07-16-2020, 11:32 PM
(07-16-2020, 04:23 PM)ScottyB Wrote: LOL that Top Gear connection is epic. First, that you had the eyes to even spot that in an episode, and second, that it appears its your car which is amazing. how in the hell that all just lined up is nuts.
It's easy to recognize the very unique color, Glacier Green, as it was a super rare color on the e39. There was only 1 touring painted in the color, but to be sure, I had to watch the episode a couple of times to make sure it had the style 49 wheels and it did not have a sunroof to confirm it was my car. Also, thank god they tested the new LP640 in the episode, so I could date the episode film which confirms it was filmed at least 3 months before my car had its initial importation paperwork was filed. As a person that if I have any luck it is bad luck, it is nice to finally catch a break
In other news BMW Performance mag wants to run a couple of articles of the car on its journey to become the first documented RHD e39 touring m5 conversion. The conversion has been done only once before and I have been in contact with the builder for the past couple of months making sure I have all the correct parts and the things to watch out for during the conversion
Will keep this thread updated as more details emerge and as the project progresses