167M's - HGSL - calipers painted
05-13-2008, 01:55 PM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
After tinting the windows the chromeline got to me and while nicke60gre was still visiting me during the European meet he installed a custom version of sapphire black high gloss shadow line for me. Looks really good - thanks Nick!
The blacking out theme continues with new 167's as the shadow tint conforms nicely with the new appearance my car is taking - from a performance standpoint, this was a long awaited mod as the weight of the 172M's plus the spacers was just not acceptable any more to me. Almost 29kg, the 172's cannot compare to 20kg of the 167's - even lighter for the fronts. There is an immediate noticable difference in all respects (acceleration, steering wheel feel)...the 172's will stay with me as a trusted and wonderful winter setup
Completed the mod with cleaning up the calipers and painting them black along with a small touch of "individuality" in the interior (honoring the custom trims) wholly befitting the mods as to speak...lol.
enjoy
The blacking out theme continues with new 167's as the shadow tint conforms nicely with the new appearance my car is taking - from a performance standpoint, this was a long awaited mod as the weight of the 172M's plus the spacers was just not acceptable any more to me. Almost 29kg, the 172's cannot compare to 20kg of the 167's - even lighter for the fronts. There is an immediate noticable difference in all respects (acceleration, steering wheel feel)...the 172's will stay with me as a trusted and wonderful winter setup
Completed the mod with cleaning up the calipers and painting them black along with a small touch of "individuality" in the interior (honoring the custom trims) wholly befitting the mods as to speak...lol.
enjoy
05-13-2008, 02:19 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Very clean , very nice 
05-13-2008, 02:24 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Looks great....congrats..happy motoring..
05-13-2008, 02:30 PM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='579725' date='May 13 2008, 11:23 PM
Looks great Andy! You and Nick are twins!
05-13-2008, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='579732' date='May 14 2008, 01:30 AM
hehe..almost --> front ACS makes the subtle difference.
Great pics Andy, beauty looks even more clean and sharp now with the 167 style jewels on her
...and the shadow line of course
05-13-2008, 02:44 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
I like iiiiiitttt.....
