BMW-ALPINA

After selling my previous E39 535iA it was time for a new, exciting project.

I recently bought a 2004 525dA that are very well equipped and which I hope to be handed over to Friday.

I was initially looking for an M-sports car, but since I have fairly demanding requirements of equipment to the M-sports give way this time too.

I bought (BMW Style 101 9x20 and 10x20) wheels for a few weeks ago and this time it was therefore acting car rims and not vice versa.

I have already ordered the original M aerodynamics package, M5 trunk lid finisher, MY2006 iDrive knob, M5 mirrors, Eisenmann exhaust pipes etc.

Here are the following plans for the car forward:
Individual high gloss shadow line
19 "winter
H & R lowering springs
LCI lights front and rear
CIC navigation
M-tech footrest
Individual anthracite headlining
Side wiew and backup camera
ESS engine upgrade 225hp/540Nm
+ + +

Some few bad pics:










Complete equipment list:

Vehicle information
VIN long WBANC51000B131455
Type code NC51
Type 525D (EUR)
Dev. series E60 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine M57/TU
Cubical capacity 2.50
Power 130
Transmision HECK
Gearbox AUT
Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery LEDER NASCA SCHWARZ (U6SW)
Prod. date 2004-05-27

Order options
No. Description
205 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
217 ACTIVE STEERING
229 DYNAMIC DRIVE
261 SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
302 ALARM SYSTEM
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC
415 SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW
416 SUNBLINDS
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D
438 WOOD TRIM
442 CUPHOLDER
453 ACTIVE SEAT VENTILATION, FRONT
456 COMFORT SEATS, ELECTRIC. ADJUSTABLE
496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
522 XENON LIGHT
524 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
536 AUXILIARY HEATING
540 CRUISE CONTROL
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
601 TV FUNCTION
605 TELEMATIC PREPARATION
607 TELESERVICE PREPARATION
609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
612 BMW ASSIST
620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM
638 CAR TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL
677 HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
698 AREA-CODE 2
761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING
8SA COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF NAVIGATION
8SB COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF TELEMATIC
8SC COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF TELESERVICE
8SP COP CONTROL
801 GERMANY VERSION
863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
879 GERMAN/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
934 WINTER TYRES ON LT/ALY WHEELS
964 REQUEST NAVI DVD ON DELIVERY

Series options
No. Description
2RA LT/ALY WHEELS TRAPEZE STYLING 134
548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING
785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS
851 LANGUAGE VERSION GERMAN


How much should I actually lowering the vehicle for optimal appearance? Photos and tips?

mmitev

Man your E39 was the cleanest ever! I think the new owner should be quite happy.

Here are some pics of E60s with H&R and Eibach springs. It's up to you to decide which way to go:

H&R 35 mm: (spacers front and rear sizes are in the titles of the pics)

















M-suspension with spacers:



Eibach Pro-Kit (-25 mm):

v_therussian

All I know is, it's going to be epic! Congrats, and Good Luck!!!

BMW-ALPINA

Thank you guys. Should i go for 50/30mm H&R or 30/30 H&R..?

Just got M5 mirrors in my postage today. Paintwok next week

mmitev

I think 50 mm upfront is too much and has that "slammed" look, which is a bit polarising.
If you want to keep a generally "OEM+" appearance, then 35 mm is the way to go.
But it's up to you and your idea about this project and I'm sure you'll make the right decision

BMW-ALPINA

The project has begun.. Paintwork next week with M5 mirrors, M-aerodynamic package, M5 trunk lid finisher ++

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BMW-ALPINA

Just got the car from paintwork..

v_therussian

It's looking great! Another awesome thread to watch!!!

leese8080

Looks fantastic. Looking forward to this thread. Your E39 thread was amazing!!