TehRaydarlover Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I was down in Arkansas for work, browsing craigslist when I found something I had to have haha. 12.5hrs on the uhaul later and it's looking pretty in my garage! Will add more details when I get the chance. Bassboy3313, visian and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Such a perfect color combination!!!! Congrats. I cannot wait to hear the details on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 I was just in little rock for work. I should have been eyeballing Craigslist... Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk TehRaydarlover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 you lucky punk! I need a ride, k thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Congrats! That color is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Wooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Woah, color combo on point! Sweet catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 yeah, looks great! ///Mpulse buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRaydarlover Posted November 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks guys, loving it so far! The car has 150k on it and has lived it's entire life in Austin, Texas. I had it up on a lift before I bought it and there isn't a spot of rust on it anywhere, it's pretty incredible haha. I'm planning on getting it up on the jack stands and doing the timing chain guides (the chain slap is pretty loud, hence the uhaul) and the rod bearings (just because) before driving it much. The vanos was just replaced with new Dr. Vanos units, and almost all of the suspension wear items have also been replaced not long ago. This should make for a good distraction from the ix this winter haha. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 How's the front end of the car? I notice no pictures of it=P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRaydarlover Posted November 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 It's good! I guess I really like the ass on it haha Second row seating also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, TehRaydarlover said: I guess I really like the ass on it that's what she/he said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 The paint/clear doesn't even look sunbaked=P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Great find! That's a unique color combo! I love that the seats are one color. The 2 tone always bothered me in these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRaydarlover Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thanks for the kind words guys! I started working on it tonight. Intake plenum, coils, and valve covers off. A little dirty under the valve covers but the cams look perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Have you driven it at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRaydarlover Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Basically just a test drive. The timing chain guides/tensioners are pretty loud, I want to take care of them before driving it much. I'd hate to jump a tooth and lunch the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 man i thought the e34 v8 cars had no room in the engine bay, that thing is packed like a can of sardines. BMWben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dastuz Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 I'm going to pile on a little. But that is a very cool and unassuming color combination. I've always loved that gen M5. Have fun with the winter projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRaydarlover Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Pulled the lower oil sump pan and oil pump(s). The two electric oil pumps were a pain in the dick to get out, oil everywhere when the do finally come haha. Found a few broken pieces of plastic in the pan. Along with the wear on the oil pump chain tensioner, I'm glad I trailered it home from Arkansas! Next I need to pull the suspension and drop the subframe to be able to pull the upper sump pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Very cool! I helped a friend in Norther IL install an evolve supercharger kit on the exact same color combo e39 M5. Good luck with the maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRaydarlover Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Nice, I was looking at different kits for the s62. Would be pretty cool to do, maybe if I decide to keep it for longer haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Fuck that is awesome. I have been away from the forums for a few weeks and missed this post. Awesome car. Easily my favorite M5 in terms of holistically pleasing cars - good engine note because #justV8things, nice interior and very aesthetically pleasing. This car has a very classic BMW appeal to it. TehRaydarlover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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