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12-23-2006, 05:28 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i - Monaco Blue with Auburn Interior. Sport, auto. Ordered 10-30-06
Thanks everyone. I'm fired up.
where should I start with mods?
where should I start with mods?
12-24-2006, 05:54 AM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Santa been bery bery good to ju.
Now, make a some notes about the steps you had to take and the lease-signing duplicity, and be prepared to unload on the BMWNA rep who will call you to ask how delivery went. That kind of crap belongs on a used-car lot, not a BMW showroom, and trust me, BMWNA will make your voice heard.
Good luck and have fun,
Ray Hull
Now, make a some notes about the steps you had to take and the lease-signing duplicity, and be prepared to unload on the BMWNA rep who will call you to ask how delivery went. That kind of crap belongs on a used-car lot, not a BMW showroom, and trust me, BMWNA will make your voice heard.
Good luck and have fun,
Ray Hull
12-24-2006, 06:59 AM
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Looks fantastic! Glad you are enjoying it.
Start by removing the charcoal filter.
Then, ditch the runflats ... maybe put some excellent summer tires on M5 wheels.
Originally Posted by lllwlf' post='370649' date='Dec 23 2006, 08:28 PM
where should I start with mods?
Then, ditch the runflats ... maybe put some excellent summer tires on M5 wheels.
12-24-2006, 07:23 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by tachyon' post='370746' date='Dec 24 2006, 05:59 PM
Looks fantastic! Glad you are enjoying it.
Start by removing the charcoal filter.
Then, ditch the runflats ... maybe put some excellent summer tires on M5 wheels.
Start by removing the charcoal filter.
Then, ditch the runflats ... maybe put some excellent summer tires on M5 wheels.
The car looks fantastic - great colour combo.
If you are going to mod it, the wheels are always a good starting point. I agree with tachyon above, the 166s would look great on your ride.
Enjoy...
Cheers
12-25-2006, 09:34 PM
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If I may suggest (in order of preferrence):
1. M-Aero/M5 Body Kit
2. Rims - you need 19" ones (M6 or M5) with either Pilot Sport or Dunlop SportMaxx
3. M5 Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters - NOT the M-Steering Wheel
4. H&R Sway bars - for better cornering stability
5. 8000k xenon D1 Blubs - Stock ones are 4000k
6. M Mirrors (not really necessary)
There you go... should not cost over $20k for the above mods.... It may be cheaper in the US.... check out EBAY....
1. M-Aero/M5 Body Kit
2. Rims - you need 19" ones (M6 or M5) with either Pilot Sport or Dunlop SportMaxx
3. M5 Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters - NOT the M-Steering Wheel
4. H&R Sway bars - for better cornering stability
5. 8000k xenon D1 Blubs - Stock ones are 4000k
6. M Mirrors (not really necessary)
There you go... should not cost over $20k for the above mods.... It may be cheaper in the US.... check out EBAY....
12-26-2006, 02:52 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i..... ex
Hey that picture of you (is it you?) in the rear view mirror looks almost spooky due to the way the pic was taken 
Thanks for the link to this pics page BTW.......
Nice car!
Dan
Thanks for the link to this pics page BTW.......
Nice car!
Dan