#1: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:10 am ---- Spent a few hours last night giving it a good clean & having a play about with my work camera.
Probably shouldn't have played with the camera as most are overexposed
But here are a few good ones.
Only had time to polish the bonnet and passenger side wing.
It's a very dark blue, not black.
Plans are:
New OEM alloy wheels.
OEM xenon headlights.
Remap
Polish the rest of the car.
Upgrade the speakers.
#2: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:17 am ---- Looking good mate.
Did find those lights any cheaper?
#3: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:19 am ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
Looking good mate.
Did find those lights any cheaper?
Decided against rear lights.
I like the originals.
Just sourcing some headlights for less than £500 is going to be difficult.
#4: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: MrZiggerz, Location: Milton KeynesPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:46 am ---- Slam it you know you want to
#5: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:48 am ----
MrZiggerz wrote:
Slam it you know you want to
No way
This is my comfy cruiser.
Getting some coilovers for the MX5
#6: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:23 am ---- I wouldn't do any modifying on that car. Just keep it clean and tidy.
#7: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:26 am ---- id mod it. by putting some oem alloys on nice m5 ones lol then probably a bit or murdering out but thats it.
#8: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Mike, Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:32 am ---- Thought you said you didn't want another diesel? That said, a friend had one, top spec 335D and it was very very nice! The wheels let this down though but as you've said they won't be on for long
Would also look for the front bumper splitter that the M-Sport has
#9: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Ditza, Location: CambridgeshirePosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:49 am ----
Edward wrote:
I wouldn't do any modifying on that car. Just keep it clean and tidy.
I completely agree, lovely motor.
#10: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:54 am ---- If M5 wheels get fitted it will just looks like a gangsters M5 wishitwas.
#11: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:56 am ----
Edward wrote:
If M5 wheels get fitted it will just looks like a gangsters M5 wishitwas.
#12: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: JE_180, Location: WiltshirePosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:00 am ---- want to swap?
#13: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Ash, Location: Running from Ant and Lee and Adam...........Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:04 am ---- Is this a manual or a auto? If it is a auto, what's the changes like under normal driving and sporty driving? Do you know what kind of gearbox they put in? If it's a manual... Nice car, I have a 520d sitting outside
#14: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:15 am ---- looking forward to having a play with this chris!
#15: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:49 am ----
Ash wrote:
Is this a manual or a auto? If it is a auto, what's the changes like under normal driving and sporty driving? Do you know what kind of gearbox they put in? If it's a manual... Nice car, I have a 520d sitting outside
It's the auto.
In normal mode it shifts up at 4k rpm when giving it some.
Shifts are quick and very smooth.
4.5k rpm when in sport mode and it usually sits one gear lower for normal driving. Shifts slightly quicker in DS.
#16: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:50 am ----
Danw_VVT wrote:
looking forward to having a play with this chris!
No chance
#17: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:00 am ----
CD-530d wrote:
Danw_VVT wrote:
looking forward to having a play with this chris!
No chance
#18: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:01 am ----
Danw_VVT wrote:
CD-530d wrote:
Danw_VVT wrote:
looking forward to having a play with this chris!
No chance
Ok, maybe
#19: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:30 pm ---- Looksssssssss Great my friend :D,I knew that you will get a nice car ;),love the color,looks so clean,even if it's not fully polished :D,about the wheels,get a chrome ones,with wide dish :D,it would be stunning :D,so Congrats for the new car,I may take it for a ride when I Visit you ;)...hehe
#20: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Ash, Location: Running from Ant and Lee and Adam...........Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:01 pm ----
CD-530d wrote:
Ash wrote:
Is this a manual or a auto? If it is a auto, what's the changes like under normal driving and sporty driving? Do you know what kind of gearbox they put in? If it's a manual... Nice car, I have a 520d sitting outside
It's the auto.
In normal mode it shifts up at 4k rpm when giving it some.
Shifts are quick and very smooth.
4.5k rpm when in sport mode and it usually sits one gear lower for normal driving. Shifts slightly quicker in DS.
Cheers Appreciate that.. Need to take one for a test drive though.
#21: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:00 am ---- Alternator belt broke again
Tensioner was replaced when it was 'fixed' last week.
Will see what the garage has to say later this week.
#22: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: JE_180, Location: WiltshirePosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:02 am ---- Your car is worse than mine lol
#23: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Ross, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:53 am ---- I do have a soft spot for this shape (E60?). I don't know much about them but I like what I'm going to guess are the M-Sport wheels, not the ones you posted a picture of, these ones have a flat face, lots of spokes!
#24: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Ross, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:57 am ---- These:
#25: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:15 am ----
Ross wrote:
I do have a soft spot for this shape (E60?). I don't know much about them but I like what I'm going to guess are the M-Sport wheels, not the ones you posted a picture of, these ones have a flat face, lots of spokes!
Yep E60.
Those wheels are nice!
And I've been offered a set from someone on Briskoda
#26: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:19 am ---- So I heard back from the garage....
Story so far:
Back in March a new alternator was fitted as the old one failed. New alternator was bought from BMW parts dept.
Fitted by a garage.
What the garage is now telling me is that the wrong alternator was fitted!
The one on the car has a clutch mechanism in it so it only spins intermittently. Causing the auxiliary belt to wear out!
So now I've got to source a new alternator. The garage that fitted the new belt & tensioner are going to fit it FOC.
#27: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: JE_180, Location: WiltshirePosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:47 am ---- lol, good stuff. Atleast you're not getting charged for anyones c**k up.
#28: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:52 am ----
JE_180 wrote:
lol, good stuff. Atleast you're not getting charged for anyones c**k up.
I've already spent £250 last week, and another £90 on an alternator.
Hopefully can claim some back from BMW who supplied the wrong one first of all.
#29: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: JE_180, Location: WiltshirePosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:09 am ---- I would expect you'd be able to claim it back as it's their f*** up that's caused all the issues.
#30: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:55 am ---- I'm going to give Trading Standards a call at lunch.
#31: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:08 am ---- Not had much luck with TS.
Getting the car back tomorrow or Friday (I hope!) and then buying these for a very good price next week:
19"
#32: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:38 am ---- I don't think they'd look right without the rest of the M Sport kit.
#33: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 3:26 pm ---- Did you buy those alloys?
#34: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:40 am ----
Quarmbo wrote:
Did you buy those alloys?
No, I've been spending on the MX5.
I just sent the guy a message asking if he's still got them.
I'm undecided on whether to get a more sporty sounding exhaust. It's not all too expensive and the 6 cylinder noise the engine makes it pretty nice as it is. But lacking a bit when giving it some.
I've found a tuning specialist for a remap on a BMW Owners forum that's quoted me a good price and 260/70bhp
If the alloys are still for sale I'll get them as I need new rear tyres anyway and they're costing £270.
#35: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: Lowercase, Location: East SussexPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:59 am ---- damn dude, how many cars you got?
#36: Re: CD's BMW 530d Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:15 am ----
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