Installing the Eibach Anti-Roll Bars

Finally, the shipment arrived!!!

http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/04164.3.3313751945500013899







Removed the original bars...




Done!!!



These bars have two adjustment settings. Bolting the drop links to the outer holes produces a softer ride, whereas using the inner holes results in a stiffer suspension.

However, the orginal links of the front bar is not fit to the inner holes of the Eibach front bar, need to order the special links from Eibach later...



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Changing the Final Drive Fluid







http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_final_drive_fluid_change.html

Replacing the Automatic Transmission Fluid

Identified the right fluid for my 323ia:

ZF-Lifeguard Fluid 5 - Part Number: s671 090 173




New Transmission Filter



New Gasket of the Sumps


It is not an easy job to do, so i sent the car to garage and let the expert to do it...

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/E36-Tranny_Fluid_Auto/E36-Tranny_Fluid_Auto.htm

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BMUU's Ci






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The E60 M5

The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW 5-Series automobile made by BMW Motorsport. First introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1984, the M5 has been made from various 5-Series versions throughout the years, including the E28, E34, E39 and most recently the E60.









The E60 M5 was introduced in 2005. It has a naturally aspirated 5.0 L BMW V10 S85 engine redlining at 8250 rpm and developing a peak output of 500 SAE hp (507 PS, 373 kW) with 383 ft·lbf (519 N·m) of torque. Unlike some other BMW engines which utilize Valvetronic to infinitely vary valve lift to eliminate the throttle plate, this engine has 1 individual throttle body per cylinder. This gives it quicker response. Other key features include a stiffened aluminum chassis and a 7-speed SMG III manual transmission.

The BMW M5, along with the new M6, were designed to use the new SMG III electrohydraulic manual transmission. The transmission, while responsive at the track, has been criticized for its general lack of smoothness in everyday driving. In October 2006 BMW announced that a 6-speed manual transmission would be available in North America based on suggestions from the motoring press. Unfortunately, this gearbox reduces acceleration performance slightly. The 6-speed manual M5 was marginally slower, since the stability control cannot be disengaged as per the SMG version. The SMG III includes the "Launch Control" feature, which allows maximum performance standing starts automatically.

The M5 features several F1 inspired engine and transmission controls including launch control, dynamic stability control, and the option of changing to either automated or manual as well as the speed at which shifts are completed (there are 11 shift programs in total forming what BMW calls Drivelogic). Manual shifting can be done with either a floor shifter or the steering column-mounted shift paddles (another F1-inspired feature), both of which are fitted to all SMG M5s. The floor shifter is the type used on manumatic transmissions; tipping it backward (toward the "+") shifts up, while a forward tip (toward the "-") shifts down. The shifter can be moved to the left to access neutral and reverse. The car also features a "power" button on the steering wheel (labeled "M") which offers access to three modes: P400 (limiting the engine to 400 hp (300 kW) for daily driving use), P500 (unleashes the full 507 hp) and P500 S (for full power and sharper throttle response). P400 is the default start-up mode, the P500 modes are preselected using i-Drive and then activated from P400 using the "M" button.

Performance:

0-100 km/h (62 mph): 4.7s[2]
(0-100 mph: 10.1s, Road & Track [2/06])
(0-60 mph: 4.1s, Road & Track [2/06])
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph actual or 163mph indicated) with electronic speed limiter; indicated 330 km/h (205 mph) or 195mph actual, without limiter.
Power: 507 PS (500.1 hp/372.9 kW) at 7750 rpm
Torque: 520 N·m (384 ft·lbf) at 6100 rpm
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M5

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