The Ultimate Transformation
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From: Chicago
Fu$%ing amazing!!! /BOW
Listen, I have seen a 3 series on Youtube that had an M5 V10 engine dropped into it. The thing was a ridiculous, MENACING BEAST!!!!!! So I can't wait to see your end result.
Listen, I have seen a 3 series on Youtube that had an M5 V10 engine dropped into it. The thing was a ridiculous, MENACING BEAST!!!!!! So I can't wait to see your end result.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Houston,TX
My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Holy amazing project, Batman!
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From: CY
My Ride: M6 F06
Model Year: 2013
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From: CY
My Ride: M6 F06
Model Year: 2013
10K KM on the clock
All parts used on my 520i are now for sale
Current status of project:
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Below parts were fitted on the car
- M5 Suspension
- Differential
- Fuel Tunk
- Fuel Pump
- Front Strut
- Front Hub
- Front Track Control Arm
- Front Wishbone
- Subframe Front
- Front Track Control Arm
We are missing a few parts which are coming directly from Germany.
Will keep all posted.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: West LA
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i
Awesome! 520 to M5 conversion... can't get much cooler than that! Are you going all out with aesthetics too... aka M5 front fenders, trunk finisher, OEM M5 front bumper, etc?
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From: CY
My Ride: M6 F06
Model Year: 2013