Before and After Pictures of Your E39 [Archive] - Bimmerforums

12CoolDude

12-02-2007, 09:43 PM

OK...maybe it's not a unique idea but how about posting back-to-back pix of your baby pre-mod and post-mod to remind us of the reasons we enjoy customizing our BMW's?!? For the moment, I have only minor mods to the 540 but I've included a couple shots of my old E32 750iL for filler. :D I'll add pix as I make some of the more obvious changes to the 540. :cool

Show us the love you have for your ride...:buttrock

EDIT: Just thought it would be fun to have b4&after pix in one place guys. I searched the threads and didn't notice anything like it so if you think your mod's have improved the overall look of your BMW, please post here. Thanks...

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/DSCN5577.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/DSCN5576.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/DSCN6011.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/DSCN6015.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/BMW-Metamorphing-001.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/BMWMetamorphing003.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/BMW750ilorig1.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/BMW750ilorig.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/89BMW750iL07.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/ViolinARC/89BMW750iL011.jpg

Jo@EuroDyne

12-02-2007, 09:59 PM

this is how willis looked like =)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis/MORPH3.gif

jonmcc

12-02-2007, 10:03 PM

this thread seems like it has potential :thumbup:

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3192/1002208ll5.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7052/1002402bo0.jpg

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http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8497/1002214pa2.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9873/1002488ue1.jpg

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http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9695/1002229nt4.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/jonmcc/100_2570.jpg

98bimmer

12-02-2007, 10:36 PM

huge transformation jonmcc

gumbi4u

12-02-2007, 10:42 PM

Nice thread but im not posting up 80 pics again. LOL here's a link instead

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=884271

12CoolDude

12-02-2007, 11:55 PM

this is how willis looked like =)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis/MORPH3.gif

The morphing is SUPER cool...which program are you using and would you be willing to spend recovery time doing one or two for some of us (just one or two...yeah RIGHT :lol).

this thread seems like it has potential :thumbup:

Thanks man and sweet transformation. :buttrock

huge transformation jonmcc

Nice thread but im not posting up 80 pics again. LOL here's a link instead

Awwww...c'mon man. You can post one of your earlier pix and then one of your most recent. No need to post all 80 again (although us pic whores would be MORE than happy to view them over and over again :D). Just thought it would be cool to see the transformations all in one convenient place for inspiration to all modders. :alright

Jerrysull2

12-03-2007, 04:07 AM

Awesome thread, mine seems insignificant compared to these ones.

Before Euro plate:
http://www1.hddweb.com/11445/albums/8693.jpg
http://www1.hddweb.com/11445/albums/9281.jpg

After Euro Plate:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/jerrysull2/DSC00503.jpg?t=1196669154
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/jerrysull2/DSC00429.jpg?t=1196669236

12CoolDude

12-03-2007, 08:18 AM

+1 on the Euro plate Jerry, I like it! Have you considered clear heads, markers and tails? It would certainly sweeten the deal. Personally, I like the chrome trim but I'm bettin doughnuts to dollars that many would agree that she would look hawt with the chrome delete. I've seen the black on black and it does look fairly awesome.

xbmx89

12-03-2007, 03:37 PM

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/fightclub5/100_1948.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p180/xbmx89/friday/DSCI0593.jpg

BimmerDawg

12-03-2007, 03:45 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/123-2361_IMG.jpg?t=1196711013

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/Wet/DSC00136.jpg?t=1196711088

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/123-2362_IMG.jpg?t=1196711413

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/Wet/DSC00147.jpg?t=1196711366

12CoolDude

12-03-2007, 03:47 PM

Nice xbmx89...she looks WAY cool. What lighting setup did you use? Are they OEM angels or aftermarket? I want that upgrade but I already have the factory Xenons so i may just opt to replace the housings.

xbmx89

12-03-2007, 03:50 PM

thank 12cooldude! they are umnitza 6k hid p39s.

Jerrysull2

12-03-2007, 05:14 PM

Yes, I've considered clear corners, markers and tails, but I think I may want to go with more of a smoked look. I'll make this decision when I get a set of angel eyes:ponder

As for the chrome, I guess I can say that I have weird taste. While many say that the car would look better without chrome, I actually like the look of a black car with chrome trim. It gives the car a bit of that suave, sophisticated look. The tinted windows tops it all off as well. But if my car were any other color than black, believe me, I'd agree with the chrome delete option.

Just shows my strange:rolleyes taste. Just like the fact that I really would prefer the look of my stock bumper over an M5 bumper, just personal opinion.

Now, if all goes according to plan, I should be driving a different looking beast come springtime, and I can post more drastic changes:devillook

12CoolDude

12-03-2007, 09:58 PM

C'mon you guys...are there are only a few modders out there? I had the distinct impression that this forum consists almost purely of radical modders so we wanna see more b4&after pix please...

FP5241

12-03-2007, 10:12 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/123-2362_IMG.jpg?t=1196711413

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/Wet/DSC00147.jpg?t=1196711366

SRS BIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:drool:

RDR-EURO

12-03-2007, 10:23 PM

Here it is the first day I bought it:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/rdreuro/DSC03597.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/rdreuro/DSC03600.jpg

Here it is now. The thing I done to it so far is installed M5 front and rear bumpers. rep Hamnann lip, 19inch Breyton wheels, black out front grills, change out the plates and some other stuffs that I forgot.:stickoutt Here some pictures of it taken with my new Verizon LG Voyager cell phone.:)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/rdreuro/1203071448.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/rdreuro/1203071448b.jpg

rocketwagon

12-03-2007, 10:24 PM

Bimmerdawg...I would happily, happily, HAPPILY trade you for the car in the BEFORE picture, never mind the AFTER! :buttrock

jonmcc

12-03-2007, 10:34 PM

nice rides everybody, nice rides :thumbup:

98bimmer

12-03-2007, 10:38 PM

very nice rides.

brandon5069

12-03-2007, 10:44 PM

RDR-EURO,
DUDE!!!!!! Is that the lip I gave up???

Look'n very good, bro. VERY good!!!! :buttrock

brandon5069

12-03-2007, 10:52 PM

I don't really have a before pic from when I first bought the car because I started modding the first week of ownership (:rofl), but this as close as it gets:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/brandon5069/IMAGE_030.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/brandon5069/IMAGE_015.jpg

This is pretty much during modding:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/brandon5069/My%20car/DSC_0224-1.jpg

and this is close to done :shifty:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/brandon5069/DSC_0327.jpg

RDR-EURO

12-03-2007, 11:02 PM

RDR-EURO,
DUDE!!!!!! Is that the lip I gave up???

Look'n very good, bro. VERY good!!!! :buttrock

Yup, Brandon that is the lip I got from you!:D By the way your car is also looking good!:buttrock

Ramon:)

jonmcc

12-03-2007, 11:24 PM

I don't really have a before pic from when I first bought the car because I started modding the first week of ownership (:rofl), but this as close as it gets:

oh common!!!! :) I started modding the first week as well (I ordered tons of parts while laying in bed recovering lol) but I made sure to take pics the 3rd day I had the car before I did anything to it! I always have a pre-mod photoshoot with every car I get!

either way I still heart your car haha <3 <3 <3

brandon5069

12-03-2007, 11:42 PM

oh common!!!! :) I started modding the first week as well (I ordered tons of parts while laying in bed recovering lol) but I made sure to take pics the 3rd day I had the car before I did anything to it! I always have a pre-mod photoshoot with every car I get!

either way I still heart your car haha <3 <3 <3

Would you believe me if I told you that my D40 is the first camera that I've ever owned? The 528i made me buy it.

I don't have pics of the 72 beetle that I poured out so much blood sweat and tears for (repaint, new interior, rebuilt motor...etc), My 84 190e that I hooked up, or my love....my 944.....:(.

This 528i is the first car that I actually wanted to take pictures of. Everything else I just drove. I loved driving them! I could look at them, but it just didn't really do anything for me. The 528i, on the other hand, makes me drool everytime I look at it :D

Chigga

12-03-2007, 11:58 PM

all of bimmerdawgs ride are off the shizzy.

first day in the garage
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/themadchigga/mah%20carz/Picture093.jpg

now
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/themadchigga/mah%20carz/febcamera07003.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/themadchigga/mah%20carz/febcamera07002.jpg

jonmcc

12-04-2007, 12:12 AM

all of bimmerdawgs ride are off the shizzy.

first day in the garage

now

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/themadchigga/mah%20carz/febcamera07002.jpg

very nice!!! what rims do you have on now? the M6 reps or the ones in your sig? I like both alot. youre car is honestly the best looking e39 with M6 reps that Ive ever seen. some of them look kind of blah. props to you man!

asama

12-04-2007, 01:07 AM

I bought the car 2nd hand when it was 2 years old... kept the car original for another 3 years

I started the M tech look mod because I got the 2nd hand front and rear M tech bar really cheap, and I also used a few after market parts: head lights cover, tail light, PDC, exhause tip, Fog Light, 4300k HID, M5 mirrors, front grill, rear lip spoiler....

I sold all the original bar and fog lights for AU$450, I end up paying AU$680 for parts and labour for the whole convertion. I had 17" M sports wheel on my car, but I didn't like the way it drives... no power, real slow... SORRY its only an 523i:embarrasm so, swap back to 16" 530 wheels!

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/DSC01207.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/DSC01205.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/P1020565.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/P1020566.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/P1020569.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/P1020571.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/P1020572.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/P1020574.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/altezzars/P1020575.jpg

gumbi4u

12-04-2007, 01:13 AM

asama

12-04-2007, 01:27 AM

DUDE nice care and noticed you got the car from Pennant Hills. My cousin lives in West pennant hills. Are you close by there? He lives around gottwald place. Damn I miss Australia :(

heehee... I know gottwald place!! one street down from my mate's house...

gumbi4u

12-04-2007, 03:38 AM

heehee... I know gottwald place!! one street down from my mate's house...

Does he happen to work for IBM or some other computer company and owns a VW or BMW? Do you happen to know Max?

12CoolDude

12-05-2007, 02:03 AM

BUMP...hope it's ok to keep floating this to the top. Please let me know if it ain't cool and THANKS to all who have posted so far. B E A utiful upgrades. I'm thinkin that I should've also asked everyone to post a list of the mods that have been accomplished and mods that will be. Whaddya think? Edit time?!?

robohopar

12-05-2007, 03:44 AM

Long story, but picked this puppy up from a local auction for real cheap, put some parts together and WAHLA!!!

I know its a "salvaged" BMW but this thing was soooo clean i couldnt let it go.

Only 50k miles on her and besides the driver seat I dont think anyone had used the passenger or rear seats. I put very little work into fixing it and it drives like clockwork. I love BMW's :D

Before...
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2096/109443861xwe9.jpg
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/7139/109443862xla4.jpg
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/9242/109443865xbt5.jpg

After...
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4353/dsc04248ik4.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8208/dsc04247zu9.jpg
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1658/dsc03263il2.jpg
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8859/dsc03265rc5.jpg

12CoolDude

12-05-2007, 02:30 PM

Long story, but picked this puppy up from a local auction for real cheap, put some parts together and WAHLA!!!

I know its a "salvaged" BMW but this thing was soooo clean i couldnt let it go.

Only 50k miles on her and besides the driver seat I dont think anyone had used the passenger or rear seats. I put very little work into fixing it and it drives like clockwork. I love BMW's :D
Nice and clean. Looks like someone curbed the heck out of her though. Watched a friend do that to his VW on a snowy day. We warned him not to go out and he did it right in front of us, no more than 25 feet from the front of the house where we were renting. :eek: BTW, was there any suspension work you had to do or was everything still fairly str8? :)

robohopar

12-05-2007, 02:39 PM

Nice and clean. Looks like someone curbed the heck out of her though. Watched a friend do that to his VW on a snowy day. We warned him not to go out and he did it right in front of us, no more than 25 feet from the front of the house where we were renting. :eek: BTW, was there any suspension work you had to do or was everything still fairly str8? :)

:lol...as far as work i had to do, it was all mainly suspension work it needed. I replaced teh lower control arm, the spindle, outer tie rod end, the strut, the rim/tire, then when i got it rolling i noticed it was pushed all the way back and popped the brake booster. So picked one up in really good shape from the junk yard for $100 threw it on there. Drives very good. I picked up a sport steering wheel with airbag from a fellow bimmerforum member and finished it off with an alignment and a detail.

12CoolDude

12-05-2007, 03:59 PM

Bump...

Ken21

12-05-2007, 04:13 PM

My ex-540 :

Before :

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/My%20Cars/Ex-BMW%20E39%20540ia/E39firstshoot04-08-20061.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/My%20Cars/Ex-BMW%20E39%20540ia/E39firstshoot04-08-20064.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/My%20Cars/Ex-BMW%20E39%20540ia/E39firstshoot04-08-20067.jpg

After :

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/My%20Cars/Ex-BMW%20E39%20540ia/IMG_0199.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/My%20Cars/Ex-BMW%20E39%20540ia/jamespic011s.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/My%20Cars/Ex-BMW%20E39%20540ia/IMG_1984.jpg

My Current M5 :

Before :

Don't have any before pics on this computer....will post it later

After :

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/My%20Cars/BMW%20E39%20M5/IMG_0367.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/Car%20Club%20Gathering/Christmas%20party%20Dinner%2012-03-2007/LD4C8388.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/Car%20Club%20Gathering/Christmas%20party%20Dinner%2012-03-2007/LD4C8419.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/Eurofreaks/Car%20Club%20Gathering/Christmas%20party%20Dinner%2012-03-2007/LD4C8526.jpg

12CoolDude

12-05-2007, 04:20 PM

LOVIN the M5 (GREAT color) and very nice changes to the old 540! Thanks for posting Ken...

1flossedm3

12-05-2007, 04:20 PM

^^

Gorgeous car.

98bimmer

12-05-2007, 05:19 PM

wow you comepletly changed the 540i.

FP5241

12-05-2007, 05:23 PM

those headlights are off the heezy fo sheezy!!!

///Montizzle

12-05-2007, 05:40 PM

God i will NEVER EVER get tired of staring at that murdered out waggin :drool:

NNY528I

12-05-2007, 05:58 PM

Tell me about it. I'm seriously rethinking what to do with mine after seeing that.

NNY528I

12-05-2007, 06:00 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/Wet/DSC00147.jpg?t=1196711366

Did you flare out the fenders on that or something, The front fender character line looks very short compared to most.

elttes reven

12-05-2007, 06:32 PM

wow. the things that can be done. these are BEAutiful. love the M6 wheels chigga. love the transformation on the 540 ken.

98 528i

12-05-2007, 06:45 PM

before
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/sc540i/IMGP0052.jpg

after, minus the cf roundels I just put on
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/sc540i/101_0156.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/sc540i/101_0172.jpg
eyelids?
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/sc540i/101_0179.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/sc540i/101_0002.jpg
No exhaust

Exhaust
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/sc540i/101_0113.jpg

Jo@EuroDyne

12-05-2007, 07:43 PM

The morphing is SUPER cool...which program are you using and would you be willing to spend recovery time doing one or two for some of us (just one or two...yeah RIGHT :lol).

well let me know when you want me to do yours! just make sure you hand me some decent high res pictures of identical angles so it will look more fluid...

the program i used is magic morph =)...

OGM3

12-05-2007, 08:20 PM

Before
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/sscott55/e39.jpg
during
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/sscott55/car.jpg
now
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/sscott55/afterblack.jpg

brandon5069

12-05-2007, 08:31 PM

^^^crispy!

12CoolDude

12-06-2007, 04:18 PM

OGM3...very cool. Now it's time to do the chrome trim delete. The current trim messes with the lines IMO.

Great response guys...how bout some moar? :D

cdb3113

12-06-2007, 05:23 PM

Before... (1 month after purchase)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/cdb3113/My%20BMW%20E39%201998%20540i/191919-R1-036-16A.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/cdb3113/My%20BMW%20E39%201998%20540i/191919-R1-038-17A.jpg

DURING! (there is never an after...)
(mostly maintenance done. Mods include Royal Purple Synchromax, Powerflex thrust bushings, Koni FSD struts (factory sport springs), ASA AR2 wheels)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/cdb3113/My%20BMW%20E39%201998%20540i/IMG_0095.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/cdb3113/My%20BMW%20E39%201998%20540i/IMG_0090.jpg

$ be short since I am recently unemployed... but next year = Eibach sways and M5 front bumper! Possibly some tint and smoke tails/sides as well.

FP5241

12-06-2007, 05:32 PM

Chris is right.. it's an on going process....
:rofl

12CoolDude

12-07-2007, 02:42 PM

Cool...remember that you can always edit your original post with your most recent mods. So far I have been inspired by what I've seen (I can feel my wallet getting lighter already)...keep em coming everyone!

bimmerd00d

12-07-2007, 03:17 PM

http://bimmerd00d.com/pictars/540i/cleanpics/IMG_0960.JPG

With the Depos and stock wheels

http://bimmerd00d.com/pictars/540i/10162005/IMG_1160.JPG

16" 540i wheels

http://bimmerd00d.com/pictars/540i/nonsportwheels/IMG_1984.JPG

a couple of weeks ago with style 5's, 2002 540i front bumper, and '00 M5 smoked lights

http://bimmerd00d.com/pictars/540i/style5s/IMG_0099.JPG

flipppalot

12-07-2007, 03:30 PM

Before
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/sscott55/e39.jpg
during
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/sscott55/car.jpg
now
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/sscott55/afterblack.jpg
i like the all black .nice set u .where m5 rims @?still got them?

flipppalot

12-07-2007, 03:33 PM

MNsport528i

12-07-2007, 04:01 PM

Before : After
216397
216405
Style 66 wheels, Hella projectors, clear sides, Celis taillights, M5 grille, Window tint.
Mostly done this last April - people wondered if I had picked up a new car!

brandon5069

12-07-2007, 04:32 PM

bimmerdood,
I like your 00 M5 headlights and taillights :naughty

12CoolDude

12-07-2007, 04:43 PM

MNsport528...those upgrades really do make her look newer. That's why I'm in the process of upgrading my lighting covers too. Very beautiful ride...same goes for bimmerdood. When you gonna do those side markers Dood? Luvin the Style32's as well. Are they 16" or 17"? They almost look like the 16's...

wahoosteeler

12-07-2007, 05:18 PM

chigga, thanks for posting pics of your 5 with M6 wheels. i plan on going that route when my current tires burn up in about 5k. i've been wanting to see some on a 5 and to my surprise hadn't seen any yet. are those oem's made to fit or reps? look like 19s?

looks sweet!

OGM3

12-07-2007, 06:40 PM

flipppalot - I broke one so I decided to take all 4 to the recycling center.

$1000 when new $56 in used aluminum. What a bummer.

I need to take some new pic with added shadowline.

flipppalot

12-07-2007, 08:54 PM

flipppalot - I broke one so I decided to take all 4 to the recycling center.

$1000 when new $56 in used aluminum. What a bummer.

I need to take some new pic with added shadowline.
dat sucks 4 me

flipppalot

12-07-2007, 08:55 PM

and u also

Der Schatten

12-07-2007, 10:05 PM

it's still a work in progress. after the winter it goes into makeover mode.
before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/Romeo591/BMW%20540i/P1010028.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/Romeo591/BMW%20540i/CIMG0446.jpg

after
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/Romeo591/BMW%20540i/P1010213.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/Romeo591/BMW%20540i/P1010209.jpg

98 528i

12-07-2007, 10:37 PM

Do I spot a trophy wife :lol

12CoolDude

12-09-2007, 04:04 PM

BUMP for moar photos...looking great so far everyone!

Orxan4ik

12-09-2007, 09:08 PM

before

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/Orxan4ik/DSC04961.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/Orxan4ik/DSC04863.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/Orxan4ik/DSC04859.jpg

after + new clear corners (will take pics in spring lol)

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/Orxan4ik/mpars7-1.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/Orxan4ik/ae2.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/Orxan4ik/DSC05189.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/Orxan4ik/DSC05196.jpg

540-S3

12-09-2007, 11:47 PM

Very nice jonmcc! Exactly why exterior mods are on my list for next summer. Is that a OEM exhaust?

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7052/1002402bo0.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9873/1002488ue1.jpg

gumbi4u

12-10-2007, 12:32 AM

boomshakalaka

12-10-2007, 12:35 AM

wow, the blacked out wagon is siiiick.

mnsport... shame on you for getting rid of the style 5's!

jamesdc4

12-10-2007, 12:40 AM

Orxan4ik

12-10-2007, 07:20 AM

gumbi4u, next spring drop + 19" M Pars + front M tech [already got that as I told ya =)]

jamesdc4, $55 eBay CCFLs :D they withstood my initial poor installation, when water was getting between contacts on the ballast and still worked fine :buttrock

MNsport528i

12-10-2007, 12:21 PM

mnsport... shame on you for getting rid of the style 5's!

yeah - the style 5s were nice in their day - but they were in need of refinishing (peeling clearcoat). It was cheaper to get the 66's vs. refinishing each wheel.

Aubergine

12-10-2007, 12:56 PM

From this:
(see attached)
To This:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/AubergineBimmer/IMG_1656.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/AubergineBimmer/IMG_1654.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/AubergineBimmer/IMG_1653.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/AubergineBimmer/IMG_1639.jpg

Now This:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/AubergineBimmer/2688.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/AubergineBimmer/2693.jpg

I want:
(see attached)

Wade

brandon5069

12-10-2007, 01:15 PM

Those tail lights are very nice, Wade ;)

Aubergine

12-10-2007, 01:49 PM

The one's with the clear turn signals?:):)

No, really thanks Brandon! The OEM ones are much better made and much safer.

Wade:D:D

98bimmer

12-11-2007, 11:04 PM

The one's with the clear turn signals?:):)

No, really thanks Brandon! The OEM ones are much better made and much safer.

Wade:D:D

Does your car have style 19s?

12CoolDude

12-15-2007, 02:22 AM

BUMP for the weekend...

cdb3113

12-15-2007, 02:44 AM

like, totally.

I love this thread. I want to mod more so I can post more here. Keep em' coming!

12CoolDude

12-16-2007, 09:42 PM

like, totally.

I love this thread. I want to mod more so I can post more here. Keep em' coming!
+1 what he said! :D

kaptom540

12-17-2007, 12:36 AM

wheels and tint were my first mods
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/540Sideview.jpg

4 years later ..

m-tech kit bumpers, m5 grill, depo tails and went back to my old wheels ..

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/SIDEVIEWW-outAE.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/M-TECHRear.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/SIDEVIEW.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/GRILLw-outAE.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN3607-1.jpg

P39 AE
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN3922.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN3930.jpg

trunk spoiler
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN4098.jpg

m5 style mirrors
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN4088.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN4093.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN4133.jpg

FSD with Eibach pro Kit and magnaflow

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN4622.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN4674.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN4812.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/DSCN5510.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m185/kaptom540/Bimmer%209-1-07/DSCN6756.jpg

12CoolDude

12-17-2007, 01:07 AM

OMG Kaptom540...she's gorgeous! Thanks for posting...I do like your original wheels WAY better. Style19's right??

Jason5driver

12-17-2007, 01:12 AM

OMG Kaptom540...she's gorgeous! Thanks for posting...I do like your original wheels WAY better. Style19's right??
Love the picts Kamptom!
Wheels too, of course!
I might be getting some as well (style 19's) and polishing them myself as a project...
Jason
217593

Aubergine

12-17-2007, 08:42 AM

Does your car have style 19s?
I wish.... Those are my ideal wheels to get, but I may end up with something else.:(

thetinpusher

12-17-2007, 10:09 AM

Pic 1.) First mod, BBS RKII rims (Bridgestone SO3 tires), staggered 18x8.5 front, 18x9.5 rear.

Pic 2.) Second mod, Remus exhaust system, M-Technic rear bumper cover and valence.

Pic 3.) Third mod, ESS TS2 twin screw supercharger.

Pic 4.) Fourth mod, M-Technic front bumper cover (before I had a chance to polish it :). You can see the fitment of the heat exchanger behind the grill.

Pic 5.) As she sits today.....but for how long? :D

kaptom540

12-17-2007, 01:22 PM

Love the picts Kamptom!
Wheels too, of course!
I might be getting some as well (style 19's) and polishing them myself as a project...
Jason
217593

damn .. can you polish my wheels .. I had mine re-done but the shop didn't repaint my screws .. those f'ers ...

suspension was one of my best upgrade .. .

Jason5driver

12-17-2007, 02:16 PM

Jason5driver

12-17-2007, 02:17 PM

damn .. can you polish my wheels .. I had mine re-done but the shop didn't repaint my screws .. those f'ers ...

suspension was one of my best upgrade .. .
How come you got rid of your Breyton wheels and went back to your stock wheels?
Thanks!
Jason

thetinpusher

12-17-2007, 05:07 PM

Did you run spacers to get the RK wheels to fit?
What about the center bore?
Thanks!
Jason

Yes, Tire Rack had the bore spacers on their parts list. Cost me about 10$. The only difference was the center bore size, I had to put a milled bore spacer in to make it the right bore size. Money well spent :D

kaptom540

12-17-2007, 05:11 PM

How come you got rid of your Breyton wheels and went back to your stock wheels?
Thanks!
Jason

good questions .. 18's Breyton Visions are too soft for the NY roads .. bent the wheels and didnt want to deal with them anymore .. But the wheels would have looked good with the M-tech bumpers .. waste of money on those wheels .. back to stock and now still looking for another set ..

Chigga

12-17-2007, 05:13 PM

very nice!!! what rims do you have on now? the M6 reps or the ones in your sig? I like both alot. youre car is honestly the best looking e39 with M6 reps that Ive ever seen. some of them look kind of blah. props to you man!

thx for the comment, I have to use M6 reps due to brake clearance, I'm quite amazed by the quality of Miro M6 reps, they are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, the rear weights about 27lbs +/- couple ounces, and its quite durable, they currently have snow tires mounted on them.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/themadchigga/tmc/DSC02450.jpg

the old 19"s are actually for sale.

Jason5driver

12-17-2007, 05:30 PM

Yes, Tire Rack had the bore spacers on their parts list. Cost me about 10$. The only difference was the center bore size, I had to put a milled bore spacer in to make it the right bore size. Money well spent :D
Aren't the RK's center bore 72.56mm???
I would think you would need to bore out the RK's to get the 74.1mm center bore need for the E39...???

The reason I am asking is, I found some 18" RK's with 13mm offsets and the 72.56mm center bore.
I really don't want to bore them out...
Thanks!
Jason

thetinpusher

12-17-2007, 08:06 PM

Aren't the RK's center bore 72.56mm???
I would think you would need to bore out the RK's to get the 74.1mm center bore need for the E39...???

The reason I am asking is, I found some 18" RK's with 13mm offsets and the 72.56mm center bore.
I really don't want to bore them out...
Thanks!
Jason

I just backtracked all of my email contacts with person I bought these from and from Tire Rack. The BBS RKII wheels were originally purchased for an E34 M5. The offset is 22 and 25. It requires a hubcentric ring (aluminum, also from tire rack, I can give you the part numbers if you like) and it might have required a spacer, but I dont recall putting one on. I did not have to bore these at all. If you are looking at a BBS RKII with those dimensions, then it is one not made to fit an E39 so be careful. Hope this helps...

Jason5driver

12-18-2007, 11:22 AM

I just backtracked all of my email contacts with person I bought these from and from Tire Rack. The BBS RKII wheels were originally purchased for an E34 M5. The offset is 22 and 25. It requires a hubcentric ring (aluminum, also from tire rack, I can give you the part numbers if you like) and it might have required a spacer, but I dont recall putting one on. I did not have to bore these at all. If you are looking at a BBS RKII with those dimensions, then it is one not made to fit an E39 so be careful. Hope this helps...

So I am assuming that the RK II wheels you bought had a larger center bore than 74.1mm, in order to use the adaptor rings....
Thanks!
Jason

PutterMcGavin

12-18-2007, 01:17 PM

Time to commence pic whoring :D

Since these pics I've installed OEM Xenon AE headlights and have put the suspension on it. I don't have the post-suspension pics on this computer so I'll update this post later...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/PutterMcGavin/PassFront.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/PutterMcGavin/PassSide.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/PutterMcGavin/Drivers-Front.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/PutterMcGavin/Drivers-Side.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/PutterMcGavin/Engine.jpg

Compliments of jonmcc :buttrock

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/jonmcc/100_2568.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/jonmcc/100_2594.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/jonmcc/100_2572.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/jonmcc/100_2618.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/jonmcc/100_2600.jpg

jord1016

12-19-2007, 01:10 AM

I'm kinda bummed out I can't be part of this thread. My car has come so far, I just thought the car was fugly when I first bought it. I mean she was surely a diamond in the rough and was full of potential but with all the black/chrome trim, the monstrous non-sport suspension, the equally ginormous sidewalls of my 15" wheels, and that wood grain only a grandpa could love really made my car an ugly duckling. The moral of this story was I was too embarrassed to take a photo of the car in its original state. Anyone have a pic of a stock Aspen Silver E39 for a comparison?

12CoolDude

12-19-2007, 01:23 AM

OMG Putter...I'm in total LUST mode!! (better?)

:worship: :alright

PutterMcGavin

12-19-2007, 11:26 AM

OMG Putter...I'm in total LUST mode!! :la

:worship: :alright

:confused...could have done without the first smiley but I appreciate the feedback! I REALLY need to get some more pics up too!

My car is essentially identical to UncleWiggly's (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=572384) car with some small differences. We both have the same kit, wheels, tint, black'ed emblems, black grill, etc. I don't have the eyelids (possibly...), a roof spoiler (possibly...), clear HL's (am going to paint the orange), smoked tails (yet) or coilovers (love the FSD's and Eibach kit!)

...so the photo potential is much higher than what I posted ;)

12CoolDude

12-21-2007, 07:45 PM

Any holiday pix??

cdb3113

12-21-2007, 07:56 PM

... after? :(

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/cdb3113/My%20BMW%20E39%201998%20540i/snowy%20bimmer/Image122.jpg

12CoolDude

12-21-2007, 08:43 PM

That bimmer is screaming :help! Brrrrrrrrr...:lol glad I live in NorCal. :evil2

12CoolDude

12-24-2007, 04:26 PM

Any new posts for this thread guys? I love the newest ones but would like to see that slate green touring on here too. HAPPY HOLIDAZE...

iconoclast

01-03-2008, 07:49 PM

12CoolDude

01-10-2008, 04:52 PM

Bump...I thought this forum was full of pic whores? So out of 3400+ viewers, less than 100 have actually modified and are willing to share pics?!?!? WOW...I'm only slightly disappointed but thanks to all who have shared. I've enjoyed seeing the transformations so far...

brandon5069

01-10-2008, 04:53 PM

Stop with bumping your threads dude...

FP5241

01-10-2008, 04:58 PM

It is kinda neat to see.....wait.... :shifty

gurmukhbhogal

01-13-2008, 01:44 AM

I enjoyed looking at all the mods. It gives me ideas and inspiration, but the trouble is that its all on the outside, a showoff, like an ugly girl wearing a beautifil dress. I would like see mods inside, if any, so that you can enjoy whilst driving. Any inside mods before and after pictures?

waggin it

02-09-2008, 11:00 PM

Had a little quality time with my new toy today so I thought I would dig this thread up from the archives.

Before:

After:

My car feels slower already. :rolleyes

What to do with an ///M emblem and no ///M? :devillook

LOL :D

bmr4me

02-09-2008, 11:59 PM

Before:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/impalasscars/pms001.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/impalasscars/pms004.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/impalasscars/pms003.jpg

After:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/impalasscars/newwheelpics005.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/impalasscars/newwheelpics006.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/impalasscars/newwheelpics001.jpg

Club Chanwich

03-03-2008, 07:06 PM

This thread rules!

12CoolDude

03-03-2008, 09:43 PM

Stop with bumping your threads dude...
Jealous? :pityfool :lol

I enjoyed looking at all the mods. It gives me ideas and inspiration, but the trouble is that its all on the outside, a showoff, like an ugly girl wearing a beautifil dress. I would like see mods inside, if any, so that you can enjoy whilst driving. Any inside mods before and after pictures?

+1...I totally agree and as a matter of fact, there wasn't any implied limitation. I, too, would love to see some interior and underhood mods as well. This is an open thread to any and all stock to rockin mods INCLUDING interior and mechanical. Got sound clips of exhaust mods...we want 'em too! ;)

This thread rules!
Thanks and welcome to the forum! Make sure you check out the very well organized DIY section as well because it's really cool to see the amazing DIY contributions to this board. :buttrock

BUMP...:lol

RPMPhotographyJ

03-03-2008, 10:00 PM

http://www.floridagerman.com/images/Jack/Picture1.jpg
http://www.floridagerman.com/images/Jack/DVD/12.jpg

jord1016

03-03-2008, 10:05 PM

Not my car but a bone stock Aspen Silver E39
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2163000-2163999/2163760_1_full.jpg

My latest...
http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto2.php?PhId=88829df8fbe37d8dabcbf32c243aab c1
http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto2.php?PhId=05deee569d9fb60ed4ce4eba3ae0d7 65

jamesdc4

03-03-2008, 10:17 PM

http://www.floridagerman.com/images/Jack/Picture1.jpg
http://www.floridagerman.com/images/Jack/DVD/12.jpg
Jack,

Beautiful photos.
I grew up in Charleston, SC. I think the thing I miss the most is the spanish moss.

MartinV

03-03-2008, 10:24 PM

http://www.floridagerman.com/images/Jack/Picture1.jpg
http://www.floridagerman.com/images/Jack/DVD/12.jpg

Great Looking car!!!!!

98bimmer

03-03-2008, 10:24 PM

Nice pics!

12CoolDude

03-04-2008, 12:41 AM

http://www.floridagerman.com/images/Jack/DVD/12.jpg
Doooooooooooood...I LOVE this photo! You are not just a photographer, you are a talented one. :buttrock

98 528i

03-04-2008, 01:02 AM

12CoolDude

03-04-2008, 01:11 AM

+1...FTW both ways! Whatcha gonna do with those M5 wheels?!? I love those and wanted them but the MY I bought had 17" Style32's in really good shape so I couldn't justify ditching them to my wife. Maybe though, if the price is right, she'd be as interested as I.

Sooo, whatcha gonna do with those M5 wheels again and how much do you want to get them out of your garage??

BigLoggerhead

03-04-2008, 01:38 AM

Before

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2343/001wv0.th.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001wv0.jpg)

After

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8394/077wo8.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=077wo8.jpg)

bidnesswoman911

03-04-2008, 01:56 AM

this is how willis looked like =)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis/MORPH3.gif

Oh my! Another wagon... sweet! I'm the only 540 sportwagon in my area so I love to see another's! 528 abound in my 'hood but they know nuttin about a high stall torque converter in the 540 sport! I did put a dent in my garage door attempting to straighten things out one am.... oops. :redspot

Jo@EuroDyne

03-04-2008, 03:26 AM

Oh my! Another wagon... sweet! I'm the only 540 sportwagon in my area so I love to see another's! 528 abound in my 'hood but they know nuttin about a high stall torque converter in the 540 sport! I did put a dent in my garage door attempting to straighten things out one am.... oops. :redspot

lol...yeah what bout this "528i" ??? =) hehehehe...can't get enough with the 528i badged v8 grocery getter hehehe...i miss willis though...arnold does have a lot of shoe to fill in..

from this:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/1789_3.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/14df_3.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/18bf_3.jpg

to this:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4495copy.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4508copy.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4522copy.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4485copy.jpg

98bimmer

03-04-2008, 09:20 AM

Sexy Wagon!!

SHWELL

03-04-2008, 12:07 PM

These are mostly after after shots..... All shots taken this month

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/bimmer/BIMMER0312027.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/bimmer/biMMERsHOTSINTHEBEGINNINGOFsPRIN-15.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/bimmer/BUmperandlights091.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/Yard%20Work/Yardwork203.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/Yard%20Work/Yardwork204.jpg

More here...
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=949679

12CoolDude

03-04-2008, 03:20 PM

lol...yeah what bout this "528i" ??? =) hehehehe...can't get enough with the 528i badged v8 grocery getter hehehe...i miss willis though...arnold does have a lot of shoe to fill in..

from this:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/1789_3.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/14df_3.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/18bf_3.jpg

to this:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4495copy.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4508copy.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4522copy.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4485copy.jpg
Personally, I just don't like stationwagons, HOWEVER, you have owned two of the purrrrtiest wagons I've ever seen Joe! :buttrock Must be the Alpine white and those sweet rims...oh yeah, let's not forget your photography skills too! :D

Jo@EuroDyne

03-04-2008, 03:38 PM

Personally, I just don't like stationwagons, HOWEVER, you have owned two of the purrrrtiest wagons I've ever seen Joe! :buttrock Must be the Alpine white and those sweet rims...oh yeah, let's not forget your photography skills too! :D

thanks man...=) and they're tourings, lol! not wagons, not avants, not variants...i had to throw that out huh? lol

i really appreciate it though especially coming from you anthony...and on the other thread i just have to say i was not personally attacking you or your efforts on mesh wire...you put creativity on it! so sorry if you felt like i was slamming you...i just got a thing against home depot...=(

12CoolDude

03-04-2008, 04:05 PM

thanks man...=) and they're tourings, lol! not wagons, not avants, not variants...i had to throw that out huh? lol

i really appreciate it though especially coming from you anthony...and on the other thread i just have to say i was not personally attacking you or your efforts on mesh wire...you put creativity on it! so sorry if you felt like i was slamming you...i just got a thing against home depot...=(
No worries Joe, I knew you weren't attacking me personally...it's all in good fun. Thanks for the compliment too (FYI, got the parts at Orchard Supply...LOL). BTW, I'm an old guy so we used to call them "wagons" and believe me when I tell you that I have also corrected others for making the same mistake. :D

Your tourings are B E A utiful...and once again my condolences for Willis. May she and my ole 750iL RIP...peace. :cool

jfreeman

03-07-2008, 07:01 PM

All Of The E39s On This Site Are Hot, Icant Wait To Post Some Pics Of Mines To See What Everybody Thinks Of My Baby.

jamesdc4

03-07-2008, 08:45 PM

All Of The E39s On This Site Are Hot, Icant Wait To Post Some Pics Of Mines To See What Everybody Thinks Of My Baby.10 more posts (OT forum posts do not count) and you can post them up.:)

jabdelja

03-07-2008, 10:16 PM

Before ( 1 week after i bought it)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/jabdelja/bmw8.jpg
One year later
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/jabdelja/CIMG0128.jpg

jamesdc4

03-07-2008, 10:21 PM

Before ( 1 week after i bought it)

One year later
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/jabdelja/CIMG0128.jpg
You murdered it.:D
You painted the side markers black? Do they still light up?
Quite a difference, jabdelja.

12CoolDude

03-07-2008, 10:46 PM

One year later
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/jabdelja/CIMG0128.jpg
Are you a cop?? :cop All you need is a set of stealth red&blues and someone is going to spray paint "Police" on the side with it looking all blacked out like that...:devillook

Nice job though...where'd ya get the blacked out side markers?

dpatel1026

03-08-2008, 12:05 AM

Something I snapped the other day

bidnesswoman911

03-08-2008, 12:19 AM

Something I snapped the other day

Now that's what a 5 should look like...:buttrock

jabdelja

03-08-2008, 02:20 AM

they still light up great...i used VHT nighshades...its a transparent black smoker...smokes anything.. i got it off ebay

Millenium E39

03-08-2008, 04:54 PM