Auburn Leather
06-27-2006, 10:49 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat.
Next Up: Xenon fogs, Eisemann Exhaust, iPod Interface, Comfort Seats.
I don't care for it. I prefer black on black. But that's why they make various choices- different strokes for different folks.
All black is just a cleaner more streamlined look to me.
All black is just a cleaner more streamlined look to me.
06-27-2006, 10:59 AM
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My Ride: 06 530 xi Touring, Alpine white, Auburn interior, black headliner, maple trim, auto, logic 7, comfort seats/access.
I was at BMW of SF a while back and they had a silver 530 with auburn interior....i dont know how they got it that way, did not look too good though. i have a white wagon with black trim and a black headliner with auburn and it looks great....
06-27-2006, 11:11 AM
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I love the color. My single bit of advice is DO NOT DECIDE BASED ON PIC'S POSTED ON THIS FORUM. The pictures do not do it justice. The real Auburn is a darker color than the bright orange that is showing up on these postings. I was in the same shape but decided anyway.
In the two weeks I have had the car I have had numerous compliments on the interior color. The color of the seats plus the contrast with the black carpeting and trim are really nice.
One additional suggestion is to get the anthracite headliner. Pulls the entire package together nicely.
In the two weeks I have had the car I have had numerous compliments on the interior color. The color of the seats plus the contrast with the black carpeting and trim are really nice.
One additional suggestion is to get the anthracite headliner. Pulls the entire package together nicely.
06-27-2006, 11:49 AM
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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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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!
auburn dunno? if it is good choice 
Best 
real bi-color w/o Individual $$$ 
Best 
real bi-color w/o Individual $$$
06-27-2006, 11:54 AM
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My Ride: 750Li;CLK63 Black Series (Retired);
Thank you all for your insights.
I guess it all boils down to uniqueness. Auburn is never a boring color for an interior, but one could never go wrong with black either. I am happy to see many of our members are very pleased with Auburn. I think I may rock in those auburn seats, they just too cool~
I know that this may casue another bit of annoyance, but would you get Active Steering once again? I am starting to dislike this feature because of its artificial feel for driving. I can also hear minor statics behind the actual steering wheel when making quiet turns. If there isn't much changes to the AS on the 07's compared to my 06, I might as well stick with the oldschool BMW steering system..better feel and more natural repsponse to road conditions.
Thanks again fivers!!
I guess it all boils down to uniqueness. Auburn is never a boring color for an interior, but one could never go wrong with black either. I am happy to see many of our members are very pleased with Auburn. I think I may rock in those auburn seats, they just too cool~
I know that this may casue another bit of annoyance, but would you get Active Steering once again? I am starting to dislike this feature because of its artificial feel for driving. I can also hear minor statics behind the actual steering wheel when making quiet turns. If there isn't much changes to the AS on the 07's compared to my 06, I might as well stick with the oldschool BMW steering system..better feel and more natural repsponse to road conditions.
Thanks again fivers!!
06-27-2006, 12:40 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I would get AS again, hands down. I just did a canyon run with some wicked S turns, never shifting to 4th gear. It was all 2nd and 3rd gear driving. The AS didn't affect me at all.
06-27-2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='304042' date='Jun 27 2006, 01:19 PM
I currently has Beige interior on Alpine White, and I'll go for Auburn Interior next time when "535i" bi-turbo comes out.
06-27-2006, 06:43 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
No question, I'd order it again. I think the Auburn seating/door surfaces and Black dash/carpet/upper door panels provide a rich contrast that is luxurious, sporty and handsome.