Shadow line conversion
07-08-2006, 08:18 AM
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Hi all,
Here we are, before and after pics.
Please have a look at the DYI section for instructions:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=28224
//R
Here we are, before and after pics.
Please have a look at the DYI section for instructions:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=28224
//R
07-08-2006, 08:32 AM
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Nice job. The transformation is impressive. I have the same color 530I and have ordered the SL trim and will be doing the same. Are the wheels OEM or aftermarket? Can you notice a difference in the ride between the 17? wheels and the 18?s?
07-08-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck W.' post='308289' date='Jul 8 2006, 06:32 PM
Nice job. The transformation is impressive. I have the same color 530I and have ordered the SL trim and will be doing the same. Are the wheels OEM or aftermarket? Can you notice a difference in the ride between the 17? wheels and the 18?s?
The wheels are OEM's and it's 19" not 18". I had the Starspoke 123 (18") earlier and the 19"'s are not stiffer (not even compared with 17" RFT).
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07-08-2006, 09:07 AM
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Looks much better - shadowline trip really suits black body colour.
How much was it to buy all the shadowline trim pieces?
Did you ask your dealer to quote for fitting (from your instructions it seems like only an hour or two's work) before deciding to do it yourself?
How much was it to buy all the shadowline trim pieces?
Did you ask your dealer to quote for fitting (from your instructions it seems like only an hour or two's work) before deciding to do it yourself?
07-08-2006, 09:30 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I want the high gloss conversion. Anyone know which parts are high gloss? just the B-Pillers or are there more?
07-08-2006, 10:44 AM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
great job 
07-08-2006, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by red-max' post='308294' date='Jul 8 2006, 07:07 PM
Looks much better - shadowline trip really suits black body colour.
How much was it to buy all the shadowline trim pieces?
Did you ask your dealer to quote for fitting (from your instructions it seems like only an hour or two's work) before deciding to do it yourself?
How much was it to buy all the shadowline trim pieces?
Did you ask your dealer to quote for fitting (from your instructions it seems like only an hour or two's work) before deciding to do it yourself?
//R
07-08-2006, 03:27 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Silver BMW 530i
Premium Package, Sports Package, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Sun Shades, iPod Retrofit kit, M-Tech Kit, OEM Style 172 Wheels
very nice!