Sag's BMW E60 M-Sport (56k)

[Sag]

Hi Guys & Girls. Thought I'd put a post up in the ex C2 Owners room. Ellis told me off the other day for not coming on here enough anymore so I'm gonna spam like sh!t lol! Heres a WIP of my current car.

I picked the car up around end of Sept 08

BMW 523i M-Sport Auto.
2006 "56"
Remus Twin Exit
19" BMW Rims on Run-flat's
Heated Black Leather Seats


Pre Delivery:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/SP_A0021.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/SP_A0022.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/SP_A0025.jpg


On Delivery:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/Photo0015.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/Photo0017.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/Photo0018.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/Photo0020.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/Photo0021.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/Photo0022.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/Photo0023.jpg


In November, I had a nasty run in with the Kerb :(

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0002.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0006.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0008.jpg

Plan is to have all 4 re-furbed, powder coated and wrapped in new rubber as my tyres are on the limit.


1st Mod went on in December
Picked up some LCI (Facelift) rear lights as the E60 had a facelift at the start 2008.
The difference in the rear's is massive going from a standard bulb to xenon rods, I had to have a set :)
Also got 4 LED's on the side as position lights which look awesome when cruising

Before

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit3.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit1.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit2.jpg


During

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit4.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit5.jpg


After

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit6.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit7.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit9.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit15.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/LCIRetrofit25.jpg


Santa left a gift under the tree for me on Christmas Eve, in the form of an "M5 Trunk (boot to me and you lol) Finisher"
It's an Original BMW M5 Boot panel and basically flushes the rear out to remove the Keyhole and give the numberplate a proper recess.

My original plan was to get the keyhole smoothed over but Im trying to keep this project out the bodyshop! This Panel comes standard on the M5's and does everything I wanted so I placed the order.


The Panel

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0117.jpg

Before

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0130.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0132.jpg

After

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0140.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0143.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0144.jpg


Also, as I'm sure you can see I got my plates on too after getting them transferred from the C2.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/DSCF0145.jpg

(Massive thanks to Trinity Autosport in California for hookin it up!)


The car was due to go into Plush-Automotive at the end of Feb , but due to a change of plans this has been pushed back a while.

At the start of March, I bought myself some pressies in the form of audio! Plan is pure SQ in the cabin with maximum tuning capabilities .... with a mental bass note in the back :)
Heres a quick rundown of equipment

Source/Processor
- BMW i-Drive
- Audison Bit One Processor

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/AudisonBitOne.gif

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/AudisonBitOne2.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/AudisonBitOneController.jpg


Amplification
- Hertz HP1-KD (Subs)
- Hertz HP4 (Comps)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/HertzHP1-KD.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/HertzHP4.jpg


Components
- ????not yet decided????? (Front Stage)
- Hertz HSK165 (Rear fill)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/E60/HertzHSK165.jpg


Subwoofer
- 2 x 10" Image Dynamics IDMAX V3 D2's

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/Install%20Pics/DSCF0002-1.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c138/sagvtr/Install%20Pics/DSCF0003-1.jpg



Just have to decide on a set of front components and then it will be left in the capable hands of Luke @ Plush-Automotive to work his magic on. Hoping to have the install done over the summer

The car is currently booked in an BMW to have a few electrical glitches sorted. In the next few weeks ive got the following list to add

- -30mm drop
- 20mm Spacers (Rear) & 10mm Spacers (Front)
- White Angel Eye Upgrade

As you've guessed, not as mad as the C2. Not as confident in ripping this car to bits as I was my beloved VTR! Will keep this updated with any progress.

Thanks for lookin'. Sag :)

[Phill106]

pure sex, lovin he rears, keep up the gd work as always!!

[Ribena]

Sag, that looks awesome! Can see you working your magic on it already. Shame about the wheel though, looks well nasty!

[Greg]

I hate your face. I want one soooo much.

Fcuking sexual car dude, love it.

Not keen on the rear lights, prefer the LED ones.

[Danny]

looks good :)

[MRHBLUE2]

Mate - I am loving the rear end now - like you say - it has improved no end

And if the install is gonna be anything like ya C2 - will sound sweet

Good luck fella - and don't be a stranger on here....

[Willsta_GT]

One word... Stunning ;)

[elniniol999]

no no no willsta...

one word fastasfúck

theres no spaces so it must be one word! lol

[c2ology]

nice one mate!

[Jeremy_VTR]

Mate - I am loving the rear end now - like you say - it has improved no end

And if the install is gonna be anything like ya C2 - will sound sweet

Good luck fella - and don't be a stranger on here....

Yeah, what he said.

Keep at it, pal!

[gregwVTS]

looks fantastic, love it. Shame about the bastard of a kerb.

[Pri]

Hehe not been to see you in a while but loving the subs ;) should be immense, have you had your new tyres sorted yet?