[MikeRR]

So hi there!

It has been a long time since I read bimmerpost - finally I have decided to become a member today and present my actual daily driver.
This is actually my 4th BMW after E36 M3 Coupe, E46 Alpina B3S Coupe and an E46 M3 Coupe.
Normally I had planned to buy a fully loaded F30 328i - but I got an interesting opportunity on this one and finally I do not regret ist at all.

Its a 535i, 8 speed auto, sophisto grey, oyster / black interior, 19" 331 wheels and a lot of extras (incl. adaptive drive)


So here is my baby as I got it some weeks ago:










Now with first mods installed:

Original Alpina front + rear spoiler + 550i kidney - 535i badge










Mods to come in the near future:

- Remus Street Race quad exhaust
http://s14.directupload.net/images/120326/pongkduh.jpg

- Original Hamann rear diffuser
http://www.autoteknika.com/wp-conten...W_5_F10_20.jpg

20" wheels (most probably Alpina Classic) are also planned but will have to wait maybe until next year I think. And the 331 do not look that bad.

I do not want to lower it - even I know it would look better, I do not want to void my warranty and I am absolutely in love with my adapative drive suspension wich really gives a wide varety of different styles.

[bimmer man]

Congrats. Nice upgrade with Alpina spoilers, gets even better with Alpina wheels and new exhaust.

[Nobleman]

Beautiful f10, congrats! In euro, lowering springs will void warranty! OMG

[MikeRR]

Thanks guys!

I think it will everywhere in the world - it is up to the dealer to declare it to BMW or not in case of a problem.
I just do not want to take the risk, especially with all the options I have.
It also has the 4 wheel steering for example.
Actually I work at a dealership so this is not my main concern but as said i am really fond of the ride in the different modes of the EDC / adaptive drive and do not want to mess this up. Also a bit concerned about the exhaust drone if I change it but I just can't live with the poor stock sound. *lol*
I am not new to modding at all but this 535i just seems so perfect to me at the moment (except for the exhaust note).

I just wanted to make it clear as I already saw all the "now lower it" comments coming

[Artur-F10]

I think the exhaust can also affect the warranty... What do u think?

[MikeRR]

It could yes - but as said in the post above its not my main concern and it is much more unlikely that it will lead to some problem.

[strick11]

Awesome car Mike, and love your photos.

[mouivann]

Can u tell me how the 550 grills are different from the 535 ones?

[sammykinz]

nice

[Radamez]

great looking car....very clean....congrats

[MikeRR]

Thanks for the compliments!

Originally Posted by mouivann

Can u tell me how the 550 grills are different from the 535 ones?

550i grills have silver "blades" , 535i grills have black ones - you can see the difference if you take the first photo stock and the first photo modified.
I just think it fits nice with the silver Alpina writing and the inserts in the front bumper. Also a nice contrast with the color. The idea behind it is surely not have it mistaken for a 550i. In another configuration maybe I would have gone with "black out" but I think with the configuration of this car it suits better this way (no M Sport, no Shadowline, no tinted windows)

[Swiss Chris]

Blablaille !!

Quad exhaust ?! :affraid:

[MikeRR]

Ah come on Chris we'll argue about this next time! In fact it is your fault (or the fault of the M5) if i have a inferority complex now *lol*
Anyway quad exhaust is nothing special on a 5 series you even got a quad exhaust with a 6 cylinder on a 1 series!

[Swiss Chris]

1M FTW !!! :marteaudejustice:

I have no problem with quad exhaust on a 535i, it can be wonderful and classy if it's well done.
But it can also look ridiculous !

[MikeRR]

Chris this is not the first car i modifiy - trust me I know what i am doing.

[Swiss Chris]

[datbimmerdoe]

congrats! n welcome, finally... alpina lip looks real nice

[///M.Tonee]

Nice oyster black Dakota interior !!

[EV0LVE]

Cant go wrong with Alpina. That was the first wheel I hunted for when I got my 5, but man, its steep!

Hope to see a full Alpina member here.

[BMV8]

really clean! nice!

[MikeRR]

Thanks guys!

As a little bonus I give you this

[kdbryce]

looks good... love Alpina wheels you should def get them