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09-14-2006, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lalu' post='334631' date='Sep 15 2006, 12:05 PM
hi guys i am new to the forum. just ordered my 530 and it will be arriving hk soon.
needed urgent help on the mods:
any recommended shop, mod/ price?
I am thinking the following mods:
original M Kit (no fog light or duck tail....i wanna keep the original M5 look)
19" 166M M5 wheels
M mirror
Quad pipe (havent decide local made or branded one...any suggestion)
angel i bright?
LED tail lights?
power upgrade? chips header cam???
needed urgent help on the mods:
any recommended shop, mod/ price?
I am thinking the following mods:
original M Kit (no fog light or duck tail....i wanna keep the original M5 look)
19" 166M M5 wheels
M mirror
Quad pipe (havent decide local made or branded one...any suggestion)
angel i bright?
LED tail lights?
power upgrade? chips header cam???
Welcome aboard our fabulous Hong Kong sub-forum, looking forward to meet you in our next meet.
If I interpret correctly, you want the M5 front bumper, instead of the M-kit, since you are saying you don't want fog lights. If that's the case, you may have to change the front fender as well, the M5 front bumper is a little bit wider than the stock E60. BUT, some other members manage to fit it with the stock fender, but I'm not sure what other modifications they have to do to make it fit.
For the Quads, take a look at the Hamman quads. Shield's friend maybe able to hook you up with the quads and the M5 rear bumper.
M5 mirrors can be bought at BMWHK for $14000 including installation. The price is pretty much the same if you get it elsewhere. The most expensive part of the mirror package is the anti-dazzle glass, that's around $3000 a piece. So is better off to get it from BMWHK.
19" M5 wheels, should get it in those tyre shops in Prince Edward, BMWHK will charge you arms & legs for the original M wheels.
09-14-2006, 10:45 PM
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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 mic325' post='334672' date='Sep 15 2006, 02:35 PM
Hi lalu,
Welcome aboard our fabulous Hong Kong sub-forum, looking forward to meet you in our next meet.
If I interpret correctly, you want the M5 front bumper, instead of the M-kit, since you are saying you don't want fog lights. If that's the case, you may have to change the front fender as well, the M5 front bumper is a little bit wider than the stock E60. BUT, some other members manage to fit it with the stock fender, but I'm not sure what other modifications they have to do to make it fit.
For the Quads, take a look at the Hamman quads. Shield's friend maybe able to hook you up with the quads and the M5 rear bumper.
M5 mirrors can be bought at BMWHK for $14000 including installation. The price is pretty much the same if you get it elsewhere. The most expensive part of the mirror package is the anti-dazzle glass, that's around $3000 a piece. So is better off to get it from BMWHK.
19" M5 wheels, should get it in those tyre shops in Prince Edward, BMWHK will charge you arms & legs for the original M wheels.
Welcome aboard our fabulous Hong Kong sub-forum, looking forward to meet you in our next meet.
If I interpret correctly, you want the M5 front bumper, instead of the M-kit, since you are saying you don't want fog lights. If that's the case, you may have to change the front fender as well, the M5 front bumper is a little bit wider than the stock E60. BUT, some other members manage to fit it with the stock fender, but I'm not sure what other modifications they have to do to make it fit.
For the Quads, take a look at the Hamman quads. Shield's friend maybe able to hook you up with the quads and the M5 rear bumper.
M5 mirrors can be bought at BMWHK for $14000 including installation. The price is pretty much the same if you get it elsewhere. The most expensive part of the mirror package is the anti-dazzle glass, that's around $3000 a piece. So is better off to get it from BMWHK.
19" M5 wheels, should get it in those tyre shops in Prince Edward, BMWHK will charge you arms & legs for the original M wheels.
But I think you should buy the M front for non M5 and don't install the fog lights, that way you get the M5 look without any modification to your bumper.
The rear will fit no problem but need to find a quad that will fit under there.
Are you planning to do some M5 side grill as well? But I think is better not to do it.
OEM M5 wheels will not fit regular E60 you can either get replicas or OEM with 245 front and 275 rear tires. But the sidewall will be inside of the rim and offers no protection against curb.
09-14-2006, 10:47 PM
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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 mic325' post='334670' date='Sep 15 2006, 02:29 PM
That's cool. We can meet in front of my house, there are parking spaces in front of my home.
09-14-2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='334676' date='Sep 15 2006, 02:47 PM
There's parking space in front of my house too
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Originally Posted by mic325' post='334672' date='Sep 15 2006, 02:35 PM
Hi lalu,
Welcome aboard our fabulous Hong Kong sub-forum, looking forward to meet you in our next meet.
If I interpret correctly, you want the M5 front bumper, instead of the M-kit, since you are saying you don't want fog lights. If that's the case, you may have to change the front fender as well, the M5 front bumper is a little bit wider than the stock E60. BUT, some other members manage to fit it with the stock fender, but I'm not sure what other modifications they have to do to make it fit.
For the Quads, take a look at the Hamman quads. Shield's friend maybe able to hook you up with the quads and the M5 rear bumper.
M5 mirrors can be bought at BMWHK for $14000 including installation. The price is pretty much the same if you get it elsewhere. The most expensive part of the mirror package is the anti-dazzle glass, that's around $3000 a piece. So is better off to get it from BMWHK.
19" M5 wheels, should get it in those tyre shops in Prince Edward, BMWHK will charge you arms & legs for the original M wheels.
Welcome aboard our fabulous Hong Kong sub-forum, looking forward to meet you in our next meet.
If I interpret correctly, you want the M5 front bumper, instead of the M-kit, since you are saying you don't want fog lights. If that's the case, you may have to change the front fender as well, the M5 front bumper is a little bit wider than the stock E60. BUT, some other members manage to fit it with the stock fender, but I'm not sure what other modifications they have to do to make it fit.
For the Quads, take a look at the Hamman quads. Shield's friend maybe able to hook you up with the quads and the M5 rear bumper.
M5 mirrors can be bought at BMWHK for $14000 including installation. The price is pretty much the same if you get it elsewhere. The most expensive part of the mirror package is the anti-dazzle glass, that's around $3000 a piece. So is better off to get it from BMWHK.
19" M5 wheels, should get it in those tyre shops in Prince Edward, BMWHK will charge you arms & legs for the original M wheels.
09-15-2006, 12:21 AM
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MIC325/ AC S5,
Thanks a lot. I really have to think about it. maybe i should go for OEM kit. as for wheels i can settle with 275 instead if 285 but does that mean i have to change the suspension for curb protection? PSS9!!!
you guys heard about new 535? am i stupid to have ordered the 530??
Hamann quad does that function at all? i thought only the racing dynamics are real quads.
did any of your guys did what i am trying to do? 100% (at least i try) on the look of M5?
How about supercharged? anyone did that?
Thanks a lot. I really have to think about it. maybe i should go for OEM kit. as for wheels i can settle with 275 instead if 285 but does that mean i have to change the suspension for curb protection? PSS9!!!
you guys heard about new 535? am i stupid to have ordered the 530??
Hamann quad does that function at all? i thought only the racing dynamics are real quads.
did any of your guys did what i am trying to do? 100% (at least i try) on the look of M5?
How about supercharged? anyone did that?
09-15-2006, 12:36 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 lalu' post='334701' date='Sep 15 2006, 04:21 PM
MIC325/ AC S5,
Thanks a lot. I really have to think about it. maybe i should go for OEM kit. as for wheels i can settle with 275 instead if 285 but does that mean i have to change the suspension for curb protection? PSS9!!!
you guys heard about new 535? am i stupid to have ordered the 530??
Hamann quad does that function at all? i thought only the racing dynamics are real quads.
did any of your guys did what i am trying to do? 100% (at least i try) on the look of M5?
How about supercharged? anyone did that?
Thanks a lot. I really have to think about it. maybe i should go for OEM kit. as for wheels i can settle with 275 instead if 285 but does that mean i have to change the suspension for curb protection? PSS9!!!
you guys heard about new 535? am i stupid to have ordered the 530??
Hamann quad does that function at all? i thought only the racing dynamics are real quads.
did any of your guys did what i am trying to do? 100% (at least i try) on the look of M5?
How about supercharged? anyone did that?
Hamann have both dual and quad exhaust, I think for the regular E60 they only have dual for ACS and quad is for M5 only.
I have never thought of going for M5 look even though I like the M kit, but is not a M5 so too much money to spent on just comestic, I rather spent those on my bike. Or better yet a new one
09-15-2006, 12:59 AM
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1992 Honda Civic (sold)
discount? what discount? I pay full price on my 530...700K+
I heard about 535 today and dont know whether that is true
well racing dynamics does have quad for E60 in their website i have to find out more
I heard about 535 today and dont know whether that is true
well racing dynamics does have quad for E60 in their website i have to find out more