Just bought a 2008 535I/ any cheap mods to start with?
12-26-2008, 02:32 PM
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Hello all,
I just leased my first BMW and it is one BAD ASS CAR!. I got a 535I Alpina White all it has is the IPOD adapter option and bluetooth. I am looking to do some modifications to the car and would like to know your recommendations. Please include ruff pricing for doing the upgrade. Also your favorite upgrade that you have. I would like to get feedback from the E60 drivers. I am in the Los Angeles Area and would like to know a local shop who can tint the rear lights also.
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BIG H
I just leased my first BMW and it is one BAD ASS CAR!. I got a 535I Alpina White all it has is the IPOD adapter option and bluetooth. I am looking to do some modifications to the car and would like to know your recommendations. Please include ruff pricing for doing the upgrade. Also your favorite upgrade that you have. I would like to get feedback from the E60 drivers. I am in the Los Angeles Area and would like to know a local shop who can tint the rear lights also.
Thanks,
BIG H
12-26-2008, 02:36 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
You're the 3rd Armenian on this board (that I know of) 
. I'm Armenian. Armenians rule!
First mod should be a Sprint Booster. Welcome to the family. Congrats on the 535.
. I'm Armenian. Armenians rule! First mod should be a Sprint Booster. Welcome to the family. Congrats on the 535.
12-26-2008, 02:47 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
to the forum fellow left coaster and 535'er....congrats on your new ride...Cheap mods: exterior...you could start with lighting....angel eyes, fogs, and license plate lights....
If you are looking for wheels...browse thru the classified section, there are some good end of year sales going, with most vendors local to so cal
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12-26-2008, 02:51 PM
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FIRST OFF WELCOME TO THE FORUM. i hope you saved your money.. you will need it... second great chose in color.. alpine white is the best... yes the sprint booster is a great mod.. some wheels.. rpi scoops. and if you really want to get at it.. get the juice box for your car.. it will turn it in to the only beast.. from 300 hp to some where in the range of 360 hp... tints smoke your tails. and if you dont have a sport pakage drop it like its hot.... i could keep going... but ill let the other guys chime in... good luck with the new ride... post some pic`s to....
12-26-2008, 03:07 PM
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My Ride: I have a 2007 Black Sapphire BMW 530i with SMG. It has the auburn interior, has PDC, Sports Package, Premium Package, rear automatic sunshades with manual side sunshades, 35% black tint, Upgraded angeleyes from Angelibrights, and Logic 7 Sound System
Model Year: 2007
honestly, rims make the BIGGEST difference! Sprintbooster would be second, and then angeleyes and then.....mtech, etc...so many mods! Congrats
12-26-2008, 03:47 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
1. Tinted windows/tailights $300
2. Sprint booster ($300)
3. Black Carbon roundels, wheels, hood, trunk ($65)
4. Magnaflow 14862 muffler ($225 installed)
5. Wheel spacers ($200)
6. Black kideny grill ($65)
That should get yo going
From your east coast Armenian
2. Sprint booster ($300)
3. Black Carbon roundels, wheels, hood, trunk ($65)
4. Magnaflow 14862 muffler ($225 installed)
5. Wheel spacers ($200)
6. Black kideny grill ($65)
That should get yo going
From your east coast Armenian
12-26-2008, 04:39 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
You didn't list your goals with the mods,but performance software is the biggest bang (literally) for the buck.
