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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Hey Cal, just wanted to pass on my thanks for putting together this DYI. As simple of a mod as this is, it was great to have a procedure to follow, which helped in keeping it straight and spaced evenly. Here's my pic. I am hooked on the black theme right now. Thanks again!


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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='836282' date='Apr 4 2009, 02:49 PM
At that point, why not a 585i ???
Nah, too small. Make it a 599!!
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
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Originally Posted by -Mike-' post='852074' date='Apr 19 2009, 06:19 PM
Hey Cal, just wanted to pass on my thanks for putting together this DYI. As simple of a mod as this is, it was great to have a procedure to follow, which helped in keeping it straight and spaced evenly. Here's my pic. I am hooked on the black theme right now. Thanks again!


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Mike, that looks great. I may have to get those b/w roundels too! -Calvin
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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nice job!!
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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Looks good!

I have to do this also..
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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beautiful Cal!!!!
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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Very nice! ever considered if the BMW rondel in black and white white would also go with it?

I think prefer the standard colours, but would be interesting to see...hmmm photoshop anyone?
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Well Done!
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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looks great1
Planning on spraying mine with plast dip. What type of adhesive tape works best to re install???
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