Pics of my new car
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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.
Originally Posted by Gudge' post='416552' date='Apr 22 2007, 04:17 PM
Here she is: Details on my new signature.
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Originally Posted by Palmo' post='416963' date='Apr 23 2007, 10:47 PM
How does this compare to the old 525d - I presume this is the new 525d with the 3.0d engine? I pick up my new 525d M Sport tomorrow. How did you manage to spec it with 166 wheels, thought they were only for the M5?
I did not spec it with the 166 wheels. I bought these afterwards. They are OEM 166 wheels; got them off Ebay, including the tyres. Had to buy the space saver wheel and jack lifting kit separately at c.?200.
My mate has the 19" 172 alloys like yours, so I wanted to go a bit different and chose the 166 alloys. Before I fitted them I thought I liked the 172's more. But now I prefer my 166's. I actually think they look better with the lower profile tyres than the M5 profile. (an original M5 uses 40 and 35 profile tyres; this has 35 and 30).
Palmo - are you going to fit some sort of tuning kit ? My mate has The tuning box on his 525d......it makes a big difference. I'll be getting this soon too.
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From: Manchester, UK
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.
Originally Posted by Gudge' post='419533' date='Apr 30 2007, 10:39 PM
Palmo. This is my new 525d but it is actually an older model than my previous car. This is a 54 plate whereas my grey on was an 05 plate. So no, it has the 2.5 litre engine.
I did not spec it with the 166 wheels. I bought these afterwards. They are OEM 166 wheels; got them off Ebay, including the tyres. Had to buy the space saver wheel and jack lifting kit separately at c.?200.
My mate has the 19" 172 alloys like yours, so I wanted to go a bit different and chose the 166 alloys. Before I fitted them I thought I liked the 172's more. But now I prefer my 166's. I actually think they look better with the lower profile tyres than the M5 profile. (an original M5 uses 40 and 35 profile tyres; this has 35 and 30).
Palmo - are you going to fit some sort of tuning kit ? My mate has The tuning box on his 525d......it makes a big difference. I'll be getting this soon too.
I did not spec it with the 166 wheels. I bought these afterwards. They are OEM 166 wheels; got them off Ebay, including the tyres. Had to buy the space saver wheel and jack lifting kit separately at c.?200.
My mate has the 19" 172 alloys like yours, so I wanted to go a bit different and chose the 166 alloys. Before I fitted them I thought I liked the 172's more. But now I prefer my 166's. I actually think they look better with the lower profile tyres than the M5 profile. (an original M5 uses 40 and 35 profile tyres; this has 35 and 30).
Palmo - are you going to fit some sort of tuning kit ? My mate has The tuning box on his 525d......it makes a big difference. I'll be getting this soon too.
Regarding tuning, this is something I may be interested in, in the future, but not at the moment. Don't want to do anything to invalidate my warranty - my car is now only 1 week old - see here http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=39368
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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1980 - E21 320
1984 - E21 323i - White
1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue
1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels
2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit
2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car
2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit
Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1
Originally Posted by Gudge' post='122458' date='May 1 2005, 01:58 PM
Hi all. Finally picked up my car on Tuesday. Only got around to cleaning it this weekend.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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