540iSUP DGM '17 540i Build

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:02 AM

Hello everyone,

I've decided to go ahead and share my Daily Driver / Family Hauler build of my 2017 540i.

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:04 AM

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540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:06 AM

IND front reflector delete, JB+, wheel spacers with extended lugs, BMS intake and FTP intake pipe.

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:09 AM

Rear Fog Light coded, M540i badge

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:12 AM

VSRF catless DP, VTT oil breather cap

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:16 AM

Bootmod3, Digital Climate Control Swap

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:21 AM

Avante Garde Wheels, RW Carbon Front lip, Autoteknic Grill, Autoteknic Bumper trim, RW Carbon side skirts, Autoteknic Mirrors, Amazon Eye lids, Autoteknic Antennae Cover, Autotecknic gas cap

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 04:49 AM

Foggy Day Pics, debadged.

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 05:06 AM

Upgraded Rear Rotors to 370mm, larger rear caliper carrier installed, EBC redstuff, OEM center caps. (FYI: Floating Center Caps wont fit, the fit is so tight that the counterweight won't be able to spin.)

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 05:10 AM

Large Screw in sidewall, Front endlink sheared in half, OEM vs Supra GR coolant expansion tank cap

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 05:13 AM

Experimenting with tinted headlights, remote coding, turbo heat shield

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 05:16 AM

Photo dump to compare black vs bright silver wheels:

540iSUP · 05-07-2022, 05:18 AM

Satin Black Hyperdip

Norris83 · 05-08-2022, 12:05 PM

Very nice build! The rims would look even better if you can machine the face with the satin black behind it! Very tasteful mods!
Are you planning to change the diffuser? LCI taillights maybe ?

UKF30 · 05-08-2022, 01:19 PM

That’s awesome build and all subtle mods

540iSUP · 05-09-2022, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norris83

Very nice build! The rims would look even better if you can machine the face with the satin black behind it! Very tasteful mods!
Are you planning to change the diffuser? LCI taillights maybe ?

You are right, the wheels look really good with black barrels and machined faces. I'll plan to have the wheels painted when I need new tires. I do plan on changing the diffuser, but I want to continue the CF theme and the options I'm looking at with RW Carbon are a bit too aggressive. I would like to change the entire OEM diffuser to CF. I'm definitely planning on LCI tails, but I'm really in no rush right now.

540iSUP · 05-09-2022, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKF30

That’s awesome build and all subtle mods

Thanks! I'm trying to keep it clean and simple. OEM+ looking from far away and let the details shine as you get closer.

540iSUP · 08-16-2022, 05:46 PM

Titanium extended wheel lugs, switched over to an MST intake, and installed a Dorch Stage 1 HPFP and ECA.

540iSUP · 08-25-2022, 09:49 PM

Installed some LCI taillights and switched out my FTP charge pipe for an ApexBuilt titanium unit.

Marior20 · 08-26-2022, 04:18 AM

Where did you get the taillights from? OEM? They look great 🤙🏼🙌

lowlifeflipside · 08-26-2022, 02:54 PM

Is the apex charge pipe from an F series? I see the G series 5 isnt available yet.

peteinpa · 08-26-2022, 04:01 PM

Love the lights. I did the same mod. Really is a must have upgrade.
You don't disappoint Ricky. Keep the mods/posts coming.

05-07-2022, 04:02 AM	#1
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540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	IND front reflector delete, JB+, wheel spacers with extended lugs, BMS intake and FTP intake pipe. Attached Images
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05-07-2022, 04:09 AM	#4
540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Rear Fog Light coded, M540i badge Attached Images
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05-07-2022, 04:12 AM	#5
540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	VSRF catless DP, VTT oil breather cap Attached Images
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05-07-2022, 04:16 AM	#6
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05-07-2022, 04:21 AM	#7
540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Avante Garde Wheels, RW Carbon Front lip, Autoteknic Grill, Autoteknic Bumper trim, RW Carbon side skirts, Autoteknic Mirrors, Amazon Eye lids, Autoteknic Antennae Cover, Autotecknic gas cap Attached Images
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05-07-2022, 04:49 AM	#8
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05-07-2022, 05:06 AM	#9
540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Upgraded Rear Rotors to 370mm, larger rear caliper carrier installed, EBC redstuff, OEM center caps. (FYI: Floating Center Caps wont fit, the fit is so tight that the counterweight won't be able to spin.) Attached Images
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540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Large Screw in sidewall, Front endlink sheared in half, OEM vs Supra GR coolant expansion tank cap Attached Images
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540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Experimenting with tinted headlights, remote coding, turbo heat shield Attached Images
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05-07-2022, 05:16 AM	#12
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05-07-2022, 05:18 AM	#13
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05-08-2022, 12:05 PM	#14
Norris83 CEO 341 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2022 M850I Gran Coupe Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	540iSUP DGM '17 540i Build Very nice build! The rims would look even better if you can machine the face with the satin black behind it! Very tasteful mods! Are you planning to change the diffuser? LCI taillights maybe ? __________________ 2022 M850I Gran Coupe, 2020 X5 Xdrive40i M Sport 2018 440I Gran Coupe Xdrive, Previously owned 2018 M550I, 2017 540i, 2013 535i, 2011 528i.
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05-08-2022, 01:19 PM	#15
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08-16-2022, 05:46 PM	#18
540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Titanium extended wheel lugs, switched over to an MST intake, and installed a Dorch Stage 1 HPFP and ECA. Attached Images
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08-25-2022, 09:49 PM	#19
540iSUP Captain 738 Rep 825 Posts Drives: G30 B58, E36 M50, E36/7 S52 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Installed some LCI taillights and switched out my FTP charge pipe for an ApexBuilt titanium unit. Attached Images
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08-26-2022, 04:18 AM	#20
Marior20 Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M550 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Where did you get the taillights from? OEM? They look great 🤙🏼🙌
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08-26-2022, 02:54 PM	#21
lowlifeflipside New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2018 540i Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Is the apex charge pipe from an F series? I see the G series 5 isnt available yet.
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08-26-2022, 04:01 PM	#22
peteinpa First Lieutenant 419 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2013 535xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Love the lights. I did the same mod. Really is a must have upgrade. You don't disappoint Ricky. Keep the mods/posts coming.
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