2003 4.6is 3rd owner but the 1st who gives a damn.

[Plattus1000]

Hello. I thought it was time to say hi. My wife loved her pickup and previous vehicles but mentioned she'd always liked X5's. Me being a fan of bimmers, I thought I'd start researching. I liked what I read about the 4.6is and began to study-up.
We bought this rig last year with 150k on the clock. Since then another $12k into repairs/service in Seattle.
I have had a '88 735i, '97 Dinan 540i and currently drive the 2003 540iT m-sport you see below. I try to do any work I can that doesn't involve a lift, I live in the city so it has to be stuff I can do on the curb. These are the first pics after purchase, tint and install of the Hartage red "x" The only "Mod" she would let me do. She doesn't ever drive it in sport. It kills me.

First steps:
Tinted windows
New guibo
Removed driver side rear light, cleaned and fabricated new contacts where needed, made a drain hole so water won't pool up and continue to corrode the new connectors.
Swapped in huge marine LED navigation lights for backup lights. (because the tint made you roll the windows down to see)
Replaced floor mats with Weathertec's
Replaced interior lights and courtesy lights with LED'S
New brakes all the way around
New alternator
Thermostat
Water pump
FSU
Tore apart and re-assembled the HVAC control panel
Full suspension refresh
New air bags
New keys/w remote functions programed by a buddy
New injectors/plugs
New front wheel bearings
New Nav software
Installed reverse camera but waiting on the TV module
Added the quick release hatch springs
Replaced the starter
Replaced lower tentioner bolt/spring
New MAF
Other misc crap
Subframe bushings
A-arm bushings, again...

It's the wife's vehicle but her 1st bimmer.
I drive a 2003 540iT m-sport
You can find me on bimmerforums or m5board.
Fun rig, I enjoy it best around 5.3 grand on the tach.