Must Have Mods for the E60?
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From: Mendocino, Ca
My Ride: 2010 535i x-drive touring 6speed manual
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From: Canada
My Ride: 545i
What are the two or three MUST HAVE mods for the E60? I figure this would be a great thread to sticky if it gets going. Just re-use the template below and update with your own car and favorite mod.
Year: 2008
Model: 535i
Favorite Mod(s): JB4, Sport Auto Trans, M Bumper
Year: 2008
Model: 535i
Favorite Mod(s): JB4, Sport Auto Trans, M Bumper
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From: Connecticut
My Ride: 2010 535i xdrive
Model Year: 2010
You can choose to install yourself or do what I did and had it installed, and then had my installer run a fully active set-up so I could use all channels. The front mids and tweeters have a crossover, so our current amp is 6 channels, and this is where the PP82 adds greatly to our system.
I also added on some other items over time because you have ample time to save money. I added two subs to replace the rear speakers and also added a second amp to drive them, and this amp plugs right into the PP82 so you can control the sub via the PP82 rather than through the second amp.
Probably too much, but as you can see I highly recommend this.
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From: East Ba
My Ride: M5
Model Year: 2008
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From: Illinois
My Ride: 2006 BMW 525ix (N52 Engine)
This is my list (hope to give you some ideas) the * things are the must have IMO:
I drive a 2006 525xi (so a bit different)
-started with plastidipping my kidney grilles black*
-lowered my car (it was KW V3s or H&R springs so i went with springs)*
-19 inch wheels*
-yellow fogs
-Upgraded angel eyes bulbs*
-got the car with tinted windows
What I want to do still:
-wrap the interior
-front M5 style bumper with fogs
-rear mtech bumper
-custom exhaust*
-Intake manifold stage 3 (for my N52)
-tune along with the intake
-aFe air box/filter (iffy on this still)
-air suspension
-gloss black roof
-upgrade from CCC to CIC*
-get new tints*
-supercharger (idk...lol the most expensive part)
-upgrade/haul over cooling system
Im stuck between putting all that money into it or just getting a project car with a larger aftermarket base. Or trading my 525xi for a 535 or maybe even a 535xi wagon or a 545. The only thing that scares me is the SMG trans or w.e. Id want a manual but those are rare. And im iffy every time i try out M +/- mode in my 525xi. lol
I drive a 2006 525xi (so a bit different)
-started with plastidipping my kidney grilles black*
-lowered my car (it was KW V3s or H&R springs so i went with springs)*
-19 inch wheels*
-yellow fogs
-Upgraded angel eyes bulbs*
-got the car with tinted windows
What I want to do still:
-wrap the interior
-front M5 style bumper with fogs
-rear mtech bumper
-custom exhaust*
-Intake manifold stage 3 (for my N52)
-tune along with the intake
-aFe air box/filter (iffy on this still)
-air suspension
-gloss black roof
-upgrade from CCC to CIC*
-get new tints*
-supercharger (idk...lol the most expensive part)
-upgrade/haul over cooling system
Im stuck between putting all that money into it or just getting a project car with a larger aftermarket base. Or trading my 525xi for a 535 or maybe even a 535xi wagon or a 545. The only thing that scares me is the SMG trans or w.e. Id want a manual but those are rare. And im iffy every time i try out M +/- mode in my 525xi. lol
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From: NYC
My Ride: 2008 535i
This is my list (hope to give you some ideas) the * things are the must have IMO:
I drive a 2006 525xi (so a bit different)
-started with plastidipping my kidney grilles black*
-lowered my car (it was KW V3s or H&R springs so i went with springs)*
-19 inch wheels*
-yellow fogs
-Upgraded angel eyes bulbs*
-got the car with tinted windows
What I want to do still:
-wrap the interior
-front M5 style bumper with fogs
-rear mtech bumper
-custom exhaust*
-Intake manifold stage 3 (for my N52)
-tune along with the intake
-aFe air box/filter (iffy on this still)
-air suspension
-gloss black roof
-upgrade from CCC to CIC*
-get new tints*
-supercharger (idk...lol the most expensive part)
-upgrade/haul over cooling system
Im stuck between putting all that money into it or just getting a project car with a larger aftermarket base. Or trading my 525xi for a 535 or maybe even a 535xi wagon or a 545. The only thing that scares me is the SMG trans or w.e. Id want a manual but those are rare. And im iffy every time i try out M +/- mode in my 525xi. lol
I drive a 2006 525xi (so a bit different)
-started with plastidipping my kidney grilles black*
-lowered my car (it was KW V3s or H&R springs so i went with springs)*
-19 inch wheels*
-yellow fogs
-Upgraded angel eyes bulbs*
-got the car with tinted windows
What I want to do still:
-wrap the interior
-front M5 style bumper with fogs
-rear mtech bumper
-custom exhaust*
-Intake manifold stage 3 (for my N52)
-tune along with the intake
-aFe air box/filter (iffy on this still)
-air suspension
-gloss black roof
-upgrade from CCC to CIC*
-get new tints*
-supercharger (idk...lol the most expensive part)
-upgrade/haul over cooling system
Im stuck between putting all that money into it or just getting a project car with a larger aftermarket base. Or trading my 525xi for a 535 or maybe even a 535xi wagon or a 545. The only thing that scares me is the SMG trans or w.e. Id want a manual but those are rare. And im iffy every time i try out M +/- mode in my 525xi. lol
I don't mean to thread jack here but there's not a whole lot of options for modding these cars.
My question to you is did you buy an 525xi because you really wanted a 525xi? Or did you END UP with a 525xi?
Also do you want a car that will break necks? a high performing car? or a luxurious car?
