Hi everyone .....I've been a lurker for a few months and finally got around to creating a user name to join the community. My name is Benjo and I wanted to post the entire build of my M5.

I picked this up a few days after I sold my previous VFE Stg II M3.

Meet VENOM; Alpine White 08 E60 M5



I created this thread to document the build and keep you guys updated with pictures. It's currently at TheShop Automotive Center for a complete repaint and minor body work. Moe and his team were also responsible for the Yellow G-Powered E60 M5 @ SEMA which belongs to Mfest Founder, Chris Naguit. STAY TUNED

Current mods:
- H&R springs
- Gloss black vinyl roof
- Macht Schnell pulleys
- 15% Huper Optik Ceramic tint courtesy of - SWAG ON BOARD

Ordered:
- MFest Proto-type Coilovers (installing this week)
- Meisterschaft GT2 Race Exhaust (arriving 1/30)
- Radenergie front lip from WPI
- CF fender grills
- Blacked out badges
- CF kidney grills
- DPE Wheels





Past projects:

1st project - Valentina - E46 325Ci w/ 3.0L engine swap


2nd Project - Victoria - E60 545i


3rd Project - Vicious - E46 M3 Stage II VF


11/22



11/25


12/1 - GOING OUT 2 INCHES - finally got to cutting and pushing the fender using my friend's iForged as test fit wheels.


12/8
passenger rear


driver rear




Still needs a few more hours


2.5" out from OEM


12/22
MFEST Coilovers by Apexi




1/4/12
All primered up and ready for paint

OEM M5 wheels with 37MM spacers and 10mm of room left to the fender

 

1/19/12


Painted the base of the mirrors gloss black


Shaved reflectors on the front bumper


Toyo T1Rs 255/30/21 & 295/25/21

 

1/21

Here are some official teaser pics...

DPE 21x9.5 & 21x11.5

More LIP than JJ Walker




a shot of my boy's white sedan on brushed DPEs as well


and a teaser pic of the body work


A photoshoot and video will soon be executed once the exhaust and coilovers/alignment are installed next week along with the windshield tint

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have any particular questions about the build.

C&Cs are welcome

 

Oh hey there Benjo Can't wait to see it.

 

Been following this build on MFest. Great work! Car looks gorgeous

 

Looks great so far, loved the E46 M3

Is it wrong that I really like the look of that Panny too?

 

the E46 M3 looked great!!!

not a fan of the brushed style on your wheels though,...too much bling for my taste

other than that,nice project!

keep us posted

 

Looking great, but whats with nicknaming all your cars starting with a "V".

Looking forward to seeing more.

 

Nice, looking forward to the shots!
Did you 'just' go wider at the rear, or did you widen the front fenders as well?
And, of course, welcome to the Team!

 

Whadup JeremyCliff LOL jk...It'll all be gravy on Tuesday since I think the exhaust arrives Monday afternoon
Thanks for the support brotha! Love how your M3 came out...OEM CSL intake
Thanks. That Panny is so sexy!!! actually the reason why I went brushed on my wheels rather than the played-out matte black centers/gloss black lips

The exhaust note on the Panamera is to DIE for
Thanks....I was torn on the brushed, but not too much bling IMO since the face wasn't chrome or high polished. The brush brings out the classiness and elegance of the wheel and compliments the white car.
We only went wider in the rears. Thanks for the greeting. Glad to be part of it.
For some reason, i like female names that start with a "V"...it's just sexy LOL except for Venom