I Can't Just Relax and Wait
03-12-2005, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Mar 12 2005, 07:55 PM
oh, one more thing forgot to say.? some of us, including me, changed the foglight to whiter bulbs.? easy diy job and imo, looks better 
.? some even changed the signal bulbs and side markers.
.? some even changed the signal bulbs and side markers.[snapback]100735[/snapback]
? i thought it's standard for years 
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03-12-2005, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SanCarlos' date='Mar 12 2005, 07:59 PM
[quote name='alohalc' date='Mar 12 2005, 05:39 PM']wood gear selector and wood e-brake handle.? all weather floor rubber mats.? some get the trunk mat as well but i didn't.? i just flip the existing mat over and the rubber material works fine for me and it fits perfectly 
.? a diecast model car if you can't wait 
.? california duster.? glass wizard.? if you want to tint and change wheels, do some research.? if you want to pamper her, get her a bra 
.? oh, sorry 
.? i mean if you want to protect the paint, get a clear bra.? the list will go on and on.? just see how deep the pocket you have ? .
.? a diecast model car if you can't wait .? california duster.? glass wizard.? if you want to tint and change wheels, do some research.? if you want to pamper her, get her a bra .? oh, sorry .? i mean if you want to protect the paint, get a clear bra.? the list will go on and on.? just see how deep the pocket you have ? .[snapback]100715[/snapback]
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[/quote]Definitely, I think it looks really sharp. See what you think:
03-13-2005, 06:16 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Buying stuff while you wait for your car keeps you sane while you wait!
Get the red reflectors at the dealer.
I also replaced the fog bulbs with PIAA 4150K Xtreme White:
PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Pix
Fog bulb install instructions
And installed silver coated turn signal bulbs:
Silver coated turn signal bulbs
And you'll need a radar detector--get a Valentine 1. http://www.valentine1.com
Here's a thread with good hard wiring instructions, and a diagram of how I ran the wires for mine:
Valentine One hardwire instructions
My V1 install
Get the red reflectors at the dealer.
I also replaced the fog bulbs with PIAA 4150K Xtreme White:
PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Pix
Fog bulb install instructions
And installed silver coated turn signal bulbs:
Silver coated turn signal bulbs
And you'll need a radar detector--get a Valentine 1. http://www.valentine1.com
Here's a thread with good hard wiring instructions, and a diagram of how I ran the wires for mine:
Valentine One hardwire instructions
My V1 install
03-13-2005, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Mar 12 2005, 08:40 PM
[quote name='Rudy' date='Mar 12 2005, 08:34 PM']I bought my reflectors from Bekkers a few months before delivery.? That's about all I needed and it sounds like you've got the rest covered...
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[/quote]Here's a direct link to the reflectors on Bekkers' site:
http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant...._Code=btailse60
03-13-2005, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by stream' date='Mar 13 2005, 07:16 AM
Buying stuff while you wait for your car keeps you sane while you wait!
Get the red reflectors at the dealer.?
I also replaced the fog bulbs with PIAA 4150K Xtreme White:
PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Pix
Fog bulb install instructions
And installed silver coated turn signal bulbs:
Silver coated turn signal bulbs
And you'll need a radar detector--get a Valentine 1. http://www.valentine1.com?
Here's a thread with good hard wiring instructions, and a diagram of how I ran the wires for mine:
Valentine One hardwire instructions
My V1 install
Get the red reflectors at the dealer.?
I also replaced the fog bulbs with PIAA 4150K Xtreme White:
PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Pix
Fog bulb install instructions
And installed silver coated turn signal bulbs:
Silver coated turn signal bulbs
And you'll need a radar detector--get a Valentine 1. http://www.valentine1.com?
Here's a thread with good hard wiring instructions, and a diagram of how I ran the wires for mine:
Valentine One hardwire instructions
My V1 install
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I have never looked into radar detectors before, but I heard that they are illegal in some states. What are the legal implications for CA? Are they allowed? What if you get pulled over, do you have to hide the unit?
03-13-2005, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Mar 12 2005, 06:15 PM
[quote name='SanCarlos' date='Mar 12 2005, 07:59 PM'][quote name='alohalc' date='Mar 12 2005, 05:39 PM']wood gear selector and wood e-brake handle.? all weather floor rubber mats.? some get the trunk mat as well but i didn't.? i just flip the existing mat over and the rubber material works fine for me and it fits perfectly .? a diecast model car if you can't wait .? california duster.? glass wizard.? if you want to tint and change wheels, do some research.? if you want to pamper her, get her a bra .? oh, sorry .? i mean if you want to protect the paint, get a clear bra.? the list will go on and on.? just see how deep the pocket you have ? .
.? a diecast model car if you can't wait .? california duster.? glass wizard.? if you want to tint and change wheels, do some research.? if you want to pamper her, get her a bra .? oh, sorry .? i mean if you want to protect the paint, get a clear bra.? the list will go on and on.? just see how deep the pocket you have ? .[snapback]100715[/snapback]
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[/quote]Definitely, I think it looks really sharp. See what you think:
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[/quote]Do you have a bigger version? Having trouble seeing it. How do you keep that leather clean?
03-14-2005, 07:37 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by uwsc11' date='Mar 13 2005, 11:35 AM
[quote name='stream' date='Mar 13 2005, 07:16 AM']Buying stuff while you wait for your car keeps you sane while you wait!
Get the red reflectors at the dealer.?
I also replaced the fog bulbs with PIAA 4150K Xtreme White:
PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Pix
Fog bulb install instructions
And installed silver coated turn signal bulbs:
Silver coated turn signal bulbs
And you'll need a radar detector--get a Valentine 1. http://www.valentine1.com?
Here's a thread with good hard wiring instructions, and a diagram of how I ran the wires for mine:
Valentine One hardwire instructions
My V1 install
Get the red reflectors at the dealer.?
I also replaced the fog bulbs with PIAA 4150K Xtreme White:
PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Pix
Fog bulb install instructions
And installed silver coated turn signal bulbs:
Silver coated turn signal bulbs
And you'll need a radar detector--get a Valentine 1. http://www.valentine1.com?
Here's a thread with good hard wiring instructions, and a diagram of how I ran the wires for mine:
Valentine One hardwire instructions
My V1 install
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I have never looked into radar detectors before, but I heard that they are illegal in some states. What are the legal implications for CA? Are they allowed? What if you get pulled over, do you have to hide the unit?
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[/quote]Radar detectors are legal in CA. (Only illegal in VA, CT and Washington, DC, I believe). If you get pulled over and the cop notices the radar detector, he might not be happy, but it's not illegal.
03-14-2005, 07:55 AM
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you have left out.
BMW original:
rubber trunk matt.
trunk net
floor matts
coat hanger (behind driver's seat)- i wear suits/jackets occasionally, very handy accessory.
FROM OTHER FINE MERCHANTS AROUND THE WORLD:
leather driving gloves, preferrably from Herm?s
rain-x washer fluid, they can be easily out of stock and comes in handy when you need them.
DEFINITELY NEW SHOES!! when you go pickup you car.
i also suggest a surefire 6p flashlight:
www.surefire.com
a VDO tire gauge
a towel/t-short/baseball cap in a nice kit bag in the trunk.
BMW original:
rubber trunk matt.
trunk net
floor matts
coat hanger (behind driver's seat)- i wear suits/jackets occasionally, very handy accessory.
FROM OTHER FINE MERCHANTS AROUND THE WORLD:
leather driving gloves, preferrably from Herm?s
rain-x washer fluid, they can be easily out of stock and comes in handy when you need them.
DEFINITELY NEW SHOES!! when you go pickup you car.
i also suggest a surefire 6p flashlight:
www.surefire.com
a VDO tire gauge
a towel/t-short/baseball cap in a nice kit bag in the trunk.