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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
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Originally Posted by Palmo' post='417828' date='Apr 26 2007, 01:07 AM
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The 172M alloy's are not standard, they are an optional extra (?770 in the UK) - the car comes standard with the 18" 135M wheels fitted with RFT's.
The 172M alloy's are not standard, they are an optional extra (?770 in the UK) - the car comes standard with the 18" 135M wheels fitted with RFT's.
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With regards to the mudflaps, I don't mind them, but I've never had any stonechips on the rear side anyway...
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='418042' date='Apr 26 2007, 10:25 AM
Economy is always a tradeoff against performance.
You pays your money.... and keep paying!
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You pays your money.... and keep paying!
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In terms of "Economy is always a tradeoff against performance", not sure this is 'always' the case although this follows good logic. My previous car was tuned including remapping which upped the bhp from 215 - 285, an increase of 70 bhp, with similar gains in torque. However, in like for like driving situations the economy was actually improved by about 3 - 4 mpg. This shows that economy does not always have to suffer. In this case the fuel profile and boost curves were finely tuned resulting in a more efficient combustion process for the same amount of throttle being applied.
Ultimately, you are absoltuely right, where cars are involved (and I have learnt through bitter experience) you 'keep on paying' one way or another!
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
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Update with further Pictures
Car has now done over 800 miles and is beginning to loosen up nicely and is proving to be an easy, enjoyable drive all round.
Today I went to get the 'M Sport Gear Lever Knob' retrofitted as it was missing (a standard SE one had been fitted) when I collected the car. However, the one that has arrived is the same. According to my dealer they ordered an 'M Sport Gear Lever Knob' and that is what has come. They have double checked and no other Gear Knob is listed at all. They agree that the one shown in the brochure is different and they are going to look into this further...... Has anyone got an M Sport LCI with a manual gearbox in the UK? If so what gear knob is fitted?
Anyway, over the weekend I fitted a set of Mudflaps and detailed the car. Here are the latest pictures:
Car in the process of having Mudflaps fitted..... (my father owns a garage so I have the luxury of using a ramp FOC).
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Car following thorough detailing session which took several hours.....
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Car has now done over 800 miles and is beginning to loosen up nicely and is proving to be an easy, enjoyable drive all round.
Today I went to get the 'M Sport Gear Lever Knob' retrofitted as it was missing (a standard SE one had been fitted) when I collected the car. However, the one that has arrived is the same. According to my dealer they ordered an 'M Sport Gear Lever Knob' and that is what has come. They have double checked and no other Gear Knob is listed at all. They agree that the one shown in the brochure is different and they are going to look into this further...... Has anyone got an M Sport LCI with a manual gearbox in the UK? If so what gear knob is fitted?
Anyway, over the weekend I fitted a set of Mudflaps and detailed the car. Here are the latest pictures:
Car in the process of having Mudflaps fitted..... (my father owns a garage so I have the luxury of using a ramp FOC).
![](https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i205/Palmo_2006/DSC02808b.jpg)
Car following thorough detailing session which took several hours.....
![](https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i205/Palmo_2006/DSC02805b.jpg)
![](https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i205/Palmo_2006/DSC02807b.jpg)
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
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And some more.....
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
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And some Interior Pics.....
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
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M Sport Gear Lever Knob Update
Just had call from my dealers who have been in contact with BMW UK and have now been able to identify the correct Gear Lever Knob that should have been fitted. I'm told it should arrive on Wednesday and am booked in to have it changed on Thursday. Will update after Thursday.
I am interested to hear if this has happened to any other new LCI owners with manuals or if this is an isolated case?
Just had call from my dealers who have been in contact with BMW UK and have now been able to identify the correct Gear Lever Knob that should have been fitted. I'm told it should arrive on Wednesday and am booked in to have it changed on Thursday. Will update after Thursday.
I am interested to hear if this has happened to any other new LCI owners with manuals or if this is an isolated case?
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='419388' date='Apr 30 2007, 03:43 PM
Quite blue on my screen.
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Originally Posted by Palmo' post='419396' date='Apr 30 2007, 03:57 PM
...although I would still refer to them as being black if that makes sense.
It might be an idea to have a go with white balance adjustment if there are to be more.
I'm intrigued that no-one ever posts a photo of the "Ford Escort" driver's door.
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