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Old 09-13-2013, 09:11 AM
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* ///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
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* 6000K LED CREE license plate
* 5000K LED CREE reverse
* 5000K LED SMD interior
* ST X Coilovers

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* 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

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* 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.
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Originally Posted by VIIVIIIXIII
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.
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.
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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.
Thanks for the information. I'll think it over and decide whether it is worth the cost on an older car like this. I don't intend to drop lots of money on this car... Saving up for an ///M
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I don't intend to drop lots of money on this car... Saving up for an ///M
I wouldn't even bother with the M Technic kit then, the car looks good as it is now.

Good luck with the car.
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Originally Posted by KyleB
I wouldn't even bother with the M Technic kit then, the car looks good as it is now.

Good luck with the car.
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
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Originally Posted by VIIVIIIXIII
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
I'm in the same boat as yourself, but I'm not upgrading to a M. I dislike the stock bumper but I feel its too square and the Mtec kit makes it look more updated.

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
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