Just another E39 build

[BrysonB]

Update 6/17/13

Went to good old Home Depot today and picked up ten wood slabs and some wood stain

Gonna make a custom roof rack

I layed the slabs down in the parking lot to give an idea of what it will look like


And the stain of choice..

[BrysonB]

there is one of 2 things i would do to make this car look awesome
1. get bigger wheels - which is not an option as i see you are investing in those you already have
2. remove the front bumper and replace it with a normal facelift one
The M front bumper is too sporty for the overall look of the car, it's like wearing a classy suit with running shoes and seems a bit off, at least to me.
The car look great as is, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't seem complete somehow

I totally agree the car would look good that way, i see what you mean about the bumper..my stock one was trashed and to my knowledge they do not make aftermarket facelift ones..either way i personally love the M5 look..but I agree it would look great with the 2002 and up ones...
As for the wheels..I love the look of smaller wheels..i dont plan on going larger than 17's..although i agree 18's would look great aswell..thus giving me more ground clearance..

Also..you couldn't be more right..the car is far from being complete..time will change that

[BrysonB]

Is that really negative 15 offset in the rear?? That looks stock et20 to me...Im at et14 in the rear on a 9.5 and im just barely further out than you are. No doubting it, but it just doesnt look like it lol. Nice looking car either way though, love alpine white!

Not sure of the offset, but the wheels are the ones that came on the car, i have the rears spaced out 35mm..anyways thanks!

[The Riddler]

there is one of 2 things i would do to make this car look awesome
1. get bigger wheels - which is not an option as i see you are investing in those you already have
2. remove the front bumper and replace it with a normal facelift one
The M front bumper is too sporty for the overall look of the car, it's like wearing a classy suit with running shoes and seems a bit off, at least to me.
The car look great as is, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't seem complete somehow

[BrysonB]

Or black and gold? Still on the fence of what looks better to me

[keith2]

Is that really negative 15 offset in the rear?? That looks stock et20 to me...Im at et14 in the rear on a 9.5 and im just barely further out than you are. No doubting it, but it just doesnt look like it lol. Nice looking car either way though, love alpine white!

[BrysonB]

How the bbs center caps will look..

[BrysonB]

Update 6/17/13

Got home from work to find these puppies have arrived

E34 weave caps..



I was afraid these may not fit well but i was surprised! I like that they give my wheel a remixed look of a style 5 and other bbs wheels..I like how the weave design continues all the way to the hex shape unlike the original ones that came with the car..

Funny enough..the only way these would pop on was anywhere BUT where the arrows matched up..I guess in the mid-90's.. BMW hired on a new arrow guy haha
Next will be BBS logos for the centers, It's dark out so best pics I could take tonight were at a gas station..



And the money shot..

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[BrysonB]

cool car, but the id be scared of your awesome homemade fogs getting destroyed. id make a cover over them but thats me,

Thanks i appreciate it, I do headlight retrofits so i have a million clear projector lenses lying around should one of my fogs bust..not a bad idea though!

[BrysonB]

Awesome car. You'll get that fitment dialed,

Thanks brotha, I'll surely get there in time

[96CD7]

cool car, but the id be scared of your awesome homemade fogs getting destroyed. id make a cover over them but thats me,

[Wyatt Lay]

Awesome car. You'll get that fitment dialed,

[BrysonB]

Looking good! The e39 is one of my favorite Bimmers of all time, such a classy look! Even with the sunken style 5's it looks great sitting low with all of the little details you added. Keep it up!

Thank you sir, shes coming along slowly..my next purchase will deff be front spacers..

Also nice SC you got there! Hopefully one day I'll be up to par with some of the rides on here

[98z24ragtop]

Looking good! The e39 is one of my favorite Bimmers of all time, such a classy look! Even with the sunken style 5's it looks great sitting low with all of the little details you added. Keep it up!

[BrysonB]

Thanks!
The coilovers are JOM, they run only about $500 shipped off eBay. Yes they are cheap and the ride is not as smooth as factory, but it got the car low for now. I put them in myself, places were trying to charge $700 in labor just to install..i laughed.

Anyways many argue its better to save up and do it "right".. While I could agree to that, they also probably have the money to get thousand dollar coils no problem..
I plan on saving to bag the car next year, so saving up for quality coils wouldnt have been smart in my opinion, my stock suspension was blown and tires had cupping wear, so a set of coilovers this cheap made more sense than spending the same amount getting new shocks installed..this way the car got low for now and more money can go towards an air setup