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Apr 29, 2010 | 10:46 AM

#11

Gene

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From: So. Cal (SFV)

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Originally Posted by pjinca

Simple Gene, they look and perform great, but don't fill up my wheels like M5 brakes will

fair enough:

jcool got his m5 mirrors from here, might find some m5 brakes here also:

http://www.bmrparts.com/

Apr 29, 2010 | 10:48 AM

#12

pjinca

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From: SoCal

My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS

fair enough:

jcool got his m5 mirrors from here, might find some m5 brakes here also:

http://www.bmrparts.com/

I have also seen a few sets on the M5boards between $900-1100, much better price than Brembos and it's hard to justify a BBK for an I6

Apr 29, 2010 | 10:50 AM

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pjinca

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From: SoCal

My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV

6) Almost forgot ESS Tune from RPI

Apr 29, 2010 | 11:12 AM

#14

twobeemers

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From: Richfield, WI

My Ride: 535xi Sport

Model Year: 2009

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Originally Posted by stoic1

1. Replaced front bumper. Will pick up today!

2. Had exhaust tips powder coated semi-gloss black, picked up yesterday.

3. Ordered black carbon fiber kidney grills, tight weave.

4. Will soon order replica M5 carbon fiber mirrors.

More to follow.

What did you replace your front bumper with? mine has a nice vertical whack in it that I'll either have fixed or replace the whole thing. I'm just leary of aftermarket as I have Night Vision on the car which makes the bumper unit unique.

Apr 29, 2010 | 11:34 AM

#15

C's Bimmer

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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels

a dirty whore who pops out from under my seat and blows me whenever i want. that's my next mod.

Apr 29, 2010 | 11:41 AM

#16

stoic1

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From: DFW, TX

My Ride: '04 545i, sport pkg, premium sound, sprint booster,

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Originally Posted by twobeemers

I replaced it with an OEM bumper.

Apr 29, 2010 | 08:17 PM

#17

mark_hk

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From: Hong Kong

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjinca

1) KSport coilovers from Acute Performance
2) OEM M5 rear bumper and custom quad exhaust - SoCalBimmer
3) re-powdercoat my wheels with matte black centers and gloss black lips
4) Start hunting for OEM M5 brakes and get them
5) Replica splitter the second Joe (Trinity) gets them

Was gonna look at KSport coilovers - would be great to hear how they are when and if you install them!!

I had a set of OEM M5 brakes installed very recently... What a difference! Looks awesome especially after being painted in fire engine red!!!

Apr 29, 2010 | 08:19 PM

#18

pjinca

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From: SoCal

My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV

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Originally Posted by mark_hk

Well thanks to Michael (acuteperformance) I am the guinea pig for this mod, gladly!! I will be posting a DIY and review as soon as I get them installed - I will keep everyone posted