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<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Greetings to All,</span>
Let me start by saying that I've been reading this forum for about 3 weeks now,
and you have definitely influenced some of my decision making.
As a result, I joined BMWCCA, registered in E60 Forums and ordered
(my first) a 2005 545i for European Delivery on July 18th.
Here are the specs:
Titanium Grey
Black Dakota Leather
Athracite wood trim
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound with Sirius Satellite
Cold Weather with Rear seat heating too
Sunshades
Fold down rear seats
I am very excited about the European Delivery and plan to document it in detail. I appreciate any input/comments/suggestions concerning my selections/options/ED.
Thanks in advance.
Let me start by saying that I've been reading this forum for about 3 weeks now,
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As a result, I joined BMWCCA, registered in E60 Forums and ordered
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Here are the specs:
Titanium Grey
Black Dakota Leather
Athracite wood trim
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound with Sirius Satellite
Cold Weather with Rear seat heating too
Sunshades
Fold down rear seats
I am very excited about the European Delivery and plan to document it in detail. I appreciate any input/comments/suggestions concerning my selections/options/ED.
Thanks in advance.
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Very nice setup Hardware! I'm envious, I couldn't make the ED on my car. Maybe for the next one, when the kids are older...
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
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Nicely optioned. One day I may do ED, but I'm afraid the 6 week wait after ED would kill me!
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
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If you can, get the Navigation. I couldn't survive in Europe without it. I did ED last November and it was the most enlightening trip of all time for me. The navigation will also allow you more voice commands than non-nav.
Get ready for the agony of waiting :'(
Get ready for the agony of waiting :'(
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='May 11 2005, 01:41 PM
If you can, get the Navigation.? I couldn't survive in Europe without it.? I did ED last November and it was the most enlightening trip of all time for me.? The navigation will also allow you more voice commands than non-nav.
Get ready for the agony of waiting :'(
Get ready for the agony of waiting :'(
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
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We've got almost the same car......
So naturally your taste kicks ass.
So naturally your taste kicks ass.
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
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Originally Posted by Hardware' date='May 11 2005, 09:26 PM
<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Greetings to All,</span>
Let me start by saying that I've been reading this forum for about 3 weeks now,
? and you have definitely influenced some of my decision making.?
As a result, I joined BMWCCA, registered in E60 Forums and ordered?
? (my first) a 2005 545i for European Delivery on July 18th.
Here are the specs:
Titanium Grey
Black Dakota Leather
Athracite wood trim
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound with Sirius Satellite
Cold Weather with Rear seat heating too
Sunshades
Fold down rear seats
I am very excited about the European Delivery and plan to document it in detail. I appreciate any input/comments/suggestions concerning my selections/options/ED.
Thanks in advance.![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Let me start by saying that I've been reading this forum for about 3 weeks now,
![Online2long](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/online2long.gif)
![Wacko](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wacko.gif)
As a result, I joined BMWCCA, registered in E60 Forums and ordered?
![W00t](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/w00t.gif)
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Here are the specs:
Titanium Grey
Black Dakota Leather
Athracite wood trim
SMG
Sport Package
Premium Sound with Sirius Satellite
Cold Weather with Rear seat heating too
Sunshades
Fold down rear seats
I am very excited about the European Delivery and plan to document it in detail. I appreciate any input/comments/suggestions concerning my selections/options/ED.
Thanks in advance.
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