Pictures, video & Photoshop Forum If you want to show off your photoshop skills, share pics and videos of your car or other cars you've found, here's the place to go.

My E60 - Passion BMW lol

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:40 AM
  #1  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default My E60 - Passion BMW lol

Hi all,

Seeing as more threads are popping up I thought I'd follow and post picts of my e60 which I've had for a few months now.

It's a 530d m sport here she is:




and so far I've done the following:

  • Replaced the halo bulbs to LED type
  • Replaced the puddle lights to LED
  • Removed the swirl flaps
  • Fitted a vortex breather
  • Got both thermostats changed.
  • Fitted mudguards (I know not to everyones taste but they serve a purpose)
  • Fitted spacers on the rear
  • Fitted coilovers
Here's the car now(in need of a good clean!)



Things left to do:

  • Fit front wheel spacers
  • Get an audio upgrade
  • Find a decent set 20" wheels (Anyone have any good suggestions? )
  • Remap!!!!
Let me know what you guys think

Cheers

Dave
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:56 AM
  #2  
qad's Avatar
qad
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 594
Likes: 0
From: london
Default

I had the 535d loved it one of the best everyday cars imo

Looks awesome mate love the colour mate
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2012 | 12:19 PM
  #3  
Jasesapphy's Avatar
Jasesapphy
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,542
Likes: 1
From: Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset
Default

Awesome and definitly my next car once the 330d dies

Lovely, been looking at these more and more

I would really want one with HUD, but quite rare
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2012 | 12:20 PM
  #4  
Jasesapphy's Avatar
Jasesapphy
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,542
Likes: 1
From: Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset
Default

Remap it now for 300bhp
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2012 | 12:29 PM
  #5  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by Jasesapphy
Remap it now for 300bhp
I'd love to but in two minds about the dpf removal. Not a fan of it chucking out more smoke than it needs to, but I understand its best to remove and remap together.
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2012 | 06:19 PM
  #6  
Glenn_'s Avatar
Glenn_
Glennvestite
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 62,772
Likes: 1,050
From: Darlington county durham
Default

Very nice.I loke how the back wheels are sitting in the arches.
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2012 | 09:57 PM
  #7  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by Glenn_
Very nice.I loke how the back wheels are sitting in the arches.

cheers mate,

the coilovers are great in terms of ride quality, my main aim was to keep the comfort levels whilst having the ability to adjust the ride.

It does handle alot better and once they've settled i'll tweak the drop alittle more
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 11:29 PM
  #8  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Been out cruising and decided to take the camera with me.

New wheels should be here by next week

Hope you like !









Reply
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 11:32 PM
  #9  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Here's a picture before the car was lowered, makes the car look like its on stilts!

Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 12:12 AM
  #10  
rs_traynor's Avatar
rs_traynor
stage4 2wd cosworth
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,773
Likes: 3
From: Cossie Central
Default

cracking bm mate
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:08 PM
  #11  
focus 4x4's Avatar
focus 4x4
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,823
Likes: 8
From: Colchester
Default

What type of bulbs did you use in the headlights ?
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:35 PM
  #12  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Hi mate,

The bulbs are the led type H8 for the angel eyes. The appear blue in the pictures but are actually white in colour. I may have a pict somewhere which shows this
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:39 PM
  #13  
fiestaturbo1984's Avatar
fiestaturbo1984
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 1
From: Thame
Default

love that, looks good. what wheels you going for? i have 20" spiders on mine
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:42 PM
  #14  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

here's a better picture of the halo ring colour

Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:45 PM
  #15  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by fiestaturbo1984
love that, looks good. what wheels you going for? i have 20" spiders on mine
Hi mate,

I'm looking at a set of 20" as well, but with a deep concave rear still on the hunt as of yet though!

Once I get a set i'll most probably lowered the rear alittle more as i've still got abit left on the coilovers
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:46 PM
  #16  
fiestaturbo1984's Avatar
fiestaturbo1984
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 1
From: Thame
Default

A set of wheels that do suit these is the MK motorsport wheels. Not so much of a concave but a massive dish on the rears
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:49 PM
  #17  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

A chap around here has them on his, they do look good but there's something I don't like about them

Love the deep rear dish of them though
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:31 PM
  #18  
james kiely's Avatar
james kiely
10K+ Poster!!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,906
Likes: 430
From: god knows
Default




what a cracking picture dave


i have one the same colour but its a 520 msport

Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:08 PM
  #19  
Rob Virgo's Avatar
Rob Virgo
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 0
From: Cork ,Ireland.
Default

Thought you were selling here James...
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:12 PM
  #20  
james kiely's Avatar
james kiely
10K+ Poster!!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,906
Likes: 430
From: god knows
Default

had a few peeps interested rob,but the missus loves it so we are holding onto it for now
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:35 AM
  #21  
Maxwell's Avatar
Maxwell
Irregular Poster
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,602
Likes: 28
From: Northern Ireland
Default

If you are looking 20" wheels, try a set of the updated 20" X5 snowflakes (klook more like a massive Focus ST wheel opposed to the normal X5 snowflakes) or even a set of 20" X6 wheels would look cool on it!!

Nice car mate!
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:31 AM
  #22  
focus 4x4's Avatar
focus 4x4
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,823
Likes: 8
From: Colchester
Default

Originally Posted by dave_s2_rst
Hi mate,

The bulbs are the led type H8 for the angel eyes. The appear blue in the pictures but are actually white in colour. I may have a pict somewhere which shows this
They look great mate , I badly need to upgrade my standard yellow headlight lol
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:19 PM
  #23  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

I thought I'd wack a quick picture up of how it looks now,

I've had the wheels on about 2 months now and the cars sitting a touch lower. it's been around 6months since I purchased it but thinking of selling :S





Reply
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:20 PM
  #24  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

and apologies for the poor picture quality, they were taking off a rather old phone
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:41 PM
  #25  
james kiely's Avatar
james kiely
10K+ Poster!!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,906
Likes: 430
From: god knows
Default



that looks awesome mate
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:55 PM
  #26  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Cheers fella
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 11:42 AM
  #27  
jameswrx's Avatar
jameswrx
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 21
Default

Love these. Have you still got the 19" spiders?
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2013 | 06:32 PM
  #28  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Hi mate,

Yes I still have the spiders, unsure whether to sell or keep
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:48 AM
  #29  
Kam B's Avatar
Kam B
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,040
Likes: 11
From: SLOUGH INIT BRUV!!?
Default

how much would you sell for if you did
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2013 | 11:02 AM
  #30  
ram's Avatar
ram
Has a large member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,186
Likes: 9
From: oxFORDshire
Default

that look stunning.

your the same as me, never forget your roots.. i rock an rs owners club seat cover on my merc!
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:09 AM
  #31  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by ram
that look stunning.

your the same as me, never forget your roots.. i rock an rs owners club seat cover on my merc!
Lol, indeed but I often get asked what the seat covers are about. Which usually ends up being a long old conversation about my s2

Kam, i'll give you a shout once I work out what i'm after, feel free to drop a pm if you like with an offer?

47k miles, 57 reg, 530d m sport
service history etc.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 11:40 AM
  #32  
furry's Avatar
furry
DECODING JIBBA JABBA!!
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 14
From: Swindon
Default

have you got a link to where you got your halo bulbs from.

i bought a set a few weeks ago for my LCi model and yes at night they look good but daylight they are poor



Reply
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:30 PM
  #33  
R5COS's Avatar
R5COS
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 1
From: IRELAND
Default

Looks great with the spiders spaced out. How big are the spacers you fitted front and rear ?? really fill out the arches on them..
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:44 PM
  #34  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by R5COS
Looks great with the spiders spaced out. How big are the spacers you fitted front and rear ?? really fill out the arches on them..
Hi mate,

In the picts with the spiders I was running 15mm rear spacers (the hubcentric type). I then purchased 5mm front spacers which made it look much better on the front, unfortunately I don't have any pictures with the fronts
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:46 PM
  #35  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Furry - I'll find out where I got them from but mine also look like yours during the day which isn't great. I didn't bother searching for anymore after these as I began losing interest lol
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 08:36 PM
  #36  
boost monster's Avatar
boost monster
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,198
Likes: 148
From: fife
Default

Originally Posted by dave_s2_rst
Furry - I'll find out where I got them from but mine also look like yours during the day which isn't great. I didn't bother searching for anymore after these as I began losing interest lol
Mine are the same.

I found these http://www.luxangeleyes.com/products they look good in the pictures but the price put me off.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:21 AM
  #37  
furry's Avatar
furry
DECODING JIBBA JABBA!!
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 14
From: Swindon
Default

those say there for the LCI model but the image shows the Pre-LCI model bulb.

apart from cutting the lamps apart i don't think it's possible to make them brighter.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:35 AM
  #38  
Kam B's Avatar
Kam B
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,040
Likes: 11
From: SLOUGH INIT BRUV!!?
Default

Dave thats a good reg and very good miles so will prob be out of my budget after my a4 td i s line sells
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 01:58 PM
  #39  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

No worries Kam, let us know how you get on!

Furry, mine are similar to the link posted above, but I didn't do any cutting, the module bit is velcro'd to the outside.

I'll try grab a day shot now
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 03:10 PM
  #40  
furry's Avatar
furry
DECODING JIBBA JABBA!!
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 14
From: Swindon
Default


these are the ones i have
Reply



All times are GMT. The time now is 08:45 PM.