BMW 535d

gauthierserkijn · 08-03-2011, 02:10 AM

Hi there,

I wanted to wait for my car to be fully modded before posting pictures but, what the heck, I'll post them eventually anyway.

I drove Audi for the past 10 years (A3 - Q5 - S5 - A5 Sportback) and decided all of a sudden to change for BMW (which I don't regret AT ALL!!!!)

So here are first the specs and some pictures (taken with my phone, I hope you won't mind)

I didn't find every original English equivalent for the options I took. I'll translate some as i feel the most appropriate (don't shoot the messenger

)

BMW 535d - M package

Color : Carbon Schwarz
Interior : Dakota Oyster/schwarz Leather

Sport seats
Heated front seats
Standard suspension
Hexagon Aluminium interior Trim (M)
Shadow Line Exterior trim
Sports leather steering wheel (M)
Aerodynamic body Kit (M)
Anthrazit headliner

Ambience lightning
PDC (park distance Control)
Xenon lights
Professional Navigation system
Bluetooth connection (mobile)
USB adapter

Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles
Rear-View Camera
Split fold-down-rear seat
Surround View (Side and Top View Camera)
Advanced instruments combo
M rear Spolier

ASA GT2 wheels 19" (customized)

Still to be done :

Full windows tint (front and rear) - medium
Complete Interior led kit + led fog lights

I hope you'll enjoy

535DMSport · 08-03-2011, 08:02 AM

Performance grill is nice, not a fan of the wheels. But if you like it, thats the way to go!

Congrats on your new car!

EdM5 · 08-03-2011, 02:04 PM

Newly Converted?

That car sure looks badass. And black

Would be interesting to hear your experience with your first Bimmer, especially since you've owned a bunch of fine Audi's.

datbimmerdoe · 08-03-2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gauthierserkijn

I drove Audi for the past 10 years (A3 - Q5 - S5 - A5 Sportback) and decided all of a sudden to change for BMW (which I don't regret AT ALL!!!!)

best decision u have ever made

congrats on the bimmer btw, m-sport ftmfw!!!!!!!!

gauthierserkijn · 08-04-2011, 04:58 AM

Thanks guys

.

Well, the most noticeable difference with audi is comfort in general.

Comfort on the road, really smooth transmission (although transmission was also great at Audi's). Suspension are just awesome, much more pleasant to drive than my previous Audi's.

I was really disappointed by the previous 5 eerie version, mainly the interior quality. (too much "cheap plastic" looking imo) but also the exterior look, which a just found ugly. (my personal taste, I know many liked the previous version)

With the F10, BMW really improved the quality.

The exterior look has always been a major concern when it came to chose a car.

Audi, with its A5 model, managed to make the most beautiful "regular" car I've seen so far. (I'm not talking about Lambo's, Ferrari's etc)

I must acknowledge that when I first saw the new 5 serie, it was a good surprise.

I still miss my S5 exterior look a bit though, but in general, the 535d is just 10 level higher than my previous cars.

I couldn't compare the F10 with my first A3's, it wouldn't be fair

Q5 was really nice, really comfortable, but was lacking some sportivity(something which is not surprising with such a car weight). The interior was really beautiful, a lot of room (although the trunck wasn't that big for such car type)

I decided then to go for the S5. Sportivity at its best. Reaaally awesome car. V8, 354hp. I had the greatest fun of my life. It was a coupé, which wasn't compatible with my second baby coming in July. Also, the consumption was awful, +_ 18l/100 km.

I then decided to go for a more economic and family car, but still wanted to keep the A5 look I fell in love with some years ago. The A5 Sportback 2.0l with 200hp.

A friend of mine working at BMW made me test his ride... well... not much to say except that I sold my audi 5 month after buying it

I wouldn't go back at Audi's for anything in the world

With the F10, I have a car which is more comfortable than my Q5 (seriously!), almost as sporty as my S5 (I'm planning to boost it up at 360 hp/700 nm), a lot more space for the kids, and the M package....what a look !!!

BMW forever!

karmakal · 08-04-2011, 06:10 AM

Congrats on your new beast.
Does she fit in your garage ? I hope you have the folding side mirrors options

gauthierserkijn · 08-04-2011, 06:17 AM

I've got the folding side mirrors option of course

, so convenient.

Well, it fits just fine, some renovations are planned for the house next year, I'll make the garage bigger though, just to be safe

PDC + surround view helps a bit too

remmib · 08-04-2011, 02:58 PM

Awesome BMW you've got there.

EdM5 · 08-04-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmakal

Congrats on your new beast.
Does she fit in your garage ? I hope you have the folding side mirrors options

LMAO. There was this very funny vid. on dutch television about an old geezer and the world's smallest car garage....also in belgium

Black-d · 08-04-2011, 11:35 PM

I love the color combo!!

VodkaOne · 09-28-2011, 02:31 PM

Hi Gauthier,

On this pic below I can see your car is equipped with some sort of iPhone holder / adapter with integrated source of power supply :

Can you please tell me :

- The brand and model of this holder ?
- The way you got it installed in your car ?
- If this adapter allows your iPhone to be connected to the car the same way as if it was connected via the BMW snap-in adapter in the armrest box ?

Thanks for any help,

V1.

PS : BTW, your car's a beautie !

aznevoviii · 09-28-2011, 11:55 PM

ALSO... more info on the LED foglights.......

just the bulbs with 68 LEDs in them? LOL did it throw any codes?

RC3 · 09-29-2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwinF10

LMAO. There was this very funny vid. on dutch television about an old geezer and the world's smallest car garage....also in belgium

That's funny.

jjgixxer · 09-29-2011, 06:47 AM

Perfect choice

vladberca · 09-30-2011, 08:23 AM

Try to fit some performance brakes with yellow callipers

You have done a great move to chose this car with this engine

gauthierserkijn · 12-21-2011, 03:17 AM

Hi all,

not being there for quite a while now, but hope to be more present the next few week (christmas holidays)

I just wanted to answer the question that has been asked by many of you who took a look at this post:

the phone holder brand is Brodit bought on this website

http://www.smartroute.fr/

you need the holder for the phone + the structure for the car (2 research needed thus)

Have a nice christmas and end of year!

VodkaOne · 12-21-2011, 07:50 AM

Hi again,

Thanks a lot for your answer. I could find Brodit Proclip :
http://www.smartroute.fr/article.htm...ference=834458

and the iPhone 3GS support I need :
http://www.smartroute.fr/article.htm...ference=521106

Any advise on how to let the wire reach to USB plug inside the armrest ? Or how you did that / that was done to your car ?

Thanks again for your reply.

V1.

08-03-2011, 02:10 AM	#1
gauthierserkijn BMW newly converted :) 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 535d (F10) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	BMW 535d - Full black Hi there, I wanted to wait for my car to be fully modded before posting pictures but, what the heck, I'll post them eventually anyway. I drove Audi for the past 10 years (A3 - Q5 - S5 - A5 Sportback) and decided all of a sudden to change for BMW (which I don't regret AT ALL!!!!) So here are first the specs and some pictures (taken with my phone, I hope you won't mind) I didn't find every original English equivalent for the options I took. I'll translate some as i feel the most appropriate (don't shoot the messenger ) BMW 535d - M package Color : Carbon Schwarz Interior : Dakota Oyster/schwarz Leather Sport seats Heated front seats Standard suspension Hexagon Aluminium interior Trim (M) Shadow Line Exterior trim Sports leather steering wheel (M) Aerodynamic body Kit (M) Anthrazit headliner Ambience lightning PDC (park distance Control) Xenon lights Professional Navigation system Bluetooth connection (mobile) USB adapter Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles Rear-View Camera Split fold-down-rear seat Surround View (Side and Top View Camera) Advanced instruments combo M rear Spolier ASA GT2 wheels 19" (customized) Still to be done : Full windows tint (front and rear) - medium Complete Interior led kit + led fog lights I hope you'll enjoy Attached Images Last edited by gauthierserkijn; 08-03-2011 at 02:17 AM..
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08-04-2011, 04:58 AM	#5
gauthierserkijn BMW newly converted :) 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 535d (F10) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys . Well, the most noticeable difference with audi is comfort in general. Comfort on the road, really smooth transmission (although transmission was also great at Audi's). Suspension are just awesome, much more pleasant to drive than my previous Audi's. I was really disappointed by the previous 5 eerie version, mainly the interior quality. (too much "cheap plastic" looking imo) but also the exterior look, which a just found ugly. (my personal taste, I know many liked the previous version) With the F10, BMW really improved the quality. The exterior look has always been a major concern when it came to chose a car. Audi, with its A5 model, managed to make the most beautiful "regular" car I've seen so far. (I'm not talking about Lambo's, Ferrari's etc) I must acknowledge that when I first saw the new 5 serie, it was a good surprise. I still miss my S5 exterior look a bit though, but in general, the 535d is just 10 level higher than my previous cars. I couldn't compare the F10 with my first A3's, it wouldn't be fair Q5 was really nice, really comfortable, but was lacking some sportivity(something which is not surprising with such a car weight). The interior was really beautiful, a lot of room (although the trunck wasn't that big for such car type) I decided then to go for the S5. Sportivity at its best. Reaaally awesome car. V8, 354hp. I had the greatest fun of my life. It was a coupé, which wasn't compatible with my second baby coming in July. Also, the consumption was awful, +_ 18l/100 km. I then decided to go for a more economic and family car, but still wanted to keep the A5 look I fell in love with some years ago. The A5 Sportback 2.0l with 200hp. A friend of mine working at BMW made me test his ride... well... not much to say except that I sold my audi 5 month after buying it I wouldn't go back at Audi's for anything in the world With the F10, I have a car which is more comfortable than my Q5 (seriously!), almost as sporty as my S5 (I'm planning to boost it up at 360 hp/700 nm), a lot more space for the kids, and the M package....what a look !!! BMW forever! Last edited by gauthierserkijn; 08-04-2011 at 05:09 AM..
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karmakal Private First Class 63 Rep 175 Posts Drives: G30 530D (iX50 on order) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Congrats on your new beast. Does she fit in your garage ? I hope you have the folding side mirrors options
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gauthierserkijn BMW newly converted :) 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 535d (F10) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I've got the folding side mirrors option of course , so convenient. Well, it fits just fine, some renovations are planned for the house next year, I'll make the garage bigger though, just to be safe PDC + surround view helps a bit too
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Black-d New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW F10 520d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (0)	I love the color combo!!
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09-28-2011, 02:31 PM	#11
VodkaOne Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW 530d xDrive F11 '12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: France iTrader: (0)	iPhone holder ? Hi Gauthier, On this pic below I can see your car is equipped with some sort of iPhone holder / adapter with integrated source of power supply : Can you please tell me : - The brand and model of this holder ? - The way you got it installed in your car ? - If this adapter allows your iPhone to be connected to the car the same way as if it was connected via the BMW snap-in adapter in the armrest box ? Thanks for any help, V1. PS : BTW, your car's a beautie !
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aznevoviii Bimmer n00b 66 Rep 649 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	ALSO... more info on the LED foglights....... just the bulbs with 68 LEDs in them? LOL did it throw any codes?
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jjgixxer Private First Class 13 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535i F10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Perfect choice
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vladberca Major General 763 Rep 5,560 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	Try to fit some performance brakes with yellow callipers You have done a great move to chose this car with this engine
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12-21-2011, 03:17 AM	#16
gauthierserkijn BMW newly converted :) 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 535d (F10) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Hi all, not being there for quite a while now, but hope to be more present the next few week (christmas holidays) I just wanted to answer the question that has been asked by many of you who took a look at this post: the phone holder brand is Brodit bought on this website http://www.smartroute.fr/ you need the holder for the phone + the structure for the car (2 research needed thus) Have a nice christmas and end of year!
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VodkaOne Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW 530d xDrive F11 '12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Hi again, Thanks a lot for your answer. I could find Brodit Proclip : http://www.smartroute.fr/article.htm...ference=834458 and the iPhone 3GS support I need : http://www.smartroute.fr/article.htm...ference=521106 Any advise on how to let the wire reach to USB plug inside the armrest ? Or how you did that / that was done to your car ? Thanks again for your reply. V1.
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