Cadeez’s 2009 BMW 550i M-Sport Project Thread

[PetesZ]

I have looked into getting the stock m5 exhaust. But not a prime item.

So with the scanner I have done batteries, the transmission, engine adaptions, eccentric gear reset, live feed, and it reset the transfer case gear.

Well worth the cost in my opinion. I had mis diagnosed the x3 transfer case without it. Replace the entire case when the crankshaft position sensor was the issue. Car was not driving and I assumed I knew what was wrong.

Other thing on the 550.

Transmission filter fluid change. Do the mechatronics seal while you are there. A friend with a lift is nice for that job. I use the lifts on base for those moments.

I had done that first chasing the sloppy shifting software and erasing the adaptions did the trick. The stupid long life transmission fluid is 25-30 bucks for a liter. 6-8 liters for the job

[Cadeez]

Good info. I may have to pick up one of those scanners

[danewilson77]

That is really nice looking. Not as nice as your crotch shot in the reflection of the car on the up close pic of the new kidney grills .

Lol. Had to look. Nice boxers.

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[Cadeez]

Lol. Had to look. Nice boxers.

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[Cadeez]

I'm wayyy behind on some pics for the few things I've had time to do in the last couple months, so here's a TON of pics

For whatever reason (CA emissions) there is what's called a "charcoal filter" in the top of the airbox of the E60, along with the standard paper filter. So naturally, I removed it, because no man needs two filters. I also dropped in a K&N while I was in there. It's just barely glued in at a couple points, snapped it off with a flathead screwdriver. Below is what it looks like


Finally got around to doing the spark plugs, which was not fun at all... Both rear plugs caused much swearing, but I finally wiggled them out. And they were all in great shape, probably didn't need to be done, oh well.


I bought some 17.5mm spacers from ECS for the rear, wheels are now all nice and flush! Got some 10mm on order for the front now.


BEFORE


AFTER



I was also able to get both my roof & trunk spoilers painted and installed, and they look awesome!!





And a few more just because...

[PetesZ]

Which spoiler did you go with again?

[Cadeez]

Which spoiler did you go with again?

I believe the brand was Icon. I got them off Amazon because they were so cheap, and they actually fit excellent. I was very pleasantly surprised

[PetesZ]

Love the look. I need to get that for my 2008. Spending all my time on the track car here lately.

[johnrando]

Great updates. Car is looking good!

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[BMWCurves]

I said it last time, but your car looks mean.

Nice update.