I'm a new member to the board and purchased my 540 in May.
I appreciate most of you are M5 owners, but have learned great deal from this board and would like to say "great job!"
I have carried out the following in order:
new h/lights, rear lights and grill
rebadged the boot
new sport front/rear bumper and rear spoiler
M5 mirrors and interior mirror
uprated the suspension
new wheels and tyres
and unfortunately I've just had to fit a new radiator
I have tried to stay with a standard 540 sport look.
I did look on ebay for the bumpers for a while, but ended up buying new from BMW, however I have seen a few on there recently!!
I read many posts regarding non-genuine wheels and was apprehensive, but for the price I thought if they were no good then they're virtually throw away money - I've been running on them for 4 months and they are spot on!! tyres were a little steep though.
In addition, I've added new front and rear lights, indicators and uprated suspension.
cheers,
Alex
Last edited by M5SHEFFIELD; 11th October 2004 at 09:59.
that fr bumper was pricey!!!- i seen them on ebay genuine M5 for <£150!!!! there without the centre grille u have in the air scoop- so look like genuine M5
Grille/ Rear Lip - i'ii b getting these- thanks
Wheels - Rochford tyres i've seen some AC's 18" split rims with tyres for £780 buyin these
Wing Mirrors- i'ii b buyins some M5 replica's frm ebay for <£50
but i've also been told that these guys do cheap parts
the skirts came on the car, it had some factory Aero kit when I bought it.
I could have had the M5 bumpers at the same price, but went for the sport, ones... I did look on ebay for the bumpers, but bear in mind the ones I bought from BMW came with every single piece listed on the parts system, front and back... and there were loads, beleive me... you can always buy any missing bits afterwards I suppose.
Although I like the shape of the interior mirror and wing mirrors, I'm trying to avoid being an "M5 lookalike"... I rebadged the car with 540i as it didn't have one when I bought it.
I haven't decided what to do about the exhaust yet, again trying to avoid the M5 lookalike style, I'd thought about 2 single pipes, one on each side, but I may just go for the sport box.
I'm from Sheffield, which is where Quarry motors is, they are good on price!!
I went with just the wheel option from Rochford, as the tyres were budget (IMO) and believe you should always get the best you can with tyres... they do a tyre upgrade option, but it worked out cheaper to get them from my friend.
My friends owns a garage (just round from Quarry Motors), so I get all my bits/ tyres at trade.
Alex
Last edited by M5SHEFFIELD; 11th October 2004 at 14:19.
Re: E39 540 - New Member - Pics
Re: E39 540 - New Member - Pics
would look a complete M5 with the exhaust system
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