Hello all - New member! Question & Pics
03-12-2009, 09:33 AM
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Hi All. I've been lurking for a while and I'm a new member. I have a 2006 M5 with every option except perforated seats. I used this forum to upgrade my M5 to the LCI tail lights and I got the cables through Bruce. That was an awesome DIY upgrade possible through e60.net. I have been a contibuting member of M5board since mid-2008.
I did a search and found out that a bunch of e60 members have dented roundels on the steering wheel airbag module. As I write this I'm having my steering wheel recovered in Alcantara and perforated leather with the M-tri colored stitching pattern and it's going to look great, but I can't stand to have such a nice wheel with a dented roundel. I asked the dealer to change it twice and they just won't do it. They cannot justify the cost of a new airbag just for a dent, even though it is a crappy design.
I couldn't find a solution to the problem in my search. I saw a lot of complaints, but no pictures of anyone that bought a stick on that looked nice or anyone that succesfully pulled it off and fixed it or replaced it. I'm going to try to suction-cup it up, but even that won't fix it like new. When it dents it also dis-colors the silver trim border.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll put some pics of my beast up below:
I did a search and found out that a bunch of e60 members have dented roundels on the steering wheel airbag module. As I write this I'm having my steering wheel recovered in Alcantara and perforated leather with the M-tri colored stitching pattern and it's going to look great, but I can't stand to have such a nice wheel with a dented roundel. I asked the dealer to change it twice and they just won't do it. They cannot justify the cost of a new airbag just for a dent, even though it is a crappy design.
I couldn't find a solution to the problem in my search. I saw a lot of complaints, but no pictures of anyone that bought a stick on that looked nice or anyone that succesfully pulled it off and fixed it or replaced it. I'm going to try to suction-cup it up, but even that won't fix it like new. When it dents it also dis-colors the silver trim border.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll put some pics of my beast up below:
03-12-2009, 09:42 AM
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http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=4393
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=4310
hope this helps... gdluck
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=4310
hope this helps... gdluck
03-12-2009, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='814848' date='Mar 12 2009, 01:42 PM
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=4393
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=4310
hope this helps... gdluck
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=4310
hope this helps... gdluck
03-12-2009, 11:15 AM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
well.. welcome anyways.. love the beast
03-12-2009, 11:18 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i / Black Sapphire / Premium / Navigation / Bluetooth / PDC / USB Audio Integration / 6 Speed Sport Automatic with Steptronic / Logic 7 / Comfort Access / Auto Folding Mirrors / Comfort Seats / Rear Heated Seats / 35% Tint All Around / Black Dakota Leather
Nice ride! 
03-12-2009, 11:56 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Love the car...er...BEAST! Enjoy the forums!! 
03-12-2009, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by M5Express' post='814858' date='Mar 12 2009, 12:51 PM
Thanks 530, I came across those in my search too, but there is really no resolution in those threads. I was hoping someone had found an overlay that fit or some easy fix like that.
03-12-2009, 03:26 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i upgraded to 2007 550i 12/20/06
Took delivery of 2008 M5 3/25/08 cf delete K&N filters, the rest stock.
Congratulations on the M5. Love the color combo.
Welcome aboard.
Welcome aboard.
03-12-2009, 03:28 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by jetmech' post='815220' date='Mar 12 2009, 06:26 PM
Congratulations on the M5. Love the color combo.
Welcome aboard.
Welcome aboard.