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02-23-2006, 07:03 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!

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Originally Posted by big_ipaq' post='244670' date='Feb 23 2006, 01:35 PM

Nice, we are waiting for pictures.

Sorry I am stealing your thread a bit, but I've a question for our German friends...

I will be in Germany for two weeks starting 7 March. I am puzzled what tires to wear for the trip. I've many
So my questions are: should I wear my summers 18" or should I leave winter 17"? If I go with summer RFT tires, will I have problems in some areas? Can I drive in Germany with non-RFTs? Someone from BMW Germany told me that E60 are homologated only with RFTs so in case of some incidents I can be guily of replacing RFT with non-RFT. Is this true?

Big ipaq stay in winter shoes and watch the weather forecast here is 3C and I am still using my winters guess until mid March or end. Do

go anywhere in Summer sneakers unless you wanna risk your and your babys conditions

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02-23-2006, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ats77' post='244743' date='Feb 23 2006, 05:59 PM

winter tires are needed below +7 C do not know in F, so be carefull and the weather now all around is :thumbsdown:

Indeed. That's why I have them on. But still, don't want to ruin them if I can make the trip with summer ones. As CVTBenhogan, he did just fine with summer tires. I was curious about what others in Germany think about this.

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02-23-2006, 07:13 AM

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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One

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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='244661' date='Feb 23 2006, 04:02 AM

Hi all,
Having a great time. the 550 is way better than i thought it could be. just awesome!!!!!!

Sounds like it was worth the wait! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

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02-23-2006, 07:25 AM

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What great fun!!

When you get back to Munich, make sure you try the AUGUSTEINER BRAU, it is always voted the favorite by Muncheners. I have to agree!

The other locals are darn good, but the AugusteinerBrau is the BMW of Munich brewers!

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02-23-2006, 07:37 AM

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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package

NICE! Nice to hear from ya all the way across the world! Sounds like you're having a blast! LUCKY YOU!

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02-23-2006, 08:08 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.

Lucky you CVTBenhogan!

The 530i is the most common gas engine in Europe, I'm sure you understand that
seeing the EU gas prices.

In EU the diesels are really popular for the same reason.

Have fun!

PS. Summertires can be put on in April in northern Germany.

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02-23-2006, 08:09 AM

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My Ride: Black on Black 545i Auto, Sport, NAV, Sirius, Cold Weather Wifey drives an X5 4.4 with Sport

Uber jealous! My next BMW will definitely be ED!

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02-23-2006, 08:59 AM

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I am now thirsty and it is 9am on the west coast!

enjoy the drive!

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02-23-2006, 09:26 AM

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My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006

European cars usually get the electronic 250 kpmh limit, did you have this removed, or does the odometer need recalibration?