Mike 1 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Finally saw the light and flicked off the pos telstar I was rocking round in and picked up this instead: Reasonable option list(?), full motorsport package, (black headlining, shadowlined, badges and sills, sports seats, steering wheel, rims.) Only thing I need to confirm is the M-suspension. Has 16:9 screen, jap nav system, rear blinds, memory seats, rain sensing wipers, auto-dim rear view mirror, glass 2 way sunroof. Not sure if that stuff is stock on the 540i anyway? Car is completely stock apart from crap band expander. I'm going to get the stereo sorted first, looking at getting the SD card reader that Jochen posted. I'd also like to put a 10"sub in and maybe a speaker upgrade. Any suggestions welcome? NZ radio and possibly satnav are also on the wishlist, but not sure if I can justify the expense when it probably wont be used that much. Otherwise it goes plenty well enough for me, though a slightly louder exhaust note and an LSD would be cool. Tyres are useless so looking forward to wearing those out (DSC button helps here) so I can get some decent rubber on there. I'd also consider changing the rims to some nice 18's, though I think the current rims are still nice enough Edited November 24, 2009 by Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39KiwiTouring 2 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Wicked from a telstar to 540i you want know yourself looks good where did you buy it from?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Very Nice! I love E39 Motorsports esp 540's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 So jelous, looks awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Nice work mate! Bring it to aux this weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Mint car Mike, nice job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Good choice fine sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 looking good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laadeelaa 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Jealous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 looks nice Mike,options are what i would expect even on a NZ 540.Suspension looks the right height for M tech....(anything may have happened though....) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Nice car there. Good on you! Somehow no comparison to a Telstar Band expander BLAAA!! Euro radio a must - if you listen to & want reception. Thought though - what year is the car? may have a world tuner in it already Nav - not a must but bloody great! Had to justify it myself & mine being the guinea pig first car - was the most expensive too. A lot of happy campers with working nav around the country since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 I'd also consider changing the rims to some nice 18's, though I think the current rims are still nice enoughI have a set of Alpinas sitting in my garage doing nothing Nice car Mike, well done mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Nice car. The good thing about E39 M-sport is that it already looks very good stock so you don't feel like you NEED to mod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys, pretty stoked with it. Just a few minor issues to sort and it should be all good. Nice car. The good thing about E39 M-sport is that it already looks very good stock so you don't feel like you NEED to mod. Pretty much why I was after one, real nice combo of looks/handling/comfort. Not too sure I could do any better if i started messing with it. Euro radio a must - if you listen to & want reception. Thought though - what year is the car? may have a world tuner in it already I dont think it does, its a 2000 model. when were world tuners brought out? I've asked Ray to price me up a NZ tuner. Sam - I was planning on bringing it to Auckland but someones scored free use of a company car, others are pretty keen to make most of free gas so cant argue with that Martyn - so... when are we test fitting the 18's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Nice car there. Good on you! Somehow no comparison to a Telstar Band expander BLAAA!! Euro radio a must - if you listen to & want reception. Thought though - what year is the car? may have a world tuner in it already Nav - not a must but bloody great! Had to justify it myself & mine being the guinea pig first car - was the most expensive too. A lot of happy campers with working nav around the country since. must be relatively late model with the 16x9screen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Martyn - so... when are we test fitting the 18's?No need to test anything mate, they will fit right on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Awesome Mike ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antallica 15 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Gorgeous, one of my dream cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Nice work Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 That is a cool car, a M-kitted E39 is a manly BMW. Respect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted November 23, 2009 That's better! Like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Nice. I want one of these. Always have my eye out, but can't justify 4 cars. Let me know how you find the auto as I've been looking at 6-spds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Can do the silver/alloy trim and other upgrades you`re after. PM me your ph. no. Regards Ray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Nice upgrade there Mike. Turbo it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Looking awesome. Ask Ray to send you a photo of his. It looks the biz with tasteful 19's and H&R's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
