alexbaldy

Instead of starting a new thread, decided to edit my original...

Original posting was:

My first 100 days with E60.

So far I'm happy!
This is my second BMW. My first one was E39, all stock, except stereo. I always wanted to customize my car a little bit on outside. But E39 had to go. Three months ago I bought this 5 series. Here is what I did so far:....


I bought 2010 almost a year ago. It is regular E60, which by itself is great car. But like most of 5series residents I got bored with base look

Some may say "why bother spending $$$$ on 528i", I like BMW's for their look, performance is nice, but with current speeding laws plus my commercial driver license (which means every trafic ticket goes on record) I must stay out of racing, drifting and other fun things

I use my iPhone as main camera 99% of the time, thus quality may be a bit less than expected...

Before:

November 2012

Complete stock, base E60...











Started with basics, like tinted windows, smoked signal lights, black roundels...



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December 2012

Shadow line trim in the process...

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One door is done, three more to go! I'm falling in love with new look!

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Done!

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December 2012

Next mod is lights... License plate lights.

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Little video how it looks:


Last mod in 2012! Kuda cellphone mount:



Amazing quality!

New 2013 and new mods!

Next mod comes from Trinity!

January 2013

RPi exhaust...

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Many people are still skeptical about my next step, but I wanted to get rid off chrome/aluminum look/parts all-together.

PRi exhaust ceramic coated in matte black:

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This is how it's sounds:


Next one comes from Trinity again! M Style front bumper:

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Almost done...

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People who wonder how these replicas bumpers look like might enjoy this little walk-around-video:


Done

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M Style leaf spoiler:

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February 2013

Not really a mod.... Always wanted to have personalized license plate, more than 30 days wait is over!

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While I wait for more parts to come...

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April 2013

Those fender gaps were killing me.

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Dropped by 1.5 inch, not much but at least no crazy fender gaps!!!

May 2013

Took me a while to decide on rims and tires

Hankook EVO V12's size 19"

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Avant Garde rims

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Little "unboxing" video:


After new shoes were mounted here's the result:





Like I said before, I use my phone (iPhone 5) for 99% of photo takings...
Rain may ruin your handwash-waxing-perfection, but it creates really cool mood:

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June 2013 - Nothing to report, just chilling and enjoying sunshine:

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As I was thinking to get the rest of M Style body kit, deleted M Style spoiler. Not sure if I will get anything, but for now "no spoiler"....

July 2013

I know, it's a little almost unnoticeable piece, but I believe tiny details make huge difference.

Valve stem with matching black BMW emblem:

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Here's what Trinity shipped to me:

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August/September 2013

While I waited on skirts and rear bumper to be Alpine Whited, mod work didn't stop. One of the downsides of halogen headlights, not a lot of customizations... Ye, I know Orions look awesome, but cost and wait time didn't appeal to me.

Decided to get HIDs in 6k and CREE LED AE. Here's video of how CREE look like:


HIDs are in!

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Her eyes are clear now. Stealth bulbs helped to get rid off orange turn signals.

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Car as of Middle of September (2013):

Finally she got new rear:

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September 29, 2013

Were trying to get some photos, post 29

October 9, 2013

I know, this is not a real "mod"... But we all share something unique (sometimes same) things about our cars.

Got front Euro plate that matches my rear one. This thing is made in Germany, and quality is superb!

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My cat decided to pose for this one

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October 19, 2013

October is the best month for taking photos! Sun is not too harsh, leaves create fantastic colors and our cars just begging to be photographed.

Yesterday, I didn't lose my opportunity. Here are several shots I got:










Done but not shown:

1. VW/Audi grocery hook
2. Strut bar
3. I wanted to get big break kit, with black calipers. Unfortunately it gonna have to wait... Painted calipers with caliper paint $15 worth of paint plus trip to AutoZone

Current "to do list"

1. Get few photographs with real camera....
2. Spacers, spacers, spacers....
3. Look for someone in Portland, OR (may be Seattle, WA) who could vinyl wrap my roof...




More to come....

stel_i79

nice..
now WE need inside..pictures

Booyaazaa

Very clean nice looking ride.

alexbaldy

Thank you!

Here are several shots from inside: KUDA cellphone mount installed

Thank you!

minijas

What high beam bulbs are you using?

alexbaldy

That's just effect I applied in Photoshop. Lights will be one of my next projects.

alexbaldy

Almost one year passed since I started to play with my E60, edited first post. Added whole bunch of photos...

Cre8

Cool thread, nice to see the progress!

almandee26

Nice ride and good jog "" alexbaldy "" amazing bro .. Good grad on your ride and hard work ��

7_rocket

Simply amazing. Great thread