list of mods.
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From: ireland
My Ride: 2004 530d SE,manual,beige Dakota leather,light wood trim,jet black.(alot will be changed)
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Iv'e decided to mod my 2004 530d rather than buying a newer one,
first things first are the mechanical bits,I want to take out the swirl flaps and replace them with blankers.Can anyone tell me where to get these?I also would like to change the exhaust system. Suggestions welcome.
First off a few pics of the car as it is now.(sorry about the quality was using iphone:L)
A list of what i intend to do.
1. full OEM msport kit(can somebody tell me where and how much i could get this for in the uk?)
2. 19inch BBS lm rims,
3. lowering kit(can somebody recommend)
4. hid kit for low beams/spot lights/ angel eyes.can someone post links to good ones?
5. tints all round
6. cf wrap grill chrome/window chrome/msport boot lip spoiler.(is it possible?)
7. remap to 248bhp 560nm
8. drilled disks all round
9. add tv's to headrest.
10.upgrade sound system(stock one is crap) recommendations welcome
11.retrofit ipod kit.
12.retrofit lci tail light led's
can anyone think of anything i should add to the list, does anyone know the cost of these bits?where to get them? how to guides are welcome
Iv'e decided to mod my 2004 530d rather than buying a newer one,
first things first are the mechanical bits,I want to take out the swirl flaps and replace them with blankers.Can anyone tell me where to get these?I also would like to change the exhaust system. Suggestions welcome.
First off a few pics of the car as it is now.(sorry about the quality was using iphone:L)
A list of what i intend to do.
1. full OEM msport kit(can somebody tell me where and how much i could get this for in the uk?)
2. 19inch BBS lm rims,
3. lowering kit(can somebody recommend)
4. hid kit for low beams/spot lights/ angel eyes.can someone post links to good ones?
5. tints all round
6. cf wrap grill chrome/window chrome/msport boot lip spoiler.(is it possible?)
7. remap to 248bhp 560nm
8. drilled disks all round
9. add tv's to headrest.
10.upgrade sound system(stock one is crap) recommendations welcome
11.retrofit ipod kit.
12.retrofit lci tail light led's
can anyone think of anything i should add to the list, does anyone know the cost of these bits?where to get them? how to guides are welcome
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From: ireland
My Ride: 2004 530d SE,manual,beige Dakota leather,light wood trim,jet black.(alot will be changed)
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From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
New member here,first post
Iv'e decided to mod my 2004 530d rather than buying a newer one,
first things first are the mechanical bits,I want to take out the swirl flaps and replace them with blankers.Can anyone tell me where to get these?I also would like to change the exhaust system. Suggestions welcome.
can anyone think of anything i should add to the list, does anyone know the cost of these bits?where to get them? how to guides are welcome
Iv'e decided to mod my 2004 530d rather than buying a newer one,
first things first are the mechanical bits,I want to take out the swirl flaps and replace them with blankers.Can anyone tell me where to get these?I also would like to change the exhaust system. Suggestions welcome.
can anyone think of anything i should add to the list, does anyone know the cost of these bits?where to get them? how to guides are welcome
Maybe here: http://www.swirlflaps.co.uk/
Removing instructions here: https://5series.net/forums/topic/704...diesel-engine/
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From: ireland
My Ride: 2004 530d SE,manual,beige Dakota leather,light wood trim,jet black.(alot will be changed)
has anyone any experience with these?
http://cgi.ebay.ie/EIBACH-Pro-Kit-LO...#ht_643wt_1035
http://cgi.ebay.ie/SUPER-BLUE-LED-MA...ht_2882wt_1035
http://cgi.ebay.ie/EIBACH-Pro-Kit-LO...#ht_643wt_1035
http://cgi.ebay.ie/SUPER-BLUE-LED-MA...ht_2882wt_1035
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: Mini Cooper
New member here,first post
Iv'e decided to mod my 2004 530d rather than buying a newer one,
first things first are the mechanical bits,I want to take out the swirl flaps and replace them with blankers.Can anyone tell me where to get these?I also would like to change the exhaust system. Suggestions welcome.
First off a few pics of the car as it is now.(sorry about the quality was using iphone:L)
A list of what i intend to do.
1. full OEM msport kit(can somebody tell me where and how much i could get this for in the uk?)
2. 19inch BBS lm rims,
3. lowering kit(can somebody recommend)
4. hid kit for low beams/spot lights/ angel eyes.can someone post links to good ones?
5. tints all round
6. cf wrap grill chrome/window chrome/msport boot lip spoiler.(is it possible?)
7. remap to 248bhp 560nm
8. drilled disks all round
9. add tv's to headrest.
10.upgrade sound system(stock one is crap) recommendations welcome
11.retrofit ipod kit.
12.retrofit lci tail light led's
can anyone think of anything i should add to the list, does anyone know the cost of these bits?where to get them? how to guides are welcome
Iv'e decided to mod my 2004 530d rather than buying a newer one,
first things first are the mechanical bits,I want to take out the swirl flaps and replace them with blankers.Can anyone tell me where to get these?I also would like to change the exhaust system. Suggestions welcome.
First off a few pics of the car as it is now.(sorry about the quality was using iphone:L)
A list of what i intend to do.
1. full OEM msport kit(can somebody tell me where and how much i could get this for in the uk?)
2. 19inch BBS lm rims,
3. lowering kit(can somebody recommend)
4. hid kit for low beams/spot lights/ angel eyes.can someone post links to good ones?
5. tints all round
6. cf wrap grill chrome/window chrome/msport boot lip spoiler.(is it possible?)
7. remap to 248bhp 560nm
8. drilled disks all round
9. add tv's to headrest.
10.upgrade sound system(stock one is crap) recommendations welcome
11.retrofit ipod kit.
12.retrofit lci tail light led's
can anyone think of anything i should add to the list, does anyone know the cost of these bits?where to get them? how to guides are welcome
Tower bar
3 Ultra Racing Strut bars
LED white number plate lights
LED white interior lights
LED white cluster lights
White Angel eye 12v8w white bulbs
White spot lights
CF door pillar
CF grill
CF splitters for m tech body kit
CF door mirrors
CF trims
M tech streeling wheel or even better M5 1
black shadow line trim
smoke side and real light
K&N filter
Exhausts
Sprintfire
pully
hawk brake pads
steel brake line
RPI scoop
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From: Milky Way, Earth, N. America, CA, San Jose, 95136, Latitude N 37� 16.837, Longitude W 121� 50.461
My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
welcome..enjoy your stay
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From: Rijswijk, The Netherlands
My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
Besides your own list, def go with the black shadow line trim...it will transform your car!! best mod I did 