65% on the windshield...

fletchf · 03-12-2019, 07:46 AM

Installed the Avin Android 8.1. I like the screen and interface, the sound is ok. I am not thrilled that I have to use the aux input for sound on the Android side and I need to find a music app that works with the steering wheel controls. I mainly wanted it to use Waze for navigation and for watching sports while parked (ESPN, FoxGo, Slingbox).

Also replaced all interior and trunk bulbs with LEDs.

xxpanipuri · 03-12-2019, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fletchf

Installed the Avin Android 8.1. I like the screen and interface, the sound is ok. I am not thrilled that I have to use the aux input for sound on the Android side and I need to find a music app that works with the steering wheel controls. I mainly wanted it to use Waze for navigation and for watching sports while parked (ESPN, FoxGo, Slingbox).

Also replaced all interior and trunk bulbs with LEDs.

how much was this upgrade? and how many components did u have to replace?

i like the interface!

fletchf · 03-12-2019, 01:55 PM

The Avin 8.1 was $452 with the GPS split cable. I bought it from AvinUSA. It comes with everything (some add on options) and you just replace your screen and use their wiring harness to plug in to the existing harness, everything still works as from the factory with the Android side added.

Avram · 03-12-2019, 09:29 PM

Some mods I did over the weekend:
Front kidney grill (purchased from eBay)
Limited Edition sticker kind of rice but I like it (purchased from eBay)
BMS Intake (purchased from Burgertuning)
JB4 (purchased from Burgertuning)

Ickdeep · 03-13-2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Avram

Some mods I did over the weekend:
Front kidney grill (purchased from eBay)
Limited Edition sticker kind of rice but I like it (purchased from eBay)
BMS Intake (purchased from Burgertuning)
JB4 (purchased from Burgertuning)

Awesome set up!

How you liking the tune?

ey2001 · 03-13-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by windowmaker

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i wonder how fast you can drive with chains on? I guess i'll have to Google it. ugh now it's starting to snow outside

Speed may be brand and style specific but I understood the general safety margin is 30mph. I wouldn't go faster due to risk of snapping. Cheaper cars usually face > 1k worth of damage, I can only imagine what it would cost for a 5 series.

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Snow chains aren't allowed here in OH from what I've been told. I'm wondering how that's determined? Can you feel the chains when you're driving?

F yeah you can feel the chains. Makes you feel like you're driving a tank when you have to go over dry patches. I've got a long term gripe towards BMW for only putting LSD on M models since in slippery weather all we have is 1-wheel drive.

I've been meaning to get the Wavetrac LSD but am taking things one project at a time. First is the spec clutch I still have to put in.

Are you changing the flywheel? Let me know how you like the clutch..

Avram · 03-13-2019, 04:03 PM

I would definitely recommend it! You can feel the increase in power right away. It's also easy to install and remove if you need dealer service on the car, costs less than most tunes out there and I think its a must have if you plan on doing any performance mods to get the most horse power gains from them.

Avram · 03-13-2019, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Awesome set up!

How you liking the tune?

I would definitely recommend it! You can feel the increase in power right away. It's also easy to install and remove if you need dealer service on the car, costs less than most tunes out there and I think its a must have if you plan on doing any performance mods to get the most hp gains from them.

windowmaker · 03-14-2019, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ey2001

Are you changing the flywheel? Let me know how you like the clutch..

Not planning on the flywheel this time. The clutch only slips on hard launches so I'm just replacing the clutch and pressure plate to get better hooking with the added clamp force. Not worth the complete overhaul at the moment considering flywheel is extra $1500.

ey2001 · 03-14-2019, 02:26 PM

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Not planning on the flywheel this time. The clutch only slips on hard launches so I'm just replacing the clutch and pressure plate to get better hooking with the added clamp force. Not worth the complete overhaul at the moment considering flywheel is extra $1500.

nice... so your just going to stick with your DMF?

windowmaker · 03-15-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ey2001

nice... so your just going to stick with your DMF?

Yeah I'll have to take off the existing DMFW to remove the stupid pilot bearing since for this design the bread/paper tactics don't work so I'll be replacing the bolts as well when reinstalling it.

Was looking for a SMFW but literally nobody sells it for the 550. Spec had offered to engineer one but I would have to send them my existing DMFW for sizing and that just didn't work for me logistically since I'd prefer not to have the car out of commission for 2 months or however long it would take for the turn around.

ey2001 · 03-15-2019, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ey2001

nice... so your just going to stick with your DMF?

Yeah I'll have to take off the existing DMFW to remove the stupid pilot bearing since for this design the bread/paper tactics don't work so I'll be replacing the bolts as well when reinstalling it.

Was looking for a SMFW but literally nobody sells it for the 550. Spec had offered to engineer one but I would have to send them my existing DMFW for sizing and that just didn't work for me logistically since I'd prefer not to have the car out of commission for 2 months or however long it would take for the turn around.

Nice!!! Just curious... do you have any grinds or clunking sound going from 1st to 2nd high rpms?

windowmaker · 03-17-2019, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ey2001

Nice!!! Just curious... do you have any grinds or clunking sound going from 1st to 2nd high rpms?

No I don't. What I'm experiencing going from stop to first and first to second quick shifts is the power doesn't fully engage and rpms kind of rise a bit after I'm fully clutched out and I feel a sense of drastic lethargy in the power train. After I ease off the gas I feel a sort of "drop" where the trans appears to synchronize with engine speed. Just early signs of clutch slippage and within 20-30k miles I'd expect this to not even hold power in-gear as I had with another car in the past which showed the same symptoms of slipping clutch.

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fletchf Private 70 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Installed the Avin Android 8.1. I like the screen and interface, the sound is ok. I am not thrilled that I have to use the aux input for sound on the Android side and I need to find a music app that works with the steering wheel controls. I mainly wanted it to use Waze for navigation and for watching sports while parked (ESPN, FoxGo, Slingbox). Also replaced all interior and trunk bulbs with LEDs.
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Avram New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW 535i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I would definitely recommend it! You can feel the increase in power right away. It's also easy to install and remove if you need dealer service on the car, costs less than most tunes out there and I think its a must have if you plan on doing any performance mods to get the most horse power gains from them.
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