Lots of improvements over the years Check out the list CLICK HERE

The Restoration Mindset

Rather than dred the next problem to surface, I simply approached it from a different mindset. On-going maintenance is a given, but instead of just repairing major problems - why not approach it as an opportunity to  upgrade  the part and rebuild the sub-system.

Anxious anticipation on what problem will happen next.

This change in mindset made it FUN to research what-if performance options and cost differences,  just to be prepared for when the "restoration opportunity" arises.

Using this process greatly improved the drivability and performance.  It is again the driving experience I love... with 272,000+ miles on the odometer and still going strong!

All of my maintenance services and upgrades have been performed by local California shops including:

DINAN Performance  (mostly Morgan Hill location, some Mountain View and recently Campbell location).  With all the rebuilding and upgrades I earned a  DINAN badge !

Bavarian Motorsport in Milpitas, CA. My M5 has been well pampered by BMI.  Ramon and Nicole are really great people.  I especially like the "Big brake" upgrade that Ramon completed ...  I appreciate it each time I apply the brakes  BavarianMotorsport.net

A&E Performace (Campbell, CA) no longer in business.  Al's shop was close to where  I lived.  A&E serviced my M5 during many of the heavy mileage years.  My car wouldn't be on the road still without Al's service and advice.

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