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How often do you attempt to identify another e60?
10-14-2006, 01:31 AM
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Back in the 70's when Bimmers were much rarer, 1600/2002 drivers would flash their high beam lights when approaching each other on the road. Although I notice just about every E60 I come across, I can't imagine today's drivers acknowledging one another. Except for maybe at a meet and greet, we're just not as giddy as in the old days.
10-14-2006, 01:48 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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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!
Here we have many 
1. clings- NEVER saw yet any!!! except mine
2. wheels - jealousy 
3. suspension- why I am always closer to the ground as others, incl. M pack, note that here at least 70-80% of E60 is with M pack, not the spoiler kit but the whole pack.
4.driver - one day there was a nice silver grey CD plate E60 with a young long blond hair lady, that was a nice combo
5. exhausts
ps. no (other) HAMANN e60 in Benelux -yet but this will change soon
1. clings- NEVER saw yet any!!! except mine
2. wheels - jealousy
3. suspension- why I am always closer to the ground as others, incl. M pack, note that here at least 70-80% of E60 is with M pack, not the spoiler kit but the whole pack.
4.driver - one day there was a nice silver grey CD plate E60 with a young long blond hair lady, that was a nice combo
5. exhausts
ps. no (other) HAMANN e60 in Benelux -yet but this will change soon
10-14-2006, 04:18 AM
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My Ride: My 1st was an '06 530xi, Titanium Silver w/ gray dakota leather, sport pkg. & Nav.
Now my 2nd is an '08 650i CP, Space Gray, Blk Dakota, Sprt. Auto, HUD, Sprt. Pkg., Prem. Sound, High Beam Ast. & Comfort Access
I like to look for the model and wonder what made them choose their car. Makes me wonder if they appreciate and enjoy driving it as much as I do.
'06 530xi- Titanium Silver- Sport package- Prem. package- Sat. radio
'06 530xi- Titanium Silver- Sport package- Prem. package- Sat. radio
10-14-2006, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='344814' date='Oct 14 2006, 11:48 AM
Here we have many
1. clings- NEVER saw yet any!!! except mine
2. wheels - jealousy
3. suspension- why I am always closer to the ground as others, incl. M pack, note that here at least 70-80% of E60 is with M pack, not the spoiler kit but the whole pack.
4.driver - one day there was a nice silver grey CD plate E60 with a young long blond hair lady, that was a nice combo
5. exhausts
1. clings- NEVER saw yet any!!! except mine
2. wheels - jealousy
3. suspension- why I am always closer to the ground as others, incl. M pack, note that here at least 70-80% of E60 is with M pack, not the spoiler kit but the whole pack.
4.driver - one day there was a nice silver grey CD plate E60 with a young long blond hair lady, that was a nice combo
5. exhausts
7. Window surrounds - chrome or black
8. Lights - xenon or halogen
10-14-2006, 05:07 AM
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In HK everyone ignores everyboby 
It is not a frendly place to drive in HK, no 1 gives way, basicly you got to push your way around unlike UK every 1 give way, apart from London is a bit like HK.
everyone looks at my car because of the mods.
I say about 2% of E60 is mod in HK
1 more place not to drive is China, never drive there, it like a war upthere
It is not a frendly place to drive in HK, no 1 gives way, basicly you got to push your way around unlike UK every 1 give way, apart from London is a bit like HK.
everyone looks at my car because of the mods.
I say about 2% of E60 is mod in HK
1 more place not to drive is China, never drive there, it like a war upthere
10-15-2006, 04:27 AM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
I answered "couldn't care less," but that's only correct in the senses mentioned. I usually look to see if I can get next to one at a safe spot for a little zoom zoom.
10-15-2006, 08:11 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Every chance I get! I guess what kicked it off was the ordering & delivery period, where I was checking out EVERY single E60 I saw to get a feel for specs etc. It's amazing how much of the spec you can check out in a few seconds! Is there a entry for this in the Guiness Book of World Records?!
I think others have listed everything you can look at inside and out.
As a final note, I have to say that I still always enjoy checking out an E60, getting closer and then seeing those M5 quad-exhausts
cheers
I think others have listed everything you can look at inside and out.
As a final note, I have to say that I still always enjoy checking out an E60, getting closer and then seeing those M5 quad-exhausts
cheers
10-15-2006, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by E1142860' post='344811' date='Oct 14 2006, 05:31 AM
Back in the 70's when Bimmers were much rarer, 1600/2002 drivers would flash their high beam lights when approaching each other on the road. Although I notice just about every E60 I come across, I can't imagine today's drivers acknowledging one another. Except for maybe at a meet and greet, we're just not as giddy as in the old days.
But, your're right that comraderie is long gone; I'll check the wheels and the badge numbering, but know full well that those (especially M markings) mean nothing nowadays.
If you are serious, you check the brake disc diameters.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
10-15-2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='345201' date='Oct 15 2006, 05:12 PM
If you are serious, you check the brake disc diameters.
Such an embarassment... why was that idiot soooo shameful of his car that he needed to pose and pretend to be a 550 when it clearly wasnt...
Never the less i left him a note saying "Nice 525 or 530... small exhaust, small brakes, no Rutherium trim on steering wheel."
10-15-2006, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='345249' date='Oct 15 2006, 08:00 PM
Haha I caught a 525 or 530 in a parking lot with a full M-Tech kit with a 550 badge and #172 wheels... what tipped it off was the small exhaust and then i checked the brakes and then checked the steering wheel... no Rutherium trim!
Such an embarassment... why was that idiot soooo shameful of his car that he needed to pose and pretend to be a 550 when it clearly wasnt...
Never the less i left him a note saying "Nice 525 or 530... small exhaust, small brakes, no Rutherium trim on steering wheel."
Such an embarassment... why was that idiot soooo shameful of his car that he needed to pose and pretend to be a 550 when it clearly wasnt...
Never the less i left him a note saying "Nice 525 or 530... small exhaust, small brakes, no Rutherium trim on steering wheel."