Pics of my ride in the Italian & Sardinian sun
08-17-2007, 07:11 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='459662' date='Aug 17 2007, 04:26 PM
Thanks for posting 
Great pics!
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A M-Sport with M5 rims is absolutely the best looking option!
I suppose you have 245/35 and 285/30 19 tyres?
All in all the car looks simply fantastic with its chrome grills etc.!
Great pics!
PS.
A M-Sport with M5 rims is absolutely the best looking option!
I suppose you have 245/35 and 285/30 19 tyres?
All in all the car looks simply fantastic with its chrome grills etc.!
I actually have 275s on the back, which is the same size tyre you get fitted from the factory if you opt for the 172s.
The matt black grills with the carbon black was a no-go for me, and find the chrome grills are a much better match
08-17-2007, 07:19 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
thanks for the comments guys.
looking at the pics, it makes me want to go straight back!
looking at the pics, it makes me want to go straight back!
08-17-2007, 07:33 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 xBMWx' post='459688' date='Aug 17 2007, 06:11 PM
I actually have 275s on the back, which is the same size tyre you get fitted from the factory if you opt for the 172s.
The matt black grills with the carbon black was a no-go for me, and find the chrome grills are a much better match
The matt black grills with the carbon black was a no-go for me, and find the chrome grills are a much better match
285 rear tyres seem to be the latest on what the rears should be
The ratio doesn't change much but the beefy look improves somewhat.
08-17-2007, 07:40 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='459694' date='Aug 17 2007, 05:33 PM
I also have retrofit but OEM chrome grilles!
285 rear tyres seem to be the latest on what the rears should be
The ratio doesn't change much but the beefy look improves somewhat.
285 rear tyres seem to be the latest on what the rears should be
The ratio doesn't change much but the beefy look improves somewhat.
I went for the OEM grills as well -- mainly because I was too lazy to fit them myself and asked BMW to do it at the next service
As for the tyres, because the M166s are not approved for the normal E60, but only the M5 E60, in Germany you need to get the wheels formally checked by the German Authorities (T?V) and entered into the cars paper work. I therefore went for the same tyre size as the normal E60 19 inch rims, to keep them as close to standard as possible and avoid any problems getting them approved by T?V. Otherwise I probably would have also gone for the beefier look! (The same process also applies to putting spacers on the car, which is also a nice touch when fitting these rims to the E60.)
08-17-2007, 07:58 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 xBMWx' post='459696' date='Aug 17 2007, 06:40 PM
I went for the OEM grills as well -- mainly because I was too lazy to fit them myself and asked BMW to do it at the next service
As for the tyres, because the M166s are not approved for the normal E60, but only the M5 E60, in Germany you need to get the wheels formally checked by the German Authorities (T?V) and entered into the cars paper work. I therefore went for the same tyre size as the normal E60 19 inch rims, to keep them as close to standard as possible and avoid any problems getting them approved by T?V. Otherwise I probably would have also gone for the beefier look! (The same process also applies to putting spacers on the car, which is also a nice touch when fitting these rims to the E60.)
As for the tyres, because the M166s are not approved for the normal E60, but only the M5 E60, in Germany you need to get the wheels formally checked by the German Authorities (T?V) and entered into the cars paper work. I therefore went for the same tyre size as the normal E60 19 inch rims, to keep them as close to standard as possible and avoid any problems getting them approved by T?V. Otherwise I probably would have also gone for the beefier look! (The same process also applies to putting spacers on the car, which is also a nice touch when fitting these rims to the E60.)
Hah-haa, I baught my chrome grills with BMW Club rebate + some benefit coupongs I recieved from the local BMW dealer,
and then gave them to the sales guy and told them to put them on before delivery...
The TYV is OK, but you didn't need spacers etc for the M5 wheels, did you?
I'm not sure that the spacers are good for nothing else than looks...
08-17-2007, 08:02 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='459708' date='Aug 17 2007, 05:58 PM
Hah-haa, I baught my chrome grills with BMW Club rebate + some benefit coupongs I recieved from the local BMW dealer,
and then gave them to the sales guy and told them to put them on before delivery...
The TYV is OK, but you didn't need spacers etc for the M5 wheels, did you?
I'm not sure that the spacers are good for nothing else than looks...
and then gave them to the sales guy and told them to put them on before delivery...
The TYV is OK, but you didn't need spacers etc for the M5 wheels, did you?
I'm not sure that the spacers are good for nothing else than looks...
Spacers are not required for M166s on the E60. As you wrote above, it would have only been for the looks.
08-17-2007, 08:42 AM
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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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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='459687' date='Aug 17 2007, 05:08 PM
You bet I did!! It was driving me mad knowing my rims where that dirty 
I actually ended up driving over 50km to find a car wash
I actually ended up driving over 50km to find a car wash . The results can be seen
08-17-2007, 09:37 AM
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My Ride: '11 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity M Sport Carbon Black Cinnamon Brown Dark Bamboo Anthracite Headliner M Sports Pkg Convenience Pkg Active Steering Comfort Access Heated Front Seats Navigation Premium Hi-Fi
Beautiful Pics! What a great trip! Thx for sharing
08-17-2007, 09:40 AM
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My Ride: Fully loaded Dinan Tuned E60 545i Sports Sedan, featuring Dinan high flow intake system, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan high flow throttle body, Dinan Stage 3 Performance Engine Management Software, Dinan camber plates, Dinan carbon fiber strut tower brace, Dinan 19" lightweight forged wheelset, Dinan/Brembo GT big brake system, Dinan Polished Aluminum Pedal Kit, BMW "M" footrest, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's, OEM rear deck spoiler, OEM sun/wind deflector, OEM illuminated BMW door sills, debadged (official "Dinan 5 badging"/emblem earned).
absolutely impressive and picturesque european scenery, not to be outdone by your fine ride of course!! 
man, that's one awesome and sleek looking yacth there also.
talk about presence and making a statement!!
thanks for sharing! BEST REGARDS
man, that's one awesome and sleek looking yacth there also.
talk about presence and making a statement!!
thanks for sharing! BEST REGARDS