E60 meets winter
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My Ride: 2007 550i Titanium Silver, Black interior, winter pkg, premium sound, retractable shades, auto, split seats, sirius radio, sport pkg, navigation, CCM
Great pix...I used to use studded snows when they were legal...nothin' like 'em.
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Thank you.
Actually my town locates about 500 feet above sea level. But the altitude here is irrelevant, we don't have mountains (Fells instead in Lapland).
Originally Posted by juris335' post='758022' date='Jan 3 2009, 02:57 AM
Excellent pics. Looks like Colorado above 10,000 feet but if I am not mistaken, you are only at 39 feet above sea level. Beautiful scenery.
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
Thanks for sharing! I like pic 7 and 8 the best!
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Nice contrast against the cold white snow!
I remember my BMW diesel days fondly. My '86 524TD had a plug-in heater for fuel and crankcase. Is that also standard fare on the new ones delivered in cold climates?
Between that, winterized diesel fuel, and synthetic oil I never had a starting problem in the low temps here in New Jersey. But, your low temps are really really low! ... how are cold start-ups?
I remember my BMW diesel days fondly. My '86 524TD had a plug-in heater for fuel and crankcase. Is that also standard fare on the new ones delivered in cold climates?
Between that, winterized diesel fuel, and synthetic oil I never had a starting problem in the low temps here in New Jersey. But, your low temps are really really low! ... how are cold start-ups?
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='758289' date='Jan 3 2009, 02:15 PM
Nice contrast against the cold white snow!
I remember my BMW diesel days fondly. My '86 524TD had a plug-in heater for fuel and crankcase. Is that also standard fare on the new ones delivered in cold climates?
Between that, winterized diesel fuel, and synthetic oil I never had a starting problem in the low temps here in New Jersey. But, your low temps are really really low! ... how are cold start-ups?
I remember my BMW diesel days fondly. My '86 524TD had a plug-in heater for fuel and crankcase. Is that also standard fare on the new ones delivered in cold climates?
Between that, winterized diesel fuel, and synthetic oil I never had a starting problem in the low temps here in New Jersey. But, your low temps are really really low! ... how are cold start-ups?
I have started up diesel engines in -30?C (-22?F) without pre-heating (not mine though). I know E60 would start too with some cranking, but I wouldn't do that to my baby .
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My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)
Great pix, thanks for sharing. You car looks great amongst the back drop. Obviously you are not driving in a major city or you car would look like it was off roading, with all the ice slicer and splash back from other cars, car get really dirty when driving in the snow and ice here in Denver. Probably the main reason I refuse the drive mine if its snowy out...
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='757959' date='Jan 3 2009, 12:41 AM
Took some pics again today .
Great pics Anza,
The spacers seem to do great for the looks of your fine car.
But I hate the winter!