[asian]

Interior (almost) completed

[asian]

ahhh feels good to have ungreasy buttons! This has been buggin me since I bought the car but I never found any good cheap replacements until now. $30 off ebay aww yuss

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by asian

ahhh feels good to have ungreasy buttons! This has been buggin me since I bought the car but I never found any good cheap replacements until now. $30 off ebay aww yuss

Link? DIY? How many wrenches out of 5?

[asian]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Link? DIY? How many wrenches out of 5?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-Button-Key-Caps-Repair-A-C-Heater-Switch-For-BMW-5-6-7-F10-F12-61319313923-cl-/264941316304?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

Yeah really easy DIY. Just pry off specific button and push back on. There are a few DIYs on pootoob

4.8 wrenches outa 5. Highly recommend

[asian]

Freshened up

[20abimah]

Originally Posted by asian

G'day guys,

Thought I'd start a thread to document the small changes I make to my BBW (not what you porno guys are thinking) - Big Black Wagon.

Bought her back in May 2017 with 71,000kms

Current Mods:
H&R Springs & Rear Drop Links
BMS JB4
BMS Intake
Muff Delete - 4" Quad tips
Chrome Delete - Door Handles
Chrome Delete - Side Indicators
M5 Style Gloss Black Front Double Slat Grill
OEM 19" 437m Wheels (F82 M4) - Satin Black
M5 style CF rear diffuser
Arkym Style CF Front Lip
JL Motoring CF Side Skirts
Maxton CF Spoiler Cap
F06 LCI Msport Steering Wheel w/ CF paddles and trim
Foglight delete front lower grills
"BMW" Puddle Lights
Big media knob
Debadged

Future Mods:
Full Alcantara interior trim (DIY)
F80 M Steering Wheel middle trim
Suede Steering Wheel cover

Maybe Mods:
Full CF interior trim
Downpipe
BBK for my BBW

Hey man love your build I have the same 437m wheels but I was hesitant on getting the h and r lowering springs because I felt they didn't offer a good enough drop are these the adjustable ones or the sport spring set if so im gonna buy a pair for myself because that drop is pretty significant

[asian]

Originally Posted by 20abimah

Hey man love your build I have the same 437m wheels but I was hesitant on getting the h and r lowering springs because I felt they didn't offer a good enough drop are these the adjustable ones or the sport spring set if so im gonna buy a pair for myself because that drop is pretty significant

Thanks for kind words bud.

I'm not 100% sure if they are the "sport" ones but they definitely aren't the adjustable ones. My garage said the drop is the same as the max on adjustable though..?

Mine's an wagon (obviously lol) so springs in the front and drop links in the rear

The H&R gear is mint imo. I personally don't really notice any difference in ride than stock

[vanhara]

[QUOTE=asian;23835178]G'day guys

Very nice ride

[asian]

VRSF DP went in on Friday.

Holy moly the cold start is brutal as without mufflers.

Butt dyno is very happy though

JB4 map 2 finally.

Diverter valve block off for extra sounds will be done next service I rekon. Anyone on here done it to there 5er? The owner of the garage I go to did it to his E91 3er

[EvntHrzn]

Love the attention to detail here, really nice. One remark that I would point out since I just did this to my car, is considering going all the way with that steering wheel and making it look as intended (with the see-through slit down the middle).



You may or may not already know this, but just pointing it out with a part number just in case, and for anyone else who is considering doing it too.


This is the matching back trim piece:

Part# 32307848270 (This is for versions WITH PADDLES only, there is another part # for no paddles)

Cheers

[asian]

Originally Posted by EvntHrzn

Love the attention to detail here, really nice. One remark that I would point out since I just did this to my car, is considering going all the way with that steering wheel and making it look as intended (with the see-through slit down the middle).



You may or may not already know this, but just pointing it out with a part number just in case, and for anyone else who is considering doing it too.


This is the matching back trim piece:

Part# 32307848270 (This is for versions WITH PADDLES only, there is another part # for no paddles)

Cheers

Thanks mate!

Yeah I've been considering doing the full slit (sounds dirty) but will only get it done if I can pick it up second hand for cheap. I'm reluctant to move all the gear inside (although not needed because I don't have the options) to the new backing plate just because cbf. Cheers for the part number. I'll be sure to check with that if something pops up

[Fakeblood]

Love your wagon! I just picked up a carbon black 528i, looking to model it very similar to yours!

[EvntHrzn]

Originally Posted by asian

Thanks mate!

Yeah I've been considering doing the full slit (sounds dirty) but will only get it done if I can pick it up second hand for cheap. I'm reluctant to move all the gear inside (although not needed because I don't have the options) to the new backing plate just because cbf. Cheers for the part number. I'll be sure to check with that if something pops up

Yeah, I was wary of messing with the wiring inside, with the fear that I would leave something out of place that would pinch oss.

Since I don't have vibration or heat, I didn't have as many wires as some will. Regardless I still took pictures of everything with my phone. When I had to thread everything through the brackets and holders in the new backplate, I could verify that I was doing it like it was originally. (The kinks in the wires themselves also offer clues as to how they fit imo)

Also, for those that don't know, you will have to unscrew and remove both of the button clusters and both of the paddles. It's not as bad as it sounds, but it's definitely not as easy as the front trim.

[asian]

Originally Posted by Fakeblood

Love your wagon! I just picked up a carbon black 528i, looking to model it very similar to yours!

Welcome bro. No wonder you were asking about the link to the diffuser. Good luck with it. Be sure to post up on mods and stuff

Originally Posted by EvntHrzn

Yeah, I was wary of messing with the wiring inside, with the fear that I would leave something out of place that would pinch oss.

Since I don't have vibration or heat, I didn't have as many wires as some will. Regardless I still took pictures of everything with my phone. When I had to thread everything through the brackets and holders in the new backplate, I could verify that I was doing it like it was originally. (The kinks in the wires themselves also offer clues as to how they fit imo)

Also, for those that don't know, you will have to unscrew and remove both of the button clusters and both of the paddles. It's not as bad as it sounds, but it's definitely not as easy as the front trim.

Sounds like a pita! I actually don't have heat n stuff either because it's a retrofit but not so keen to play around with it unless i get a decent one for cheap haha! Thanks for the info boss!

I'm really considering new G series brake calipers for the next mod after seeing all these dam sexy coloured calipers on here. Doing some research and might pull the trigger.. hmmmm might be boring and get em painted black to go with ma theme or even gold to be tryhard CCB wannabe

[Adriano007]

Great design.

[asian]

Teaser.

[ryanwarriors9]

Originally Posted by asian

Teaser.

I need to replace my front discs and pads been looking at an excuse to do brake upgrade


What callipers are they do you have part no for these?
What discs are needed ? Do you have part number for these too ?

[Surgx5]

Originally Posted by asian

G'day guys,

Thought I'd start a thread to document the small changes I make to my BBW (not what you porno guys are thinking) - Big Black Wagon.

Bought her back in May 2017 with 71,000kms

Current Mods:
H&R Springs & Rear Drop Links
BMS JB4
BMS Intake
VRSF catless downpipe
Muff Delete - 4" Quad tips
Chrome Delete - Door Handles
Chrome Delete - Side Indicators
M5 Style Gloss Black Front Double Slat Grill
OEM 19" 437m Wheels (F82 M4) - Satin Black
M5 style CF rear diffuser
Arkym Style CF Front Lip
JL Motoring CF Side Skirts
Maxton CF Spoiler Cap
F06 LCI Msport Steering Wheel w/ CF paddles and F80 middle trim
Suede Steering Wheel cover
Full Alcantara interior trim (DIY)
Foglight delete front lower grills
"BMW" Puddle Lights
Big media knob
Debadged

Future Mods:
Android Auto/Apply Carplay headunit

Maybe Mods:
"BBK" G series front brake for my BBW

Don't see a lot of 5 series wagons, this is sweet.

[asian]

Originally Posted by Surgx5

Don't see a lot of 5 series wagons, this is sweet.

Thanks wagon frennn

[asian]

Finally installed! Only took me about half the year to get off ma ass

[brad850csi]

From the other side of the Tasman, I've just picked up an F11 and I'm looking at 437m wheels as well for it.

I saw you were running 255/35 and 275/35 tyres on it which are the stock F80 sizes, when running those did you have any stability control issues or was it all ok? Are you still running the same sizes now?

[asian]

Originally Posted by ryanwarriors9

I need to replace my front discs and pads been looking at an excuse to do brake upgrade


What callipers are they do you have part no for these?
What discs are needed ? Do you have part number for these too ?

Sorry mate must have missed this. The brake calipers are originally from a Q7/Cayenne with dog bone adaptors to suit. Rotors are 2pc unbranded with custom top hats. Everything bolted up nicely and has been smooth so far. I'm maybe only 40km in. Got them for a really decent price from Ray & Lawrence Productions in Malaysia. A few caliper styles to choose from and refurbed with genuine parts (as far as me and my mechanic can tell anyway)