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    This is going to be a "proper" M7... Man, I wish I had the patience you have. And maybe I'd have something like that... You are a true inspiration tho for sure...

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    Wait ... so this S62 block is going to be supercharged?? :O Very very legit pictures and documentation, awesome!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by E39520 View Post
    Wait ... so this S62 block is going to be supercharged?? :O Very very legit pictures and documentation, awesome!!
    right?

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    Paul is hard at work.




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    Great progress! Really love how that interior turned out!
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    Speechless... Classic body, CLASSEY resto mod interior AND freshly rebuilt SC S62... You could win shows/ etc with that thing, not to mention DOMINATE the road like a boss

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34
    Just got home!!

    I cannot say enough great things about the car. I was all smiles the moment Paul pulled up. I was in awe of everything. No aspect of the car was left untouched. The interior is absolutely spectacular. I mean like nothing I have ever seen before. I am extremely picky and OCD and Brian absolutely blew away my expectations.

    Since it was so busy at the airport, I just hopped in the passenger seat and we didn't get more than 500 yards at a top speed of 25 before I commented on how amazed I was by the ride quality. It only took two bumps for me to know that this is hands down the most impressive ride quality of any lowered car I have driven period. I am so picky about it and it's perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. In fact, I bet it's a lot like what a new M3/4 probably rides like in sport mode. It's firm but forgiving. Very comfortable over bumps and pot holes. The sway bars really help to keep body roll to a minimum.

    The brakes feel good but there is some light vibration on initial bite. I have experienced this before and I imagine they just need to be properly bedded and arguably need new pads. There was too much stuff in the trunk for me to bed them correctly so I will tackle that tomorrow.

    Now to the engine. So far with just limited throttle, I am blown away yet again. Smooth, fast and linear. The craziest thing about the whole car is because I kept the stock exhaust, you literally don't hear an exhaust note at all. Just induction noise. When cruising, I could close my eyes and I am driving a prius. As much as I thought I would hate that, It's actually quite the opposite. It's way F'ing awesome! When you get on it, you hear the induction and the supercharger. Then when you lift you get that subtle flutter of the recirc valve. I will still get diverters soon but will very much enjoy having the option of both silent and muffler delete. This car will be one hell of a sleeper. I kept it fairly cool as I break it in and averaged 29.7 the whole way even while getting on it here and there. It's a highway monster, that's for sure. Around town speed runs are extremely limited by the temperatures and you get tons of wheel spin even into 3rd

    The NBT is gorgeous but I need to get the controlled mounted and learn how to use it! It totally modernizes the interior IMO. The gauge cluster is splendid and the white LED's at night look crisp and incredible. Especially when paired with the NBT.

    This is truly the greatest car I have ever owned thus far. It checks all the boxes of everything I have come to love out of the 30 or however many cars I have owned. I can't wait to take some proper photos and enjoy the car.

    Wheels will go on tomorrow when I get home along with light smoked clears and Osram CBS bulbs. I ordered Nokya 2500 yellow H3's for the fogs.



    Now I need to go to sleep















    It was fantastic seeing you, Brian and Asim again! The NC crew is great! Brian and Asim were amazing enough to help me knock out a few things at Brian's house. We also went to dinner at a terrific place with a great philly steak sandwich and some Bell's Two Hearted IPA.

    I wish I had got a chance to see and personally thank Trevor for all his hard work but sounds like he will be up here next month and then again at my RVAE34fest in April or so.

    Trevor did a phenomenal job on the swap. More than just that, he did the suspension, brakes, diff, sway bars etc. Everything is like factory and I couldn't be more impressed. No noises, vibrations etc (other than the minor brake issue which I hope will be fixed with proper bedding procedure). This is Trevor's 4th swap I believe and he has it down to an art. For anyone considering a swap, I highly suggest letting Trevor do the work (if he wants to do another) .

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    This came out even better than I expected and I expected a lot! Hope to see this at a show or two this coming summer.

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    It got too dark to take DSLR pics but here are some from the cell.












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    Interior is top notch, exterior aint too far behind either!!!

    Where did you source the material for the headliner? Looks just right!

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    Thanks! I will have to find out on the headliner as it was a guy in Charlotte.

    A few DSLR pics with high ISO which kind of sucks.
















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    Quote Originally Posted by Mless5 View Post
    Interior is top notch, exterior aint too far behind either!!! Where did you source the material for the headliner? Looks just right!
    everything is top notch... EVERYTHING...

    Should Come down to ATL and show that thing off at Caffeine and Octane (first Sunday of every month), the biggest cars and coffee in existence and the set for the show Caffiene and Octane, on velocity... They would totally feature that car on Velo... But aside from that... ///ATL Bimmers is a very large establishment of Bavarian gearheads (third Saturday of every month we meet)... Take mtn runs etc... Going on one with APEX ATL In the AM to north Ga mtns, in the "Reich Rocket" aka the Dinan 335is...

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    You running the newer idrive or? Just controller to a droid unit or? Sorry I'm out of the loop

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    Quote Originally Posted by angeleye540i View Post
    You running the newer idrive or? Just controller to a droid unit or? Sorry I'm out of the loop
    NBT, so, yes. It is the almost latest idrive. It's not as new as the latest G series cars, but close.

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    Headliner material is the typical ultrasuede/microsuede that is all over ebay, but he bought a whole roll of it since he does headliners for other cars.

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    2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers,
    Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread
    2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
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    Looks awesome!! Congrats!

    What functionality do you have on the nbt? just navigation and media?
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    Quote Originally Posted by xxpanipuri View Post
    Looks awesome!! Congrats!

    What functionality do you have on the nbt? just navigation and media?
    Pretty much everything. Obc works, Bluetooth streaming, can access emails and texts from the phone, SiriusXM, usb hard drive access to very large drives with flac files, dvd player, nav with traffic, bmw apps (aka connecteddrive). Sport displays with real time power and torque also kind of work.

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    Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread
    2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
    2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers

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    Took a few photos this morning after I had the car inspected.












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    Damn, dream build right here. Congrats, everything looks great!
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    So what's left to do for you and this car now? I believe I read alpina front lip somewhere online from you? Any plans to amber the rear tails to match or are those staying? I'm reminded of Navin's white e39 with the amber CELIS LED tails, my god that looked good.

    Such a cool car, bet it's hard "breaking it in" right now huh
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    Lip needs to be painted and installed. Then clear bra on the whole front end, door bottoms, A pillars and mirrors.

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    This may just be the most perfect full size sports sedan on the planet... No it is for sure

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    Quote Originally Posted by angeleye540i View Post
    This may just be the most perfect full size sports sedan on the planet... No it is for sure
    I concur

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    Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread
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    your builds always impress me but I think this one might set the bar at an all new level. Such a sweet car.

    its a shame VA puts their inspection sticker right in the middle of the windshield.

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