Thanks guys. If I could find someone to do this for around $70 an hour it wouldn't hurt so bad. Maybe I need to head south ;-)

I need to change the clutch and rear main seal on my 2001 M5, but I'm getting quoted by shops 10 hours of labor. 10 hours!!! How is this possible? There are guys posting youtube videos of e39...

Hello,

I need to have some custom exhaust work done andI want all the pipe and welds to be true stainless steel. Can anyone recommend a shop in the NorthernVA area?

Thanks to all for the feedback.

Today I took my M5 to Road Race Technologies in Sterling, VA. They don't have their own alignment machine, but they prepped my suspension before taking it to...

As it turns out Alexandria Bavarian Service does not have their own alignment rack. I just made an appointment with RRT. I'll post my new alignment specs afterwards.

Thanks again everyone. I'm...

glindsey:

Thanks for all of the great feedback. My M5 is wearing Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and I have been running 45lbs in front and 40lbs in the rear.

As I said before, This past fall I...

Thanks Nick. I'll try RRT.

I live in McLean, near Tysons Corner.

I took my 2001 M5 (79,800 miles on it) to a local tire store to get the wheel alignment checked and I have a few questions post-results.

Prior to this the car went down the road true and...

Alan,

I need a special tool for the upcoming DIY #12. How can I get in touch with Tony McMullan?

The tool I need is for replacing the rear swing arm ball joints in my E39 M5, however the...

This was my first DIY day and I have to say I am completely impressed with how well it was organized and the hospitality of the staff at Convenience Car Care. So many club members and staff chipped...

My 2001 M5 with 77K on it was in dire need of new thrust arm bushings. I had purchased the X5 bushings and had planned to do the job myself, but ran out of time. While searching Google I found BMC...