Advice for modifications of 520i E39

[Mav]

Hi,
I have been following this forum for a long time. My 520i now is going to be out of warranty and I am looking to modifiy it, which is mainly stock.

I would appreciate it if someone could advise me on what to modify first, what brand, where I could do it and roughly how much. I am looking for something to beef up the engine performance, better torque, better handling and maybe brakes too.

Pls don't flame me as I have read all the info in forum but I find it hard to organise all the stuff and prioritise. Hence this post.

Thanks.

 

[gadaffi]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

u mite wanna c T6, Ac boy n Gaby.
they will inject u wit the the virus mode.
cheers!!

 

[louis]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

you should buy the ASA SK+ that wilman2772 advertised in the bazaar folder!

 

[T6]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

Mav: PM me and I will share what I know.

 

[wilman2772]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

Hi,
I have been following this forum for a long time. My 520i now is going to be out of warranty and I am looking to modifiy it, which is mainly stock.

I would appreciate it if someone could advise me on what to modify first, what brand, where I could do it and roughly how much. I am looking for something to beef up the engine performance, better torque, better handling and maybe brakes too.

Pls don't flame me as I have read all the info in forum but I find it hard to organise all the stuff and prioritise. Hence this post.

Thanks.

It all depends on wat kinda mod funds/budget you have or target U want to achieve!!

From Power, handling, exterior, interior, exhaust to brakes.......too many mods liao!!

The nicest setup that I know or partly help out in modding my fren's E39 is now running 360bhp.....dam nice to drive!! hehehe

'The Great White'

 

[shaaz]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

Hi,
I have been following this forum for a long time. My 520i now is going to be out of warranty and I am looking to modifiy it, which is mainly stock.

I would appreciate it if someone could advise me on what to modify first, what brand, where I could do it and roughly how much. I am looking for something to beef up the engine performance, better torque, better handling and maybe brakes too.

Pls don't flame me as I have read all the info in forum but I find it hard to organise all the stuff and prioritise. Hence this post.

Thanks.

Hi there, depending on how far u wanna go with ur mods on performance.. wide range.
Performance
You could get the SK2 kit for 10.5K (the last i rem being quoted).
There also Piggyback ECU systems to help fine tune ur car.
Alot of Air Intakes , Open pods to closed.

Handling
Coilovers . PSS9, KW2, TIENS etc.
Anti-roll Bars (Sway Bars) . wide range too... UUC, H&R, Hamann just to name a few.

Brakes

BBK (Big Brake Kit). AP Racing, Brembo, Stoptech etc.

or

you could just upgrade ur disc rotors, change better brake pads and braided hoses.

wah dude.. it's endless ... you could come down to the meetup and find out more or just PM any one of the E39 dudes or basically anyone u think that cld help u out.. i help u recc someone... Rex7_Vtec. He could help u source... that'll be a good start, don't rush tho.. think everything over properly ... time's on ur side.

Shaaz.

 

[Mav]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

Thanks bro for all the advise, including gabey and AC Boy who PMed me. I was away overseas for a while and just got back.

Will try to make it for next meet up and get advise from all you experts... : )

 

[Mav]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

The nicest setup that I know or partly help out in modding my fren's E39 is now running 360bhp.....dam nice to drive!! hehehe

Now I have a dream..... : )

 

[dave]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

Hi Mav,
My Advice is have a discussion with Bernard from BVO, will gather more info for your E39.
Be fast & stop dreaming.......lah.
Cheers

 

[Mav]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

Hi Mav,
My Advice is have a discussion with Bernard from BVO, will gather more info for your E39.
Be fast & stop dreaming.......lah.
Cheers

Already did that..... : )

 

[gadaffi]

Re: Advice for modifications of 520i E39

bro, good luck on ur mod. E39 is a fantastic car to drive. me too driving it bt totally stock. no money,hehehehe.
cheers!!