I am too fat for a Mini Cooper so...
07-20-2014, 04:09 PM
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I am too fat for a Mini Cooper so...
Canceled the Mini Cooper S I had on order and went with this that a close friend of mine was selling, well I forced him to sell. 
Heres what I know that was done to it.
2001 BMW 740iL
Sport seat upgrade and completely custom BMW Alcantara/Nappa Leather
Interior with BMW Individual Birds Eye Maple Black Wood
Steptronic Transmission upgrade w/bmw paddle shift on steering wheel
M Alcantara Steering Wheel
M Cluster
Jet Hot Coated Black Exhaust from header to muffler
Eisenmann Exhaust
Jim Blanton 3:64 Asymmetrical Ramping Rear Diff
Stealth One install to display V1 info on cluster display
BMW Bluetooth kit
Headlamp washer delete
Glanz Schwartz trim upgrade (gloss black)
Eibach springs
Alcantara lined Trunk
Bavarian Sound Werks door speakers
BMW Individual Door Sill Trims
750iL Double Battery Setup
Mark IV DVD Nav Upgrade w/ widescreen
Soundtrack to Belly is always on...
Heres what I know that was done to it.
2001 BMW 740iL
Sport seat upgrade and completely custom BMW Alcantara/Nappa Leather
Interior with BMW Individual Birds Eye Maple Black Wood
Steptronic Transmission upgrade w/bmw paddle shift on steering wheel
M Alcantara Steering Wheel
M Cluster
Jet Hot Coated Black Exhaust from header to muffler
Eisenmann Exhaust
Jim Blanton 3:64 Asymmetrical Ramping Rear Diff
Stealth One install to display V1 info on cluster display
BMW Bluetooth kit
Headlamp washer delete
Glanz Schwartz trim upgrade (gloss black)
Eibach springs
Alcantara lined Trunk
Bavarian Sound Werks door speakers
BMW Individual Door Sill Trims
750iL Double Battery Setup
Mark IV DVD Nav Upgrade w/ widescreen
Soundtrack to Belly is always on...
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07-20-2014, 04:24 PM
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ibyousellitfortwiceyourpurchasepricein6monthsandor deranothermini
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07-20-2014, 04:27 PM
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Very cool. Forgive my ignorance, but how new is the Mark IV navigation system? Are most BMW navigation and radio systems upgradable like that? Very cool. 
07-20-2014, 04:42 PM
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Its still old, its the DVD based navigation that came out in 2003.
Older BMWs can be updated but still no where near as fast as google maps on an Iphone.
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07-20-2014, 05:55 PM
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Looks great. Now all it needs is a set of wheels. 
07-20-2014, 06:04 PM
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I love those wheels-I tried like hell to get them for my 530xi but they didn't have the correct offset available anywhere. 
07-20-2014, 06:57 PM
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I have to admit, before I saw the pictures I was like, "meh", but DAYUM that is one sweet ride! Looks brand new, but better. And +1 on the original wheels
edit: I see cross-drilled rotors. Did you forget to add that to the list?
edit: I see cross-drilled rotors. Did you forget to add that to the list?
07-20-2014, 10:14 PM
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Theres a bunch I am missing from the list however I want to say those are OEM..
Most of the suspension was already replaced with OEM parts. The motor and trans are brand new and not because anything was wrong with them, it was because my buddy was bored often and had too much money/time.
Most of it is original, the front and rear bumpers were repainted. Front from rock chips and rear just because.
The chassis itself has 105k miles on it.
Yes angel eyes are on there as well.
I am replacing the interior LED lights as i find them to be tacky.
07-20-2014, 11:27 PM
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Like it. A lot.
07-21-2014, 12:12 AM
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wow the gloss black exterior trim really makes the black look pretty. What your friend did was tasteful as fuck
Alcantara
the seats are like the inverse of my BRZ. Leather inserts and alcantara bolsters vs alcantara inserts and leather bolsters.
Alcantara
the seats are like the inverse of my BRZ. Leather inserts and alcantara bolsters vs alcantara inserts and leather bolsters.
07-21-2014, 12:19 AM
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07-21-2014, 12:24 AM
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Rarely see these older Beemers (or is it Bimmer?) in such pristine condition. A very clean ride indeed.
Congrats and enjoy!
Congrats and enjoy!
07-21-2014, 12:43 AM
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I need to show my buddy this. Maybe itll talk him into keeping his 2001 e46.
07-21-2014, 03:30 AM
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Thats a crazy bimmer
07-21-2014, 07:52 AM
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Congrats!
07-21-2014, 09:05 AM
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What a nice car. It's also got room for the family.
Is this a bridge until something newer tickles your fantasy? IE is it a fun car or daily driver?
Is this a bridge until something newer tickles your fantasy? IE is it a fun car or daily driver?
07-21-2014, 09:41 AM
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Recently moved to a new house and my commute to work is less than 2 miles now. So its a bit of a daily driver but not so much of one.
Will keep it till I get bored with it or want something new. I came to terms with my illness.
07-21-2014, 10:42 AM
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Gorgeous! Congrats!
07-21-2014, 10:54 AM
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Less than 2 mile commute... I thought mine was short, hah (< 3 mi)
E38 is still my favorite overall 7-series. As the E39 was my favorite 5.
E38 is still my favorite overall 7-series. As the E39 was my favorite 5.
07-21-2014, 11:26 AM
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07-21-2014, 11:27 AM
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07-21-2014, 11:29 AM
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So pretty. My favorite 7 series.
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07-21-2014, 11:34 AM
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You can carry a Mini in your trunk.
Suite ride.
Suite ride.
07-21-2014, 12:37 PM
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That is beautiful!
Don't know much about BMWs. What's the power plant?
Don't know much about BMWs. What's the power plant?
07-21-2014, 12:42 PM
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Dear god it's beautiful... This gen 7 series is the best of all time, congrats!
IMO, ditch the angel eyes. They look tacky on cars that didn't come with them from the factory.
IMO, ditch the angel eyes. They look tacky on cars that didn't come with them from the factory.