Chef's E39 530d

[ChefDJ]

Hi all

I want to change the exhaust system on my E39 530d.

Can a full system, already with decat and p/flow, from an E60 be modded to fit an E39?

 

[KarshS]

does it continue flashing and dont stop?

Mine flashs for about 5 sec and stops.

Doesnt bother me so i just left it.

 

[ChefDJ]

Flashes for a few seconds and then stops. Then if you wait a while, staring at them, they flash again one at a time, a few seconds apart.

 

[ChefDJ]

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Oooh look, a squirrel

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Kriek... kriek....

 

[msm]

With enough money, you could probably do it, but it's not worth it. You might be able to use some of the boxes and re-weld some parts, but you may as well put that effort in doing one properly for YOUR car, instead of adapting another one. Also, the labour involved in redoing the E60 exhaust may be more than doing one from scratch on your car. What you'll save on parts, you'll spend on labour, but end up with an inefficient system.

Lastly, decat (or specifically de-DPF) means little if it's still the OEM box, as you don't have optimum exhaust gas flow by just gutting out the insides - you'll get some gain, but not the full benefit.

Hence, rather do a proper install from scratch on your car and have one custom designed for your requirements (power and sound wise).

 

[ChefDJ]

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt....

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Oooooh thanks a lot man

 

[ChefDJ]

Still haven't found one... :nonono:

 

[S1NGH 001]

So you're topping up with coolant everyday :fencelook:

 

[ChefDJ]

No, it's still full. Leaks a drop once in a while. Just making ugly spots all over my engine where it splashes cos of the antifeeze :nonono:

 

[S1NGH 001]

I'm sure you're wiping the engine bay daily :rollsmile:

 

[ChefDJ]

Looks kak dude. Like some bird with diarrhea got stuck under the bonnet or something!

 

[S1NGH 001]

:roflol:

 

[ChefDJ]

Here are some pics of a few updates I've done to her so far. Mainly the lights...























Put a new badge on...









Finally got the keyring I wanted...

 

[ShaneP]

Congrats man!

Really awesome looking!!

Wishing u many many happy miles!!!!
:thumbs:

 

[ChefDJ]

Resting...

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Congrats man!

Really awesome looking!!

Wishing u many many happy miles!!!!
:thumbs:

Thanks buddy. I'm really enjoying her. Can't get enough of the driving. Always finding an excuse to take her out again :rollsmile: shop, post office, get fish food, test aircon, get more fish food hahaha

 

[abmi0000]

Lovely ride :thumb: hope to see it on Friday night :rollsmile:

 

[ChefDJ]

Definitely! Ain't gonna miss my first meet up with you guys, nor a midnight run with my baby :rollsmile::rollsmile::rollsmile:

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Wooohoooo bigger photo! haha

 

[Gregmeister]

Top Ride!! :thumbs:

 

[Mike1]

Want one of these very badly! Especially if I can find a Touring! :inlove:

The E39 bug, she had bitten and hard! :joy:

 

[ChefDJ]

I still can't believe I actually have one... Wanted one for many years, since I drove my neighbour's 540i
:ty: