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From: Virginia
My Ride: 2004 545i, 6 speed manual. Gray with tan interior.
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Hello everyone! I just wanted to share this photo with other E60 and BMW owners; no one else would appreciate it.
My car isn't clean, but I saw a cool sunset reflecting on the hood, and I grabbed the camera. I had to Photoshop the image slightly just so the sides weren't totally black, and even in the dim lighting one can see the early accumulation of brake dust collecting on wheels that were spotless less than 100 miles ago.
The cool part of the photo is that I caught my alarm beacon in mid-blink! This is a first for me, and I've snapped quite a few photos with the doors locked. Peer just below the rain sensor thingy to see the red led!
My car isn't clean, but I saw a cool sunset reflecting on the hood, and I grabbed the camera. I had to Photoshop the image slightly just so the sides weren't totally black, and even in the dim lighting one can see the early accumulation of brake dust collecting on wheels that were spotless less than 100 miles ago.
The cool part of the photo is that I caught my alarm beacon in mid-blink! This is a first for me, and I've snapped quite a few photos with the doors locked. Peer just below the rain sensor thingy to see the red led!
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
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haha thats pretty damn cool!
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From: Virginia
My Ride: 2004 545i, 6 speed manual. Gray with tan interior.
High performance floor mats.
I wonder what the odds would be to snap a photo in mid blink, 'cause as far as I can tell, there is no rhythm to the blinkage. I don't think you could accurately tap your foot to the blinks then click the shutter.
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
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Nice pic. Good eye.
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My Ride: 2010 535i xDrive, Space Gray Metallic, Gray Dakota Leather, automatic, comfort access, window shades, comfort seats, fold down rear seats, PDC, Navi, HUD, HD Radio, premium package, value package
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I've watched my X5 and 545 many nights while sitting by a campfire and can say for sure that they flash at different speeds. They will sync up every few minutes but definitely flash at different rates.
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