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12-24-2004, 03:55 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG Alpine White/Black Leather, Sport, Logic7, Cold Weather, Navigation
Say I allocate $1,000 to make my new 545i nicer. What would be the first things you would do and keep it it under a grand?
12-24-2004, 04:16 PM
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You mean in the form of an OEM option or after-market thoughts? I'd get the OEM spoiler. It looks way better than any of the after-market spoilers, IMO. It's subtle and looks great on a 545.
Originally Posted by Alpine545' date='Dec 24 2004, 06:55 PM
Say I allocate $1,000 to make my new 545i nicer. What would be the first things you would do and keep it it under a grand?
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12-24-2004, 04:33 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by Alpine545' date='Dec 24 2004, 05:55 PM
Say I allocate $1,000 to make my new 545i nicer. What would be the first things you would do and keep it it under a grand?
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1) Red Euro reflectors
2) Rear Wood Trim
3) Front dash Wood trim below DVD
4) Wood 6spd Shifter
5) Painted Brake Calipers RED
5) Replaced CDV
I wouldn't do anything else. The car is HOT in stock trim. Look at My Ride below.
12-24-2004, 04:38 PM
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The closest thing to a $1000 is active steering at $1250. If that is over your budget, I would add split rear seats. Satellite radio is another option that would make it nice within that range, but the monthly subscription price needs to be considered also.
For me, it would be the active steering.
For me, it would be the active steering.
12-24-2004, 04:55 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Head-up display is exactly $1000. Haha 
12-24-2004, 05:58 PM
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OT -- CDV Question
Hello,
I am also from LA, waiting for my 545 6 speed. Car is not here but I already have the Zeckhausen Racing modified valve.
Would you please let me know which shop did the valve change for you, and if possible, the name of the technician who did the work? Labor cost?
What is your impression pre and post valve change please?
Thanks and regards,
Can
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I did the following to my MY04 545i. I assume you meant post delivery stuff.
1) Red Euro reflectors
2) Rear Wood Trim
3) Front dash Wood trim below DVD
4) Wood 6spd Shifter
5) Painted Brake Calipers RED
5) Replaced CDV
I wouldn't do anything else. The car is HOT in stock trim. Look at My Ride below.
Hello,
I am also from LA, waiting for my 545 6 speed. Car is not here but I already have the Zeckhausen Racing modified valve.
Would you please let me know which shop did the valve change for you, and if possible, the name of the technician who did the work? Labor cost?
What is your impression pre and post valve change please?
Thanks and regards,
Can
cannga@pacbell.net
Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Dec 24 2004, 05:33 PM
[quote name='Alpine545' date='Dec 24 2004, 05:55 PM']Say I allocate $1,000 to make my new 545i nicer. What would be the first things you would do and keep it it under a grand?
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1) Red Euro reflectors
2) Rear Wood Trim
3) Front dash Wood trim below DVD
4) Wood 6spd Shifter
5) Painted Brake Calipers RED
5) Replaced CDV
I wouldn't do anything else. The car is HOT in stock trim. Look at My Ride below.
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12-24-2004, 06:25 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Exhaust! 
