What should I do to my car to make it amazing
07-24-2009, 09:15 AM
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Okay so just got the 2004 530i and I am pretty anxious to start modifying it. You can see the car in my signature but basically it's blue with tan interior. Being a 12/03 build means it's prewired for nav and if possible I would like to retrofit nav but if that's too pricey then I will rely on my awesome navigational skills. I have no cd changer and I will definitely be adding ipod integration. I'm also planning on putting a 20% tint on the driver and passenger windows and 15 on the back seat. In the future I would like to put some wheels on it that are set back maybe even m5 wheels and paint the set back part the same color as the car (would that look bad?).
Please share your recommendations and thoughts. They are greatly appreciated!
Please share your recommendations and thoughts. They are greatly appreciated!
07-24-2009, 09:19 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! 
Also enjoy the "Blank Canvas", and have fun working on it! 
07-24-2009, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='953000' date='Jul 24 2009, 01:19 PM
Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! Also enjoy the "Blank Canvas", and have fun working on it! Admiring your car made me remember that I want to darken my tail lights! How did you get yours like that? Thanks
07-24-2009, 09:26 AM
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There are so many possibilities, I love that color BTW. Probably (depending on budget) start with the wheels, it'll make choosing the body mods easier. DEfinitely tint those windows. Then.............
07-24-2009, 09:27 AM
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get some wheels! It will look very nice. Akalius (Phi) is selling VMR V710s forn a REALLY good price.
And dont forget HID fogs, angel eyes, LED interiors with panels, license plate LEDs etc! I sell those! PM me for any questions or you can also go my my links in my signature for more info.
And dont forget HID fogs, angel eyes, LED interiors with panels, license plate LEDs etc! I sell those! PM me for any questions or you can also go my my links in my signature for more info.
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='953016' date='Jul 24 2009, 10:27 AM
get some wheels! It will look very nice. Akalius (Phi) is selling VMR V710s forn a REALLY good price.
And dont forget HID fogs, angel eyes, LED interiors with panels, license plate LEDs etc! I sell those! PM me for any questions or you can also go my my links in my signature for more info.
And dont forget HID fogs, angel eyes, LED interiors with panels, license plate LEDs etc! I sell those! PM me for any questions or you can also go my my links in my signature for more info.
+1 John is a great resource for you lighting needs too.
07-24-2009, 09:35 AM
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I saw on here that someone put subs in the open area behind the tail lights. The set up looked sweet! Does anyone know if I can buy the boxes that fit behind the tail lights anywhere? Thanks!
07-24-2009, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by mbp727' post='953032' date='Jul 24 2009, 10:35 AM
I saw on here that someone put subs in the open area behind the tail lights. The set up looked sweet! Does anyone know if I can buy the boxes that fit behind the tail lights anywhere? Thanks!
I think Crutchfiled sells them try http://www.crutchfield.com
Or a really competent local shop can make them for you. Me? I didn't even bolt down my subs and they don't move anywhere (maybe the 84oz magnets help?). I still have plenty of room in my trunk.
07-24-2009, 09:43 AM
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Gongrats, i have a mystic blue shadowline also:-)
Exterior mods:
Tinted the windows (only on the back, because of the laws :-()
Custom E65 wheels 19" (black)
Rear exhaust muffler
Black emblems
Black grille
Smoked side markers
Things to come in couple of weeks
Tinted front lights (lamin-x tint film)
Smoked rear lights and reflectors (lamin-x smoked film)
Matte black exhaust tip
Depends where do you want to go with modding, blacked out is just one option:-)
Pics too:
Exterior mods:
Tinted the windows (only on the back, because of the laws :-()
Custom E65 wheels 19" (black)
Rear exhaust muffler
Black emblems
Black grille
Smoked side markers
Things to come in couple of weeks
Tinted front lights (lamin-x tint film)
Smoked rear lights and reflectors (lamin-x smoked film)
Matte black exhaust tip
Depends where do you want to go with modding, blacked out is just one option:-)
Pics too:
07-24-2009, 09:45 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by mbp727' post='953009' date='Jul 24 2009, 10:24 AM
Admiring your car made me remember that I want to darken my tail lights! How did you get yours like that? Thanks