BMW E39 M5 touring build #2
Discussion
JB99 said:
Spare wheel well could be argued to be a 'crash impact area.'
I read recently about a classic mini electric conversion which only had four holes drilled into the boot floor requiring IVA.....tread carefully!
Of course it was four holes in a boot that did it - nothing to do with a complete drive train change to electric rather than the original ICE set up I read recently about a classic mini electric conversion which only had four holes drilled into the boot floor requiring IVA.....tread carefully!
JB99 said:
BSSBMW said:
JB99 said:
With regard to the boot area floor modifications to the bodyshell, will this mean an IVA and/ or the issue of a 'Q' plate?
In short, no.The chassis part of the monocoque remains exactly the same. Essentially the only change is the deletion of the spare wheel well (a non structural part) and replaced with a battery tray shaped hole.
I read recently about a classic mini electric conversion which only had four holes drilled into the boot floor requiring IVA.....tread carefully!
Is it all you can do, to try and pick holes in this post?
I'd say if this build isn't for you; keep schtum and pass on by quietly until you find a post/build that suits you better
JB99 said:
Spare wheel well could be argued to be a 'crash impact area.'
I read recently about a classic mini electric conversion which only had four holes drilled into the boot floor requiring IVA.....tread carefully!
The spare wheel is not a crash impact area, the two chassis rails either side of the boot floor are what would take the impact and deform accordingly and remember, this a panel removed (that was once available to buy new) from another model in the range, not some fabrication done from scratch.I read recently about a classic mini electric conversion which only had four holes drilled into the boot floor requiring IVA.....tread carefully!
Besides, last time I checked cars are not crash tested for rear impacts.
Anyway, moving on.....
Back from the bodyshop.
Battery tray delete
Both rear jacking points
Inside the boot floor.
The complete underside of the car was thoroughly cleaned prior to an corrosion repair or fabrication so once that was complete, the same process as the last build where all repairs were zinc primed, epoxy primed, 3M spray sealed then painted with particular attention to replicating the original factory finish of beige E coat/ underseal with body colour overspray. Finished off with plenty of Tecktyl ML cavity wax in all the box sections, seams and key areas prone to corrosion.
The sill panels were completely painted, the rear quarters along with both bumpers, M5 mirrors and rear bumper diffuser as well before the whole car was paint corrected.
The fit up begins with the M5 battery tray.
Back from the bodyshop.
Battery tray delete
Both rear jacking points
Inside the boot floor.
The complete underside of the car was thoroughly cleaned prior to an corrosion repair or fabrication so once that was complete, the same process as the last build where all repairs were zinc primed, epoxy primed, 3M spray sealed then painted with particular attention to replicating the original factory finish of beige E coat/ underseal with body colour overspray. Finished off with plenty of Tecktyl ML cavity wax in all the box sections, seams and key areas prone to corrosion.
The sill panels were completely painted, the rear quarters along with both bumpers, M5 mirrors and rear bumper diffuser as well before the whole car was paint corrected.
The fit up begins with the M5 battery tray.
Edited by BSSBMW on Saturday 4th March 22:24
Oh wow, I can't believe this thread has passed me by. In a way, it's been such a giggle watching the evolution of this thread compressed into the time it takes to read five pages.
There is another 'cheap' M5 on sale... I believe that it was initially advertised for £9,995.
I'd love to have one of these one day.
There is another 'cheap' M5 on sale... I believe that it was initially advertised for £9,995.
I'd love to have one of these one day.
BSSBMW said:
Anyway, moving on.....
Back from the bodyshop.
Battery tray delete
Both rear jacking points
Inside the boot floor.
The complete underside of the car was thoroughly cleaned prior to an corrosion repair or fabrication so once that was complete, the same process as the last build where all repairs were zinc primed, epoxy primed, 3M spray sealed then painted with particular attention to replicating the original factory finish of beige E coat/ underseal with body colour overspray. Finished off with plenty of Tecktyl ML cavity wax in all the box sections, seams and key areas prone to corrosion.
The sill panels were completely painted, the rear quarters along with both bumpers, M5 mirrors and rear bumper diffuser as well before the whole car was paint corrected.
The fit up begins with the M5 battery tray.
Some serious detail and neat work there Barry Back from the bodyshop.
Battery tray delete
Both rear jacking points
Inside the boot floor.
The complete underside of the car was thoroughly cleaned prior to an corrosion repair or fabrication so once that was complete, the same process as the last build where all repairs were zinc primed, epoxy primed, 3M spray sealed then painted with particular attention to replicating the original factory finish of beige E coat/ underseal with body colour overspray. Finished off with plenty of Tecktyl ML cavity wax in all the box sections, seams and key areas prone to corrosion.
The sill panels were completely painted, the rear quarters along with both bumpers, M5 mirrors and rear bumper diffuser as well before the whole car was paint corrected.
The fit up begins with the M5 battery tray.
Edited by BSSBMW on Saturday 4th March 22:24
This is going to be aother super touring!
Thanks for the comments everyone!
I have lost count of the number of people that have asked to buy it if I ever sell this one, how many of those are serious I don't know but if I do ever come to sell it I think the fair way would be to auction it off.
Davie_GLA said:
Bravo mate. You could do well here and churn these out to order!
I didn't read the last one fully but will now.
Can l be added to the list of prospective new owner?
Thanks but they are to labour intensive to be a profitable business proposition.I didn't read the last one fully but will now.
Can l be added to the list of prospective new owner?
I have lost count of the number of people that have asked to buy it if I ever sell this one, how many of those are serious I don't know but if I do ever come to sell it I think the fair way would be to auction it off.
This weekends progress.....
New brake and fuel lines starting to go in along with the fuel tank with the M5 pump swapped in.
The copy front bumper with its poor fit and alignment would not do so the genuine one from the donor M5 was painted sterling grey ready to be swapped over,
The M5's twin air intakes to feed the S62's dual air filter housing were fitted after the M54 single intake was removed.
The M5's mirrors were also painted at the same time so these were built up and fitted up.
Front bumper built up with new mouldings and the bonnet grills swapped out for a new set specific to the V8 models.
New brake and fuel lines starting to go in along with the fuel tank with the M5 pump swapped in.
The copy front bumper with its poor fit and alignment would not do so the genuine one from the donor M5 was painted sterling grey ready to be swapped over,
The M5's twin air intakes to feed the S62's dual air filter housing were fitted after the M54 single intake was removed.
The M5's mirrors were also painted at the same time so these were built up and fitted up.
Front bumper built up with new mouldings and the bonnet grills swapped out for a new set specific to the V8 models.
BSSBMW said:
Thanks for the comments everyone!
I have lost count of the number of people that have asked to buy it if I ever sell this one, how many of those are serious I don't know but if I do ever come to sell it I think the fair way would be to auction it off.
Without re-reading the entire thread, on the first build, did you log the number of hours of time you put in to it? (even if approx)Davie_GLA said:
Bravo mate. You could do well here and churn these out to order!
I didn't read the last one fully but will now.
Can l be added to the list of prospective new owner?
Thanks but they are to labour intensive to be a profitable business proposition.I didn't read the last one fully but will now.
Can l be added to the list of prospective new owner?
I have lost count of the number of people that have asked to buy it if I ever sell this one, how many of those are serious I don't know but if I do ever come to sell it I think the fair way would be to auction it off.
IF you turned it in to a business you could state an after doner car cost (or estimate, to allow for unforeseen stuff) and maybe (if sticking to BM's) use a moniker that sounds like M5? Maybe something like EMM 5, as there will be a limit to what BM can protect name wise. Upon thinking of something maybe work backwords to make it represent something personal. In the above cited, say your name is Edward, it could for example become Edwards Monstrous M-cars 5
That aside, watching with interest, and read the MK1 thread in one lump yesterday.
Edited by Fermit on Monday 6th March 14:07
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