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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='672844' date='Sep 18 2008, 09:57 PM
I am also want to know which less skillful shop :thumbsdown: installed that Brembo before. 
Rotors in wrong direction; air in brake line; etc
Totally agree which Bill said as "this forum is important so that E60 bros and newbies don't get put at risk by these gangsta mechanics, it is important to share info"
Rotors in wrong direction; air in brake line; etc
Totally agree which Bill said as "this forum is important so that E60 bros and newbies don't get put at risk by these gangsta mechanics, it is important to share info"
My insurer AXA refused any coilover kit, even specialised ones made fo E60, they also refused 20" wheels and brakes
(maybe you guys can recommend another insurance co to me that do).
imagine the worst scenario, an accident (God forbid), your insurance won't pay becos you haven't
installed the mods properly or they weren't even designed for your car or passed tuv or safety tests (and u haven't informed them of the mods), and the other car's owner sues your ass off??
enuff to put you off modding???
well good news is that you must inform them, get an endorsement or acknowledgement and you are ready to do more mods. Enjoy your mods safely!!
Dave when will we have a mini meet again, any other places apart from Ah Kin's, like loads of birds and stuff?
prehaps Fotan???
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='672888' date='Sep 19 2008, 12:01 PM
yes Lads, brakes, suspension, tyres and wheels are important.
My insurer AXA refused any coilover kit, even specialised ones made fo E60, they also refused 20" wheels and brakes
(maybe you guys can recommend another insurance co to me that do).
imagine the worst scenario, an accident (God forbid), your insurance won't pay becos you haven't
installed the mods properly or they weren't even designed for your car or passed tuv or safety tests (and u haven't informed them of the mods), and the other car's owner sues your ass off??
enuff to put you off modding???
well good news is that you must inform them, get an endorsement or acknowledgement and you are ready to do more mods. Enjoy your mods safely!!
Dave when will we have a mini meet again, any other places apart from Ah Kin's, like loads of birds and stuff?
prehaps Fotan???
My insurer AXA refused any coilover kit, even specialised ones made fo E60, they also refused 20" wheels and brakes
(maybe you guys can recommend another insurance co to me that do).
imagine the worst scenario, an accident (God forbid), your insurance won't pay becos you haven't
installed the mods properly or they weren't even designed for your car or passed tuv or safety tests (and u haven't informed them of the mods), and the other car's owner sues your ass off??
enuff to put you off modding???
well good news is that you must inform them, get an endorsement or acknowledgement and you are ready to do more mods. Enjoy your mods safely!!
Dave when will we have a mini meet again, any other places apart from Ah Kin's, like loads of birds and stuff?
prehaps Fotan???
Kwiksure
35882912
ask for Henry Lo and tell him you got the number from me and you get a better discount.
these guys will insur anything.
I have been with them for 2 years now and they are good.
my stepwgn 2nd year insur is with them and only payed $3500 for full and this was for $260,000. 3rd party was only $777
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='672898' date='Sep 19 2008, 12:22 PM
Oooo what have i missed in the past 6 months? I havent been checking this sub thread...
bmw roadshow
a mini meet
some mods on cars
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going to have a meet on 30th or the 6th.
we will meet up at sing fai then drive some were for dinner.
Were do you what to have dinner for the next mini meet.
Megabox would be a good place.
we will meet up at sing fai then drive some were for dinner.
Were do you what to have dinner for the next mini meet.
Megabox would be a good place.
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='672910' date='Sep 18 2008, 11:43 PM
going to have a meet on 30th or the 6th.
we will meet up at sing fai then drive some were for dinner.
Were do you what to have dinner for the next mini meet.
Megabox would be a good place.
we will meet up at sing fai then drive some were for dinner.
Were do you what to have dinner for the next mini meet.
Megabox would be a good place.
you call the shots Bruv for the mini meet, whcih triggers me
I saw some litte guy driving a E39 525i looking like "mini me" ifrom Austin Powers n the IFC2 car park,
could he be here filming??
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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
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='672898' date='Sep 19 2008, 04:22 AM
Oooo what have i missed in the past 6 months? I havent been checking this sub thread...
But welcome back 
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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
Originally Posted by billhk' post='672888' date='Sep 19 2008, 04:01 AM
yes Lads, brakes, suspension, tyres and wheels are important.
My insurer AXA refused any coilover kit, even specialised ones made fo E60, they also refused 20" wheels and brakes
(maybe you guys can recommend another insurance co to me that do).
imagine the worst scenario, an accident (God forbid), your insurance won't pay becos you haven't
installed the mods properly or they weren't even designed for your car or passed tuv or safety tests (and u haven't informed them of the mods), and the other car's owner sues your ass off??
enuff to put you off modding???
well good news is that you must inform them, get an endorsement or acknowledgement and you are ready to do more mods. Enjoy your mods safely!!
Dave when will we have a mini meet again, any other places apart from Ah Kin's, like loads of birds and stuff?
prehaps Fotan???
My insurer AXA refused any coilover kit, even specialised ones made fo E60, they also refused 20" wheels and brakes
(maybe you guys can recommend another insurance co to me that do).
imagine the worst scenario, an accident (God forbid), your insurance won't pay becos you haven't
installed the mods properly or they weren't even designed for your car or passed tuv or safety tests (and u haven't informed them of the mods), and the other car's owner sues your ass off??
enuff to put you off modding???
well good news is that you must inform them, get an endorsement or acknowledgement and you are ready to do more mods. Enjoy your mods safely!!
Dave when will we have a mini meet again, any other places apart from Ah Kin's, like loads of birds and stuff?
prehaps Fotan???
My mate's heavy moded 330i has fully claimed after the car totaled last month, the key is not to mod the engine as you guys said earlier.
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='673021' date='Sep 19 2008, 04:31 PM
Bill, if you dont tell them your car has been modded, they will not notice.
My mate's heavy moded 330i has fully claimed after the car totaled last month, the key is not to mod the engine as you guys said earlier.
My mate's heavy moded 330i has fully claimed after the car totaled last month, the key is not to mod the engine as you guys said earlier.
I have not told my.
that good news to hear, so what car is he getting next?
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Dave, I said brake is ONE of the most crucial parts of a car, not the most important one. There is no such thing as the most important or less important cos' you need everything to get moving.
Of course I agree that tires are equally important. If I can afford it, I will go for the best tires without any hesitation. Then again it also depends on your driving habit, your financial ability, & your car's performance. Oh, those Nitrogen in the tire is a must. I won't drive my car without it now !!
Either 30th or 6th is fine for me. How about dinner at Hang Hau Estate ? There are some good restaurants there.
Of course I agree that tires are equally important. If I can afford it, I will go for the best tires without any hesitation. Then again it also depends on your driving habit, your financial ability, & your car's performance. Oh, those Nitrogen in the tire is a must. I won't drive my car without it now !!
Either 30th or 6th is fine for me. How about dinner at Hang Hau Estate ? There are some good restaurants there.