Picking up new M5 tomorrow.

ResIpsaLoquitur · 06-08-2022, 07:49 PM

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Some teaser photos. Gonna post a DIY post just because. Hardest part was figuring out how to remove the vent and the darn side cover panel would not come out. Took a lot of muscle. Damn strong clips. Mostly I think it was the angle I was pulling. But got it eventually.

VERY cool! Can't wait to see how this turned out as well as install!

Maverik259 · 06-09-2022, 08:07 AM

Some more photos. Couldn't drive it the last couple days. Was doing some work trying to get some cf parts to fit on my steering wheel so was using my wife's X5. So today I got back in her to test out what the gauge can display and I was pleasantly surprised at the added features. I imagine it's most of what that steering wheel display some people get. Just never liked that stuck on top look.

Not sure or the order the pics will post but:

Boost
IAT
Exhaust temp (pic 1)
True speed
Oil temp (pic 6)
Coolant temp (pic 7)
Rpm/shift light
Throttle position
Ignition timing (pic 5)
AFR (pic 4)

selpo · 06-09-2022, 06:15 PM

^^^ And here I am patting myself on the shoulder for changing the door puddle lights!

m5 guy · 06-10-2022, 02:45 AM

Great job! I've had a p3cars gauge on my last 4 cars. Really like how clean they are once installed and the fact that they do not fully take up a vent.

Maverik259 · 06-10-2022, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by selpo

^^^ And here I am patting myself on the shoulder for changing the door puddle lights!

It was actually super easy. Now that I know how to get the trim off haha. Their instructions are very good but everything comes apart and goes back together relatively easy. Fits perfectly.

Maverik259 · 06-10-2022, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m5 guy

Great job! I've had a p3cars gauge on my last 4 cars. Really like how clean they are once installed and the fact that they do not fully take up a vent.

I will admit the AC is reduced quite a bit though as you can imagine.

But I am a fan of this set up so far. Quality fitment.

snowbimmer · 06-10-2022, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by m5 guy

Great job! I've had a p3cars gauge on my last 4 cars. Really like how clean they are once installed and the fact that they do not fully take up a vent.

I will admit the AC is reduced quite a bit though as you can imagine.

But I am a fan of this set up so far. Quality fitment.

In my experience, that vent is basically worthless anyway.

m5 guy · 06-10-2022, 10:19 AM

I still much prefer the p3cars over the others as some of the side vent is easier to sacrifice vs the center ones. Anyone remember the old Awon gauges? Those were awesome except for the fact you lost your center vent. That's a no no go where I live, too hot and humid.

Maverik259 · 06-10-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m5 guy

I still much prefer the p3cars over the others as some of the side vent is easier to sacrifice vs the center ones. Anyone remember the old Awon gauges? Those were awesome except for the fact you lost your center vent. That's a no no go where I live, too hot and humid.

Don't recall them but would definitely be a deal Breaker for me. I find my side vent usually ends up behind the steering wheel and not even realizing it. I wish I could set her to stop "sync" with the rear seats. I can do it on my X5 rather easily and it remembers. Lose so much fan when it does that.

Maverik259 · 06-23-2022, 11:40 AM

New autotecknic smoked sequential turn signals and M Performance mirror caps.

sharkf90 · 06-30-2022, 12:29 PM

Wow this thread is perfect! Thanks for being detailed with everything it helps a lot!

Maverik259 · 07-01-2022, 10:39 PM

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Wow this thread is perfect! Thanks for being detailed with everything it helps a lot!

It's a curse. Lol. But I love it.

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Maverik259 Major General 4140 Rep 7,160 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Some more photos. Couldn't drive it the last couple days. Was doing some work trying to get some cf parts to fit on my steering wheel so was using my wife's X5. So today I got back in her to test out what the gauge can display and I was pleasantly surprised at the added features. I imagine it's most of what that steering wheel display some people get. Just never liked that stuck on top look. Not sure or the order the pics will post but: Boost IAT Exhaust temp (pic 1) True speed Oil temp (pic 6) Coolant temp (pic 7) Rpm/shift light Throttle position Ignition timing (pic 5) AFR (pic 4) Attached Images __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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