My BMW Project
03-30-2006, 02:11 PM
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My Ride: 525d se auto. black sapphire, 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front deats, phone cradle
Great transformation
, I don't like the rear and front bumpers or the side skirts or the wing mirrors. The rear boot spoiler looks great though. Good luck with the rest of the project.
, I don't like the rear and front bumpers or the side skirts or the wing mirrors. The rear boot spoiler looks great though. Good luck with the rest of the project.
03-30-2006, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='262602' date='Mar 30 2006, 01:00 PM
Personally, I would be very concerned about body rigidity and noises after all that, since they creak bad enough straight from the factory.
I have spent a lot of time in 3 different 2005 545s and have not experienced the creaking you mention. Does it happen after a certain amount of driving/mileage or was it an early e60s' issue?
03-30-2006, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 525dse' post='262743' date='Mar 31 2006, 01:11 AM
Great transformation , I don't like the rear and front bumpers or the side skirts or the wing mirrors. The rear boot spoiler looks great though. Good luck with the rest of the project.
, I don't like the rear and front bumpers or the side skirts or the wing mirrors. The rear boot spoiler looks great though. Good luck with the rest of the project.
03-30-2006, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='262599' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:57 PM
I think you did a great job. I like the small modifications you did around the car. As long as don't change too much from the original look, just don't turn the car into a Civic alike.
it took 3 weeks for the complete job.
03-30-2006, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='262602' date='Mar 30 2006, 09:00 PM
Nice Work! Even nicer that you are certified by BMW.
Personally, I would be very concerned about body rigidity and noises after all that, since they creak bad enough straight from the factory. Wish you well with it.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
PS: What was the length of repair time?
Personally, I would be very concerned about body rigidity and noises after all that, since they creak bad enough straight from the factory. Wish you well with it.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
PS: What was the length of repair time?
03-30-2006, 06:55 PM
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if any of you interested in ANY part of this kit, whether it be a spoiler, boot spoiler, sides etc, plz email me for a price. mohammad@illuder.com
03-31-2006, 12:06 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!
nice job man, WOW you are brave and talented plz make a nice close-up of teh side sills thx.
03-31-2006, 12:46 AM
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My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006
Incredible job, but agree, pictures must be shopwn to the new owner.
I personally would not want such a revamped car and only wold want a car without damage to structure parts of the car.
I personally would not want such a revamped car and only wold want a car without damage to structure parts of the car.