I will definitely be selling the M62 eventually. You can have first dibs since you are the first to ask.
Anyone know if I can fit a 265 on the front with 9.5 +22? Seems 255 is a hard size to get so limited selection. I think 245 is too stretched.
-Paul
2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers
That was an even rarer size. Ordered Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position 255/40/19 and 285/35/19
-Paul
2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers
Ordered gloss black kidneys from ECS
Since you're doing the S62 swap I assume you're going to swap in the M5 LSD as well. Check with ChiefJimbo as not too long ago he had an entire 750il subframe which will have the rear sway mounts on it. He's in VA Beach and will probably let it go for cheap. Swap that in at the same time you do the LSD and not have to worry about welding in the rear sway bar retrofit kit.
I will check with him. I wouldn't go pick up though as I hate that drive so it may not be worth the effort. Trevor will be doing the M5 diff install along with the S62 swap and I can't imagine it's too much trouble to weld on the mounts but will talk with both just in case. Thanks for the tip!
Let me know if you need the uuc swaybar retrofit kit, I ended up getting a 750il subframe so I won't be using it.
A cheaper option for the LSD may be what I'm doing...
i got a 95 740 large case(210mm diff not the stubby 215 mm like in e39/8s) and I'm getting all the internals swapped from my extra e46 m3 3.62 LSD. Then obviously getting the driveshaft modded again. It will be a total of around $700 and I'll have the 3.62 ratio also, I feel that will be a better ratio for the larger tire size that e38s run. The 3.15 feels sluggish to me with the 6spd.
I may do that but have read that 3.62 is not ideal in the M5. I have the 3.62 in my touring/M5 diff and love it but totally different trans. I rarely ever use 6th. I have read plenty into that diff setup you mention and am definitely considering it.
I will keep you in mind on the UUC stuff since you actually have it in stock
Lol forsure, I'll keep you posted on the differential. I'm planning to have it done in a few weeks, hopfully if there is no interference/resistance
There won't be. It's a direct swap. The shims will be just fine. We checked mine for backlash and gear run out and it was perfectly in spec. A few of us have done them.
C'mon with the real pics already! What was the date on last reported mileage? Subscribed! L7 S62 swap? ;p
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-Paul
2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers
-Paul
2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers
-Paul
2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers
-Paul
2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers
No bro, I crushed a parts car, used my wooden wheel to get it down my driveway, tow truck ruptured the gas tank as they were pulling it up onto the bed sans wheels, gas everywhere. I lost focus, forgot the wheel, wheel died... lost $150 of the best money I ever spent. All in an effort to get my alpine back on the road. Shm
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Shoot, thought you were asking if me after seeing the fb post
Some Places remain unknown because no one has ventured forth. Others remain so because no one has ever come back......
Wow, well I'm not doing a 6 speed conversion but since it's from an m-sport, wanting dibs on that 13k mile 5HP24 and sport TC.
Hey Blacknight - what specific bulbs did you use for the backlighting?
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