2008 E60 535i Modification thread
02-26-2012, 04:45 AM
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thanks for your post man...glad from someone (and see some pics) who owns a 08 535i and has some mods to show us. Mad props for your ride, it looks really clean. However, i do agree with others when it comes to M5Tech and MTech comments... some people prefer the M5 look (like myself) while others like the MTech... some don't care as long as its not the stock. but anyway.... one question I have for you is regarding your Magnaflow... I saw this exhaust online and wanted to get it...but someone didn't recommend me as the sound was "too loud" for a performance exhaust expected for a BMW. What's your opinion?
Here is it at idle from outside the car
Here it is while driving
02-26-2012, 06:47 AM
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No problems at all with it. The design is very nice - Terry always does a great job with his products (although, Terry, how about some good DIY instructions for us) and the install went pretty well. The only issue was the bracket was designed for a 335 sway bar (they are different) but I knew about this going into the install (I think I was the first, or one of the first, to install the OCC on a 5'er. I am pretty sure Terry has since made a bracket for the 535i specifically now.
02-26-2012, 06:48 AM
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02-26-2012, 10:37 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Been running it for about 6 months. I can't really see how that would cause your turbos to "overheat" by themselves. If you are running a tune and running it hard in 100+ degree weather sure, but that would overheat regardless. I haven't seen any problems and this has been tracked at the 1/4 mile strip.
From what I was told, the Mtech bumper uses the stock 535i fogs. The M5Tech uses the M5 fog lights. These are definitely M5 foglights. I ordered the M5Tech from Umnitza and im pretty sure that is what I have on it. Obviously, I am more concerned about the look then the name.
From what I was told, the Mtech bumper uses the stock 535i fogs. The M5Tech uses the M5 fog lights. These are definitely M5 foglights. I ordered the M5Tech from Umnitza and im pretty sure that is what I have on it. Obviously, I am more concerned about the look then the name.
02-26-2012, 12:28 PM
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Not sure either. I am assuming tgevturbis over heated. Three times while I had then on mine I got the 1/2 eng power light with reduced power. Felt like the turbos had stopped. After everything cooled down all was ok. It could have been a inlet air problem too i guess. Once removed I've never had the problem again. I am confident they caused my the problems. I liked them otter than that. Looked good and sounded like a snake!
10-24-2013, 08:27 AM
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I have a set of OEM DPs for my 08 535i and I'm getting the cats removed this weekend and putting those on. Wonder if the gains will be similar to aftermarket DPs? I was told that no one removed their OEM cats because they are so expensive. I paid next to nothing for these. Just wanted to bounce if off the pros out there.
