DIY: Do It Yourself Share all your DIY experiences here. Ask how-to questions also!

Did it myself!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-22-2009, 12:05 PM
  #11  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
525iEnjoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Socal-90601
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ok I went red instead..the silver worked good as a base coat. We shall see in few days..

more pics


Old 02-22-2009, 12:33 PM
  #12  
Contributors
 
Krozi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy' post='798937' date='Feb 22 2009, 04:05 PM
Ok I went red instead..the silver worked good as a base coat. We shall see in few days..

more pics


Wow looks great! Was it difficult to remove the calipers?
Old 02-22-2009, 12:47 PM
  #13  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
525iEnjoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Socal-90601
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

these are the extra set ..I bought em from felix545
Old 02-22-2009, 12:55 PM
  #14  
Contributors
 
Krozi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy' post='798956' date='Feb 22 2009, 04:47 PM
these are the extra set ..I bought em from felix545
Oh. Why did you buy another set? Do they differ from your 525i calipers?
Old 02-22-2009, 02:19 PM
  #15  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
525iEnjoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Socal-90601
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yes, the rotors are bigger like .5 inch more and then the bore of the caliper is bigger
Old 02-22-2009, 03:03 PM
  #16  
Contributors
 
Krozi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy' post='799006' date='Feb 22 2009, 06:19 PM
Yes, the rotors are bigger like .5 inch more and then the bore of the caliper is bigger
Sounds good! Looks great too! How many coats did you use?
Old 02-22-2009, 06:40 PM
  #17  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
525iEnjoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Socal-90601
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Krozi' post='799022' date='Feb 22 2009, 04:03 PM
Sounds good! Looks great too! How many coats did you use?

Well in the silver I did 3 and red i did 3 I think. now i have to let it cure for a few days if I wanna add one more. I will check on tuesday!
Old 02-22-2009, 07:54 PM
  #18  
Contributors
 
CWS530's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: St. Louis Burbs, USA
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
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).
Default

Nice. Love those pedals, too.
Old 02-23-2009, 06:01 AM
  #19  
Contributors
 
Krozi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by CWS530' post='799182' date='Feb 22 2009, 11:54 PM
Nice. Love those pedals, too.
Thanks! I drove around the block bare foot yesterday and they feel really nice lol.




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:12 PM.