2008 BMW 535i (E60) Mods...

Originally Posted by xclone

Hey guys, I've been seeing alot of people asking about bumpers, tunes, exhausts, etc for the 535i. I had a chance to go take a few photos today of the car (it's dirty but, oh well) to give you an idea how some of these things look. I've got a list below of the actual modifications for you.

M5Tech Front Bumper - Umnitza
Canbus xenon fog bulbs
M5 fog light housings
M5Tech Brake Ducts (in shipping)
CP-E FMIC
Cobb Tuner (stg 2+)
BMW WW Meth kit
Injen Intake
Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe (2 meth bungs)
Turbosmart Diverter Valves
BMS Oil Catch Can
VMR 710 19" rims in gunmetal - 245 front, 275 rear (8.5 & 9.5 staggered)
AR Design downpipes (with race cats)
Magnaflow Exhaust
secondary cat delete
primary muffler delete
Lux h8 Angel Eye bulbs
clear LED side markers
Space Gray Metallic overlays

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Brian, just got this post when searching for something on bimmerfest..

Awesome car.. Stunning looking pics..

Originally Posted by xclone

Thanks Polski! It's been a heck of a lot of fun!

4.289 0-60 with no rollout. Should be at 4 flat with the standard 1' rollout allowance. Ran a 12.7 at the 1/4 mile track before meth and on OEM tires, rims and stock exhaust. Hoping to be close to 12.1 or 12 flat when I go back in March.

Man, how are you even hooking up from a dig with that power and an open diff? That's pretty impressive!

DAMN this is a nice ride! Congrats man! you got a part # for the meth kit? Im getting the JB4 and a meth kit before summer hits

Your car is well put together and classy. I was wondering about your VMR wheels. I had Avant Garde M310's and they are junk. I sold them to a guy with an e39 and it rides so much better because he didnt need the hub centric rings as I did. Do your VMR's need them? I only want that style of wheel (the AG's and yours are pretty much the identical style) and want them in black. And what are the offsets?

BTW... I am quite surprised that you can beat an M5 from a dig as they have launch control and our cars don't. You kinda have to feel your way off the line more so than an M you know?

Tires I'm sure have a lot to do with it as well.

nice set up indeed. on the fun side note. i love your DIY warning on the washer fluid tank.

What's the advantage of doing a ww method kit vs a trunk mount kit ? And if you mix the meth into where the washer fluid goes what happens when you need to use your washer fluid ? Sorry if these questions sound stupid but I gotta know as meth is my next step

The WW meth kit uses the existing WW bottle which holds a gallon. The Trunk mounted tank is usually 2.2 gallon, so doesn't need to be refilled as often.
You can still use the windshield washer since meth is the same fluid, just higher alcohol content. So it's dual purpose.
I mix M1 meth with windshield washer fluid 50/50. Works pretty good.
The downside to a tank is that it takes up space in the trunk and has to be strapped securely somehow. Not particularly stealth looking.
Howerton is working on a tank that fits in the space where the spare tire is stored. This would have my interest. Totally hidden and tons of capacity.

Insanely well done mods; the exterior is beautiful, not to mention the sport front end. I just got an 08 550i - Space Grey. I like the overlays. Where do you purchase those? (We bought my wife's 535 from an individual. It came with pink overlays :0)
Love the look of your car - would like to try overlays on mine.

I keep coming back to look at the photos of your car. Very impressive.

You REALLY need to get that car dynoed properly. You basically gave it all you can so sheet numbers would complete all your work. BTW, that exhaust has got to be loud as hell????