mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) N.Z. new HD12 spec 535is. Diamond Black. Motorsport options: Full body kit, L.S.D, M suspension, Black leather interior(sport recaro seats),Dechromed. Rolling road tuned with Map-ECU2, no AFM. Edited November 4, 2007 by mr E34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Really nice looking E34 Love those Alpina wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Really nice looking E34 Love those Alpina wheels! Thanks. Genuine Alpina 17x8.5 on the front & 17x10 on the rear. Your 540is is collectable in the E34 range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 what a minter, love the alpinas and underbonnet - so tidy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks. Genuine Alpina 17x8.5 on the front & 17x10 on the rear. Your 540is is collectable in the E34 range. And immaculate engine bay too! Yeah I've always had a soft spot for genuine Alpinas. Thanks, I'm enjoying my 540is and planning on holding on to it for a long time. Cleaned and took some pics yesterday actually - will have to post some up in the next day or so So what other specs on your car? LSD? Looks like leather recaros too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 what a minter, love the alpinas and underbonnet - so tidy! Thanks for the replies, took a while to figure out how to upload pix.Not so sharp on computers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 And immaculate engine bay too! Yeah I've always had a soft spot for genuine Alpinas. Thanks, I'm enjoying my 540is and planning on holding on to it for a long time. Cleaned and took some pics yesterday actually - will have to post some up in the next day or so So what other specs on your car? LSD? Looks like leather recaros too Yes, fully loaded car.160,000km, local Auck car all it's life. [/quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Great. It looks mint I'm about to go down the german plates avenue for mine - might be something to consider for your E34 too? A little extra finishing touch with the black sides and surrounds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Nice ride mate..really been liking the e34 shape latly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Great. It looks mint I'm about to go down the german plates avenue for mine - might be something to consider for your E34 too? A little extra finishing touch with the black sides and surrounds Good idea, std plate looks tacked on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Good idea, std plate looks tacked on. Yeah I know - just ordering mine now. Going to keep original NZ rego from '95 alive but add a bit of euro class to it The black on black would look great on yours too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Nice!!! As a matter of interest, what did that set you back?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Nice ride mate..really been liking the e34 shape latly. Yeah E34 was penned by the head of BMW design Claus Luthe.(not sure about spelling) Line up an E30 beside an E34 and you will be amazed at all the same creases etc but with far more emphasis on aerodynamics and filled out curves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Nice!!! As a matter of interest, what did that set you back?? Had it a few years, stopped counting what it cost. Car cost $10k then, but needed work, added alloys etc etc. My first E34 cost me 85k in 1989!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Had it a few years, stopped counting what it cost. Car cost $10k then, but needed work, added alloys etc etc. My first E34 cost me 85k in 1989!! I have a service history folder for my car that includes the original receipt from the dealer in '95. Scary stuff!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Nice. Looks very loved! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 nice...best colour too by the looks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 Nice. Looks very loved! Thanks, yours looks pretty sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2007 nice...best colour too by the looks! Diamond Black looks the best in low light conditions, when too sunny takes on mettalic grey. Looks like there are a few tidy 535is left, saw your pix's on the net a while ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Looks very nice. I too like those wheels. Photos not taken far from us. Bring it to the BMW Car Club thing on the 18th. We need some E34's there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Absolutely gorgeous car mate. Great choice of wheels and the engine bay is so tidy! Need to take it on a photoshoot Got any interior pictures? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Looks very nice. I too like those wheels. Photos not taken far from us. Bring it to the BMW Car Club thing on the 18th. We need some E34's there. Thanks for all the positives, i will bring this car to the Anniversary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Absolutely gorgeous car mate. Great choice of wheels and the engine bay is so tidy! Need to take it on a photoshoot Got any interior pictures? Thanks for the compliments, i have interior shots but i have to reduce their size. Usual M sport black leather interior which is pretty much std for HD12 spec. Engine is Motorsport crackle finish by Rob at Bavarian, completely stock M30 apart from piggy back Map-ECU2 tune. I am using my Apple laptop & still have problems figuring things out, have to keep pestering the kids to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Mint, thats one clean looking E34. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Mint, thats one clean looking E34. Thanks E30is. Finally got round to figuring out how to post pix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
