Chrome Slats on Grill
03-10-2005, 08:03 AM
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The 535d (top of the derv range) doesn't come with a chrome slated grill, yet the 330d also top of the derv range does. I find this a bit strange! Even the old E39 535i had the chrome grill!
Do you get the chrome in other parts of europe? Does anyone Know?
Do you get the chrome in other parts of europe? Does anyone Know?
03-10-2005, 09:30 AM
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Chrome slats are used by BMW to denote the largest "cylinder" engines in each rane. For the 3 series this is the 6 cylinder engines 325i, 330i and 330d. For the 5 series it is the 8 cylinder engines, 545i, hence why there is no chrome slatted grille on the 6 cylinder 535d.
03-10-2005, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ISUK' date='Mar 10 2005, 12:30 PM
Chrome slats are used by BMW to denote the largest "cylinder" engines in each rane. For the 3 series this is the 6 cylinder engines 325i, 330i and 330d. For the 5 series it is the 8 cylinder engines, 545i,? hence why there is no chrome slatted grille on the 6 cylinder 535d.
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03-10-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Mar 10 2005, 05:03 PM
The 535d (top of the derv range) doesn't come with a chrome slated grill, yet the 330d also top of the derv range does. I find this a bit strange! Even the old E39 535i had the chrome grill!
Do you get the chrome in other parts of europe? Does anyone Know?
Do you get the chrome in other parts of europe? Does anyone Know?
If someone knows the 'top of the range' has chrome slats, the 535d will leave most things standing... (Even the 545i!)Although, Sport styling and 19" wheels may give the game away!
Are you planning to NMI?
03-10-2005, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='Mar 10 2005, 02:14 PM
[quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Mar 10 2005, 05:03 PM']The 535d (top of the derv range) doesn't come with a chrome slated grill, yet the 330d also top of the derv range does. I find this a bit strange! Even the old E39 535i had the chrome grill!
Do you get the chrome in other parts of europe? Does anyone Know?
Do you get the chrome in other parts of europe? Does anyone Know?
If someone knows the 'top of the range' has chrome slats, the 535d will leave most things standing... (Even the 545i!)Although, Sport styling and 19" wheels may give the game away!
Are you planning to NMI?[snapback]99643[/snapback]
[/quote]Excuse me for being a bit thick but what does NMI mean?
03-10-2005, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='Mar 10 2005, 06:06 PM
[quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Mar 10 2005, 10:59 PM']Excuse me for being a bit thick but what does NMI mean? ?
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[/quote]Ah now thats the difference between veteran and senior membership, thank god I didn't ask the Ruthnium question, I don't need a beating from a metalurgist!
No I haven't opted for NMI. Whenever I see a debadged 5 I always think it must be a 520i. I never actually thought of the "Street-sleeper" reason.
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Mar 10 2005, 11:37 PM
[quote name='colejl' date='Mar 10 2005, 06:06 PM'][quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Mar 10 2005, 10:59 PM']Excuse me for being a bit thick but what does NMI mean? ?
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Ah now thats the difference between veteran and senior membership, thank god I didn't ask the Ruthnium question, I don't need a beating from a metalurgist!
No I haven't opted for NMI. Whenever I see a debadged 5 I always think it must be a 520i. I never actually thought of the "Street-sleeper" reason.
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