Jamesy Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Picked up another E60 just before xmas after a decent ownership a few years ago of the 530d. Sold the campervan to make way for this and so far very pleased!! I managed to find a low mileage, carbon black 535d which is the 530d with twin turbo!! Standard is 272hp and more ft lbs than a TT Supra. Has already been mapped to 320hp but will be decatting and DPF removed soon and then a proper SRD remap. Also plans to change front grilles, number plate surrounds, plates, alloys, suspension, badges, and other stuff as we go along. will keep this updated for anyone that's interested. These things are absolutely rapid and once mapped will keep up with an M5. Decent all rounder that im pleased to be behind the wheel of again. As it is day 1: https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15941126_1215331818560170_7021421049132821815_n.jpg?oh=d60bd9fb1204a129fea16f60c10b4130&oe=58DD3D73 https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15965922_1215331828560169_7838890060361041906_n.jpg?oh=9a046707d089352d6123db7932ccdabc&oe=591F2791 https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15977839_1215331861893499_8207303250632772514_n.jpg?oh=2a1a07e541bb794337033fdb7d1e44f3&oe=5923997A https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16003185_1215331885226830_3587841536480822510_n.jpg?oh=ff7c81fb174c2121c8dccdb5807519bd&oe=591501E0 https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15894812_1215331898560162_3979595106438171331_n.jpg?oh=aa2ab19fff1b24f9f29374b4e8aa7dbb&oe=59181FDF UPDATED: New pic after all the upgrades https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17264792_1272577166168968_3244122716946457806_n.jpg?oh=7f3ab69ee74758b970598fdf1123a4d8&oe=596B2085 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Did you mean to post this in the BMW forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibby Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Did you mean to post this in the BMW forum? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice car mate I'm looking at getting a 530d for a replacement for my passat. Nice big cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Did you mean to post this in the BMW forum? No... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice car mate I'm looking at getting a 530d for a replacement for my passat. Nice big cars /QUOTE] Yeah mate I had a 530d before and had it remapped at SRD - was a brilliant car and decent MPG - much better than this 535d version!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Yeah mate I had a 530d before and had it remapped at SRD - was a brilliant car and decent MPG - much better than this 535d version!! Haha I can imagine I drove a 535 back in the day when I worked at a garage, I was shocked at how well it went. Unfortunately it would be a bit to thirsty for me as a daily. The 525 or 530 will have to do. Just need to find a reasonably priced one which is well spec'd and good history. Will be watching with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice car These E60s were considered ugly when they were new, but I think they've aged really well. They could release it today and it wouldn't look dated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice motor, interior looks clean Did you mean to post this in the BMW forum? Says the man asking about R35's in another post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice car matey. What tq figure do you expect after remap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Did you mean to post this in the BMW forum? It's an car enthusiasts club too in case it hadn't crossed your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Cracking car mate. Looks in excellent condition and the 3ltr TT diesel lump is awesome. I'm getting 390+ out of mine. Amazing cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice buy mate, looks lovely. Keeps the miles off that Do-luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice car Jamesy. I better not post anything about my BM's on here. I don't want Ryder having some kind of blob strop. I have noticed that with BM's the single piston brakes are a lot better than my K Sports, weird...!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra900bhp Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Very nice motor jamesy! Hope this is as good and reliable as your last one. I looked at some 530's before I brought my X5 I really liked them just the X5 calling me back own me own me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Nice car matey. What tq figure do you expect after remap? Hello mate, I will be getting a DPF removal pipe fitted along with the remap and EGR delete. This is the removal pipe: Expected figures based on other owners that have done the same and did a dyno print out were: 350bhp 522 ftlbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 whats the mpg on these? and dont they do a estate version with the 3ltr TT lump? Lovely looking car the only issue I have with these is the rear exhaust the M5 looks great but the rest dont do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Very nice buy, a mate has a 535 remapped and it is rapid (couldn't tell you the exact figures), he's also done 56,000 miles with the remap with no issues beyond normal service items which I was impressed with! May swap the M5 in at that rate as mines been back to BMW a few times now (albeit all under warranty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 whats the mpg on these? and dont they do a estate version with the 3ltr TT lump? Lovely looking car the only issue I have with these is the rear exhaust the M5 looks great but the rest dont do it for me. I get 50mpg doing aggressive motorway speeds and i agree on the exhaust, would look better split either side on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I get 44mpg on mine all day long with mixed spirited and solitary motorway cruising. Unbelievable for the performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 whats the mpg on these? and dont they do a estate version with the 3ltr TT lump? Lovely looking car the only issue I have with these is the rear exhaust the M5 looks great but the rest dont do it for me. Yeah mate they do the 535d in estate too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 I get 50mpg doing aggressive motorway speeds and i agree on the exhaust, would look better split either side on the car. I get 44mpg on mine all day long with mixed spirited and solitary motorway cruising. Unbelievable for the performance /QUOTE] Blimey do you both have the 535d? That mpg is great mines currently 28mpg around town although did show 45mpg driving home from Cardiff They said it was already remapped but im not sure so getting SRD on it. But im not impressed with mpg at the moment around town - it is due a service though being done any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 2015 335d Touring xdrive mate. Mine has been fettled with mind but I always get 40mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
214supra Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Blimey do you both have the 535d? That mpg is great mines currently 28mpg around town although did show 45mpg driving home from Cardiff They said it was already remapped but im not sure so getting SRD on it. But im not impressed with mpg at the moment around town - it is due a service though being done any day. You doing well there mate. I only managed around 24mpg around town , mine is 2008 LCI 535d estate with flappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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