My E60 was just Born!!!!!
01-26-2006, 06:44 AM
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Cool news that there will be yet another 550 in the Chicago area soon. 
Enjoy ED ... that sounds like a great experience (except for the part where you wait for it ... again).
With our luck with Chicago weather it will either be 70 degrees on the day you pick up your 550 here (and you won't have time to play golf) or it will be a huge March snow storm.
Enjoy ED ... that sounds like a great experience (except for the part where you wait for it ... again).
With our luck with Chicago weather it will either be 70 degrees on the day you pick up your 550 here (and you won't have time to play golf) or it will be a huge March snow storm.
01-26-2006, 06:54 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!
Congrats and be carefull in Germany 
also recall that proper break-in will longer the life of yours
but still have fun
also recall that proper break-in will longer the life of yoursbut still have fun
01-26-2006, 07:16 AM
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My Ride: Current... 2005 545i Black/Black/Anthracite, Sport Package, Steptronic, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Fold Down Rear, Sirius.
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='229420' date='Jan 25 2006, 10:00 AM
I'm getting real excited now. Just had to share this. 
CVT Benhogan
CVT Benhogan
Have fun and have a bier for me!
01-26-2006, 09:09 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='229420' date='Jan 25 2006, 08:00 PM
I'm getting real excited now. Just had to share this.
CVT Benhogan
CVT Benhogan
Now you only have to get it home.
And then, pics please!
01-26-2006, 09:28 AM
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My Ride: 545i Orient Blue, Auburn Int. Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Satellite Radio, Logic 7 , Nav... European Delivery 3/21/05 Redelivery 6/1/05.
CVT... Congratulations! Have a great trip. I did one same time last year and spent 2 weeks driving the car all over Europe! 2005 miles when I dropped it off in Paris. Yes the wait back at home can be brutal, but well worth it. Have fun!
01-26-2006, 10:20 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
Have fun and have a bier for me!
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Thanks. I'll start with an Augustiner for you!! One question. How difficult was it to drive in the snow you experienced or say 4 inches or less? I noticed you have the sports package. The train was a great idea.
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01-26-2006, 10:31 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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One question. How difficult was it to drive in the snow you experienced or say 4 inches or less?
CVT Benhogan
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Difficult to drive in the snow???
What have you been driving before, a motorcycle?
One question. How difficult was it to drive in the snow you experienced or say 4 inches or less?
CVT Benhogan
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Difficult to drive in the snow???
What have you been driving before, a motorcycle?
01-26-2006, 10:48 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
One question. How difficult was it to drive in the snow you experienced or say 4 inches or less?
CVT Benhogan
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Difficult to drive in the snow???
What have you been driving before, a motorcycle?
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Front wheel drive with all season tires!!!
CVT Benhogan
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Difficult to drive in the snow???
What have you been driving before, a motorcycle?
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Front wheel drive with all season tires!!!
01-26-2006, 11:40 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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Front wheel drive with all season tires!!!
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You have purchased a real quality automobile with the finest computer tech,
for instance the DSC 8.0 (including ABS, ASC, DBC, EBV).
Driving in 4 inches of snow the problem will be your M specs (low suspension
and nice front spoiler).
Why didn't you get the 530xi?
Your 550i is not a 4WD but otherwise I suppose you can handle it.
If it is really slippery and the car only spins, take off the DSC but
remember that you have an 367 hp and 490 Nm strong car!
Front wheel drive with all season tires!!!
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You have purchased a real quality automobile with the finest computer tech,
for instance the DSC 8.0 (including ABS, ASC, DBC, EBV).
Driving in 4 inches of snow the problem will be your M specs (low suspension
and nice front spoiler).
Why didn't you get the 530xi?
Your 550i is not a 4WD but otherwise I suppose you can handle it.
If it is really slippery and the car only spins, take off the DSC but
remember that you have an 367 hp and 490 Nm strong car!