Subscribed. Hell yea have fun with the project, but we need pics or it didnt happen

Subscribed. Hell yea have fun with the project, but we need pics or it didnt happen

Looks like a fun project!

Subscribed - good luck - can't wait for the pics

just found this thread- any updates to report? I think the E53s look mean with some beefier all terrain tires on the stock 17"... I wouldn't do any technical trailing with one, but with a slight lift and A/T tires, I'd def take it to a favorite MTB trailhead or bouldering spot.. This isn't mine, but I'm all about this build...

Me and my boyfriend split and I had to move so I ended up trading my E53 and my 128i in for a 135is :-/ sorry to let you all down.

sorry to hear this and sorry to hear the build thread is no more!

135is though is a nice replacement I must say, hell of a car.

I would like to continue the conversation
 

Hi all,
Im a new member here and would like to say hello. I have been testing and modifying my E53 for "actual" off road use. I would like to give my first hand opinion on how I feel this is a feasible vehicle to do this with. Obviously there are more capable platforms to start with. This would be too easy in my opinion. I have experimented heavily and have had some set backs.

Short of swapping an X5 body onto a GM or Jeep frame (not even a BMW then), turning an X5 into a TRUE rock crawler would be a monumental undertaking.

This thread is similar to the thousands of "I'm modding my Civic to run 6s in the 1/4 mile" posts on the internet.

^Sarek- what size/ brand tire are you running? That's exactly what I want to use as my winter setup, same style 57s and all.. Mod list? Awesome build bro!