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Thread: My 03 540iT M-sport

  1. 11-04-2019, 02:31 PM #1
    Kaiv
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    My 03 540iT M-sport

    Just wanted to share a few pics of my Touring!

    Specs:

    Lowered 20mm front, 15mm rear
    18x9 M-parallel square
    S62 (refreshed)
    6MT
    M5 differential
    M5 axles
    M5 sway bars
    M5 steering box
    New mounts, arms, ball joints, bushings, links etc throughout

    Still to do:

    New struts/shocks
    M5 brakes
    Refresh headlights
    M5 mirrors and minor cosmetic clean up











    Current:
    Alpine White E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
    Titanium Silver E39 540i Touring M-Sport S62 6MT

    Past:
    Alpine White E46 330i ZHP Sedan S54 6MT
    Interlagos Blue E85 Z4 M Roadster 6MT
    Le Mans Blue E92 M3 6MT
    Japan Red E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
    Estoril Blue Individual E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
    Cosmos Black E36 M3 Coupe S54 6MT
    Alpine White E92 M3 6MT
    Alpine White E90 M3 6MT
    Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
    Jet Black E36 325is S52 5MT
    Lagoon Green E36 325is 5MT
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  2. 11-04-2019, 02:36 PM #2
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    Wow, VERY clean. I love how the car is not screaming for attention, yet has so much to offer to please the eyes.

    Nicely done.
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  3. 11-04-2019, 02:57 PM #3
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    Excellent you want to make look even better remove the roof racks, I did and it changed the whole look of the car,plus you don't ever see them with out the roof rack rails
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  4. 11-04-2019, 03:20 PM #4
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    Wow! Amazing example of what BMW should have offered back then! Keep up the good work and keep us updated with this prime Touring.


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  5. 11-04-2019, 05:22 PM #5
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    I love it. Super clean and well done.
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  6. 11-04-2019, 05:57 PM #6
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    Very very nice. I have a '01 TiSi myself. Mine started out life as a 525i but I have a M5 parked next to that is donating its soul and other bits to it. I need to start a Build Thread to some extent so I can just keep up with what I'm doing.

    Very nice and clean. Regarding the roof rail delete, I did that to mine when I put in the alcantara headliner. I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it or not but there were only a couple pieces left in the country so I just bought them. If you need the PN's:51 13 8 214 113/51 13 8 214 114. They are sitting right next to me. I kept my roof rails but I'm not sure I will ever put anything on my roof when my car is done.

    Also, I love the small things like the coolant reservoir being nice an clean! Those kind of things make me happy.
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  7. 11-04-2019, 07:06 PM #7
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    Absolutely amazing! This is what BMW should have offered as an option.

    Keep it going and keep us updated!
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  8. 11-06-2019, 11:51 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kaiv View Post
    Just wanted to share a few pics of my Touring!
    Sick, build looks clean! You do it yourself or have it done?

    Nice seeing another wagon enthusiast in San Diego!

    Evan
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  9. 11-06-2019, 03:44 PM #9
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  10. 11-08-2019, 11:43 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by ucsbwsr View Post
    Sick, build looks clean! You do it yourself or have it done?

    Nice seeing another wagon enthusiast in San Diego!

    Evan
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  11. 11-08-2019, 12:12 PM #11
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    Gorgeous car. Love the restraint on the exterior - not even an M5 badge!

    How does it drive?
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  12. 11-09-2019, 05:46 PM #12
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  13. 11-12-2019, 11:56 AM #13
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    That is one amazing touring! Nice work there!


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  14. 11-19-2019, 04:53 PM #14
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    Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments!

    I like OE+ looks and the M-sport was a great base to build up from.

    Quote Originally Posted by ucsbwsr View Post
    Sick, build looks clean! You do it yourself or have it done?

    Nice seeing another wagon enthusiast in San Diego!

    Evan

    Thanks! Did it myself :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by cpf9 View Post
    Gorgeous car. Love the restraint on the exterior - not even an M5 badge!

    How does it drive?
    Thanks!

    Drives only ok right now ahah. Needs brakes really bad and I need to spend time chasing a shimmy/resonance at around 80mph. So it's not done.
    That said the S62 is a nice upgrade from the M62
    Current:
    Alpine White E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
    Titanium Silver E39 540i Touring M-Sport S62 6MT

    Past:
    Alpine White E46 330i ZHP Sedan S54 6MT
    Interlagos Blue E85 Z4 M Roadster 6MT
    Le Mans Blue E92 M3 6MT
    Japan Red E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
    Estoril Blue Individual E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
    Cosmos Black E36 M3 Coupe S54 6MT
    Alpine White E92 M3 6MT
    Alpine White E90 M3 6MT
    Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
    Jet Black E36 325is S52 5MT
    Lagoon Green E36 325is 5MT
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    Are you going to add dual exhaust and let that s62 breathe?
    Stunner as is btw'z.
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  16. 12-05-2019, 01:33 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Plattus1000 View Post
    Are you going to add dual exhaust and let that s62 breathe?
    Stunner as is btw'z.
    That's in the works. Definitely needed I think!
    Current:
    Alpine White E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
    Titanium Silver E39 540i Touring M-Sport S62 6MT

    Past:
    Alpine White E46 330i ZHP Sedan S54 6MT
    Interlagos Blue E85 Z4 M Roadster 6MT
    Le Mans Blue E92 M3 6MT
    Japan Red E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
    Estoril Blue Individual E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
    Cosmos Black E36 M3 Coupe S54 6MT
    Alpine White E92 M3 6MT
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    Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
    Jet Black E36 325is S52 5MT
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