First performance things to get done to my 530i

Just got a 2004 Bmw 530i with 40k miles on it
Was wondering what everyone would say to get done first ?
Preferably performance add-ons but minor exterior add-ons are good aswell

Unfortunately there is not much to be had out of the M54. Being a 5 series you probably don't want to do Exhaust mods(headers,) which is where you will pick the most up. Intake/tune will get you maybe 5whp. Not owning a five series I can't really comment on suspension mods. If you want a sporty look inside consider wrapping your trim pieces in 3M carbonfiber wrap looks great!

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There is a supercharger from ESS for the E46 that can be modified to fit the E60.
Because you have the M54 hopes are there. N52 owners have nothing. Here's a
video with results. Note the 530i DESPERATELY needs an exhaust. It's like trying
to blow through a straw. Based on the runs it looks like it will easily pull on the stock
335 with the exhaust upgrade. Good Luck.

Originally Posted by boramkiv

There is a supercharger from ESS for the E46 that can be modified to fit the E60.
Because you have the M54 hopes are there. N52 owners have nothing. Here's a
video with results. Note the 530i DESPERATELY needs an exhaust. It's like trying
to blow through a straw. Based on the runs it looks like it will easily pull on the stock
335 with the exhaust upgrade. Good Luck.

What exhaust would you reccomend?

Originally Posted by nickb96

What exhaust would you reccomend?

RPi exhaust, because I haven't heard any bad reviews from them.
Their site:
http://www.raceprecision.com/2009/in...id=51&Itemid=2

I second that.. the RPI exhaust gives you a good sounds, there is a slight HP gain (not quite as much as a supercharger of course)
but the growl of that exhaust is just pure awesomeness

http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Perfor...RPI-EG109.html

Do take a look


Vincent