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11-19-2005, 03:26 AM

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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,

Have just bought a new all chrome grill to replace the painted blacked one I thought my e60 looked a bit dark with it so I'm looking forward to seeing what it looks like but not the fitting

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11-19-2005, 04:57 AM

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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.

That's the way to go

Since you also have the chrome window frames the chrome grill will look tremendous!

Remember to post some pics!

PS. Your car is a hell of a looker, abosolutely in TOP 10. My old E60 was also Mystic Blue!
PPS. What about your personilized lisence plate??

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11-19-2005, 11:41 PM

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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,

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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='200528' date='Nov 19 2005, 01:57 PM

That's the way to go

Thanks for the comments, I bought the plate at an auction for about ?450 its valued at ?1500 approx I am considering getting new ones made up with the '5' in a different font but maybe that would be too 'bling'

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11-20-2005, 03:26 AM

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My Ride: Current - 330 Sport Topaz Blue, Grey Leather, HK HIFI...lost interest!! Waiting for - 535d Sport, Silver Grey, Foldy Mirrors, 172 19",Logic7,Pro Radio,Through load,Heated Front Seats,High Gloss shadowline,Black Maple,Headlight wash,Sun Protection Glass.

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Originally Posted by norham' post='200509' date='Nov 19 2005, 12:26 PM

Have just bought a new all chrome grill to replace the painted blacked one I thought my e60 looked a bit dark with it so I'm looking forward to seeing what it looks like but not the fitting

Just fitted mine, I wasnt looking forward to the job but manged it in 5 minutes in the end. In order to get access I followed the usual instructions, remove the rubber strip above the top 3 clips and push them out with a screw driver etc...then remembering that the bottom clips are a nightmare I melted the clip out of the centre of the bottom two clips with a soldering iron, I thought that this damage would be acceptable to one side at most, then I give it a big pull and out it came. Access to the other side was then a doddle so I could get to all of the clips by hand.

First pic shows what i did with the soldering iron..

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After fitting...I'm well pleased and if I want I could refit the original as damage is minimal

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11-20-2005, 03:36 AM

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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following: 530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on ï¿½116-styleï¿½ rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman. Mods done: ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130, ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber , ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( ï¿½ 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409) ï¿½ ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports) ï¿½ ///M pack rear ï¿½ HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm. most improtant: ï¿½real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3 ï¿½ CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows). ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20" Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315 10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625 Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange) ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! E60.net Clings Still to do list;-): ï¿½ Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com). ï¿½ Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!

I got mine with the car, and loved it but NOW I do not miss them at all...

I liked yours as with blue and black was more sporty but your taste and decision if you prefer that ok.

E60 is a car that once you like it like this way after a while another... best basis for mods

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11-20-2005, 05:27 AM

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Hi
Can I ask - what is the part No for the chrome grill?
How much does it cost ?
Thanks

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11-20-2005, 05:43 AM

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Hi
Can I ask - what is the part No for the chrome grill?
How much does it cost ?
Thanks

The grill costed me about 130?

Here is the parts numbers:
GRILLE LEFT CHROM 1 51137065701
GRILLE RIGHT CHROM 1 51137065702

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11-20-2005, 06:53 AM

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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,

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Originally Posted by stu' post='200962' date='Nov 20 2005, 02:27 PM

Hi
Can I ask - what is the part No for the chrome grill?
How much does it cost ?
Thanks

Getting mine from ebay from www.bavarian-motorwerks.com ?63 incl PP

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11-20-2005, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by norham' post='201003

Hi
Can I ask - what is the part No for the chrome grill?
How much does it cost ?
Thanks

Getting mine from ebay from www.bavarian-motorwerks.com ?63 incl PP
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But they are not OEM?

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11-20-2005, 10:24 AM

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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,

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Originally Posted by stu' post='200962' date='Nov 20 2005, 02:27 PM

Hi
Can I ask - what is the part No for the chrome grill?
How much does it cost ?
Thanks

Getting mine from ebay from www.bavarian-motorwerks.com ?63 incl PP

But they are not OEM?
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yep they are not and I'm not bothered why would I give BMW ?100 plus for basically the same article, do a search on here and you'll find a lot of member's using non oem's without problems, so be my guest BMW will love you 4ever

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