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2K views 38 replies 13 participants last post by  Atlentz6423 
#1 ·
I have a 2002 E39 540i wagon. I was just curious what are some must have upgrades to it y’all would recommend?
 
#2 ·
If you haven't already...

  • Replace the cooling system inc viscous fan clutch
  • Refresh the brakes and lines + fluid
  • Remove the sump and check for pieces of the guides and replace as necessary
  • Refresh the suspension

And then look into upgrades ;)
 
#3 ·
Get all your maintenance done...I am sure there is a lot.

As for upgrades:
  • The cheap plastic cupholders in front of shifter. you can find them on Ebay and amazon
  • Remove and re-paint or re-dye the rear shelf which is almost certainly faded.
  • Adding bluetooth via purchase of BlueBUS
  • DO either of your front seats twist? Fix those
  • I like adding a roof rack..add a fairing also if wind noise bothers you.

Leave the engine and suspension alone
 
#4 ·
Get all your maintenance done...I am sure there is a lot.

As for upgrades:
  • The cheap plastic cupholders in front of shifter. you can find them on Ebay and amazon
  • Remove and re-paint or re-dye the rear shelf which is almost certainly faded.

  • Adding bluetooth via purchase of BlueBUS
  • DO either of your front seats twist? Fix those
  • I like adding a roof rack..add a fairing also if wind noise bothers you.

Leave the engine and suspension alone
It's a touring (wagon). So no rear parcel shelf!
 
#8 ·
Assuming your car has up to date maintenance, I would:

Install BlueBus, if you have a stock stereo.
It's awesome.

Not too big on much else.
Unless you supercharge it, no significant HP gains are to be had.
Keep your $$$.

Any pics of the "Touring"?

Thanks,
Jethro
 
#15 ·
You'll be better off using varying grades of wet n dry and then a decent polishing compound and UV protectant at the end...

But depending on the year of your car; you may be able to get the lenses off easy enough to swap them over and refurb the adjusters at the same time
 
#22 ·
There is only one that is easily replaced. Short of a tear down of the front covers, then you could access the other two.
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You will also need a new aluminum sealing (crush) washer: Fischer & Plath 07119963355, 1006748 Metal Seal Ring / Washer; 22x27x1.5mm, Aluminum | 0076030022100 07119963357 22X27X150AL 8330268
 
#28 ·
Turner has the set-up.
Larger intake plenum, MAF housing, and heat shield.
Probably would need to add a tune to take advantage of the upgrades.

The OP of my Touring had the M63 non V intake, and the Dinan set up with the before mentioned parts that he removed prior to selling to me.
I replaced the TB with the N62, and added the Turner set up.

I only did this because the DME has Dinan stage 2 software.
Otherwise, I would have kept it stock.

I will say, the car has more personality than my 03 sedan, which is no slouch.
 
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