NEW (BMW E38 Inside)

[740iLL]

Whats up, my names Mike. Im from Wilmington Delaware and this is my 2001 BMW 740iL I bought last September.

When I first got it:





First real mods were 2 Kicker Comp 12's powered by a Pioneer GM-6200F amp and 18% tint.





Didn't do much during the winter because I had to replace my alternator, water pump and central support bearing.


Eventually picked up one of these:



Then got a hold of some Plasti-Dip and Nightshade:
Kidney Grills


Sidemarkers


Rear "740iL" badge


Decided to pick up some new lighting at the beginning of the summer so I got some of these:


And a pair of these:



And ended up with:


Thats pretty much where she sits right now. Next mods are either some FK Highsport or NEX SS coilovers and Uminitza Angel Eye's.

More Random Pics:








C&C Welcome. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. Thanks for looking.

[s_mcgrath87]

Welcome to TST! Also that's my favorite gen 7 series

[740iLL]

Originally Posted by s_mcgrath87

Welcome to TST! Also that's my favorite gen 7 series

Thanks, it belonged to my neighbor. Would always check it out every day I left my house. Never thought I'd end up owning it some day.

[starfish]

Yay another BMW person.. Welcome!

[740iLL]

Originally Posted by starfish

Yay another BMW person.. Welcome!

Haha thanks. Ill assume there aren't many Bimmer owners on this forum? It's ok i need to expand my horizons haha. If you want to join a local BMW forum check out www.eastcoastbimmers.com

[Redline86]

Welcome. Baller status.

[740iLL]

Originally Posted by Redline86

Welcome. Baller status.

Hahaha thanks. I love IS300's btw, one of my boys used to own one. Got a build thread anywhere I could check out?

[Redline86]

Originally Posted by 740iLL

Hahaha thanks. I love IS300's btw, one of my boys used to own one. Got a build thread anywhere I could check out?

Not at this time. It is mostly stock with a 1.5 inch drop. Is is currently a DD. The DWP I just sold to my brother and he will be building that.

The 740 is a really nice car and IMO is one of the best bang for a buck, baller rides. Yours looks clean and please don't make it an ebay special with a ton of chrome, like some other I have seen.

[twastheglow]

Looks clean. Keep it up.

[740iLL]

Originally Posted by Redline86

Not at this time. It is mostly stock with a 1.5 inch drop. Is is currently a DD. The DWP I just sold to my brother and he will be building that.

The 740 is a really nice car and IMO is one of the best bang for a buck, baller rides. Yours looks clean and please don't make it an ebay special with a ton of chrome, like some other I have seen.

Sick bro, IS300's are one of my favorite types of Lexus's besides the GS300.

Thanks again. I actually plan to do the complete opposite. I already have the shadowline window trim, painted the grills and rear badge matte black, and I plan to go with brushed aluminum wheels to compliment the matte black look.

Originally Posted by twastheglow

Looks clean. Keep it up.

Thanks, keep posted for more updates.

I'm getting closer to finally being able to afford these coils

[dudewheresmycar]

Welcome. CLEAN e38.

[740iLL]

Originally Posted by dudewheresmycar

Welcome. CLEAN e38.

Thanks, and thanks for looking!

[jkettell]

welcome to tristate

[740iLL]

Originally Posted by jkettell

welcome to tristate

Thanks

Update:

Finally placed an order for some matte black kidney grills this past week. Gonna get some smoked corner signals next. Then its coilover time

For more updates stay tuned in my Member Journal: http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...d.php?t=116891

[StuntmanGreg]

Welcome to TST. bimmer looks real good man. simple and clean