New BMW owner [2004 530i] *pics*
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i
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Hello!
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Mod list to date:
* AC Schnitzer roof spoiler
* ///M sport trunk spoiler
* ///M sport aluminum pedals
* Max Advanced Brakes ELITE xDS Series rotors / pads
* SolarGard Non-Reflective Charcoal tint (23%)
* aFe Magnum Flow OER PRO DRY S air filter
* Muffler delete w/ double-walled dual tips
* 6000K LED MTEC angel eyes
* 6000K LED CREE license plate
* 5000K LED CREE reverse
* 5000K LED SMD interior
* ST X Coilovers
Dashcams:
* iTronics ITB-100HD 1080p dashcam (front)
* Mobius 1080p dashcam (rear)
Summer setup:
* OEM BMW M6 Style 167M 19" forged wheels
* Michelin Pilot Super Sports summer tyres
Winter setup:
* OEM BMW 530i Style 138 17" cast wheels
* Hankook iPike W409 winter tyres
Wish List:
* M5tech front bumper w/ PDC
* Mtech rear bumper w/ PDC
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Mod list to date:
* AC Schnitzer roof spoiler
* ///M sport trunk spoiler
* ///M sport aluminum pedals
* Max Advanced Brakes ELITE xDS Series rotors / pads
* SolarGard Non-Reflective Charcoal tint (23%)
* aFe Magnum Flow OER PRO DRY S air filter
* Muffler delete w/ double-walled dual tips
* 6000K LED MTEC angel eyes
* 6000K LED CREE license plate
* 5000K LED CREE reverse
* 5000K LED SMD interior
* ST X Coilovers
Dashcams:
* iTronics ITB-100HD 1080p dashcam (front)
* Mobius 1080p dashcam (rear)
Summer setup:
* OEM BMW M6 Style 167M 19" forged wheels
* Michelin Pilot Super Sports summer tyres
Winter setup:
* OEM BMW 530i Style 138 17" cast wheels
* Hankook iPike W409 winter tyres
Wish List:
* M5tech front bumper w/ PDC
* Mtech rear bumper w/ PDC
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There are so many potential modifications that I am considering:
* Coilovers
* Mtech front and rear bumpers
* LED interior lighting
* Window tints
Obviously, I'm not looking to boost the speed of the car because I've accepted the fact that the 530i is quite heavy and slow. Looking into minor suspension and aesthetic mods to give it an OEM+ feel and stance.
* Coilovers
* Mtech front and rear bumpers
* LED interior lighting
* Window tints
Obviously, I'm not looking to boost the speed of the car because I've accepted the fact that the 530i is quite heavy and slow. Looking into minor suspension and aesthetic mods to give it an OEM+ feel and stance.
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My Ride: 530i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
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There are so many potential modifications that I am considering:
* Coilovers
* Mtech front and rear bumpers
* LED interior lighting
* Window tints
Obviously, I'm not looking to boost the speed of the car because I've accepted the fact that the 530i is quite heavy and slow. Looking into minor suspension and aesthetic mods to give it an OEM+ feel and stance.
* Coilovers
* Mtech front and rear bumpers
* LED interior lighting
* Window tints
Obviously, I'm not looking to boost the speed of the car because I've accepted the fact that the 530i is quite heavy and slow. Looking into minor suspension and aesthetic mods to give it an OEM+ feel and stance.
Good luck with the car. I also have an '04 530i.
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i
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If you're considering the M Technic stuff, you might want to jump on it now. LCI (2008-and on) kits are discontinued by BMW. It's not going to surprise me to see the kits for early cars get discontinued soon too. Tischer BMW has them for a steal right now. I got my whole kit for less than $1400 shipped to my door last year. It literally comes with every singe little part that you need, including a few left overs. Once BMW stops selling it as a kit, you'll have to buy the parts individually, which is BIG bucks.
Good luck with the car. I also have an '04 530i.
Good luck with the car. I also have an '04 530i.
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My Ride: 2004 545 6 speed
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Ah, that's good to hear. I'm really on the fence with it. What do you think about the ACS front lip? I really dislike the stock E60 front bumper... too... round. I'm thinking of getting that front lip, and maybe changing the interior lights to LEDs, then calling it a day with the mods. As you said, it looks pretty good the way it is now and 90% happy with it ![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
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I have a 545i so power is more than enough for me. With these cars you keep it simple, slap some rims and a mtec kit with some coilovers and call it a day