The Papi Express
In this entry, I made it! No frills, high quality in-car sound clips showcasing the entire spectrum of sound you should expect from the CSL carbon plenum. I added my notes further documenting the decibel and tone differences.
In a true echo to the V10 M5 ethos, this Build Journal entry has best reflected a 3 months cycle of lows and highs with my E60.
I cover the initial tuning tests, the tuning dilemma of the OE+ variant of the plenum, my AlphaN realization and chat on MAF map compatibility.
In this journal entry written in collaboration with Sal @ InfinityDesign, I document the technical differences of MAF, MAP and Alpha-N engine mapping.
We discuss why the S85 was built for AlphaN, the mapping process and I end with my driving impressions drawing a comparaison with its younger brother: the M3 V8.
We discuss why the S85 was built for AlphaN, the mapping process and I end with my driving impressions drawing a comparaison with its younger brother: the M3 V8.
I cover the hardware requirements and its counter-intuitive installation process.
I cover my unboxing impressions and take a dive into the final tuning made on my pre-production unit that have made their way onto the production versions.
I take a step back and go back to a natural 20" tire fitment. I wasn't out of the woods just yet, the quirks of fitting BBS wheels combined with the awkward E60 offset specifications made final fitment a tedious process.
