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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='421478' date='May 6 2007, 08:52 AM
Hi everyone,
I'm not new to the forum but haven't posted for nearly 6mths
...so good to see you guys again! 
I finally made up my mind to sell my much loved celica (in UK) and starting my 530i mod project (HK).
What am going to do is the M-sport kit, 18 or 19" wheels and then the H&R springs
Perhaps you will think that is not a huge amount of money which forced me to sell the celica....
but being a student.....that's what i can do (And my dad think that just waste of money)
I will be coming back this summer and get this thing started......just couple of questions......
Does anyone has a trusted(and good price) garage can rekon? (Anywhere in HK). Cos i didn't know such thing much in HK.
Can they do the H&R springs at the same time as well?
And what will the price i am looking for? (Supply+fitting Or just Fitting)
btw..this is for pinkguhk......if you are going to sell ur stuffs(I know you are not going to sell it now), pls post it on cos i might be interested with your led tail lights.Hehee......
And i know PIAA are now selling the replacement white angel eye bulbs( perfect fitment for E60 and for others), it's not cheap tho but at least it is easy and won't mess up with ur headlamp. Here is the link:
http://www.car-gym.com
Your help with my questions will be much appreciated!!
Keith
I'm not new to the forum but haven't posted for nearly 6mths
...so good to see you guys again! I finally made up my mind to sell my much loved celica (in UK) and starting my 530i mod project (HK).
What am going to do is the M-sport kit, 18 or 19" wheels and then the H&R springs
Perhaps you will think that is not a huge amount of money which forced me to sell the celica....
but being a student.....that's what i can do (And my dad think that just waste of money)
I will be coming back this summer and get this thing started......just couple of questions......
Does anyone has a trusted(and good price) garage can rekon? (Anywhere in HK). Cos i didn't know such thing much in HK.
Can they do the H&R springs at the same time as well?
And what will the price i am looking for? (Supply+fitting Or just Fitting)
btw..this is for pinkguhk......if you are going to sell ur stuffs(I know you are not going to sell it now), pls post it on cos i might be interested with your led tail lights.Hehee......
And i know PIAA are now selling the replacement white angel eye bulbs( perfect fitment for E60 and for others), it's not cheap tho but at least it is easy and won't mess up with ur headlamp. Here is the link:
http://www.car-gym.com
Your help with my questions will be much appreciated!!
Keith
Nice to see another 530i here. For the mods, most of us go to a garage in Hung Hum, he has been doing our mods perfectly. Take a look Lawrence's car, his M-kit and springs are installed by this garage. PM me if you want the name of the garage.
The E60 looks much better with 19" if you are going for the M-Kit. It maybe a little bit difficult to get hold of a set of wheels with new tyres for $10k, most brand name tires cost around $2000 each.
05-06-2007, 08:07 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
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1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='421588' date='May 6 2007, 11:14 PM
welcome back
well I maybe selling the part in about 2 years time when I get a new car.
I will hold on them for you.
I also have H&R sway bars and tower bars too you will need them if you getting H&R springs, booster, CF sport steering wheel, CF trim and a load of ACS stuff that I will sell too
PIAA are not that good some of my frends told me anot worth the price if you do mod this get the Predator ice much better and about the same price.
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....oducts_id=1111
For the install spring I goto Sing Fai, it will cost you $800 to install 4 spings and he is very good and very cheep too.
He fix only BMW cars and most of BMWHK club cars too.
I planing to join BMWHK club later on.
I will om you at work for the phone number so you can get a quote.
well I maybe selling the part in about 2 years time when I get a new car.
I will hold on them for you.
I also have H&R sway bars and tower bars too you will need them if you getting H&R springs, booster, CF sport steering wheel, CF trim and a load of ACS stuff that I will sell too
PIAA are not that good some of my frends told me anot worth the price if you do mod this get the Predator ice much better and about the same price.
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....oducts_id=1111
For the install spring I goto Sing Fai, it will cost you $800 to install 4 spings and he is very good and very cheep too.
He fix only BMW cars and most of BMWHK club cars too.
I planing to join BMWHK club later on.
I will om you at work for the phone number so you can get a quote.
05-06-2007, 08:11 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
Yeah as mic said, tyres alone will cost you close to 10K, so I think you want to get some nice wheels first. Then the M kit.
As for white angel eyes, try Angel i-bright too. Lawrence got them, check out his car. Yeah we know, Lawrence have everything fitted on his car, including ACS exhaust tip.
As for white angel eyes, try Angel i-bright too. Lawrence got them, check out his car. Yeah we know, Lawrence have everything fitted on his car, including ACS exhaust tip.
05-06-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='421724' date='May 7 2007, 12:07 PM
$800 for installation of springs
you can get better than $200 each
he changes oil for $150
install swaybars $200 each
install steering whell $250
install brackpads 1 set $150
install full set of trims 7 pecis $1100
05-06-2007, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mic325' post='421723' date='May 7 2007, 12:03 PM
Hi Keith,
Nice to see another 530i here. For the mods, most of us go to a garage in Hung Hum, he has been doing our mods perfectly. Take a look Lawrence's car, his M-kit and springs are installed by this garage. PM me if you want the name of the garage.
The E60 looks much better with 19" if you are going for the M-Kit. It maybe a little bit difficult to get hold of a set of wheels with new tyres for $10k, most brand name tires cost around $2000 each.
Nice to see another 530i here. For the mods, most of us go to a garage in Hung Hum, he has been doing our mods perfectly. Take a look Lawrence's car, his M-kit and springs are installed by this garage. PM me if you want the name of the garage.
The E60 looks much better with 19" if you are going for the M-Kit. It maybe a little bit difficult to get hold of a set of wheels with new tyres for $10k, most brand name tires cost around $2000 each.
05-06-2007, 11:45 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 pinguhk' post='421751' date='May 7 2007, 02:17 PM
What do you mean
you can get better than $200 each
he changes oil for $150
install swaybars $200 each
install steering whell $250
install brackpads 1 set $150
install full set of trims 7 pecis $1100
you can get better than $200 each
he changes oil for $150
install swaybars $200 each
install steering whell $250
install brackpads 1 set $150
install full set of trims 7 pecis $1100
Not Maxmotor by the way.
And what the hell is a brackpad?
05-06-2007, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mic325' post='421723' date='May 7 2007, 12:03 PM
Hi Keith,
Nice to see another 530i here. For the mods, most of us go to a garage in Hung Hum, he has been doing our mods perfectly. Take a look Lawrence's car, his M-kit and springs are installed by this garage. PM me if you want the name of the garage.
The E60 looks much better with 19" if you are going for the M-Kit. It maybe a little bit difficult to get hold of a set of wheels with new tyres for $10k, most brand name tires cost around $2000 each.
Nice to see another 530i here. For the mods, most of us go to a garage in Hung Hum, he has been doing our mods perfectly. Take a look Lawrence's car, his M-kit and springs are installed by this garage. PM me if you want the name of the garage.
The E60 looks much better with 19" if you are going for the M-Kit. It maybe a little bit difficult to get hold of a set of wheels with new tyres for $10k, most brand name tires cost around $2000 each.
05-06-2007, 11:46 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 shield' post='421765' date='May 7 2007, 03:45 PM
maybe Keith can buy the 18" OZ from GF.
05-07-2007, 03:12 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Thanks pinkguhk...got your PM with the garage info! 
Actually...i am still thinking of 18" or 19" wheels..............Of cos 19" wheels definately looks better than 18"......
But from the point of the performance...........19" seems too big and it will slow down the 0-100km/h..my 530i only got 231bhp...and And i don't want the 19"wheels spoil my car's handling....i just want to enjoy the driving.....and that beautiful handling.....
When talk about the handling.......if anyone wanna get Merc-Benz AMG...whatever the model (maybe apart from SLK 55).....you should avoid....cos i driven the new E63AMG recently....and it was totally disappointed..... with 514bph...the straight line performance will eat anything on the road....but for handling....very disappointed! I have tried on the wet track...the car started to slides and..i don't feel anything communication between the driver and the car....even in the dry track.......lack of feel reduce your ability of tackcling the corner...........i through AMG will work on the handling of their AMG range...but the staffs told me...they won't do anything about it even they've tuned it up to over 500bph(Don know that is true or not)......i am not against the Merc driver in here...it is a good car to drive......but u know....for that huge price tag........you only paying for the straight line performance..........
HKD 800.00 for the springs installation
he changes oil for $150
install swaybars $200 each
install steering whell $250
install brackpads 1 set $150
install full set of trims 7 pecis $1100
......i think that is really really good price indeeded........in UK...if you go to the local garage...even the cheapest one charging 45.00GBP for oil change + Oil costs.....so everything will be......approxi $1000 HKD la.......so would save that money and change by myself....
Keith
Actually...i am still thinking of 18" or 19" wheels..............Of cos 19" wheels definately looks better than 18"......
But from the point of the performance...........19" seems too big and it will slow down the 0-100km/h..my 530i only got 231bhp...and And i don't want the 19"wheels spoil my car's handling....i just want to enjoy the driving.....and that beautiful handling.....
When talk about the handling.......if anyone wanna get Merc-Benz AMG...whatever the model (maybe apart from SLK 55).....you should avoid....cos i driven the new E63AMG recently....and it was totally disappointed..... with 514bph...the straight line performance will eat anything on the road....but for handling....very disappointed! I have tried on the wet track...the car started to slides and..i don't feel anything communication between the driver and the car....even in the dry track.......lack of feel reduce your ability of tackcling the corner...........i through AMG will work on the handling of their AMG range...but the staffs told me...they won't do anything about it even they've tuned it up to over 500bph(Don know that is true or not)......i am not against the Merc driver in here...it is a good car to drive......but u know....for that huge price tag........you only paying for the straight line performance..........
HKD 800.00 for the springs installation
he changes oil for $150
install swaybars $200 each
install steering whell $250
install brackpads 1 set $150
install full set of trims 7 pecis $1100
......i think that is really really good price indeeded........in UK...if you go to the local garage...even the cheapest one charging 45.00GBP for oil change + Oil costs.....so everything will be......approxi $1000 HKD la.......so would save that money and change by myself....
Keith
05-07-2007, 06:26 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
You can't compare UK/US/Can etc.. they have high labour rate.
I think the shop changes oil only, you need to supply the oil and filter. 1000 total would be the fair price, otherwise I would go there every week for an oil change if they only charge you what I usually pay for lunch/dinner
I think the shop changes oil only, you need to supply the oil and filter. 1000 total would be the fair price, otherwise I would go there every week for an oil change if they only charge you what I usually pay for lunch/dinner