[wouterb038]

Hi All,

New tot his forum!

History - I have owned a few BMW’s, E39, E60 and F31 see pictures below.

I recently bought a new BMW a 2018 G31 540i xDrive in Asuritz Schwarz

When I was looking around for a new car, I was specifically looking for a white one (Alpineweiss). My F31 also had this color and I really was in love with it. However, the G30/31 are poorly sold in the white Alpineweiss color in my country (the Netherlands) and there wasn't much for sale at the moment. I spent days on online car sale sites and visiting BMW dealers and suddenly I came across a 540i with the color: Asuritz Schwarz, I didn’t know the color, but immediately i was in love of it. I was familiar with the Carbon Black, but the Asuritz ‘Black’ is slightly more special in my opinion (and an Individual color). The color is deeper and more gloss and mettalic flakes in the sunlight. After test drive it i was sold....

The car caught my eye as it has a high specification. I have never actually had very high demands on certain options, but this time I wanted to go for a slightly heavier engine. I had an N20 engine in the F31, chipped to 300 HP and drove it for 5 years without any problems, but I still missed those 2 extra cylinders and some exhaust roar.

For me this time a few options were very important:

1- Original M package
2- Comfort seats
3- Seat heating
4- B58 engine with low mileage.

These were actually the strictest requirements. I also thought it would be fun to get a pano roof. I had never had this before.

540i Spec List:

Editions and packages

• S704 M Sports suspension
• S710 M leather steering wheel
• S715 M Aerodynamics package
• S7CG BMW Repair Inclusive
• S337 M Sports package

Comfort and interior equipment

• S4UR Ambient interior light
• S456 Comfort seat with memory
• S420 Sun protection glazing
• S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
• S423 Floor mats velours
• S4HA Seat heating, front and rear
• S402 Panorama glass roof
• S4T8 Outside mirror with auto dip
• S4NE Blow-by heater
• S4K7 Interior trim alu.rhomb.w.accent strip

Multimedia

• S6AE Teleservices
• S688 Harman/Kardon surround sound system
• S650 CD drive
• S6WB Multifunctional instrument display
• S6AP Remote Services
• S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
• S6AC Intelligent emergency call
• S6AK Connected Drive Services
• S610 Head-up display
• S6CP Preparation Apple CarPlay
• S609 Navigation system Professional

Driver assistance and lightning

• S5A1 LED Fog lights
• S534 Automatic air conditioning
• S552 Adaptive LED headlight
• S548 Kilometre speedo
• S5DV Remote-controlled parking
• S5AC High-beam assistant
• S5AV Active Guard
• S5DN Parking assistance system Plus

Wheels and drive

• S230 Extra package, EU-speciifc
• S2NH M Sport brake
• S2PA Locking wheel bolt
• S2VB Tyre pressure display
• S2QR BMW LA wheel Individual V-spoke 759
• S248 Steering wheel heater
• S2TB Sport automatic gearbox
• S258 Tyres with runflat properties

Environment and safety

• S868 Language version, Dutch
• S3DS BMW display key
• S8S2 Coding, alarm signal
• S3DZ Omission of additional lettering, outer
• S323 Soft-Close-Automatic doors
• S8R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
• S302 Alarm system
• S8TF Active pedestrian protection
• S8KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km
• S320 Deleted, model lettering
• S3MC Indiv.roofrailing,mirror-fin.Shadow Line
• S8S3 Automatic locking during starting
• S322 Comfort access
• S886 On-board literature, Dutch

Individual equipment

• S775 Headlining anthracite
• S760 High gloss shadow line

Planned Mods

• Full screen AppleCarplay
• Front Spliter
• Rear Diffuser
• Sideskirt extensions
• MHD Tuning
• Downpipe & HPFP
• Tablets on headrests
• New wheels
• Exhaust quad Mod
• KW supspension kit
• I'm sure there will be more....

Pics below of the old cars and the new G31 540i, in it's stock form.

The F31:






The E60



The E39



And the new car:






When I went to pick up the car at the dealer upon delivery, the salesman came to me. "Sir, we have a little problem." I thought no, there is damage or something else. The salesmen: "The previous owner installed an M-Performance rear mufffler, we forgot to report this, is this a problem?" I laughed, no this is certainly not a problem

More info comming soon...

[wouterb038]

First I enjoyed the car. I just drove around for the first few weeks, washed it often by hand and didn't do much crazy. However, the mods are slowly starting to come in

First Mod:

2x Android tablets - Plug and Play.





And i got some new Winter wheels. Breyton BR-I mat black.

[wouterb038]

The M-Performance rear mufffler has a beautiful sound. However, I find the ending tips a bit too boring. So I had my friend adapt it to a quad look design. Just like my old F31.





Only once I got home did I realize that he had allowed the exhaust tips to stick out far too extreme... it was my own fault because I had said to him "it can stick out a little aggressive.". So we made another appointment to adjust them slightly

Way better now...

[wouterb038]

As you can see in the previous post, I have also installed some few other mods:

- the LCI lamps
- Rear diffuser
- Front lip
- Sideskirt extenions

[wouterb038]

New tuning mods!

- Osprey 5" downpipe (catless)
- HPFP B58 TU
- Osprey heatshild GEN1
- MST Cold air intake
- MHD Stage 2+ tune

[wouterb038]

New update!

Windshield tinted with a chameleon color. And made the 2 side windows a little darker.

[wouterb038]

Made some new pictures today

[wouterb038]

Got some upgrades on the way...


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[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by wouterb038

First I enjoyed the car. I just drove around for the first few weeks, washed it often by hand and didn't do much crazy. However, the mods are slowly starting to come in

First Mod:

2x Android tablets - Plug and Play.

...

Do tell!! PnP how? Mounting?

[wouterb038]

@ezaircon4jc The comfort seats already have a standard mounting place under the leather for the original screens. It is very easy to install. The original screens are terribly expensive and difficult to connect to the OEM system (programming, etc.). These screens have Android and I plugged in the cigarette lighter in the center console for power. Includes a manual that explains it step by step. Instal is max 1-2 hours.

I have a MicroSD card with some movies for my child and the android screen has also a BMW theme and very nice interface.

[Snippie]

Hi, I see you are located in Holland, may I ask where you bought those Osprey parts (DP and heat shield)?

[wouterb038]

Originally Posted by Snippie

Hi, I see you are located in Holland, may I ask where you bought those Osprey parts (DP and heat shield)?

https://www.ospreyperformance.co.uk

[buddyboy]

Nice build! i have the osprey DP to go onto mine soon to replace an old VRSF one

[MeerBMW]

Heb je meer informatie over de Android schermen en kosten?

[Chappers 71]

Very nice wagon

[Faroxh]

Originally Posted by wouterb038

As you can see in the previous post, I have also installed some few other mods:

- the LCI lamps
- Rear diffuser
- Front lip
- Sideskirt extenions

Where did you buy facelift lights? If you have a link, please share.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Faroxh

Where did you buy facelift lights? If you have a link, please share.

Those aren't facelift headlights. They are icon adaptive led headlights; my 2019 pre-LCI has them. My understanding is they are quite expensive.

[Faroxh]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Those aren't facelift headlights. They are icon adaptive led headlights; my 2019 pre-LCI has them. My understanding is they are quite expensive.

Yes I know these are adaptive, have them but I am talking and asking about rear lights. I can find g30 ones but cant find one for g31(not OEM).

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Faroxh

Yes I know these are adaptive, have them but I am talking and asking about rear lights. I can find g30 ones but cant find one for g31(not OEM).

Thanks for the clarification.

[jag81]

Originally Posted by wouterb038

@ezaircon4jc The comfort seats already have a standard mounting place under the leather for the original screens. It is very easy to install. The original screens are terribly expensive and difficult to connect to the OEM system (programming, etc.). These screens have Android and I plugged in the cigarette lighter in the center console for power. Includes a manual that explains it step by step. Instal is max 1-2 hours.

I have a MicroSD card with some movies for my child and the android screen has also a BMW theme and very nice interface.

Do you have a link to where you got these screens from?

[G31_540i]

Originally Posted by jag81

Do you have a link to where you got these screens from?

Looks like these ?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...hoCvCQQAvD_BwE

[G31_540i]

Nice build mate! I would say a rear spoiler and the look would be perfect, just my opinion that the wagon needs something like that to make it less round at the back