five&dime Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted July 16, 2013 Almost time for it's first test drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted July 16, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 16, 2013 But WHY?Is this for you or a customer?Why this platform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five&dime Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by five&dime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazeum Posted July 16, 2013 Share #16 Posted July 16, 2013 I did not see this topic until then. Car looks fantastic! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five&dime Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks, Matt! It's not for everyone but it's exactly what I have always wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted July 16, 2013 Share #18 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by LeonV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five&dime Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted July 22, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted July 22, 2013 Share #20 Posted July 22, 2013 Bit loud but simply awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five&dime Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted July 22, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five&dime Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by five&dime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five&dime Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted January 9, 2014 I am speechless to have been chosen to be in such good company on this list!!! Top 10 builds of 2013 | Build Threads And here are some before and after shots of the exterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five&dime Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted January 9, 2014 Dang!! I was just sent this too Swap Insanity: LSX 427-Powered BMW E39 Wagon With a Side of Awesome - LSXTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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