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High mileage 1988 BMW M5 Dinan E28

Sometimes we find cars we posted before return to the blog much later for sale by a different owner. Sometimes we don’t remember this. So that said I don’t think we have seen this particular M5 before, but we have seen a number of black E28s move through this blog.
This one has 214,000 miles, but only 25,000 on an engine rebuild and 1,000 on a valve job. The engine rebuild also saw the car see some go fast additions including, a lightweight flywheel and 3″ exhaust. The car also has a Dinan chip and Dinan Stage 3 suspension. 17″ rims and Euro headlights complete the nice look.
There are a few bits that need to be found, replaced, and fixed, but nothing that would prevent instant enjoyment from the purchase.
The car is sitting at $5,655 with bids and reserve not met.
Seller description:

There were only supposed to be 500 handbuilt BMW M5′s but BMW ended up making about 1270 total cars due to demand. This is car # 126 of the first 500. E28 chassis M5′s are the last of the handbuilt M/// cars.

It has 214k on the odo but only about 25k on the engine since a full rebuild by Fall Line Motorsports in the Chicago Illinois area. A good rebuild on these engines will run upwards of $10,000, which is why you never see them rebuilt. Timing chain and guides replaced, a lightweight flywheel was used in place of the stock unit for faster revs, a Fahey crankshaft hub was used for greater strength. SCCA style exhaust was custom built with high flow cat, 3″ mandrell bent pipe and stock M5 muffler.
http://www.fall-linemotorsports.com/

Valve adjustment just done 1k ago.

The head work was done by Chuck Stickley from CSS Motorsports http://www.cssmotorsports.com/
Chuck builds BMW engines and races professionally in SCCA competitions. The headwork alone ran $3,500 and is fully ported and matched with a full angle job. A Dinan exhaust cam gear was used in place of the factory peice for better torque response.

The car was also converted at Fall Line to a Split Second Mass Airflow system with both ARM1 & ARC 2 systems replacing the stock airflow meter. There is also a custom aluminum air filter cover included that was fabricated to shield the filter from engine temps. It is easily removable and secures with a Dzus fastener. More info here regarding the Split Second conversion:
http://www.splitsec.com/spike/bmwm5s/spikem5.html

This system allows for manual overide of air and fuel levels and is easily adjusted to account for intended driving conditions.

Dinan 10 Point car and has been “Badged” as such by Dinan Engineering.

Stage 3 suspension system: SLS delete, adjustable sway bars, Dinan springs and fixed negative camber plates front and rear set the camber at about -2 degrees. Rear struts are also Dinan Bilstein peices that are height adjustable.
Dinan exhaust cam gear.
Dinan ECU Chip. Car also comes with factory chip.

~Evan

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Posted by Evan in BMW, Dinan | July 15, 2010 | No Comments »

2008 Dinan S2 135i Coupe

I think this may be the first 1-Series post on GCFSB so I’ll give a little background.

BMW launched the 1-Series in 2004 to help extend its range of automobiles to a group of people who could never afford the blue and white badge.  It started off as a 5-door hatchback and in 2007 BMW offered a 2-door coupe version.  2007 was the same year that BMW introduced the now famous, N54 twin-turbo straight-6, which found its way into the 135i in 2008.

That brings us to today’s Bimmer: a 2008 Grey Metallic 135i Coupe.

I’ve never been a big fan of the 1’s styling; reminds me of the 3-Series “special” little brother.  Luckily this one has the Sport and Premium package which adds a sportier air damn and wheels among other things.  But what really got me interested was the Dinan Stage 2 Performance Package.  We’re talking about a serious jump in power that is covered by a BMW/Dinan warranty; horses are up to 384 and twisting power climbs to 421 LB-FT.

The $10K package includes the following upgrades:

Stage 3 Performance Engine Software with High-Boost Upgrade
Performance Intercooler
High Capacity Oil Cooler (for cars equipped without the factory oil cooler)
Free Flow Exhaust
Stage 3 Suspension System (Performance Springs, Koni Struts and Shocks, 26.5mm Front Antiroll Bar, front camber plates)
Dinan Pedal Pads
Dinan Deck Lid Badge
Serial Numbered Dinan-S2 Plaque
Rear Upper Shock Mount Kit (12mm)

The owner claims it will do “0-60 in the low 4′s and pull hard past 100mph” and I don’t doubt it.

The buy it now price is $28.5 which equates to $75 bucks per horsepower.  When you think that each horsepower in a new 911 will cost you $255, the 135i looks like a whole lot of car for the money.  This guy is even throwing in 3 pairs of tires!

This gets a thumbs up from me.

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW, Dinan | July 3, 2010 | 5 Comments »

Goregeous BMW Z4M coupe on eBay

Besides Terminator 2 and The Godfather Part II, it’s pretty common knowledge that the sequels are never as good as the original.  When it comes to BMW’s this same theory applies.

The E86 Z4M never got as much love as the original M-Coupe and there are a few good reasons why.  For one, the E36/8 M-Coupe was so damn good looking it would have made heads explode if BMW found a way to improve upon its design.  There’s nothing on the road that looks like a M-Coupe and I love that.

The Z4M did see some marginal upgrades such as a 15hp bump in the S54 mill and M3 CSL rotors however in my opinion these never outweighed the fact that it was a ugly duckling compared to the M-Coupe.

So, what would it take to bring this second-fiddle M up to my standards?  Well you can start with a slew of expensive, top-notch performance mods all installed by a Dinan authorized dealer!

BREMBO front brakes & silver calipers w/slotted rotors

Dinan 4.10 Limited Slip Differential

Eisenmann Race exhaust

Dinan high-flow throttle bodies

Dinan Springs + Dinan Stage 1 & 2 strut braces and Dinan rear monoballs)

RPI air intake & Powerchip upgrade

Rogue Short Shift Kit (UUC Shift knob)

Factory BMW 19″ CSL wheels with Michelin Pilot Sports

It feels wrong to like this Z4M as much as I do; almost like I’m cheating on my faithful girlfriend with a hot piece of young German steel.  Just look at those wheels though and that Imola Red interior!  Is it just me or do these pictures really do this Bimmer some justice?  I have seen Z4M’s in person and I don’t think they look nearly this good.

It also doesn’t hurt that this Z4M was owned by a said BMW enthusiast who only put 34K on the clock.  Bidding is only at $25K but the reserve price hasn’t been met so I’m dying to see what this beauty pulls in.

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW, Dinan | June 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The first Dinan S3 M6

The BMW M6 is a formidable opponent in the grand tourer class of automobiles. Heavy styling, a powerful 500hp V10 engine, and the BMW name make it a popular choice among celebs, pro athletes and wealthy old men.  But for someone who’s looking for a serious performance GT, the M6 takes a backseat to its competition such as the 911 and R8.  The M6 just looks more natural cruising the streets of Rodeo Drive than it does ringing in hot laps on the Nurburgring.  For most this is no biggie but for some of us, most notably Steve Dinan, something had to be done.

We’ve seen a few S3 M5/M6s pop up on GCFSB but this one is said to be the original.  Dinan enlarged the 5.0L V10 to 5.7 liters and squeezes out an impressive 128 extra ponies (the seller claims this one puts down 655hp on 93 octane.)  Handling, grip and stopping power are tweaked for maximum performance as well thanks to the Stage 2 suspension, 19” forged wheels and Brembo brake conversion.  The S3 package transforms the M6 into a true heavyweight fighter, offering numbers and performance to go up against the likes of the Ferrari 599, Aston Martin DBS and other flagship GTs.

Dinan’s First S3 M6 on Pelican Parts

With only 18,000 miles, 4455 of which are on the new engine, this M6 has most likely just reached the “just broken in” stage of its life.   Knowing that there is also a full BMW and Dinan warranty in place gives you some peace of mind as you test the limits of this package.  To make things even sweeter, the price tag comes in at just under $80K, you can’t even get a new 650i for that kinda dough.

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW, Dinan | May 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Menacing M-Roadster in Sapphire Black with 52K

Here’s a pretty neat 2001 S54 M-Roadster with only 52K miles.  It’s gone through some maintenance, including a recent change of its oil or “Liquid Gold” as the seller states.  The stock suspension will have to do some flexing in order to handle the extra 40hp created by the Dinan CAI, Stage 3 tune and those two fat pipes in the back.  The other modifications that catch my eye are the no longer produced 19” OZ Raffaellos, the Brembo cross-drilled rotors and the super-bright Umnitza projector headlights.

Evil S54 M-Roadster with Dinan Upgrades

While a low-mile S54 version is nice, I’m not sure it warrants a $29K price tag.  If you’re a frequent visitor you know I posted a 2001 BMW S54 M-Coupe a few weeks ago that had 62,000 miles on it and the asking price was only $25K.  In my opinion the Coupe is much rarer and definitely more desirable, so I’m going to bark at the price of this Roadster all day.

On a positive note, I always thought that the M-Roadster came off a little feminine but this one looks absolutely sinister in Black Sapphire Metallic on black leather.  All it’s missing is some dark BBS wheels in place of the bling-bling OZs and I’d be sold.

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW, Dinan | May 9, 2010 | No Comments »

Dinan modified BMW 740i S3 4.9 Stroker

Out of all the German flagship luxo-crusiers out there the E38 7-series is without a doubt my favorite. It may not be the fastest or the most luxurious but it has a sophisticated and understated styling that just epitomizes class. This one here is said to one of the first E38s imported from Germany to be used as a demo car for US dealers.

In 2005, the owner of a MB/BMW tuner shop bought the 740 and decided to give it a huge overhaul.  You can find all the details in the link below but the most important notes are: Dinan S3 conversion with a supercharged, 4.9L Stroker kit…340rwhp.

1995 BMW 740i Dinan S3 Stroker on BimmerForums

I haven’t made up my mind on this one yet.  The modifications alone are worth more than the $15K price point.  However there are a lot of questionables;  over 200K miles, supercharger belt breaking on the dyno, starter problems, blowing up tires from launching and then the typical 200K wear and tear.

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW, Dinan | April 11, 2010 | No Comments »

Red BMW E34 M5 doppleganger under $14k

A couple weeks ago I blog-drooled all over my computer when I found a red E34 on BMW double-spokes on eBay.  While perusing MunichEvo, I saw another red E34 on the same wheels and thought “oh cool, it’s for sale somewhere else and cheaper!”  A closer look revealed that this is, in fact, NOT the same car, as it has the black M5 body bits and about twice the miles of that first pristine example.  It also has some nice Dinan bits, and leaves me painfully torn as to whether I think the black or body-color aero bits look better.  You be the judge:

Red E34 M5 for sale at MunichEvo.com

I think if it came down to it I might go body-color, but the black has an attractive just-another-5er quality to it.  Either way, these owners have the same impeccable taste in wheels, not to mention cars and color.  Some well-chosen Dinan bits (chip, cam sprocket, brakes, suspension, and a thankfully unused trunk badge) make it a little extra special, and while it’s not a 55k-mile cherry like the first, it certainly doesn’t show its 119k.

Someone’s getting lucky at $13,995.

-NR

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Posted by Nate in BMW, Dinan | April 7, 2010 | No Comments »

2001 E39 with Dinan Upgrades

This car would have fit nicely with our E39 week a few weeks back.  On the M5 Board we have a 2001 E39 with some Dinan upgrades.  They include:

Other modifications:

2001 E39 for Sale:

$25k seems like a good value, a little haggling to $23.5k would be ideal.  A clean E39 is always desirable, the Dinan upgrades and those Hamann wheels make this car irresistible.  There is no mention of maintenance or records, assuming that checked out this would be a solid buy.

~Aaron.

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Posted by Aaron in BMW, Dinan | March 21, 2010 | No Comments »

1991 BMW M5 For Sale

My favorite generation of the BMW M5 is the late 80s E28.  That is, until I see an E39 roll menacingly by, then it’s definitely the E39.  Well, until I see something like this beautiful E34 pop up on eBay.  Damn, these are good looking cars.  The last of the hand-built M cars, they also carried over the M1/M5/M6 inline-6, displacing 3.5 liters.  Power was up to 315hp, and the clean early 90s styling make it one of the most subtle M cars.  It’s beautiful and fast, exemplified by this low-mileage version that showed up on eBay.

This really is one of the most gorgeous E34s I’ve seen.  Though I normally go for darker/subtle colors, I think the red is awesome.  It’s wearing some of the best BMW wheels out there; I’ve seen these look amazing on everything from E30 M3s to E38 7-series.  The Dinan chip and suspension are tasteful upgrades that make it a bit better without overdoing it.  To top off the total package, it only has 55k miles.  This total package comes at a price, however, and the Buy-It-Now is set at $20,750.  A lot of money for sure, as there are other E34 M5s out there for 1/4 of the price.  On the other hand, those cars probably suck.  There are E34 540i’s going around $15k, and considering the nature and condition of this car, it’s not exorbitant.  Hand-built, sexy 90s Teutonic speed for the price of a Honda Civic sounds good to me.

-NR

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Posted by Nate in BMW, Dinan | March 15, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Steve Dinan’s 2006 M5 S3

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Just our luck, the last post’s M3 has a big brother that’s for sale as well.

This is Steve Dinan’s personal M5 that put down 627 horsepower and 480 lb-ft torque as compared to a stock M5’s “measly” 500 horsepower and 383 lb-ft torque.

Here’s a great write-up and video for one of the other Dinan E60 M5 S3’s that Dan found back in the beginning of 2010 – 2008 Dinan M5 S3.

Steve Dinan’s 2006 E60 M5 S3


Dinan Upgrades included in the S3 package:

Dinan bored and stroked V-10 engine with Engine Management Software

(Only 4,100 miles on this engine)

Dinan High Flow Air Mass Meter/Intake Assemblies

Dinan High Flow Throttle Bodies

Dinan Middle Racing Exhaust

Dinan Free Flow Rear Muffler with Black Tips

Dinan Under-Drive Crank Pulley 16%

Dinan Stage 3 Suspension

Dinan Front and Rear Carbon Fiber Strut/Shock Tower Braces

Dinan 19” Lightweight Forged Wheel (with brand new PS2 Tires and New Black Chrome Wheels)

Dinan Performance Brakes by Brembo 4-Wheel Conversion (Black Calipers with Slotted Rotors: New Pads & Rotors installed 1/5/10)

Dinan Pedal Pads

Dinan Signature Floor Mats

Dinan Badge with Serial Numbered S3 Plaque

Total price of the above parts installed $70,000

I’m going to go out on a limb and say I’d rather own Steve’s M3.  Don’t get me wrong, I love the M5…just not the E60 so much.  It’s too bangle-ized and SMG’d for me.

If i had the $80K to spend on this M5 I’d much rather buy Steve’s track focused, low miles, 6-speed M3 and spend the remaining 30K on a mint E39 M5.

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW, Dinan | March 7, 2010 | No Comments »