j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Hey everyone, this is my E39 that is going to slowly become something a bit different from most BMWs around in New Zealand. I bought it as totally stock aside from some stupid crystal tail lights, (which are now on another members car and tinted red, maybe I should have kept them). So far I have replaced the tail lights with OEM ones which are getting a bit of uniqueness to them over the next couple of weeks, I have alarmed and immobilized the car and tinted it. As far as tints go, the back window is 35% on top of the factory smoked glass and the rest of the windows are 35%. Pictures will be added as new updates happen. Here is the car as it is now with the new tints and the new lights installed Edited March 16, 2011 by Oh Jake Yeah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Hartge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 there's a badge on the back... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Hartge? Hartge have always been renowned for their subtlety when tuning cars, this model has such subtle mods that you can’t even tell it’s a Hartge. It was the Japanese style number plate holders and optional 15 wheels that were a giveaway for me, you will get the hang of how to identify such limited number special editions one day. Welcome to "BS" (aptly abbreviated) Jake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 If your thinking low and slow, I don't think it will be very different to many E39's at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 If your thinking low and slow, I don't think it will be very different to many E39's at all. yours was super low haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Needs M5 kit, front at least, I dislike stock bumpers on 5 series.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e38king 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Hartge have always been renowned for their subtlety when tuning cars, this model has such subtle mods that you can’t even tell it’s a Hartge. It was the Japanese style number plate holders and optional 15 wheels that were a giveaway for me, you will get the hang of how to identify such limited number special editions one day. Welcome to "BS" (aptly abbreviated) Jake. It must be the stealth model Hartge E39, only the rear badge gives it away If your thinking low and slow, I don't think it will be very different to many E39's at all. the return of the SLAB's Edit: genuine Hartge below Edited March 16, 2011 by e38king Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 If your thinking low and slow, I don't think it will be very different to many E39's at all. Haha! Too true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Welcome to Bimmersport, Sense the sarcasm and dish it out when you feel the need Sadly im sure you are aware its not a Hartge. When are the wheels coming? You should talk to "Pierre" about lowering. He knows how to go low lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablo23 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 slam it on some wide 19's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Needs M5 kit, front at least, I dislike stock bumpers on 5 series, unless it's on a 540 touring, cause everyone knows they're the sh*t. Fixed that for ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 If your thinking low and slow, I don't think it will be very different to many E39's at all. True but do it any way. But on wide 18s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Welcome to Bimmersport, Sense the sarcasm and dish it out when you feel the need Sadly im sure you are aware its not a Hartge. When are the wheels coming? You should talk to "Pierre" about lowering. He knows how to go low lol Where is he these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 He plays with boys.. I mean Mercedes I think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Yeah not Hartge, because negative on the body kit and such (motor has been changed though) I know low n slow is done on e39s but what I want to do hasn't been so when it is all finished you can judge it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Needs M5 kit, front at least, I dislike stock bumpers on 5 series.... I think that the M5 kit is a bit done and I am very against putting a body kit on a car it doesn't belong on like an m kit on a non m car or an evo body kit on a lancer, it is sacrilege. The body kit will be one I make myself. I am going to buy doner kit like this one and build off that with fiberglass and such Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (motor has been changed though) I have my doubts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I have my doubts. As do I. But, regardless, I don't care if it is Hartge or not, I didn't buy the car for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 As do I. But, regardless, I don't care if it is Hartge or not, I didn't buy the car for that. Good on ya mate, enjoy it for what it is. As long as you enjoy it that's all that matters! (contrary to some people's belief) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Needs M5 kit, front at least, I dislike stock bumpers on 5 series.... ^Agree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Good on ya mate, enjoy it for what it is. As long as you enjoy it that's all that matters! (contrary to some people's belief) Agreed there Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I was looking at the car and considering wheels first or lowering then I thought maybe I could get a nice stance to the car if I lowered it on the 15"s for now with lower profile tyres and got some spacers just to pump them out a little bit, certed of course. Opinions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I was looking at the car and considering wheels first or lowering then I thought maybe I could get a nice stance to the car if I lowered it on the 15"s for now with lower profile tyres and got some spacers just to pump them out a little bit, certed of course. Opinions? I think that low pro's on the 15s will make them way to small for you wheel arches, lowering the effective offset with spacers would be a positive, but it'd be a waste of money certing something thats just temporary (thats what you meant, right?) I recon save your money till you can get some wide 18s and lower it, then if it needs certing do it once your more or less happy with it. My 2c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e38king 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) I was looking at the car and considering wheels first or lowering then I thought maybe I could get a nice stance to the car if I lowered it on the 15"s for now with lower profile tyres and got some spacers just to pump them out a little bit, certed of course. Opinions? Total waste of time and money. You may as well just give me all your cash you have saved up Lower profile 15" tyres will not only look silly but they will prob create havoc with your auto trans, ABS, speedo etc. Do it once and do it properly. Some nice wide 19" wheels and adjustables would look awesome Edited March 16, 2011 by e38king Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
