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06-04-2006, 01:24 AM
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My Ride: 530i 2007, Adaptive Headlights (Xenon), Auto AC Extended, Logic7, Bluetooth, PDC
Driving my new 530 kind of reminds me the early days of my PS2/GameCube/Xbox. You know, finishing all the day-to-day tasks quickly, saying good night to the kids, kiss-kiss the wife and 3D realms HERE I COME! Suddenly I find myself yearning for those out-of-town meetings. During weekends trips there's always a good reason why my wife must take the kids in our LR3 fully loaded with DVD-LCD-CD and many other gadgets that surprisingly include the letter D in their names.. while I just follow and meet them on the way. You know: "I must drive behind you so that to make sure your breaks lights are working fine, dear". Will this last forever? I've had some nice cars in my life, so far, but there's something about this car that keeps that silly smile smudged on you face.. HELP!
06-04-2006, 01:35 AM
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My Ride: 2005 525i : Alpine White, Steptronic, Black Interior with Amethyst Leather & Popular Grain Brown, 17" 122-Style Rims, Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Advanced A/C, Sports Steering Wheel, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Extended Lighting Package, PDC, Sliding Armrest, Bus Navi, Hi-Fi Sound System (MP3 DVDs), CD Changer, Rear Sunshades..
MODS:M-tech front bumper, Painted Grill, Installed Aux-In, Garage Door Opener (Overhead Compartement), ///M Steering wheel, Wood hand brake trim, Wood gear-shift lever. 35% Tint all around..
Got, ACS Roof Spoiler, but not installed..
i am sorry to say that i dont think there is a solution...
this is my first BMW, and i have to admit i have become a little obssesed with it...i have never treated any car like this, nor anything i own in this way...
its usaully like this for a month after buying a new item.then slowly the feeling goes away....but im scared to say that the feeling is growing day by day...not sure when it will stop...perhaps it will be when i have finished any mods i have in mind and know everything there is to know about the car...but im not sure that day will ever come...and it certinally wont be soon...
this is my first BMW, and i have to admit i have become a little obssesed with it...i have never treated any car like this, nor anything i own in this way...
its usaully like this for a month after buying a new item.then slowly the feeling goes away....but im scared to say that the feeling is growing day by day...not sure when it will stop...perhaps it will be when i have finished any mods i have in mind and know everything there is to know about the car...but im not sure that day will ever come...and it certinally wont be soon...
06-04-2006, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by madoon' post='292227' date='Jun 4 2006, 12:35 PM
i am sorry to say that i dont think there is a solution...
this is my first BMW, and i have to admit i have become a little obssesed with it...i have never treated any car like this, nor anything i own in this way...
its usaully like this for a month after buying a new item.then slowly the feeling goes away....but im scared to say that the feeling is growing day by day...not sure when it will stop...perhaps it will be when i have finished any mods i have in mind and know everything there is to know about the car...but im not sure that day will ever come...and it certinally wont be soon...
this is my first BMW, and i have to admit i have become a little obssesed with it...i have never treated any car like this, nor anything i own in this way...
its usaully like this for a month after buying a new item.then slowly the feeling goes away....but im scared to say that the feeling is growing day by day...not sure when it will stop...perhaps it will be when i have finished any mods i have in mind and know everything there is to know about the car...but im not sure that day will ever come...and it certinally wont be soon...
Count me in....
06-04-2006, 02:17 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 �116-style� 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:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� 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
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� 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
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� 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)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� 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
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� 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!
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='292234' date='Jun 4 2006, 11:58 AM
PS: as much as the car is addictive, the forum is as welll.....
Do not worry no one can cure it or us. 
06-05-2006, 01:20 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by deandona' post='292224' date='Jun 4 2006, 05:24 PM
Driving my new 530 kind of reminds me the early days of my PS2/GameCube/Xbox. You know, finishing all the day-to-day tasks quickly, saying good night to the kids, kiss-kiss the wife and 3D realms HERE I COME! Suddenly I find myself yearning for those out-of-town meetings. During weekends trips there's always a good reason why my wife must take the kids in our LR3 fully loaded with DVD-LCD-CD and many other gadgets that surprisingly include the letter D in their names.. while I just follow and meet them on the way. You know: "I must drive behind you so that to make sure your breaks lights are working fine, dear". Will this last forever? I've had some nice cars in my life, so far, but there's something about this car that keeps that silly smile smudged on you face.. HELP!
But you can try a dose of the forum every 4 hours 3 times a day, it will treat your symtoms which makes you feel better in between the drive
06-05-2006, 07:38 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
[color=red]Mods:[/color]
[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
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same here. I'm obsessed with my E60..... honestly I look back every time I park.... I check on her out of the window during my day at the office...... I "touch" her good night sometimes 
and I get so angry I want to kill when I get a door ding.
naah, I'm no crazy right? the car is just perfect
and I get so angry I want to kill when I get a door ding.
naah, I'm no crazy right? the car is just perfect
06-05-2006, 07:49 AM
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I NEVER washed a car by hand (or as often) - before I got this one.
I always think that the real test of a car is if you look back at it as you walk away from your parking spot.
(and if you end up smiling when you see it on the way back)
With my current car I usually look two or three times and my big fat sportscar wheels make me happy in a really juvenile way.
All this before you drive it
The e60 is a bizarre mix of grown up refined cruising and absolute hooligan cornering.
I just can't resist going round bends and roundabout's a little bit faster than necessary just to feel the back end bed down and begin to reach the limit of adhesion.
All this in a diesel - I'm getting carried away and need to go for a drive now.
I couldn't even resist flooring it from a toll booth at the weekend with my wife and kids in the car - fortunately, they loved it
I always think that the real test of a car is if you look back at it as you walk away from your parking spot.
(and if you end up smiling when you see it on the way back)
With my current car I usually look two or three times and my big fat sportscar wheels make me happy in a really juvenile way.
All this before you drive it
The e60 is a bizarre mix of grown up refined cruising and absolute hooligan cornering.
I just can't resist going round bends and roundabout's a little bit faster than necessary just to feel the back end bed down and begin to reach the limit of adhesion.
All this in a diesel - I'm getting carried away and need to go for a drive now.
I couldn't even resist flooring it from a toll booth at the weekend with my wife and kids in the car - fortunately, they loved it
