I hit "return" and the thing posted. What I was- (archive)

saying is--- some guys have all the cash in the world to throw at a perfect e28 M5 and don't even think about working on their own car. I think we, who actually work on our cars form a special (twisted) relationship with our machines and have fun working out the problems. I find working on my car relaxing most of the time and like a crossword puzzle at others.

Anyhow, start with the important things like brakes and suspension and then think about chips and driving school.

My $.02,
Ethan

near perfect when I got it and to my eyes it still needs a lot of work

I have only had my M5 for a couple weeks.My thoughts:Conforti chip(had one in my 535is liked very much no problems),cam gear Dinan?(don't know much about this/keeps exhaust valve open little longer uping performance.?.?),I have always been of the school of thought,that after market air cleaners are not a good thing(noisey & introduce contamination into expensive engine)I was surprised,that my mechanic recomended this for the M5,while poopooing it in the past(your thoughts???),B&B Tri-Flo exhaust(my car has new stock exhaust/perhaps in several years as needed/quieter is better,when driving like Steve McQueen on public roadways),Bilstein sports are the existing shocks,I may buy a set of 540 brakes from my neighbor. I'm sure some of you could respond with a book ,as long as "War & Peace".Please take the time to let me know your personal experience & thoughts.Thank you Chris

Thanks for your response folks.Here's the "priority"list:Check REAR SUSPENSION(right side off camber & feels mushy[rear SLS had been removed])Bilsteins if needed,INTERIOR(rear passenger side handle,driver seat adjustments,eventual driver worn leather bolster replacement,re-anchor rear seat cushion,CONFORTI CHIP,minor body spiff up & PAINT (faded to poop,won't polish/previous poop paint job.paint seam shows & peals in door jams)This car has a salvaged title,but looks pretty straight & seems mechanicaly sound,with fairly extensive service records & 127k.I would like to make the car as close to perfection,as my limited budget & beginer skill will allow.It's a decent car,with a straight/rust free foundation.Part of me gets frustrated in not having my "perfect"///M5 out of the box.

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