My 1991 525i Sport Manual

[Rory525]

Heres my pride and joy , 1991 525i sport manual. It has 120k on the clock now, Ive had it for 3 years and put about 60k on it.

Its mostly standard.. I put 17" throwing star replicas on it with toyo rubber, and as it came with the M5 bodykit , seats and mtek suspension I thought I would badge it as an M5 for some fun. I know people on here seem to moan about that but I dont care :p Its fun making a replica.

Engine wise I have fitted a big bore throttle body and a viper 2 chip... the main outcome has been much better low down torque.

I have bought an M5 rear number plate surround which will be going on soon, and Im currently looking for M5 door sills.


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[Rory525]

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[Rory525]

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[Torque]

Nice car!

Not feelin' the badges, but to each his own. :)

[uscharalph]

Heres my pride and joy , 1991 525i sport manual. It has 120k on the clock now, Ive had it for 3 years and put about 60k on it.

Its mostly standard.. I put 17" throwing star replicas on it with toyo rubber, and as it came with the M5 bodykit , seats and mtek suspension I thought I would badge it as an M5 for some fun. I know people on here seem to moan about that but I dont care :p Its fun making a replica.

Engine wise I have fitted a big bore throttle body and a viper 2 chip... the main outcome has been much better low down torque.

I have bought an M5 rear number plate surround which will be going on soon, and Im currently looking for M5 door sills.


http://tom1244.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc/junepics/DSCF0024.JPG

http://tom1244.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc/junepics/DSCF0006.JPG

http://tom1244.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc/junepics/DSCF0015.JPG
The badges. It's one way to go I guess??

[SC David]

The car looks great, but I don't agree with the badges...just kinda drives me nuts when people do that. Keep it clean nonetheless!

[Rory525]

The car looks great, but I don't agree with the badges...just kinda drives me nuts when people do that. Keep it clean nonetheless!

I can understand why its annoying / funny to see M badges on crap cars, like you see a 318i with an M badge beside it....

But its just some fun making an M5 replica, its got loads of the M5 bits and most people are fooled. If they ask I tell them what it really is. I got some M5 door sills and the number plate holder for it today to go on :)

[angrypancake]

I like it, and keep the badges, it's a replica and looks damn good. Put some red/white taillights in it? Looks nice though

[Rory525]

I like it, and keep the badges, it's a replica and looks damn good. Put some red/white taillights in it? Looks nice though

Thanks for the comment :)

Ive been thinking about the red/white tail lights... I might do it in the future not too sure yet. My thinking was I want it just as a 1991 M5 would be , so if it had orange lights so will mine :p

Fitted some M5 sills to it yesterday

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[Interceptor]

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There never was an M5 with an analogue clock :)

[Rory525]

There never was an M5 with an analogue clock :)

I now have an OBC in there :p

[Rory525]

I also have these now


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[Interceptor]

I now have an OBC in there :p
M5 also had leather power seats :) Your car looks very nice. All you need is a S38B38 engine swap and you'll be done! :)

[Jon K]

M5 also had leather power seats :) Your car looks very nice. All you need is a S38B38 engine swap and you'll be done! :)

You could get the M5 in europe with the cloth

[Rory525]

You could get the M5 in europe with the cloth

Yep this is true

[azale]

Was the battery always in the engine compartment? That thing is huge. It probably takes the weight distribution to 51/49, so very . . . not e34 like. :)

I love the right hand drive. Let me know if you want to trade cars.

[Rory525]

Was the battery always in the engine compartment? That thing is huge. It probably takes the weight distribution to 51/49, so very . . . not e34 like. :)

I love the right hand drive. Let me know if you want to trade cars.

Yeah its always been in there, I dont know why really as I know some have it below the seat?

It is large and wasnt cheap when I bought a replacement last year lol

[ILoveMPower]

Get some euro alacantra interior. Then I will allow you to keep a badge, yes, A BADGE. You only get one.

[Jon K]

Why would alcantara trim allow him to falsely badge his car?