Gixxer's M-Sport REHAB thread (pics)

[staystackin]

That engine bay looks so empty now :sad

[MMMEAT]

I hate to be that guy and not sort through dozens of pages..but can anybody give a quick rundown of what the engine has had tweeked to gain about 70 hp..besides exhaust and intake work and a programmer and MAF?

I seem to remember cam work, but..

Sheesh I wish this was a no-reserve auction. I'd just love to accidentally buy this car for 8k lol

[BleedsBlue]

I hate to be that guy and not sort through dozens of pages..but can anybody give a quick rundown of what the engine has had tweeked to gain about 70 hp..besides exhaust and intake work and a programmer and MAF?

I seem to remember cam work, but..

Sheesh I wish this was a no-reserve auction. I'd just love to accidentally buy this car for 8k lol

I'm 99% sure that power figure is the seller's highly optimistic estimate (you know, when you add up all of the maximum possible crank hp gains that mods are claimed to make). I don't know what a WAR-chipped B40 should make, but with the free-flow exhaust I don't think ~315 or so crank is out of the question. I will of course defer to any bolt-on M60 experts.

This thing is clean, but it's still got 181k miles on the chassis and I don't think it's going to attract a collector willing to splash down $15k+. I'd be overjoyed to land something that clean anything near $10k.

[E38740iMD]

I'm 99% sure that power figure is the seller's highly optimistic estimate (you know, when you add up all of the maximum possible crank hp gains that mods are claimed to make). I don't know what a WAR-chipped B40 should make, but with the free-flow exhaust I don't think ~315 or so crank is out of the question. I will of course defer to any bolt-on M60 experts.

This thing is clean, but it's still got 181k miles on the chassis and I don't think it's going to attract a collector willing to splash down $15k+. I'd be overjoyed to land something that clean anything near $10k.

thats alot of cash to use zipties to hold the intake still under the hood with the help of the radiator

[BleedsBlue]

thats alot of cash to use zipties to hold the intake still under the hood with the help of the radiator

Well spotted. That is one unapologetic-ass zip tie. Now might be a good time for me to mention my wariness of that motor after all of the blowing and tuning combos that have been hacked on and off of it.

[E38740iMD]

Well spotted. That is one unapologetic-ass zip tie. Now might be a good time for me to mention my wariness of that motor after all of the blowing and tuning combos that have been hacked on and off of it.

i saw it the first time the pic was posted on here but somehow slipped by your guys eyes. which is crazy you guys see everything

[BruinBimmer]

Also wondering what the silver reservoir is on the right. My only guess is an oil catch can (judging by the hose leading to it from the PCV plate), but I don't see a breather vent or any routing to the intake.

EDIT: It may be routed to the exhaust

[rpmesq]

I'm 99% sure that power figure is the seller's highly optimistic estimate (you know, when you add up all of the maximum possible crank hp gains that mods are claimed to make). I don't know what a WAR-chipped B40 should make, but with the free-flow exhaust I don't think ~315 or so crank is out of the question. I will of course defer to any bolt-on M60 experts.

This thing is clean, but it's still got 181k miles on the chassis and I don't think it's going to attract a collector willing to splash down $15k+. I'd be overjoyed to land something that clean anything near $10k.

What would be a fair price for it, in light of all the stuff that's been done to it in the past? $10k? 12?

[clevertd]

Judging from the auction, I'd say $7100.

[BleedsBlue]

Judging from the auction, I'd say $7100.

LOL. Can't argue with that...

The boosted history and tuning issues devalues it for me, but if that weren't the case, that's a clean-azz, perfectly maintained M60 E34. I'll put it this way, it would probably cost close to $15k to get any M60 E34 up to that level (cosmetics, body, driveline, suspension, interior).

[NikosX]

I wish I knew where the supercharger setup went. Would work nicely on my daily.


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[XAlt]

LOL. Can't argue with that...

The boosted history and tuning issues devalues it for me, but if that weren't the case, that's a clean-azz, perfectly maintained M60 E34. I'll put it this way, it would probably cost close to $15k to get any M60 E34 up to that level (cosmetics, body, driveline, suspension, interior).

181,500 miles.

8k tops. You can get M-Sport E39s with like 3 miles or a well sorted M5 for the price he was asking.

[clevertd]

I wish I knew where the supercharger setup went. Would work nicely on my daily.


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What ya DDing now?

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[JR1000]

I have gixxer's old supercharger setup now but what the seller failed to mention when selling a "full supercharger kit" that i recognized from gixxer's posts was its missing the ac compressor/supercharger bracket and he said he included the miller chip in the dme opened it up and there's no miller chip in there. So be very careful when dealing with this seller. Not trying to bash on him, just explaining my experience.

[stoney85]

cool

[estorilfm5]

It's for sale again up here in the great NW

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/5885246759.html

[E38740iMD]

with the zip tie intact

[BleedsBlue]

^LOL. This poor thing.

181,500 miles.

8k tops. You can get M-Sport E39s with like 3 miles or a well sorted M5 for the price he was asking.

We don't cross-shop E39s so kthxbai.

[gixxerboy63]

Hey Guys!
Wasssssup!!!!
I thought you guys might be interested in what I have been up to....
I still miss my old 540i/6 M-Sport, but having a lot of fun with my X5M.

Of course I am modding it!
I've added Pure Stage 2 turbos, RK Carbon fiber intakes, Akrapovic full titanium exhaust, Active Autowerkes stage 2+ tune, ADV1 wheels, Carbon interior trim, flat bottomed steering wheel and AVIN system! Last dyno run produced 596hp/614tq at the wheels! Its a Monster, yet civilized enough that my wife can drive it!









I also bought a brand new 2017 M4 F83 Competition Package Convertible last spring...
It has carbon front spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler, H&R Springs, Meistershaft GTC exhaust and Signature SV302S wheels.

[q20v]

Wow NICE rides!!

[Leonator134]

Tim you’re a madman! Hope all is well brother.

Would love to get together again someday.




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[GazM3]

As much as I try I can’t get excited about the x5m. I have to get my mrs something to replace her dead Land Rover. We will prob downsize to an RS3 wagon or something similar. They are probably not the greatest dynamic package but when driving the daily commute, it’s probsbly a nice traffic light warrior. She even drives my e34 occasionally as the supercharged setup with the front mounted intercooler is going really well but she complains about the lack of ac in the hot weather. .

Its a pity u never got the best out of your e34. It was probably only a stand-alone computer and/or a maf repositioning away from being a weapon. The intercooler on top of the radiator was always going to get heat soak as well. Putting it below or in front of the radiator would have been better.

Anyway im glad u are enjoying your new toys.

[ShapeShifter]

Good to see your still livin' the life Tim, nice stuff as always!

Enjoy!!

[gixxerboy63]

Haven’t visited here in awhile… I mostly hang out on Instagram these days under the username Gixxerboy911 I have been crazy busy with house renovations and building a crazy Porsche Turbo RS. I’ll try to post photo of it here later…

Cheers everyone!

[Loganimpala]

Hello All, not sure if this page is active like it used to be. But Im now the owner of gixxers old 540 m sport as of today. Im new to this forum so Im not sure how to add pictures of the car. I figured I’d update this thread because maybe some of you wondered where the car is now.