Decided to join the forum to share/receive info. Just bought a 2010 535i m pkg 6mt. It will definitely be more of a project car, meaning i have plans to play with it. have owned and worked on a few BMWs: 4 e21 320i, 2 e30 325e, 1 e36 318i, 1 e36 325i, 1 e39 540i(all that were driven were manuals) currently still have an 81 320i, 94 318i, 97 540i, and my current 10 535i. not a master tech or anywhere close but not oblivious either but may make the jump to a bmw technician just for the knowledge and hobby support. 12v electrical is more my expertise as I build police cars currently to make a paycheck. I live in the Richmond, VA US area.
current plans are to sooner than later complete the following on the 535i: performance - catless DP, intake, FMIC, tuner, charge pipe. looks- tint, window vents, tint or replace tail lights, side markers, headlights(maybe), rear camera
long term possibilities- true dual with quad tips(m5 rear valence), fix open deck design w/ con rods and pistons , 7 nozzle meth kit, upgraded turbos, custom dyno tune Not to far off I will be upgrading the stereo system my main issues/concerns will be overall SQ(which i can handle) but would like to integrate well into the factory setup
Only reason I shared my plans is if you have experience or advice with any of these I would love to hear it or get pointed in a direction. Again glad to be here if you think I can help you with a question feel free to ask, will be glad to do what I can. Any advice or what ever it would be cool to hear that too
Jason

 

and we look forward to pics of your project as you progress.

 

hi 60