Soon to be new 525xi owner
11-06-2009, 11:18 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI silver/grey
OK, now I'm confused. In preparation for acquiring a 2006 525xi I have done quite a bit of reading on the forum. I can see that the modifications are pretty cool but plan to keep mine simple and stock to a large degree.
I think the head lamps with the inside rings are pretty cool and I'm totally confused after reading as to which affordable solution will get me the rings. No blue for me.
The idea of a real throwty sound from the exhaust is very tempting but the cost can set you back in your seat.
I'm planning to give serious consideration to the above mentioned additions and if anyone has extra parts/suggestions, I'm interested and yes I looked at the classified section.
I think the head lamps with the inside rings are pretty cool and I'm totally confused after reading as to which affordable solution will get me the rings. No blue for me.
The idea of a real throwty sound from the exhaust is very tempting but the cost can set you back in your seat.
I'm planning to give serious consideration to the above mentioned additions and if anyone has extra parts/suggestions, I'm interested and yes I looked at the classified section.
11-06-2009, 11:53 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
IMHO your best bet is to PM member brabusw209amg for all your lighting questions. People who go for the exhaust option say RPi is the best, you can contact nerweezy for that. Have you removed the charcoal filter? That adds a little more sound when you hit the gas.
11-07-2009, 01:10 PM
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My Ride: Mod 2004, 2.2L --> 6 Cylinder engine (not V6), 170HP, M-package, wheels: 265/45 at back, 235/45 at front, parking sensors, automatic gearbox, roof hatch ++
..where is the charchoal filter?
11-07-2009, 01:56 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by justnasty' post='1049672' date='Nov 7 2009, 04:10 PM
..where is the charchoal filter?
DIY: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=21796
11-07-2009, 06:39 PM
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Welcome to the forum! 
Where are you located? Many E60's are market specifc so features vary from location to location.
Are you saying the halogen headlamps you have now do not have Angel Eyes(light rings) or that you just want to change the color of the Angel Eyes?
Where are you located? Many E60's are market specifc so features vary from location to location.
Are you saying the halogen headlamps you have now do not have Angel Eyes(light rings) or that you just want to change the color of the Angel Eyes?
11-09-2009, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='1049825' date='Nov 7 2009, 10:39 PM
Welcome to the forum!
Where are you located? Many E60's are market specifc so features vary from location to location.
Are you saying the halogen headlamps you have now do not have Angel Eyes(light rings) or that you just want to change the color of the Angel Eyes?
Where are you located? Many E60's are market specifc so features vary from location to location.
Are you saying the halogen headlamps you have now do not have Angel Eyes(light rings) or that you just want to change the color of the Angel Eyes?
I asked my sister to have her name added to the title so I can attempt to save from paying uncle sam at the DMV counter. There is a trasfer of sale between immediate family members here in CT. I can save over a thousand ducks if I wait the month or so before buying her Beamer.
11-09-2009, 07:11 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by Silver525xi' post='1050709' date='Nov 9 2009, 10:55 AM
No color changes just the rings. I'm located in Connecticut and haven't acquired the car yet.
I asked my sister to have her name added to the title so I can attempt to save from paying uncle sam at the DMV counter. There is a trasfer of sale between immediate family members here in CT. I can save over a thousand ducks if I wait the month or so before buying her Beamer.
I asked my sister to have her name added to the title so I can attempt to save from paying uncle sam at the DMV counter. There is a trasfer of sale between immediate family members here in CT. I can save over a thousand ducks if I wait the month or so before buying her Beamer.
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