M3This' E61 Touring
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
The parts cost about $2200, but then I also had to buy PDC sensors and sensor harness which was about another $800.00
That didnt include the Mirrors or Mirror Glass, they where about $1,000
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Beautiful Car!! Well Done!!! Can't wait to see more pics...
Any thoughts on the M style side skirts and rear bumper? That would really finish it off. How is the ride with the 20" wheels? I have a 08 Touring as well (pretty stock) and I am looking to do a similar but smaller project (wheels and tires + M body kit)... I added a ultraracing strut tower brace on it (it is a really tight fit over the air box) but it makes a real difference upfront - good investment.
Any thoughts on the M style side skirts and rear bumper? That would really finish it off. How is the ride with the 20" wheels? I have a 08 Touring as well (pretty stock) and I am looking to do a similar but smaller project (wheels and tires + M body kit)... I added a ultraracing strut tower brace on it (it is a really tight fit over the air box) but it makes a real difference upfront - good investment.
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Beautiful Car!! Well Done!!! Can't wait to see more pics...
Any thoughts on the M style side skirts and rear bumper? That would really finish it off. How is the ride with the 20" wheels? I have a 08 Touring as well (pretty stock) and I am looking to do a similar but smaller project (wheels and tires + M body kit)... I added a ultraracing strut tower brace on it (it is a really tight fit over the air box) but it makes a real difference upfront - good investment.
Any thoughts on the M style side skirts and rear bumper? That would really finish it off. How is the ride with the 20" wheels? I have a 08 Touring as well (pretty stock) and I am looking to do a similar but smaller project (wheels and tires + M body kit)... I added a ultraracing strut tower brace on it (it is a really tight fit over the air box) but it makes a real difference upfront - good investment.
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Got a couple of better shots last night ... I should have waited a little longer as the sun wasnt set enough and they came out a little "hot/bright"




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My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 525dA - Comf. seat, Hi-Fi Logic7, Navi prof, carphone prof, seat ventilation, Dynamic Drive, Active steering ++ Retrofits:- 9x20 & 10x20 BMW Style 101 w/ 255/30 ZR20 and 305/25 ZR20- 35/35 H&R sport springs - M-sport package- M5 trunk li
Your wagon is SICK!!
How is the ride on the 20"'s?
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Yes mine is an XI. All the models sold in the US were XI models with the large sunroof (unfortunately). The wagon has the same front end as the non wagon, the problem is more with the engine size and finding the right strut bar that fits over it. The twin turbo motor's (N54) air box is often in the way. The ultraracing strut is specified for the 530 engine and smaller, but it will fit ours. It is a real tight fit, I used some spacers to help clear the air box, but it rubs a bit. I don't think it is a problem. I modified the negative ground (red cap) so that it just slides off (not hinged). Until someone else comes up with a strut brace that fits the 535 engine (N54), that was the best I could find. The bar is very rigid with no moving parts to it. It definitely helped strengthen the front end.
How is the ride on the 20"'s?
How is the ride on the 20"'s?
Ill have to check out that strut bar as thats my big gripe about the car still, I would like to stiffen it up a little more up front.



... where did you buy the OEM M5 kit? and how much?