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Found a wrecked msport and finally swapped over all the interior to spec, first and last type of job i think. The car was identical spec to @Autoglym one, born 3 days before even. It came with BMW individual interior that included extended leather option (leather door handles and center console) as well as the sliding arm rest and ski bag. Also got a spare msport bumper now and a bunch of spares which is always a good thing as these things are getting on now. Will be swapping back on my old wheel once i get some alloy trim to replace the wood, always preferred the thinner type and BMW changed the wiring setup so you cant plug in half the wheel controls with my car Certainly come along way from what it was

Very cool thread! Car looks so good. @BozzaFC when are you doing a manual conversion for your e39?

Front bumper replaced out, it’s not perfect but substantially better and passes the 10foot test. Ready for paint With the rest of the car now. Should be sorted by Xmas.

only 255hp thats nice

Sold and driving away ......

But how will people know I’m a cashed up Ponsonby tradie without a blacked out Ranger?

For cheaper than a high end exhaust system, you can put in the m54b30 engine which is 39 more hp, and 55 more nm of torque, and a much nicer torque curve. Buying a high end exhaust will just give you a single digit increase. If you don't want to do that, put on the m54b30 intake manifold, run a *proper* cold air intake, replace your vanos seals, reset the throttle adaptions (free) and that will give you more power than an exhaust and even cheaper again. Or you could change your diff ratio, or for more money go lsd.

I should take you fishing.... your good with bait Nathan

You wont get much more power from an exhaust on these engines. And it will be expensive for a minimal gain. If you do decide to do it though, and money is not too much of a barrier, buy a complete setup from a quality manufacturer like the ones the others have mentioned. Go catless, and use the same manufacturers headers too. But if you want more performance, you can get more power for less money.