FINAL PICS POSTED ON PAGE 3 ...... 06/17!!!!

getting close - some during pics....(should have had the damn flash on :rolleyes )

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/May05/DSCN0201.JPG
http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/May05/DSCN0204.JPG
http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/May05/DSCN0203.JPG
http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/May05/DSCN0205.JPG

niiiice...cant wait to see the final product

looks good... what sides are those???

looks good... what sides are those???

got me some Rieger ones - figured with the 20" wheels it would look good. I don't want to lower the car too much more with the coilovers. The sides will give the body a lower look and hopefully a front lower spoiler if I can find one that doesn't cost $1200!

are those OEM M5 bumper ??

got me some Rieger ones - figured with the 20" wheels it would look good. I don't want to lower the car too much more with the coilovers. The sides will give the body a lower look and hopefully a front lower spoiler if I can find one that doesn't cost $1200!


I thought Rieger was ABS plastic... Looks fiberglass... Thought it was the RD one.

Good choice though... Check out this ride... It's a board members... Similar setup to what you are going for.

looks like its gonna look hot, are you repainting your car at the same time? Also which one is better? ABS plastic or Fiberglass?

are you stickin with the color, or changin it?

should be hot once done!!

be sure to keep us updated on the progress. Cant wait to see the finished car

Oh, this is gonna be sexy, cant wait to see the completed project!

btw: to who asked: ABS is less prone to cracking than FG.

are those OEM M5 bumper ??

yes OEM front and rear bumpers

looks like its gonna look hot, are you repainting your car at the same time? Also which one is better? ABS plastic or Fiberglass?

ABS Plastic is more durable as it flexes - Fiberglass is more ridged and prone to cracking. The sides are fiberglass as I couldn't find a ABS Plastic one

are you stickin with the color, or changin it?

changing it... lemans blue like this one...

http://www.streetconcept.com/prodimages/e39-m5-f.JPG

Wow, it going to hot with those rims.

great choice, that one of my favorite colors for any of the newer model bims

how much did you pay for the M5 front+rear bumper ???

Looks great :buttrock

how much did you pay for the M5 front+rear bumper ???

Looks great :buttrock

got raped at $1350 for everything shipped :(

so much for wholesale "hookup"

I really want to get these AC Schnitzer flippers but can't justify spending $700 for them...

http://photos.tobinhosting.com/album/album323/ajn.sized.jpg

can't wait for the results but i have to question: why is the hood not lined up with the fender? may want the body shop to look into this.

It will look very good!
love that leemans color aswell, great choice :>

It looks like the hood may be "popped" but not open.

can't wait for the results but i have to question: why is the hood not lined up with the fender? may want the body shop to look into this.


hmmm good question as the other side looks lined up will have to ask

Any suggestions where I might pick up an M5 front and rear bumper set my my 2000 540i e39?

got raped at $1350 for everything shipped :(

so much for wholesale "hookup"

Any suggestions where I might pick up an M5 front and rear bumper set my my 2000 540i e39?

I got mine from Eurorev but there is a guy here on the forums that might be able to get you a better deal - wish I could remember his ID - someone help me out here? e6 designs?

Any suggestions where I might pick up an M5 front and rear bumper set my my 2000 540i e39?

m_spec. he's on this forum.

Derek, any idea if you want the M5 wheel liners? let me know. htanks!

Any suggestions where I might pick up an M5 front and rear bumper set my my 2000 540i e39?

If you know anyone who has a business license that deals with cars in some way, you can get 20% off at the dealership. I got my for around $1150 complete with all the needed parts this way.

Looks promising. Definitely keep us posted.

:needpics

not much of a change but a snapped some 4 days after the previous ones...

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0212.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0213.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0211.JPG

very nice project! mine's about to start later this month. what are you going to do about the engine bay (paint wise)? leave it?

edit: btw, are you going to run the 540i sport exhaust or custom quad exhuast?

very nice project! mine's about to start later this month. what are you going to do about the engine bay (paint wise)? leave it?

actually engine bay is being painted black

actually engine bay is being painted black

why black?

why black?

easier to do - didn't want to have to pull the motor but will get it same color as the car when my turbo project starts

sneaked a pic in the paint booth although you can't see much...

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0224.JPG

awesome... looking fwd to seeing new pics!

how much are you paying for the respray?

how much are you paying for the respray?

hookup so it was only $3k

$3 k sounds like a steal if the quality is top notch (which is what it sounds like from your other posts.)

It wont be long before the M5 needs a respray, but no one here in New Mexico that I have seen does quality work.

Keep the pictures coming, and fill us in on the details of the process.

well would have had some nice pics for you guys but my battery died after 1 frekin shot!! lol

so here is another teaser...

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0226.jpg

Hawt!

ban for teaser and not full pics. :D

colour is teh sex! NO TEASERS ALLOWED, FORUM RULES! :D

lemans blue is an awesome color. more pics!

will take more pics tomorrow with full batteries this time :rolleyes

Should be done by Friday - can't wait!!!!

Damn I love that color! the car is gonna look Sooooooooo HOT! :=)

I WANT TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111 :blueball :blueball :blueball

few more - should be done tomorrow...

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0231.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0230.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0229.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0228.JPG

that is sexy!

looks good.. make sure you get some pics after a nice polish and wax.. and in the sun of course.

Great color. :buttrock

Ohhh man, getting better. Can't wait to see some pics once she's out of the shop.

Looks great as expected! can't wait to see the finished product

may i suggest that you paint the rear valence black? it looks so hot. :drool:

Amazing>>...

niiice!

:) Speechless.

Awesome :)

PICS PICS PICS!!!! Spend the past 4 hours re-assembling the whole car - I am beat but sooooo excited the way it turned out. Still missing the fogs which I couldn't figure out how to install and a few small things here and there.

Also had the interior painted silver. Enjoy! :D :D :D

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0252.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0232.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0251.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0250.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0249.JPG

more...

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0248.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0244.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0242.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0240.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0236.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0254.JPG

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/bmw/June05/DSCN0256.JPG

OMG THAT IS SOOO SICK!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS :clap

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! that's just ridiculously amazin...i luv it....I LOVE IT... :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock

WOW, damn it turned out good. :buttrock


Lose the M badge :D

Your car looks awesome man!
Lose the mbadgex2

love that color.. turned out sweet!

(Not feeling the silver paint inside.. but I think I can overlook that part)

Jeeeez! What a transformation!

+1 on the lose the M badge.

i like!

Excellent!! :buttrock

It looks great!

+1 more on loosing the M badge
Also, you do know its pretty gay to have M5 floor mats in a 528i right?

:D

J

It looks great!

+1 more on loosing the M badge
Also, you do know its pretty gay to have M5 floor mats in a 528i right?

:D

J


:werd:

WOW!!! It came out great.
Congrat's on a job well done.

did you have the interior trim painted?If so what color code did you use.Thanks...Lose the M badge. :)

did you have the interior trim painted?If so what color code did you use.Thanks...Lose the M badge. :)
mbadge> 528i
My vote, be gone.
Damn good looking paint.
:redspot

Looks good. Though the silver is a little too bright for me. Not sure if you mentioned it, but what are you going to do with the empty exhaust opening?

Looks great :cool

Could you post pics of the headunit?
Where did you get the custom center trim for the headunit?

Looks good. Though the silver is a little too bright for me. Not sure if you mentioned it, but what are you going to do with the empty exhaust opening?

ok ok guys guess the majority has voted - the M badge is gone!

The silver actually matches the gear knob perfectly and looks awesome i wouldn't change it for any other silver.

The exhaust will be a custom true dual exhaust as I am planning on cutting into the spare wheel well. Not sure what setup to use ie: mufflers and resonators. But I found some really trick looking exhaust tips - almost square and big - one for each side - should fill that opening nicely!

You can pick up those single DIN adapters that he has for his headunit at www.bavauto.com only problem with doing that is you lose the trip computer that comes on the car, so the display on your dash wont work for displaying trip/fuel/time

to some its worth it to have a touch screen nav, to others, it's just too ugly...to each their own.

damn dude, this car turned out VERY VERY HOT! I love it, the rims look very nice on that car and the color! :D wow congratz on a beautiful transformation.

Looks great :cool

Could you post pics of the headunit?
Where did you get the custom center trim for the headunit?


American International E39, E53 Dash Kit - BMW K500



http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/products/description.php/II=348/PA=0

really cheap plastic not worth buying. it doesnt match the interior trim at all.

Lovely, car turned out great. Congrats

Car looks great, nice job!

looking hot. congrats on losing the M badge so quickly and without hesitation :)

also, have you thought about doing high gloss trim? i think it would look absolutely smoking hot on that high gloss paint of yours.

that looks great bro!

simply amazing transformation! :eyecrazy

Awesome!!! Congrats on the transformation! Can't wait to see how the exhaust set up turns out. Keep us posted!!! :buttrock

if you dont mind, how much did this cost? DEf looks hot!

if you dont mind, how much did this cost? DEf looks hot!

$3k with me doing the teardown so wasn't too bad - had the chrome window trim sprayed but its only been 3 days and its already coming off.

Looks like I will have to bite the bullet and get the gloss black window trim set from BMW $$$$$

Looks great :cool

Could you post pics of the headunit?
Where did you get the custom center trim for the headunit?

got it from

http://www.bavariansoundworks.com/index.php

don't have any new pics - but here are some older ones...

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331487

:hotflash

glad you tossed the m badge!

sweet color dude!!!

can't wait for the turbo. if you have inquiries about the turbo, ask themadhatter here; he just put one in his M3 and it's just nasty!!!

CAR LOOKS SWEET!!!!
Quick question about your audio setup, I was looking to get the same type of set up, flip out touch screen and TVs on headrest but the audio place i went to told me that if I do get something like that I will not be able to use my 6 disc changer and my steering wheel audio functions will not work eaither..... just wondering if your steering wheel controls work and if u do have a 6 disc changer if that works also??

Thanks

$3k with me doing the teardown so wasn't too bad - had the chrome window trim sprayed but its only been 3 days and its already coming off.

Looks like I will have to bite the bullet and get the gloss black window trim set from BMW $$$$$

they sell black out tape for the trim. do a search here. someone just recently was doing it... like 4 months ago..

they sell black out tape for the trim. do a search here. someone just recently was doing it... like 4 months ago..

It's made by Trim-Brite, and you can get it at Pep Boys. It is not gloss, however; it's flat.

Also, for a high-end job such as this, it's probably worth it to do the oem stuff. You're almost at the finish line - no need to stall out now.

word!

Damn that looks great, but please clean those damn wheels and post a pic.
Keep it up, looks sweeeeeeet!

:hotflash

glad you tossed the m badge!
+1