||| Venom: E60 M5 Build Thread - The SHOP - MFEST - HH - STM - DPE - WPI - GTHaus |||

[aznazasin]

Whadup peeps.....Picked this up a few days after I sold my VFE Stg II M3. (link to old build: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ight=aznazasin)

Meet VENOM; Alpine White 08 E60 M5



I created this thread to document the build and keep you guys updated with pictures. It's currently at THE SHOP for a complete repaint and minor body work. Moe and his team were also responsible for the Yellow G-Powered E60 M5 @ SEMA which belongs to MFEST Founder, Chris Naguit. STAY TUNED

Current mods:
- H&R springs
- Gloss black vinyl roof
- Macht Schnell pulleys
- 15% Huper Optik Ceramic tint courtesy of STM Solutions
- SWAG ON BOARD

Ordered:
- Proto-type MFEST Coilovers
- Meisterschaft GT2 Race Exhaust courtesy of GT Haus
- Radenergie front lip courtesy of WPI
- CF fender grills
- Blacked out badges
- CF kidney grills
- DPE Wheels





Past projects:

1st project - Valentina - E46 325Ci w/ 3.0L engine swap


2nd Project - Victoria - E60 545i


3rd Project - Vicious - E46 M3 Stage II VF




11/22



11/25


12/1 - GOING OUT 2 INCHES - finally got to cutting and pushing the fender using my friend's iForged as test fit wheels.




12/8
passenger rear


driver rear




Still needs a few more hours


2.5" out from OEM


12/22
MFEST Coilovers by Apexi




1/4/12
All primered up and ready for paint

OEM M5 wheels with 37MM spacers and 10mm of room left to the fender

[aznazasin]

Just picked up the Radenergie CF front lip ....big thanks to John Morgan Evans @ WPI/EA for getting me this piece

[aznazasin]

Update from last week



prepping the car for a slight wide body in the rear...just waiting on DPE Wheels to get me the test fit wheels.....

[slimadi]

Valentina looks so nice! looking forward to seeing how venom turns out?

[D.Brown]

This is going to be pretty epic if the other cars are any indicator.

[Black Steel]

I'm subbed..............

[aznazasin]

sorry for being MIA


posted some updates and pics

[kalib0y]

good to see this on there Benjo

[tsworthYhris]

Valentina looks so nice

[DannyE32]

loving Valentina.

sub'd for epicness!

[softg]

yes please

[340i]

damn thats an impressive lineup of projects you've done, and i like how you step it up each time. awesome work on the m5 guards, that must've taken some balls to take to such a nice car like that! i cant wait to see it on the new wheels, this is going to be epic!

[aznazasin]

Thanks for the support guys


here's an update from this morning

1/11/12
FRESH OUT THE OVEN - decided to keep it AW

[aznazasin]

Sorry to keep everyone out of the loop...it' been so hectic lately with future plans, work, and trying to finalize this build....but without further adieu...


Painted the base of the mirrors gloss black


Shaved reflectors on the front bumper


Toyo T1Rs 255/30/21 & 295/25/21


Car is coming out the shop tomorrow....unfortunately, there isn't enough time to pick up the new wheels, mount the tires and install the coilovers tomorrow so we'll have to do the coils next Monday

[TeckniX]

Oh Snap! Subb'd to see where this is going