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07-30-2009, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dirksqjaw' post='959987' date='Jul 30 2009, 06:43 PM
Well, last.. September I had put all my mod plans on hold looking to pickup an Alpina B5 S in December, and then I lost my job. Found a new job, restarted plans for the Alpina, economy flushed Dubai down the toilet, massive pay cuts, lay offs, whatever, no mods... no alpina.. March: baby came and all mod purchases were for.. our stroller (cup holders!).
Recently, I replaced all the rotors and pads (went ceramic), and painted my calipers, and added RPI scoop and filter. Red calipers look hot with this color (will post pics soon), so small but groovey aesthetic mod. Just got the LED light package from brabusw209amg, which I'm excited about. It's a small and inexpensive mod, so it keeps the bug satisfied
. That will round out the full lighting package (AE's, fogs, etc.)
Ideally, I want side skirts and a new front lip/bumper, but shipping to dubai is so horribly expensive, I can't justify it for now.
Also cruising the scrap yards of sharjah keeping eyes open for a busted up M5 that I can snatch the mirrors off of, on the cheap. One of the guys I know here was able to grab them for less than 100US from a scrap yard who didn't realize what they were worth, so i'm all over it. It's all about patience! (and a little habbibi habbibi)
What about you man? Have you thought about more CF? I'm liking the color combo.
Recently, I replaced all the rotors and pads (went ceramic), and painted my calipers, and added RPI scoop and filter. Red calipers look hot with this color (will post pics soon), so small but groovey aesthetic mod. Just got the LED light package from brabusw209amg, which I'm excited about. It's a small and inexpensive mod, so it keeps the bug satisfied
. That will round out the full lighting package (AE's, fogs, etc.)Ideally, I want side skirts and a new front lip/bumper, but shipping to dubai is so horribly expensive, I can't justify it for now.
Also cruising the scrap yards of sharjah keeping eyes open for a busted up M5 that I can snatch the mirrors off of, on the cheap. One of the guys I know here was able to grab them for less than 100US from a scrap yard who didn't realize what they were worth, so i'm all over it. It's all about patience! (and a little habbibi habbibi)
What about you man? Have you thought about more CF? I'm liking the color combo.
Boy or Girl? Having a baby is not cheap these days and will deplete your financial resources. I know because I got 2 toddlers myself. 
I've done a few mods lately as you've seen from my other thread about M5 mirrors and RPI scoop. I think I'm done for the year. Are you thinking about CF interior trims? Member "Ghosteck" has done it recently and they look very good. You should do it.
Anyway, I'm glad you keep the A.E. and are still modding it. GL with everything, especially the hunt for M5 mirrors (they are sweet).
07-31-2009, 07:16 PM
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This is current roster of the A.G. Club.
theXman
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dirksqjaw
sgtloc (confirmed via PM)
waiting (once A.G., always A.G.)
I know there are a few more. I need to go shake them out soon.
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jm545i
deriffic
dirksqjaw
sgtloc (confirmed via PM)
waiting (once A.G., always A.G.)
I know there are a few more. I need to go shake them out soon.
07-31-2009, 11:55 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - Bone stock... help!
Originally Posted by theXman' post='960034' date='Jul 31 2009, 03:25 AM
Congrats on having a new member to your family! Boy or Girl? Having a baby is not cheap these days and will deplete your financial resources. I know because I got 2 toddlers myself.
I've done a few mods lately as you've seen from my other thread about M5 mirrors and RPI scoop. I think I'm done for the year. Are you thinking about CF interior trims? Member "Ghosteck" has done it recently and they look very good. You should do it.
Anyway, I'm glad you keep the A.E. and are still modding it. GL with everything, especially the hunt for M5 mirrors (they are sweet).
Boy or Girl? Having a baby is not cheap these days and will deplete your financial resources. I know because I got 2 toddlers myself. I've done a few mods lately as you've seen from my other thread about M5 mirrors and RPI scoop. I think I'm done for the year. Are you thinking about CF interior trims? Member "Ghosteck" has done it recently and they look very good. You should do it.
Anyway, I'm glad you keep the A.E. and are still modding it. GL with everything, especially the hunt for M5 mirrors (they are sweet).
Here she is at 3 mos
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I know I know, shameless baby plug in a car thread, bwah! I'm a proud papa, what can I say
.Anyway, I'm thinking exterior CF mods. I'm a little weird about my wood finish inside. I really like it! It keeps the luxo in my luxosports sedan, ya know?
I want, eventually, a CF lip/splitter, CF rear diffuser, cf m5 mirrors and MAYBE CF side pillers (not sure about that one yet). Thinking maybe CF kidney grill as well. But that's it. Just accent touches. Saw an m6 with cf hood (with vents), cf custom trunk, cf this, that, everything really. It was a CF explosion. The car was carbon black so it worked, kinda, but it's an M so it made more sense. I dunno, I like subtle
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08-01-2009, 06:07 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 520i E60 in Amethyst Gray
Originally Posted by theXman' post='959046' date='Jul 30 2009, 12:08 PM
Hey deriffic - Thanks for your support! As I told you before, you're one of the 1st A.G. I saw with cool mods and gave me ideas of how my car would look like with modding. Lets see some new pics with CF parts in here, and not just in the sub forum.
As I told you before, you're one of the 1st A.G. I saw with cool mods and gave me ideas of how my car would look like with modding. Lets see some new pics with CF parts in here, and not just in the sub forum. 
08-01-2009, 07:29 AM
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08-01-2009, 07:51 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - Bone stock... help!
Originally Posted by calle6289' post='962267' date='Aug 2 2009, 04:05 AM
AMETHYST FTW!!!! man i wish i still had mine 
xman your car is looking gorgeous!!! love it
xman your car is looking gorgeous!!! love it
08-01-2009, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dirksqjaw' post='962465' date='Aug 1 2009, 11:51 PM
Ooh interesting, so that's what A.G. looks like with matte black kidneys...hrm..
BTW- You daughter is so cutie. Thanks for sharing her picture with us.
CF theme is cool. I think you should definitely try it. I really want to see how it turns out.
08-01-2009, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by calle6289' post='962267' date='Aug 1 2009, 08:05 PM
AMETHYST FTW!!!! man i wish i still had mine xman your car is looking gorgeous!!! love it
xman your car is looking gorgeous!!! love it