I’m starting this project thread mainly so I can keep track of maint/mileage/dates, etc., but also so I can still be part of the ZHP gang, in spirit. The E60 550i is a wildly different animal than the ZHP, in literally every way. But I’m finally getting used to the bigger, more luxurious, automatic, V8 5 series. And my mods are coming along nicely. What’s good and bad about the E60 platform however, is the aftermarket for these cars is almost nonexistent. Good because it’ll save me $$, but also bad because when I run out of parts and/or projects…that usually means it’s time to sell. Also the gas mileage is atrocious! I’m all city, only driving a few miles at a time, hardly any freeway miles which doesn’t help. But all in all, this thing is pretty freakin badass.
I've always loved the E60 550i M-Sport's, it's almost an M5 but without the unnecessary V10. I found this one by accident through a friend in the biz, so he and I shot up to Kirkland (which is a suburb of Seattle for those who aren't familiar) the following day and I came home with it! Car is a one owner and was serviced it's whole life at BMW Seattle. It is FULLY optioned with gadgets and electronics quite foreign to me living in the E46 world. Heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, eleventeen billionty way adjustable front seats, heads up display, etc. I got a print out of all the options on BMWVIN.com which is pretty cool
The reason behind the purchase of this new ride lies sadly in the below link/thread…
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...374#post559374
Summary
Year: 2009
Model: 550i Sedan M-Sport
VIN: WBANW53589CT55595
Build Date: 10/9/08
Exterior Color: Platinum Gray Metallic (A68)
Interior: Black Dakota Leather w/ Anthracite Bamboo Trim
Transmission: 6-speed SAT (S2TBA) w/ paddle Shift
Engine: 4.8L V8 N62
Output: 362 HP/ 361 FT-LB
Purchased Date: 3/24/18
Purchase Price: $11k (friend deal)
Mileage at purchase: 100,186 miles
Mods & Maint
4/7
RPI V3 Ram Air Induction Scoop
Gloss black kidneys
Gloss black 550i badge
Black aluminum ///M pedals
LED halo bulbs
LED license plate kit
Passenger fog light
Painted calipers & hubs anthracite metallic
4/10
PPI (post purchase inspection @ Matrix Integrated)
Pass rear seat heater fixed
4/14
Grille ///M stripes
Plasti-dipped rear diffuser
Aquapel windows
Custom E39 M5-esque brake duct holes
4/28
K&N Air Filter
Charcoal filter delete
Clean MAF
Body color roof spoiler
Body color trunk spoiler
Clear side markers w/ mirror bulbs
Xenesis Xenon fog light bulbs
Passenger cup holder
Rear floor mats
5/19
Roundel
5/31
ECS 17.5mm wheel spacers - rear
NGK Spark Plugs 4294
In the mail / On the workbench
GodSpeed tow hook license plate holder
Door handle recess trim
Misc Maint Items on the List...
Update DME software
Transmission fluid/filter
Paint lower grill
Leatherique seats & wheel
Driver seat rear rail trim
NAV DVD
Owner’s manual/books
Paint front fender reflector inserts A68
Clay bar, polish & wax
Front bumper crack
Rock chips
Purchased at VW of Kirkland, WA
Quick purchase mileage shot
Somewhere along I-5 on the drive home
Post first wash photo shoot