Euro Dyne || Introducing Arnold: The Wannabe 528i Touring, LOL.....

[415Banker]

Ok so he really isn't a 528i, just badged as a 528i, but is really a 540it, lol...

Thought I'd formally introduce him to this forum...

Well a proper introduction has to be done with how Arnold came about. I was actually involved in a horrible accident during last Thanksgiving weekend...His name was Willis...

before the accident...
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/photoshopped/img3415mn1.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/2007-11-24%20thanksgivng/IMG_3844.jpg

after the accident...=(
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/2007-11-24%20thanksgivng/IMG_3878.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/2007-11-24%20thanksgivng/IMG_3870.jpg

long story short, lady in a taurus caught gravel with her rear right tire and just drifted towards us from the opposite lane in a blind corner.

Anyway...right after i started looking for another touring and found Arnold on Ebay (of all places, lol) =) got him PPI'd and since it was in the bay area, just had a friend check it for me...and trailered to SoCal...
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/1705_3.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/1789_3.jpg

Here he is in my garage when i first met him =)...
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/2007-01-03/IMG_3996.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/willis%20ii/2007-01-03/IMG_3993.jpg

And as the months rolled by, of course the modding proceeded! =)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/arnold%20ideas/hyper2.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g252/Der5er/ALT%20Open%20House/CIMG7274.jpg

with raff's touring (my alter touring bro =P)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/alt%20miro%20design%20feb%2023%20gtg/IMG_4242.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/alt%20miro%20design%20feb%2023%20gtg/IMG_4324.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/alt%20miro%20design%20feb%2023%20gtg/IMG_4311.jpg

At this point, i wanted to compare how Willis looked like and how Arnold was at that time too =)...and made this collage.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/arnoldsig.jpg

The infamous "528i" badge lol!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4508copy.jpg

With my AW Brother, Brandon5069!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4495copy.jpg

And with the rest of the 5ers =)!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/generations%20photoshoot/IMG_4444copy.jpg

Then the CF Hood came! Thanks to Carbon8!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/e39%20cf%20hood/IMG_5305.jpg

Then got the Dinan Intake and Supersprint Dual Tip on...
YouTube - Rolling BMW 540IT Touring w/ Supersprint & Res Delete

More to come!!! But for now, let Arnold appreciate what Cali has to offer, hehehehe =)...
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/favorite6.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/2008-04-06%20Pacific%20Palisades/IMG_5408.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/2008-04-06%20Pacific%20Palisades/IMG_5396.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/2008-04-06%20Pacific%20Palisades/IMG_5329.jpg

So far here's my projected mod list...

Engine
Dinan Intake (installed)
Dinan Tranny Software (installed)
Powerchip or Styx
Custom Dual Exhaust (bought the first one, will be getting the second one later, hehehe)
VF Supercharger (thinking twice, or go TC, hihihi)
Zionsville Radiator

Suspension
KW Variant 2 Coilovers (installed)
Eibach Front/Rear Sway Bars (waiting to be installed)

Brakes
StopTech BBK
Zimmerman Drilled Rotors (installed)
Stainless Steel Lines (installed)

Exterior
Euro Plate (installed)
Gominigo No Drill License Plate Bracket (installed)
P39 or Hella Headlights (installed Depos)
Smoked Sidemarker Lights (installed)
8000k HID Lows (installed)
3000k HID Fogs (installed)
M5 Bumpers (only front so far)
M Style Mirrors with Autofold Module (installed)
AA Brake Vent Grille (installed)
E6 Design Eyelids (to be painted)
OEM Rear Spoiler (on order)
19 Staggered Miro Type 368 (installed, but sold)
20 Staggered DPE ST-10 with Matte Black Centers and Double Step Lip on the car (Show Wheels)
19 Staggered Linea Corse Lemans (Left side with gold centers, Right side with black centers, Daily Driver Wheels)
20 Staggered Kumho Ecsta (went with General Exclaim UHP, but sold with the Miros, Show Tires)
19 Staggered Conti Sport 2 (Daily Driver Tires)
Black Kidneys (installed)
AC Schnitzer Flippers (installed)
AC Schnitzer Rear Diffuser
Smoked Tailights (went with Depo clears)
Xenon Plate Lights (installed)
Xenon Bulb Backup Light (installed)

Interior/Ice
SMG Wheel with Paddles (not installed)
Pioneer Avic-F900BT (on order)
Pioneer Sirius Tuner with NavTraffic (bought, not installed)
Pioneer Bluetooth
Kicker Amp
Kicker Solobaric
BSW Ipod Integration and Dock
Cobra 9940 Radar Detector (not installed, will be going with V1 Radar Detector soon)
Euro Dyne CF Fabric Trimming (installed)
MRTM T6061 Pedal Set (installed)
Recaro Car Seat (installed)
Steering Wheel Interface (bought, not installed)
Xenon Interior Lights

More to come! =)

[nismo skyline]

looking good Jo

[Jbs]

this is arnold now...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2795437046_15546ec903_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2764287865_ae9b6a744a_o.jpg

[Jbs]

:D


3char

[415Banker]

mad props to brandon and jj on my current pics =)!!!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/socal%20euro%20gtg%2008-10-2008/2755657086_17e65e6a70_o.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/socal%20euro%20gtg%2008-10-2008/2755397949_020600512f_o.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/socal%20euro%20gtg%2008-10-2008/2764287865_ae9b6a744a_o.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/brandon%20ferguson%20photography/2797681903_d2901f66fd_b.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/brandon%20ferguson%20photography/2797673851_d4b1f4c5c1_b.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/brandon%20ferguson%20photography/2795424536_fa340c0cd6_b.jpg

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looking good my wagon brotha! :rofl:

[415Banker]

looking good Jo

thanks mikey!!!

this is arnold now...

actually a few mods have been in place after these shots =P...anyway, the touring is at the shop now...once the respray is done...lets get that new gear to work with a freshly painted touring...whatcha say? hihihihi...

looking good my wagon brotha! :rofl:

time to post your touring sexiness as well!!! =)!

[NeRwEEzy]

looks great as usual Jo =)

[Am3n]

Out of the whole mod list the one I was looking for was that recaro racing seat...

hehe

But that is one fine ride, seen it many many times yet I still cant stop staring at it.



Where are you getting the respray bro? Wht color code are you going to use?

[Bimmerlifestyle]

nice buddy... jo i did not know you crash sorry about that bro.. car looks sick like always... I always tell you that you are Baller..

[415Banker]

looks great as usual Jo =)

thanks pare! =)

Out of the whole mod list the one I was looking for was that recaro racing seat...

hehe

But that is one fine ride, seen it many many times yet I still cant stop staring at it.

Where are you getting the respray bro? Wht color code are you going to use?

and its there =)! best mod ever =P...thanks for the compliment bro... as for paint itll be done here at K&W Auto Body and color codes are going to be a secret right now =).....

nice buddy... jo i did not know you crash sorry about that bro.. car looks sick like always... I always tell you that you are Baller..

yeah ish happens =P...no i'm no baller...i'm just ur typical mfester going crazy with modding!

[Smilez@EuroDyne]

looking awesome like always jo :D

[Mattie]

thats a nice wagon. sucks about the accident though, glad you're ok.


but that "nor cal" sticker.. eehhhhhh

[415Banker]

looking awesome like always jo :D

thanks bro =)...

thats a nice wagon. sucks about the accident though, glad you're ok.


but that "nor cal" sticker.. eehhhhhh

its a touring! not a wagon, lol =P...but thanks for the compliments...

[Am3n]

lol hhmm Secret eh? I wanna see it happen in person...

hehe

But yeah bro I forgot to mention this earlier (recaro seat got all my attention)

Sorry to hear about the whole accident, im jst glad you and the Co-Pilot are ok and back into the modding business...

BTW Tell the little guy ill buy his alpina rims...

[Fartpimpson]

Looking good. :D

[415Banker]

lol hhmm Secret eh? I wanna see it happen in person...

hehe

But yeah bro I forgot to mention this earlier (recaro seat got all my attention)

Sorry to hear about the whole accident, im jst glad you and the Co-Pilot are ok and back into the modding business...

BTW Tell the little guy ill buy his alpina rims...

Soon enough =)...Actually after it leaves the shop, I'm gonna have to lay low a bit...and make sure it does it actual debut at SEMA =)...

Recaro child seats FTW =P and yeah the accident blows, but $h!t happens for a reason...and the alpina wheels aren't for sale =P! sorry but daddy jo wants the best for enzo =P....

Looking good. :D

thanks sunny!

[///NEM3SES]

Sic pics, sic wheelz, sick mods! Never thought a touring could look so good, Arnold is one amazing ride! keep him clean man!

[Bimmerlifestyle]

yeah ish happens =p...no i'm no baller...i'm just ur typical mfester going crazy with modding!


true lol

[BlackOnBlack]

Sic pics, sic wheelz, sick mods! Never thought a touring could look so good, Arnold is one amazing ride! keep him clean man!

^^ what he said!!!

[xPaulBaileyx]

Very nice car!
Cool pics and story:)
Very entertaining:D

[nlakind]

thank god you don't have that nor-cal sticker on anymore!!! LOL

[xPaulBaileyx]

thank god you don't have that nor-cal sticker on anymore!!! LOL

Word.
SoCal FTW:D

[415Banker]

And now...Arnold has transformed even more, lol...

SEMA 08
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/sema%2008/IMG_7814.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/sema%2008/IMG_7815.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/sema%2008/IMG_7816.jpg

HIN LA 09
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/mfest%20at%20hin%20la%2009/IMG_4678.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/mfest%20at%20hin%20la%2009/mg9760.jpg

Then the intense transformation at VIP Status/Instyle Graphics HQ...
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/in%20style%20graphics/IMG_4733.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/in%20style%20graphics/IMG_4735.jpg

Finally, at MFest III...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/steanvw/MFESt%20day1/IMG_6634.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/steanvw/MFESt%20day1/IMG_6895.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/steanvw/mfest%20day2/IMG_7130.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/steanvw/mfest%20day2/IMG_7154.jpg

[RevMan]

Jo,

I am diggin' the story and the journey so far....

The road ahead looks exciting!!!!!!!

Mad Props to you!!!!!

[415Banker]

Current Setup:

Engine
Dinan Long Ram CF Cold Air Intake (installed)
Dinan MAF (installed)
Dinan Tranny Software (installed)
Styx Engine Software (reflashed)
Supersprint Dual Oval Tip with Resonator Delete (installed)
Custom Straight Piping

Suspension
KW Variant 2 Coilovers (installed)
Eibach Rear Anti-Roll Sway Bar (installed)
Eibach Front Anti-Roll Sway Bar (bought, waiting to be installed this weekend)
Linea Corse 19 Inch Staggered Lemans with Matte Black (right side) and Gold (left side) Centers with Polished Lips (installed, but will paint all wheels and lips Matte Black with Red Trim)
Toyo T1Rs 245/35/19 Fronts and 275/30/19 Rears (installed)
H&R 15mm Front Spacers/15mm Rear Spacers (installed)
BMW Carbon Blue Wheel Roundels (bought, not installed)

Brakes
Stainless Steel Brake Lines (installed)
Zimmerman Drilled Rotors (installed)
Akebono Brake Pads (installed)

Exterior
Rear Euro Plate (installed)
Go Mini Go No Hole License Plate Bracket (installed)
Victoria Court Vanity Front Plate (installed)
Depo P39 Headlights with MyCarr 62 LED Angel Eyes (installed, but looking for US Spec +01 Hella Xenons with EAS Auroras 60 LED Angel Eyes or Umnitza Orion V2s retrofitted)
Depo Smoked Sidemarker Lights (installed)
DDM 8000k HID Lows (installed)
DDM 3000k HID Fogs (installed)
Euro Dyne M5 Style Front Bumper (installed)
Euro Dyne Brake Air Duct Grille (installed)
E6 Candy Blacked Eyelids (installed)
Matte Black Kidneys (installed)
ACS Style Candy Blacked CF Flippers (installed)
Hella +01 UK-Spec Corner Tail Lights (installed)
Hella +01 Euro-Spec Tailgate Lights (installed)
Xenon Plate Lights (installed)
Xenon Bulb Backup Light (installed)
Carbon 8 OE Style Candy Blacked CF Hood (installed)
Jet Blacked Roof (painted)
M5 Style Mirrors with Euro Dyne Autofold Module (installed)
BMW Carbon Blue Hood and Trunk Roundels (installed)
Jet Blacked 540i Badge (installed)
OEM MTech Rear Bumper (installed)
OEM MTech Rear Diffuser (wrapped in CF, painted candy black)
OEM CF Roof Spoiler (wrapped in cf, painted candy black)
Oznium Blade Super White Underglow Kit (installed)
In Style Graphics Vinyl (installed dual Euro Dyne scheme)

Interior/Ice
Pioneer F90BT Double Din Navi Deck with Built-in Bluetooth (installed)
MSN Direct Traffic Control (programmed)
Pioneer Sirius Tuner (installed)
Sirius Direct Connect (installed)
HiFonics Brutus BXi1208D Amp (installed)
JL Audio 12 Inch W3 Sub with Custom Enclosure (installed)
Apple Ipod Nano 8GB Superslim in Silver Finish (installed)
Ipod Nano Integration (installed)
San Disk 2GB SD Card (installed)
Cobra 9990 Radar/Laser Detector (hardwired, but will replace it with a V1)
TKO 15 inch Flip Down Monitor (installed)
Custom Built Plexi-Glass CF Fabric Wrapped Bezel (installed)
Custom Built L-Brackets (installed)
Tsunami Power and Stereo Cords (installed)
Streetwire RCA Cords (installed)
PAC-SWS Steering Wheel Interface (bought, not installed)
Sony Playstation II (bought, not installed)
Stock Interior Wood Trim Wrapped with Euro Dyne CF Fabric (installed)
BMW Carbon Blue Steering Wheel Roundels (installed)
CF Auto Shift Knob (installed)
CF E-Brake (installed)
Broadway 300mm Extended Rearview Mirror (installed)
OEM Rear Cupholder Delete (installed)
NRG CF Racing Bucket Seats (installed)
VAC Motorsports Floor Mount Adapters and Sliders (installed)
NRG 5 Point Seatbelt Harnesses (bought, not installed)
MRTM Design Aluminum Grade Pedals (installed)
Recaro Youth Car Seat in Black/Beige (installed)
JLevi SW Xenon Super White LED Interior Dome Lights (installed)
Oznium Amber LED Footwell Lights (installed)
Black Alcantara Headliner and Pillars (material bought, but not installed)

Maintenance:
(mad props to Qais and Mark of Southbay Autohaus in Hawthorne, CA)

Labor
Pressure Tested Cooling System
Crankshaft Pulley Tested
Rear Suspension Check
Valley Pan/Main Gasket Leak Check
Heater Check
Oil Changes
Alignment
Intake Leak Check

OEM Parts Replaced
Thermostat Assembly (installed)
Expansion Tank (installed)
Expansion Tank Hose (installed)
Radiator Hoses (installed)
Cooling Hose (installed)
Water Pipe (installed)
O-Rings (installed)
Front O2 Sensors (installed)
Main Head Gaskets (installed)
Water Pump Gasket (installed)
Hub (installed)
Collar Screw (installed)
Rear Control Arms (installed)
Crankshaft Pulley (installed)
Belts (installed)
Battery (installed)
Radiator Upper Hose (installed)
Cylinder Valley Cover (installed)
Water Accumulator Gasket (installed)
Throttle Housing Gasket (installed)
Water Pump (installed)
Intake Manifold Cover (installed)
Pneumatic Rear Airbags (installed)
Intake Gasket (installed)
Woodruff Key (installed)
Crankshaft Seal (installed)
Air Pump Hose (installed)
Ball Joint (installed)
Valley Cover Cap (installed)
Expansion Tank Cap (installed)
Radiator (installed)
Under Carriage Panels (installed)

Future Mods:

Engine
VF Supercharger Stage II
Zionsville Radiator (thinking twice)
6 Speed Transmission Conversion
Reinstallation of Secondary Air Pump
LSD
Supersprint Race Cats
Supersprint Y Connecting Pipe

Brakes
StopTech BBK (saving up for it)

Suspension
Volk Racing 18 Inch Staggered TE37s in Matte Black (for future track use)
Yokohama Advan 18 Inch R-Comp Tires (for future track use)
Autopower Custom Roll Cage (Bolt On/Off)
Polyurethane Bushings

Exterior
Luis Duran ///OSS Custom Designed Side Skirts and Side Rear Diffusers (in process of being designed and fabricated)
Front Wheel Fender Liners
Clear Bra
Clear Ceramic Tint

Interior
MRTM SMG Paddles (or maybe a 6-speed tranny conversion =P)
Black Dash and Door Panels Swap
Black Rear Seat Swap with Custom Brackets for easy disconnection when car is being tracked
Black Carpet Swap
CF Fabric Door Panel Inserts
AC Module Replacement
Rear Right Dome Housing Replacement
Instrument Cluster Pixel Fix
Arai Racing Helmet (Nick Heidfeld Edition)
Kicker 4 Channel Amp
MB Quart Mids and Tweeters
Another JL Audio 12 Inch W3
Another HiFonics Brutus BXi1208D Amp
Custom Sub/Amp Box for easy disconnection when car is being tracked
Defi 3-in-1 LED Gauge
Custom C Pillar Harness Bar

[415Banker]

Jo,

I am diggin' the story and the journey so far....

The road ahead looks exciting!!!!!!!

Mad Props to you!!!!!

Thanks mah bruddah Reid!!! =)

[Stean]

wow that mod list is like a book

[E46transforM3r]

wow that mod list is like a book



talk about an "extreme makeover - car edition"... beautifully done though :D

[415Banker]

wow that mod list is like a book

talk about an "extreme makeover - car edition"... beautifully done though :D

LOL...Not really...maybe just 3 chapters with a bunch more to go!

[Am3n]

Very Nice Jo... You know I got love for your iT.

[RadzM]

Jo,

Your car is so sick!!! very original!!! love it!!!

[MCE39]

Jo my AW Touring Bruddah... Your Touring is my inspiration. Keep up the great work as we all will continue to follow the evolution of Arnold. I'll call you the next time I'm in town on business.

And thanks for all the hookups.

Mike

[Bimmerlifestyle]

:drool:

your a dog

[415Banker]

Very Nice Jo... You know I got love for your iT.

Jo,

Your car is so sick!!! very original!!! love it!!!

Thank you my mfest bruddahs =)...

Jo my AW Touring Bruddah... Your Touring is my inspiration. Keep up the great work as we all will continue to follow the evolution of Arnold. I'll call you the next time I'm in town on business.

And thanks for all the hookups.

Mike

funny u say that, ur touring is an inspiration to me as well =)...see ya soon mike!

:drool:

your dawg

FIXED. :D

[415Banker]

I dunno why...but lately, I've been getting these awkward notions that I want to part with Arnold already...

To be honest, I've been contemplating on replacing him with something else. There's only so much you can do with this car. I haven't been able to mod him either for quite some time too...well maybe it's cuz I don't have the extra cash to do anything either, lol...

guys got a remedy for this?

[Jay J]

M/T swap dooo it

[BmrTech]

I dunno why...but lately, I've been getting these awkward notions that I want to part with Arnold already...

To be honest, I've been contemplating on replacing him with something else. There's only so much you can do with this car. I haven't been able to mod him either for quite some time too...well maybe it's cuz I don't have the extra cash to do anything either, lol...

guys got a remedy for this?

+1 on the manual conversion. Just ask Lawrence... we swapped his to a manual and it's like a whole new car to him! It's like your gf or wife... but with a new boobjob! :thumbsup2:

[thaichi808]

NOOOOOOOO! DO NOT EVER PART WITH ARNOLD!!! TOURING BRUDDAHS FO LIFE:D


aloha,
thaichi808

[///NEM3SES]

I dunno why...but lately, I've been getting these awkward notions that I want to part with Arnold already...

To be honest, I've been contemplating on replacing him with something else. There's only so much you can do with this car. I haven't been able to mod him either for quite some time too...well maybe it's cuz I don't have the extra cash to do anything either, lol...

guys got a remedy for this?

I'm not going to lie bro, I never could understand your notion to go F/I and track Arnold...while I won't argue that you couldn't do it (because I've seen the way you drive him lol), I will argue that your skills on the track would be suited more in a smaller lighter car....something to think about..:cool:

Go get that Porshe brotha!!!

ps: how much for Arnold? LOL!!! :devillook:

[415Banker]

M/T swap dooo it

+1 on the manual conversion. Just ask Lawrence... we swapped his to a manual and it's like a whole new car to him! It's like your gf or wife... but with a new boobjob! :thumbsup2:

NOOOOOOOO! DO NOT EVER PART WITH ARNOLD!!! TOURING BRUDDAHS FO LIFE:D


aloha,
thaichi808

I'm not going to lie bro, I never could understand your notion to go F/I and track Arnold...while I won't argue that you couldn't do it (because I've seen the way you drive him lol), I will argue that your skills on the track would be suited more in a smaller lighter car....something to think about..:cool:

Go get that Porshe brotha!!!

ps: how much for Arnold? LOL!!! :devillook:

After seeing the MFest 3 DVD Preview, looks like I just got second wind!!! =) I'm definitely gonna do some crazy mods on the touring! M/T conversion and force induction is back on the list!!!

And I totally agree with you Fidel...the touring is not the most suitable candidate for a track rat =)...but when I do get the 996, you'll see why :D...

[cl0nehigh]

Damn that's one long list! lmao hahah jk PROPS TO YOU JO! :worshippy: :clap: :wave: :goldcup:

[neeco]

jo, don't sell this truly unique car. you've done a wonderful job modding and i'm pretty sure there's more coming in the future.

my dad, who's a fellow e39 540 owner, just saw your car right now while looking over my shoulder and asked why his didn't look like that lol :D i think your car might be the starting point to a moddin addiction...

keep up the great work!

[Laidback]

Post up your new mods:D

[415Banker]

I'm not going to lie bro, I never could understand your notion to go F/I and track Arnold...while I won't argue that you couldn't do it (because I've seen the way you drive him lol), I will argue that your skills on the track would be suited more in a smaller lighter car....something to think about..:cool:

Go get that Porshe brotha!!!

ps: how much for Arnold? LOL!!! :devillook:

And I totally agree with you Fidel...the touring is not the most suitable candidate for a track rat =)...but when I do get the 996, you'll see why :D...

Hey Fidel, after doing our "75MPH Caravan" to San Diego, now you know what I mean by its suitability? :D

Damn that's one long list! lmao hahah jk PROPS TO YOU JO! :worshippy: :clap: :wave: :goldcup:

Lol, thanks Angel!

jo, don't sell this truly unique car. you've done a wonderful job modding and i'm pretty sure there's more coming in the future.

my dad, who's a fellow e39 540 owner, just saw your car right now while looking over my shoulder and asked why his didn't look like that lol :D i think your car might be the starting point to a moddin addiction...

keep up the great work!

tell ur dad that everything is photoshopped. jk! =P thank you for the kind words sir...i'm not planning to sell this car. maybe i'll pass it down to enzo :D

Post up your new mods:D

what new mods? :devillook: one thing's for sure...once arnold is done with the laidback spa treatment, i have this feeling lola is gonna fall in love with him :D...

[Raza.K]

After seeing the MFest 3 DVD Preview, looks like I just got second wind!!! =) I'm definitely gonna do some crazy mods on the touring! M/T conversion and force induction is back on the list!!!

And I totally agree with you Fidel...the touring is not the most suitable candidate for a track rat =)...but when I do get the 996, you'll see why :D...

hey jo...i have a transmission and EVERYTHING needed for a swap sitting in my garage...aka my parts car m5...u see where this is going...

[///NEM3SES]

**** if Jo did an M5 motor swap that would be sick!!!
And yes Jo, after the san diego caravan I think the touring is more than worthy!! LOL!

[415Banker]

Update:

Arnold is down for about TWO MONTHS. Making his comeback a few weeks before SEMA 09... This will be exciting :D...

[thaichi808]

A lil birdie told me you were feelin "blue"...can it be?


aloha,
thaichi808

[415Banker]

A lil birdie told me you were feelin "blue"...can it be?


aloha,
thaichi808

must be the same lil birdie that I ate yesterday...I'm getting fat. My body is getting "wide" because of it too :D...

[thaichi808]

This i gotta see... Any chance at a sneak peek bruddah?

aloha,
thaichi808

[BG87]

Update:

Arnold is down for about TWO MONTHS. Making his comeback a few weeks before SEMA 09... This will be exciting :D...

niice.can't wait!!:cool:

[415Banker]

This i gotta see... Any chance at a sneak peek bruddah?

aloha,
thaichi808

The car's been in the body shop for a week...It's currently being stripped out right now. Nothing to really see yet =)!

[Laidback]

Pink ftw! lol:DThe car's been in the body shop for a week...It's currently being stripped out right now. Nothing to really see yet =)!

[415Banker]

Pink ftw! lol:D

LOL...Yes, it'll be pink...:shifty:

[///NEM3SES]

Pink ftw! lol:D

For sure! lol :p

[Laidback]

bradah it'll match the kicks i just got :D j/k bradah, i know there will be more stuff inside the hood (cough! VF cough! S/C) and outside when he comes out of surgery:goldcup:

LOL...Yes, it'll be pink...:shifty:


:D
For sure! lol :p

[///NEM3SES]

**** Jo...it was hard enough catching up to you when you weren't blown...lol now your gonna leave me in the dust lol

[415Banker]

**** Jo...it was hard enough catching up to you when you weren't blown...lol now your gonna leave me in the dust lol

LOL...I doubt a pink touring with added sheet metal can outrun an M :D...

[415Banker]

bradah it'll match the kicks i just got :D j/k bradah, i know there will be more stuff inside the hood (cough! VF cough! S/C) and outside when he comes out of surgery:goldcup:
:D

Pink teddy bear wheels FTMFW!!!! lol...

[415Banker]

With SEMA just around the corner, Santa decided too make a quick stop :D and brought me this nice big box lol...Big ups to Peter, Cecilia, John, and Alyssa at Vorsteiner!!!!!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/vorsteiner/e39%20powerdome%20hood/08312009225.jpg

Being such a good boy that I am...I didn't wait any longer to open it up!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/vorsteiner/e39%20powerdome%20hood/08312009227.jpg

Hmmmm....Let's unravel it a little bit, don't you agree? :D

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/vorsteiner/e39%20powerdome%20hood/08312009228.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/vorsteiner/e39%20powerdome%20hood/08312009229.jpg

It's confirmed!!! Its a VRS E39 Powerdome Double Side Carbon Fiber Hood!!! Woohoo! Can't wait for the paint scheme K&W Autobody will doing on this bad boy!!!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/vorsteiner/e39%20powerdome%20hood/08312009231.jpg

[Laidback]

Vorsteiner were's my hood at?:D

[Stack]

Beautiful hood...make sure you don't leave it unattended or I might end up stealing it.

[BG87]

grrrr i'm hatin ;)

[///NEM3SES]

DAMN!! Arnold's gettin ready for SEMA!

[415Banker]

Vorsteiner were's my hood at?:D

They said it's being recoated with more Kevlar! :D

Beautiful hood...make sure you don't leave it unattended or I might end up stealing it.

Haha! Just make sure those Stoptechs are in a very safe parking spot too :D

grrrr i'm hatin ;)

I still love ya bruddah =)...lol.

DAMN!! Arnold's gettin ready for SEMA!

Hell yeah! Since Nemesis stepped his game...Arnold's gotta follow suit! :D

[415Banker]

Just made a call at some place on North Dyanmics Street and grew some balls to place an order :D...

EDIT: This will be my first step to be the fastest and most powerful E39 Touring in the US =)...

[Hubert@VFE]

Nice shots, and sweet looking build there Jo!
Looks like something else will be brewing soon~... ;)

[415Banker]

Nice shots, and sweet looking build there Jo!
Looks like something else will be brewing soon~... ;)

Haha thanks Pare! Something talagang crazy eh??? =P

[Hubert@VFE]

siempre na lang- atsaka...

-something along the sounds of woooooooooosh! :D

[///M3Lover]

Matte pink would be very unique making you a real special one, Jo. :rofl:

[415Banker]

siempre na lang- atsaka...

-something along the sounds of woooooooooosh! :D

I was thinking more of CHUCHUCHUCHUCHUCHUCHUCHUWOOOOOOSH =P Hahahahaha!

Matte pink would be very unique making you a real special one, Jo. :rofl:

Can't wait to see it!!! LOL.

[E46transforM3r]

Matte pink would be very unique making you a real special one, Jo. :rofl:


+1:D

it matches the tone of your skin too braddah!!! j/k :cool:

[415Banker]

+1:D

it matches the tone of your skin too braddah!!! j/k :cool:

trying to really figure out if matte pink will clash well with this hunk of junk right now...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009277.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009278.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009276.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009275.jpg

maybe...or maybe not =P...

[BG87]

wide...body

doo it

[E46transforM3r]

trying to really figure out if matte pink will clash well with this hunk of junk right now...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009277.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009278.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009276.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009275.jpg

maybe...or maybe not =P...


i hope they can put Arnold back together :eek: :D

[Laidback]

gloss pls:Dtrying to really figure out if matte pink will clash well with this hunk of junk right now...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009277.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009278.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009276.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/10132009275.jpg

maybe...or maybe not =P...

[415Banker]

gloss pls:D

fine gloss pink it is :D...

[Laidback]

:excited: Sabi mo yan ha lol!:rofl:fine gloss pink it is :D...

[Orange fever]

more pics please ///

[E46transforM3r]

fine gloss pink it is :D...


Hello Kitty!!! :laughhard:

[///M3Lover]

Are those Klassen wheels?

[thaichi808]

NOPE! They are SSR Vienna LM9's....


aloha,
thaichi808

[///M3Lover]

NOPE! They are SSR Vienna LM9's....


aloha,
thaichi808

:worshippy:

[415Banker]

:excited: Sabi mo yan ha lol!:rofl:

Actually I think I'm gonna go nalang with Imola Red =P...

more pics please ///

If I showed more pics online...how are you gonna be the first person to see arnold's new facelift? Eh??? :p

Hello Kitty!!! :laughhard:

Wanna pet him? =P...

NOPE! They are SSR Vienna LM9's....


aloha,
thaichi808

And one of my sponsors have spoken!!!! :worshippy: :worshippy: :worshippy: :worshippy: :worshippy:

[soul surfah]

i like where this is going...

[415Banker]

i like where this is going...

thanks benjie =)...

from last time i visited ...someone keyed it pretty bad that it went through metal =P...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10162009280.jpg

and then was just a great samaritan and filled it a tad bit =P...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10162009282.jpg

[Laidback]

can't wait:excited:

[415Banker]

A few more sneak peaks...and maybe...just maybe...show the complete package on monday :D...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10222009312.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10222009317.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10192009301.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10192009304.jpg

[///NEM3SES]

Eurodyne S/C Widebody FTW!!! I can't wait to see the full package brotha! Subscribed!!! Wish I could join you guys at SEMA!!!

[415Banker]

Eurodyne S/C Widebody FTW!!! I can't wait to see the full package brotha! Subscribed!!! Wish I could join you guys at SEMA!!!

Thanks bro =)...

Anyway, I thought I was going to get the car back on Monday, but I guess not =(...Then again, I'd rather get it back from K&W Autobody where short cuts aren't made...I should hopefully get the car tomorrow night :D...

Here's how he looks like now...getting primed!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10272009325.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10272009326.jpg

Looking so OEM yet...you know this bumper means business :D...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10272009327.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/10272009328.jpg

[ironcheflam]

:thumbsup:

[Laidback]

Nice:)

[///NEM3SES]

Sweet!!!

[NeRwEEzy]

sick Jo

[E46transforM3r]

done yet? :D

[Hubert@VFE]

cars looking clean & WIDER~:thumbsup2:

[mbox]

moar!

[RadzM]

That is crrraaazzzyyy!!!!! Can't wait to see it Jo!

[BG87]

soooo sick.can't wait!!!=]

[415Banker]

Thanks guys...please cross your fingers. Arnold is still under the knife...Hope he makes it on time.

[415Banker]

Look what I bumped into :D! Thanks Dennis for the heads up =P!

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/09q4/2009_sema_show_day_1-feature/gallery/euro_dyne_bmw_m5_wagon_photo_127

[ironcheflam]

no probs

[Raza.K]

Euro Dyne BMW M5 wagon

i always knew you were a poser jo, telling everyone joo has m5!!!!

[415Banker]

Euro Dyne BMW M5 wagon

i always knew you were a poser jo, telling everyone joo has m5!!!!

LOL...I didn't even know C&D came by to shoot the car...Dennis told me about it a day after =P...

Big ups to Tom @ EAS for this pic...best still pic of the touring to date!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/e39%20widebody%20project/starsofmfest1280x86616.jpg

[JCiesla]

Euro Dyne BMW M5 wagon

i always knew you were a poser jo, telling everyone joo has m5!!!!

Overcompensating now for all the time spent calling it a 528i.

[415Banker]

Overcompensating now for all the time spent calling it a 528i.

It is a 528i Touring..whatchu talkin bout? :D

[415Banker]

New pics coming soon :D...

[JCiesla]

New pics coming soon :D...

:excited: I <3 Arnold, what can I say. My man crush... :o lol

[415Banker]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Magazine%20Coverage/eurotuner0210_withfrontpage.jpg

[415Banker]

Just an update....Arnold has been at the VF Engineering lair for a few days already....Hmmm, I wonder why :D...

[Bimmerlifestyle]

http://4gifs.com/gallery/d/129324-2/Squeezing_boobs.gif

[415Banker]

My hybrid badge will be soon justified :D...

VF Engineering gave Arnold a black eye....oops I mean a big blue eye =P...Kidding aside, I've been hearing a lot of follow up reports from Sean and Mike there at VF that Arnold is getting the uber beastly treatment. Crossing fingers, Arnold will be rumbling tomorrow morning and I'll be able to pick him up at lunch time!!!!! Woohoo!!!! VF FTMFW!!!!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/photo2.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/photo.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/photo3.jpg

[Bimmerlifestyle]

:eek::drool: omg will it be ready for the 28th jo

edit just read the post cant wait to see it at hb congratz

[e60lifestyle]

vf 5er mmm so good

[Orange fever]

get he get new wheels ???

[Bimmerlifestyle]

get he get new wheels ???

what wheels i want to know plz :excited:

[415Banker]

Can't post much right now, lol...

Having too much fun driving the car tonight :D...

Thank you Nik, Mike, and Sean...You've given me the best birthday gift I've received in a long ass time :D...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Arnold%20at%20VF/photo5.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Arnold%20at%20VF/photo4.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Arnold%20at%20VF/photo5a.jpg

Arnold taking a pee pee =P...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Arnold%20at%20VF/photo2b.jpg

Eeeewwww...nasty boy =P...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Arnold%20at%20VF/photo3b.jpg

And to see if the smurfmobile is really on track on getting some numbers :D...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Arnold%20at%20VF/photo3.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Arnold%20at%20VF/photo2.jpg

[415Banker]

New pics =)...with oh so new wheels =)...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Venaci%20VG10/04152010032.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Venaci%20VG10/4540361316_0e072b98cd.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Venaci%20VG10/4540361120_7bc5cffefd.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/jvcajita/Venaci%20VG10/4539725905_6475351fcd.jpg

:D...

[ali@home]

:drool: damn jo, it only gets better! great job i love the stance.

[JCiesla]

I thought you were kidding about the hybrid badge lol. Wheels look awesome though and I like how you used hundreds... playa.

[Raff]

Pretty sick... Good going there Papa Smurf.

[415Banker]

:drool: damn jo, it only gets better! great job i love the stance.

Thanks bruddah! =)

I thought you were kidding about the hybrid badge lol. Wheels look awesome though and I like how you used hundreds... playa.

Lol, I wasn't =P...since it is a hybrid now :D

Pretty sick... Good going there Papa Smurf.

Much appreciated especially coming from one of my touring gurus! =)

[endofanera7]

wow Arnold def transformed! One of the sickest touring for sure...great job Jo!

[Bimmerlifestyle]

get a new sig now :)

[Nazty Naze One!]

sick transformation...can i ask how much you paid to widen it out that wide?

[Raff]

Much appreciated especially coming from one of my touring gurus! =)

"Nah man, now you got the juice"
http://www.impawards.com/1992/posters/juice.jpg

[415Banker]

wow Arnold def transformed! One of the sickest touring for sure...great job Jo!

Thanks bruddah!

get a new sig now :)

LOL, after June 5 :D...Arnold's got a date with Joanna Mata :D...

sick transformation...can i ask how much you paid to widen it out that wide?

It came with a complete car paint job :D...let's just say too many monies =P...

"Nah man, now you got the juice"
http://www.impawards.com/1992/posters/juice.jpg

not true bruddah....ur the one with the juice still :D!

[Raff]

ha ha... I gots.. the pimp juice... or some........

http://consumerbrigade.com/jbh98/files/2008/08/41j9xjzmfgl_ss500_.jpghttp://fusedfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/booty-sweat.jpg