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Old 04-04-2011, 06:46 PM
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I just bought a 2008 528i with sport/premium package. I need some suggestions on what i can mod or what can be modded. I'm new to owning a BMW so be easy.


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Old 04-04-2011, 06:58 PM
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shoes....wheels

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M-tech kit...
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Could either of you provide links to places i can buy quality things? Sorry i'm very new and would appreciate any help.
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Could either of you provide links to places i can buy quality things? Sorry i'm very new and would appreciate any help.
Sure where you located at???
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Congrats on the new purchase!
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Congrats! I have an '08 528i (Alpine) as well...wheels and tires, mtech kit

So far I've gotten my e60 tinted, changed the side marker lights, have a winter wheel setup (ws70 Blizzaks)

Looking for Summer shoeswheels now and going to order rpi scoop from Trinity hopefully this week...
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I didn't realize the red rear reflecters on LCI models illuminated as in the OP.
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Originally Posted by sportzfan76
I didn't realize the red rear reflecters on LCI models illuminated as in the OP.
Maybe those red rear reflectors are reflecting, not illuminating.
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Originally Posted by greg214
I just bought a 2008 528i with sport/premium package. I need some suggestions on what i can mod or what can be modded. I'm new to owning a BMW so be easy.

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