Almost time for it's first test drive

But WHY?

Is this for you or a customer?

Why this platform?

Haha For me. I love wagons and BMW's (I also drive a 2004 Volvo V70R wagon). I think it's the best looking BMW wagon ever made. I wanted something unique that could get to the grocery store or Lowe's in a hurry.

If I were to build another 510, it would probably be a wagon as well.

Edited July 16, 201311 yr by five&dime

I did not see this topic until then. Car looks fantastic! Good job!

Thanks, Matt! It's not for everyone but it's exactly what I have always wanted.

I love it! I'm a huge hatchback/wagon fan. Wouldn't mind an Audi S4 Avant (B6/B7) as a DD if it weren't for it's reliability issues and less than favorable fuel efficiency...

Very cool project.

Edited July 16, 201311 yr by LeonV

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Bit loud but simply awesome!

Bit loud but simply awesome!

Thanks, Leon! I wanted it a bit on the ridiculous side but last night I installed the mufflers and it's still loud I may have to add more mufflers up front.

It made 475 rwhp and 477 ft lbs. The torque curve is incredible. It makes 400 ft lbs at around 2400!

Here is the dyno graph, a dyno video and a pic a friend of mine took today at cars and coffee.

Edited July 28, 201311 yr by five&dime

I am speechless to have been chosen to be in such good company on this list!!!

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And here are some before and after shots of the exterior.

Dang!! I was just sent this too

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