shadow line fitted
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From: Rijswijk, The Netherlands
My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
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...
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
after
Also decided to paint my calipers, while saving for a BBK...
Had a indy shop with love for BMW's do the work, with the DIY from this forum as a helping hand...
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
after
Also decided to paint my calipers, while saving for a BBK...
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From: Barnsley, UK
My Ride: 2010(60) BMW 520d SE, Manual, In Sophisto Grey with Cream/Black Interior and Piano Black trim
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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From: Rijswijk, The Netherlands
My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
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
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
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
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.
Great job.
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From: Rijswijk, The Netherlands
My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
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)
, but hey, to each his own hahaThanx 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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Looks great! Aren't you concerned about the "M" emblem over the RPI scoop? I would think it would lessen the airflow going in.
