Tomo 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Hi all My car started life as a standard 1996 BMW 528i SE Manual on the factory 16s, As seen in these photos: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Tomo 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 But in the time ive had it ive felt the need to give it a sort of 'facelift' to bring it into the new millenium. Heres the results: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Tomo 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 The mods pictured as current are: 18x8.5" BMW m-spec replica wheels coated in shadow chrome Dunlop SP Sport 2000 Tyres all round 245/45/R18 Smoked Front Lamps Smoked Side Indicators Smoked Rear Lamps Chrome appearance indicator bulbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 As you can see its looking a bit tired at the front from stone chips- it has covered over 217000kms so far, more than half of which is open road driving. Things im looking to do to the appearance in the future are: Euro-style personalised plates Tinted windows Your feedback and opinions on its 'facelift' and future mods would be appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 (edited) 5 speed manual ? Nice work, Extreme Makeover BMW edition Edited March 25, 2006 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Cheers! Yeah, 5 speed manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 badass!, lower it...heaps, will make it look tuff as nails Love the colour and the smoked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Very nice. Good to see another stone chipped 5 series, at least you're using it for what it was designed for. Ours is going back into active service this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 looking good man, if you dont decide to lower it, you could always try and find an m5 kit for it, but one or the other! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
localdevdas 2 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 nice.....lovely colour bro........perhaps some angel eyes at the front? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacobfie525 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 That Looks Awesome! M5 Kit, Angel Eyes And A Respray And You'd Have One Of The Nicest Looking 5 Series Around.. Chuck In A Set Of Twin M5 Style Exhaust Tips And You'll Be Away Laughing.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 nice car dude, m5 kit would look great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 Looks V.nice, smoked tails look great with the colour of the car. 245/45 R18 seems like an overly tall tyre for a E39 (255/40 R17 is the size used on the rear of the motor sports), fine for a E38 though. Have a look at the BMW Aero kit for the E39, don't see many around and looks quite nice, consists of a front & rear lower bumper spliters & side skirts, a bit different to the usual M5 wannabe motorsport kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2006 Thanks for all the compliments guys Of those options id probably be looking at just a front splitter and two-tip single muffler arrangement - cant really lower it due to wanting to maintain its current level of comfort on long journeys. As for the tyre profile, i will be looking to upgrade the rubber before the next w.o.f. so thats on the list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2006 to those that said paint it .. i think that colour looks great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted March 28, 2006 Damn! Nice ride! Facelift process looks great. Colour is nice IMO, looks like a nice classy facelift colour. Thought I saw this car today - but the one I saw was quite similar - and you don't live in Dunners. Heh. Welcome to the E39 club. I'm Emma. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 to those that said paint it .. i think that colour looks great I am sure they were talking about fixing the stone chips... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Great job on the car, I personally think it would look fantastic with a facelift grill. I don't know what would suit it better, a black or chrome one, probably chrome seeing its a 5 series. But great job, big difference from the standard look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
