shadow line fitted
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My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
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A couple of days ago I finally had my shadow line trim fitted.
Had a indy shop with love for BMW's do the work, with the DIY from this forum as a helping hand...![](https://5series.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)
They did an excellent job. They even removed the old trim totally intact within three hours...
I think the results look stunning, just what my ride needed..
What do you think guys?
Before pic
![](http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/b4978000.jpg)
after
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Also decided to paint my calipers, while saving for a BBK...
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/39e484e6.jpg)
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/60207b5c.jpg)
Had a indy shop with love for BMW's do the work, with the DIY from this forum as a helping hand...
![](https://5series.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)
They did an excellent job. They even removed the old trim totally intact within three hours...
I think the results look stunning, just what my ride needed..
What do you think guys?
Before pic
![](http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/b4978000.jpg)
after
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/b1f32535.jpg)
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/dffb446d.jpg)
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/66f2c947.jpg)
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/89e6cfca.jpg)
Also decided to paint my calipers, while saving for a BBK...
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/39e484e6.jpg)
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/60207b5c.jpg)
![](https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/GreycooperS/a0f2c927.jpg)
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My Ride: 2010(60) BMW 520d SE, Manual, In Sophisto Grey with Cream/Black Interior and Piano Black trim
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That looks amazing man, in regard to the wheels, whats the clearance like with the 20's? I'm contemplating a set of 20's myself, but worried about rubbing etc. Super job with the trim and callipers, bet they look the mutts nuts when its pollished up in the sun
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Thanx guys,
Clearance is not an issue...I have lowering springs (-30mm) and when fully loaded with passengers and fuel, i have absolutely no rubbing![](https://5series.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/twoup.gif)
If you go for 20's make sure you get the correct width on the back tires...I have a 275/30 on a 10,5J wheel...285 would be to wide...
Clearance is not an issue...I have lowering springs (-30mm) and when fully loaded with passengers and fuel, i have absolutely no rubbing
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If you go for 20's make sure you get the correct width on the back tires...I have a 275/30 on a 10,5J wheel...285 would be to wide...
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
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Truly is amazing how much better shadowline trim is. The chrome trim makes the ugly lines of the E60 "pop", which is why it has to go. I love when people that have chrome trim try to convince themselves that it blends with the car and other accents of their mods. Cracks me up. Bottom line -- chrome trim doesn't make the car flow and is bad on the eyes. Lose it!
Great job.
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Great job.
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Yeah, It is beside me why people actually invest in getting chrome mods
, but hey, to each his own haha
Thanx for the compliments guys!
Now saving for a nice leather interior, because I'm feeling so stupid having bought a car with no leather
(first car in years with no leather...thought I wouldn't miss it...WRONG! haha)
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Thanx for the compliments guys!
Now saving for a nice leather interior, because I'm feeling so stupid having bought a car with no leather
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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Looks great! Aren't you concerned about the "M" emblem over the RPI scoop? I would think it would lessen the airflow going in.