My Changed Bimmer. (Pics inside - THANKS GARRY)
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
I just love how clean and shiny she looks!
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='631317' date='Jul 24 2008, 12:32 AM
Howitzer,
Are you changing the shocks as well or staying with stock? I'm waiting for my 166 (M6 offset) rims and as soon as I get them, I'll be getting my car lowered as well.
What kind of H&R you going with?
Are you changing the shocks as well or staying with stock? I'm waiting for my 166 (M6 offset) rims and as soon as I get them, I'll be getting my car lowered as well.
What kind of H&R you going with?
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i say add a little tint.. like 35%.. it wont look pimped then.. itll look "classy" lol.. and i agree on the kidneys.. ditch em
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='631205' date='Jul 23 2008, 10:40 PM
Dunno about the tint. I don't want the car to look like a drug-dealer-mobile. Plus, I'm in Illinois, illegal to have driver/passenger side tints which sucks. I might do 70% all around which is so slight you won't notice it during the day, at least cops might not....
You're in Illinois and you don't have a front plate? If there isn't a law that requires me to leave the front plate on, I'm taking it off with an axe. Very carefully, though.
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looks awesome! im going to get the m6 offsets soon! could you post a pic directly behind the car? i'd like to see how wide the wheels look. i'm not sure if you mentioned which brand of tire you're sportin?
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[quote name='Howitzer' date='Jul 23 2008, 11:27 PM' post='631196']
Just got the new set of M166 last night. Next is the H&R spring kit, painting the calipers red, shadowline trim, and trunk finisher. =)
Hope you like the pics. (Work in progress) Thanks to all of you guys that helped and a BIG thanks to Garry at Newport BMW for the rims.
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Man congrats. on your 166s, they are cool looking, and you will enjoy them!!
Speaking of cool looking, I do not think I have seen was Black BMW or a show car, etc ever shine as much as yours does? 
What kind of wax did you use on it? Did you use a Polisher? How many coats of wax in on it? 
Thanks in Advance!!
R. Eddie Presley aka Presley348
Just got the new set of M166 last night. Next is the H&R spring kit, painting the calipers red, shadowline trim, and trunk finisher. =)
Hope you like the pics. (Work in progress) Thanks to all of you guys that helped and a BIG thanks to Garry at Newport BMW for the rims.
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Man congrats. on your 166s, they are cool looking, and you will enjoy them!!
Speaking of cool looking, I do not think I have seen was Black BMW or a show car, etc ever shine as much as yours does? What kind of wax did you use on it? Did you use a Polisher? How many coats of wax in on it? Thanks in Advance!!
R. Eddie Presley aka Presley348
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Great ride. Looking at her gives me good reason not to get the M-tech kit. I maybe in the minority who thinks original body trim is simply great.
Keep her immaculately polished . I know its a lot of work but it is exercise for this old man (and yeah, you can hire someone to do it too).
Keep her immaculately polished
. I know its a lot of work but it is exercise for this old man (and yeah, you can hire someone to do it too).
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I still have the 124s on my car. Love the 166s... How hard are they to clean? Also, how did you paint your calipers? DIY or paid someone to do it?