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Dantera22B
01-28-2008, 12:23 PM
Wondering if anyone else has heard about Stuart Appleby's new project. He's converting an old M5 saloon into a high performance supercharged pick-up. Looks kinda nice IMO.
Stuart Appleby's BMW M5 Ute (http://www.m5ute.com/index.htm)
ScionDriver
01-28-2008, 12:38 PM
Only an Aussie. But seriously thats sweet.
lith8872
01-28-2008, 12:39 PM
a rich rednecks dream :D
Klemmel
01-28-2008, 01:03 PM
I love it!! Exactly my kind of car :)
dydzi
01-28-2008, 01:53 PM
nice idea, should look nice. thumbs up
SlickHolden
01-28-2008, 10:34 PM
Looking side on i couldn't help but notice holden and ford in it's looks?.
McReis
01-29-2008, 04:33 AM
That's so silly...
clutch-monkey
01-29-2008, 04:55 AM
should have been an available option originally..
Probably one of those 'seemed like a good idea at the time' projects
I wonder if he'd still be so keen on it if the (excellent) current-model HSV Maloo was available for sale when he decided to hack up the M5
NSXType-R
01-29-2008, 09:48 AM
Yeah, seriously. The M5 is an awesome car but why use one in excellent condition? I know it'd be easier for him to switch it over, but come on. I really liked this M5- I think it's the best looking M5 of the entire lineup. And this guy is chopping it up for a retarded reason. On the other hand, I like the fact that he's not doing it half assed though. If he had chopped it and welded on the bed and called it a day I would have been even more angry. The M5 was built for a reason. If you're looking for a ute in it I'm sorry, you've obviously got the wrong car.
bmwpower
01-29-2008, 03:05 PM
Its an abomination, yes an M5 would make the best pick up in the world, but while it reinvents the pick-up it kills an M5...for shame!
Quiggs
01-29-2008, 04:22 PM
That's freakin' awesome. WANT
agreed, man i'd own that at the click of a finger. What a dominant snowtaxi/beach cruiser
F1_Master
01-29-2008, 05:31 PM
Still not done, eh? It's been in the works for a quite a while now. Not to keen on the idea, myself.
johnnynumfiv
01-29-2008, 05:47 PM
Dudes got balls for doin a project like that. Kudos to him. And all those who are against it, don't be jealous cause you can't do something like he's doing.
Quiggs
01-29-2008, 06:20 PM
Dudes got balls for doin a project like that. Kudos to him. And all those who are against it, don't be jealous cause you can't do something like he's doing.
They see him rollin'...
2ndclasscitizen
01-29-2008, 06:29 PM
Yeah, seriously. The M5 is an awesome car but why use one in excellent condition? I know it'd be easier for him to switch it over, but come on. I really liked this M5- I think it's the best looking M5 of the entire lineup. And this guy is chopping it up for a retarded reason. On the other hand, I like the fact that he's not doing it half assed though. If he had chopped it and welded on the bed and called it a day I would have been even more angry. The M5 was built for a reason. If you're looking for a ute in it I'm sorry, you've obviously got the wrong car.
Its an abomination, yes an M5 would make the best pick up in the world, but while it reinvents the pick-up it kills an M5...for shame!
An E39 M5 is hardly a rare or exotic car, who cares.
I wonder if this will replace his Gallardo for all the rallies he does. :D
Its an abomination, yes an M5 would make the best pick up in the world, but while it reinvents the pick-up it kills an M5...for shame!
I have my doubts as to whether and why a hypothetical M5 'pick-up' might approach a Holden/HSV ute, let alone best it. After all, HSV sedans have a history of outperforming equivalent BMW M5
As for 'reinvention' well any Holden fan would instantly recognise this unit is undeniably cloned from Commodore ute
2ndclasscitizen
01-29-2008, 07:12 PM
I have my doubts as to whether and why a hypothetical M5 'pick-up' might approach a Holden/HSV ute, let alone best it. After all, HSV sedans have a history of outperforming equivalent BMW M5
As for 'reinvention' well any Holden fan would instantly recognise this unit is undeniably cloned from Commodore ute
Yep, those B pillars are a straight lift from a Commie.
clutch-monkey
01-29-2008, 07:40 PM
Yeah, seriously. The M5 is an awesome car but why use one in excellent condition? I know it'd be easier for him to switch it over, but come on. I really liked this M5- I think it's the best looking M5 of the entire lineup. And this guy is chopping it up for a retarded reason. On the other hand, I like the fact that he's not doing it half assed though. If he had chopped it and welded on the bed and called it a day I would have been even more angry. The M5 was built for a reason. If you're looking for a ute in it I'm sorry, you've obviously got the wrong car.
if holden can do it with a sedan from the factory, no reason why it wouldn't work here with a glorified family car.
Its an abomination, yes an M5 would make the best pick up in the world, but while it reinvents the pick-up it kills an M5...for shame!
it makes M5 lighter and more individual, probably more fun too, how is that killing it?
lol..'best'
Quote by Alan Grice who entered a virtually standard Holden V8 ute in the 1992 Bathurst 12-Hour enduro (race for stock-production cars)
"The bloody BMW M5, the epitome of European style and performance, driven by a Formula One champion of the world, has been out-qualified by a retired pastry cook from Maitland driving a Holden Ute!"
Grice's ute was timed a massive 3 seconds faster (approx iirc) per lap than the exotic factory-entered M5 of F1 champ Alan Jones :p
kingofthering
01-29-2008, 07:55 PM
Huh... wouldn't it have been better if he took a stock 5 and cut it into this?:confused:
1/2 of me gives mad kudos to him; the other 1/2 won't because of the M5 part.
Quote by Alan Grice who entered a virtually standard Holden V8 ute in the 1992 Bathurst 12-Hour enduro (race for stock-production cars)
Grice's ute was timed a massive 3 seconds faster (approx iirc) per lap than the exotic factory-entered M5 of F1 champ Alan Jones :p
doesnt change the fact its unique and a weapon of a car. I know which one i'd prefer between a chav maloo or a one of a kind M5 ute.
hmmmm how stock was that holden V8 ute i wonder as well;)
clutch-monkey
01-29-2008, 08:51 PM
doesnt change the fact its unique and a weapon of a car. I know which one i'd prefer between a chav maloo or a one of a kind M5 ute.
hmmmm how stock was that holden V8 ute i wonder as well;)
...
Quote by Alan Grice who entered a virtually standard Holden V8 ute in the 1992 Bathurst 12-Hour enduro (race for stock-production cars)
:confused:
yeah just stirring the pot - im actually mates with griceys daughter. very attractive
-What-
01-29-2008, 09:26 PM
im actually mates with griceys daughter. very attractive
If you find her attractive, why aren't you more than mates with her? Hmmm.....
Has this "ute" been finished? Scheduled finish date on the website was September 2007. I wonder how much this is costing him.
[QUOTE=-What-;779820]If you find her attractive, why aren't you more than mates with her? Hmmm..... gay
lol, I dont need to feed a pork sword to every hot chick I meet -what-. just gotta make sure the pork is marinated once a week.;)
ohhh and just noticed your bogus little gay comment. you really are a complete muppet. ohhh hows the dildo industry, any new products you've tryed?:p
this UTE has been in production for ages and apparently its still a while away
2ndclasscitizen
01-29-2008, 10:30 PM
Quote by Alan Grice who entered a virtually standard Holden V8 ute in the 1992 Bathurst 12-Hour enduro
He raced around Bathurst...in a VG ute...man, he must have a big pair of brass ones.
Has this "ute" been finished? Scheduled finish date on the website was September 2007. I wonder how much this is costing him.
With a custom like this it wouldn't have been unexpected for it to take longer. And Stuart Appleby isn't exactly short on money, so I doubt he cares.
doesnt change the fact its unique and a weapon of a car. I know which one i'd prefer between a chav maloo or a one of a kind M5 ute.
Unique yes but in fact may not prove be a weapon of a car. In fact it might end up being inferior to many of the hot utes out there
I wonder how much this is costing him.
^^ Exactly
Those not concerned with money are free to cast their $$ to the wind. Others like me who are more concerned with concepts like Value For Money not to mention Guaranteed Result might prefer a "chav" Maloo with every HSV option (including supercharger etc) for probably less that one-third the 'investment' that Appelby is shovelling into his one of a kind slice-up
yeah just stirring the pot - im actually mates with griceys daughter. very attractive
:eek:Like father like daughter? If so you are a very brave boy ..
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264052&d=1201669543
hmmmm how stock was that holden V8 ute i wonder as well;)
No less compliant to strictly enforced 'stock' regs than any other entrant out there, including the M5 ;)
The ute even had its original 6.5" ground clearance and ran on tiny six inch rims
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Originally Posted by nota
Quote by Alan Grice who entered a virtually standard Holden V8 ute in the 1992 Bathurst 12-Hour enduro (race for stock-production cars)
:confused:
Rigorously scrutinised against stock-production standards in all reasonable respects even down to manufacturer's wheel alignment settings, but obviously not for practical items like safety-related mods or exhaust etc
I attended the '92 race, it was a pissa. Gricey's ute sounded super-mellow and by some experts was honestly considered half a chance for outright - if not for fuel cell maladies it might have done well. Btw if anyone can find a pic of it ...
LandQuail
01-29-2008, 10:54 PM
I started mentally composing this post figuring on using only one "been there, done that" idea.
Turns out, the recipe calls for double-strength deja-vu:
BMW pickup - Google Image Search (http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=xxk&q=BMW+pickup&btnG=Search+Images)
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/miscellaneous/31823-i-officially-forgive-apollogize-what.html
We're still cool, "'What,'" but if you keep up this preteen "you're gay" bullshit, we're both going to get banned. The 'Quail puts up with too many lunatics at work to lightly suffer fools on the goddamn interweb without triggering a membership-ending E-mauling.
Besteses,
L. Quail
2ndclasscitizen
01-29-2008, 11:30 PM
Just noticed on the website that it's being built in Deniliquin. WTF mate?
And:
http://www.m5ute.com/recent/images/recent1.jpg
That's just billet porn.
I remember reading about one of Oz's best regarded hotrod builders and fabricators moving to Deni a few years back, its probably him
NOTA:
what makes you think this M5 ute wont cut it with the best aussie has to offer?
No....gricey's daughter is on the money. bravery is not required.
would you prefer a run of the mill SS/XR8 over this M5?
Well .. didn't 'Wheels' in their Nordschliefe comparo find that the VX HSV GTS was superior in dynamics and performance to this model M5? So I'm thinking if an old-gen Commodore sedan bests this model of M5 sedan, then is it unreasonable to suspect the much-improved 2008 VE Maloo (suitably optioned) might do likewise against a tricked up old-gen M5?
I'd certainly prefer either a half-price '08 Maloo bruiser or quarter-price SS/XR8 .. (plus the cash difference of course!) .. to a mega $$ 'prototype' BMW ute with a useless tray
I guess the concept just doesn't grab me because I'd also prefer Darryl Beattie's VC Valiant ute powered by an all-alloy 'Indy' big block.
Seen it? Its a beast. Speaking of which, even Gricey's daughter would be impressed ;)
2ndclasscitizen
01-30-2008, 06:50 AM
I guess the concept just doesn't grab me because I'd also prefer Darryl Beattie's VC Valiant ute powered by an all-alloy 'Indy' big block.
Picsorban.
NSXType-R
01-30-2008, 02:05 PM
An E39 M5 is hardly a rare or exotic car, who cares.
I wonder if this will replace his Gallardo for all the rallies he does. :D
Rare and exotic. Up for discussion.:D
Your perception of rare and exotic is different from mine.
I adore the M5. Its freaking amazing. It is stylish yet fast at the same time. Without being ostentatious. Awesome sleeper car. Doing this is absolutely against my wishes.
Of course, you're entitled to your opinion.
if holden can do it with a sedan from the factory, no reason why it wouldn't work here with a glorified family car.
it makes M5 lighter and more individual, probably more fun too, how is that killing it?
lol..'best'
M5 was born a sedan. It stays that way. See above. :D
Huh... wouldn't it have been better if he took a stock 5 and cut it into this?:confused:
1/2 of me gives mad kudos to him; the other 1/2 won't because of the M5 part.
Same. I like the fact that he's not doing it half assed. He's putting work into it, not some hick who wanted to extend the trunk of an M5 and call it a day. At least he's doing it properly. Although I still don't agree to him cutting up a perfect M5.
All in all, I hope to own one one day.
Well .. didn't 'Wheels' in their Nordschliefe comparo find that the VX HSV GTS was superior in dynamics and performance to this model M5? So I'm thinking if an old-gen Commodore sedan bests this model of M5 sedan, then is it unreasonable to suspect the much-improved 2008 VE Maloo (suitably optioned) might do likewise against a tricked up old-gen M5?
I'd certainly prefer either a half-price '08 Maloo bruiser or quarter-price SS/XR8 .. (plus the cash difference of course!) .. to a mega $$ 'prototype' BMW ute with a useless tray
I guess the concept just doesn't grab me because I'd also prefer Darryl Beattie's VC Valiant ute powered by an all-alloy 'Indy' big block.
Seen it? Its a beast. Speaking of which, even Gricey's daughter would be impressed ;)
mmmm i as much as the VE HSV may have improved(i think they claimed the VE not VX) it was a fairly biased review in my opinion. And im preety sure, correct me if im wrong it wasnt the M5 i thought it was the 530 or somethin but anyway each to his own. If price was no issue and you wanted a performance ute the M5 would turn a few heads i reckon.
Cant deny the maloo tray is fairly useless as well 500kg max i think
I'll look up that valiant;)
Ferrer
01-30-2008, 04:28 PM
Your perception of rare and exotic is different from mine.
I adore the M5. Its freaking amazing. It is stylish yet fast at the same time. Without being ostentatious. Awesome sleeper car. Doing this is absolutely against my wishes.
None of this makes it rare or exotic.
2ndclasscitizen
01-30-2008, 05:09 PM
Rare and exotic. Up for discussion.:D
Your perception of rare and exotic is different from mine.
Rare = not many of something. There's plenty of E39 M5s about.
Exotic = 1. of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
2. strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance: an exotic hairstyle.
3. of a uniquely new or experimental nature: exotic weapons.
An E39 M5 is none of those things.
NSXType-R
01-30-2008, 05:12 PM
None of this makes it rare or exotic.
As I said, perception = one's opinion.
fpv_gtho
01-30-2008, 08:05 PM
Anybody else get the feeling that with whats been done to the rear end, despite all his protestations of the contrary, they've fcked up the handling?
-What-
01-30-2008, 08:50 PM
Stuart Appleby isn't exactly short on money, so I doubt he cares.
Maybe he has other investments, but he hasn't been winning at Golf for a long while now.
We're still cool, "'What,'"...
Really?
I didn't know I knew who you are for you to be stating that we are "still cool". So...who are you?
I have many admires and many fans wishing to be cool with me. I'm sorry, I'm so popular...it is impossible for me to know everyone.
kingofthering
01-30-2008, 10:03 PM
Really?
I didn't know I knew who you are for you to be stating that we are "still cool". So...who are you?
I have many admires and many fans wishing to be cool with me. I'm sorry, I'm so popular...it is impossible for me to know everyone.
So... I don't think it's that hard to remember your mom, dad, brother, sister, dog, and cousin. :D
DieterCabral
01-30-2008, 10:14 PM
I seriously hope it is never completed for that will be the day that the M5 dies!
clutch-monkey
01-30-2008, 10:17 PM
I seriously hope it is never completed for that will be the day that the M5 dies!
yeah..that made no sense.
mmmm i as much as the VE HSV may have improved(i think they claimed the VE not VX) it was a fairly biased review in my opinion.
You're probably thinking of a different article. The one I refer to was from somewhere back in 2000~2002
And im preety sure, correct me if im wrong it wasnt the M5 i thought it was the 530 or somethin but anyway each to his own.
See above. GTS vs M5 vs E55
If price was no issue and you wanted a performance ute the M5 would turn a few heads i reckon.
UNfortunately price is THE issue for 99% of us mere mortals isn't it? I'm only guessing its a $200k all-up outlay, could be a lot more at the end of the day.
I wonder what those turned heads will be thinking? At those prices my brain will reckon to itself 'what a dumb idea'. So imho he's a bunny and a misguided one at that, in this obviously mega $ venture
Of course we've seen worse automotive outcomes than this - Leanne Edelstone's pink Countach is one. But gee .. what you or I could get with that much cash ..
Cant deny the maloo tray is fairly useless as well 500kg max i think
Ok Hercules try lifting your 1500cc Electra Glide over this! :D
http://www.m5ute.com/recent/images/recent1.jpg
I'll look up that valiant;)
:)
yeah i hear what your saying nota and i do agree, i think its more the novelty of it being an M5 thats getting me.
I missed that article, i thought you were reffering to the wheels comment sometime last year stating the new VE is better than the 5 series but anyway.
200k = VS maloo in black and pocket the rest.
Just drove past a converted volvo 740 ute, looked sweet.
x_gavin
01-31-2008, 12:59 AM
wow, its awsome, but sad m5
This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. The most perfect BMW ever, the E39 M5 being turned into a pickup truck? Stupid with too much money
LandQuail
02-06-2008, 02:06 AM
Really?
I didn't know I knew who you are for you to be stating that we are "still cool". So...who are you?
I have many admires and many fans wishing to be cool with me. I'm sorry, I'm so popular...it is impossible for me to know everyone.
I extend the white flag and "What" pisses on it? Give the 'Quail a break...
henk4
02-06-2008, 02:15 AM
I have many admires and many fans wishing to be cool with me. I'm sorry, I'm so popular...it is impossible for me to know everyone.
please go and suffer your burden of fame elsewhere...
BarneyBoy
02-07-2008, 12:17 AM
Lucky Appleby's doing this for his own benefit, not ours. ;)
If it 'spins HIS wheels', good upon him. I'm sure he doesn't give a toss about what I drive :p
LandQuail
02-12-2008, 01:40 AM
Lucky Appleby's doing this for his own benefit, not ours. ;)
If it 'spins HIS wheels', good upon him. I'm sure he doesn't give a toss about what I drive :p
Spot-on — brilliant.
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