First impressions after 100 miles - 530xi 6 speed -
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My Ride: 2006 E60 530 xi six speed manual/Silver gray-auburn/18inch-style123wheels/premium sound and package/HUD/PDC/sport/coldpackage/Sirius/M-aero kit/Nav/comfortseats/shades/comfort access
tires: 245 40 18 Sottozero Pirelli winters (non runflats)
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thanks hoopsrob -
the car is really sweet-silver gray is the best color IMHO and I was really torn between black and auburn but really love my choice -
I think the non-xi 530 will look even better with the M-aero as it rides a little bit lower-but with the 123 wheels and 245 40 18 tires my 530xi looks transformed compared with the stock 17 inch wheel/tire combo on the base 530xi -
some niggling problems as you see by my pics but overall-awesome!
the car is really sweet-silver gray is the best color IMHO and I was really torn between black and auburn but really love my choice -
I think the non-xi 530 will look even better with the M-aero as it rides a little bit lower-but with the 123 wheels and 245 40 18 tires my 530xi looks transformed compared with the stock 17 inch wheel/tire combo on the base 530xi -
some niggling problems as you see by my pics but overall-awesome!
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Great Photos - you have now given me hope of upgrading to the style 123 18" rims from my stock 17's, since yours looks great and really no issues on the height look. Since the winters in NJ are not as rough as in Boston, I am thinking of going the Pirelli PZero Nero M+S Ultra High performance All Season Tire route, so I can keep them on all year round.
We will see! Thanks again!
We will see! Thanks again!
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My Ride: 2006 E60 530 xi six speed manual/Silver gray-auburn/18inch-style123wheels/premium sound and package/HUD/PDC/sport/coldpackage/Sirius/M-aero kit/Nav/comfortseats/shades/comfort access
tires: 245 40 18 Sottozero Pirelli winters (non runflats)
2004 RX330 Lexus - crystal white - reliable, quiet, and the "beater" car for ski trips, hauling, etc.
1995 E34 540i 6 speed black/truffle interior/alpinemp3/XMradio/M5 alloys (Many tears...sold to a fellow Boston bimmer enthusiast!)
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good idea! i'm thinking of getting the same Pirelli tires for the summer on Style 135 wheels with the correct offset for the 530xi - i may go with the runflat version (if I can find them)
the Boston winters are probably harsher and so I opted for dedicated winter shoes - but was not willing to give up the 18 inch look or the OEM BMW wheels - I may have compromised some snow handling but I'll keep the forum updated....
In any event, she's now kept safely in the garage and the RX330 has been banished to the outside...
wulff1
ps - leave the details of your E60 order on your signature...cheers!
the Boston winters are probably harsher and so I opted for dedicated winter shoes - but was not willing to give up the 18 inch look or the OEM BMW wheels - I may have compromised some snow handling but I'll keep the forum updated....
In any event, she's now kept safely in the garage and the RX330 has been banished to the outside...
wulff1
ps - leave the details of your E60 order on your signature...cheers!
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
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Originally Posted by Bart001' post='220792' date='Jan 8 2006, 12:16 AM
Im surprised that you find the reception to vary from station to station with Sirius. I don't find that (also here in the Boston area) and I can't think of a technical reason for it, as the entire feed comes from the same satellite as far as I know.
I do know that the signal is lost easily driving under an overpass, in the Big Dig tunnels, etc.
I do know that the signal is lost easily driving under an overpass, in the Big Dig tunnels, etc.
Late this year SIRIUS is going to try passing video streams through their system. I expect they will either have to reduce the number of audio channels or change codecs to help improve current channels on less available bandwidth. I hope they can do this without impacting or further degrading their current capability.
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msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
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I'm glad you like it!! The color combination is great and I love your license plate
Keep on driving m8!
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