1st DIY mods requiring time & effort
03-23-2009, 06:23 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)
Great Mod.....looks good! 
And thanks for the link on the stickers...as I was planning to do this mod once my brake pads are ready for a change.
I am wondering however, would it be out of line to use the M Sport logo on the calipers
When I had my Audi, I had Audi Sport Logo All Weather floor mats, but AudiSport and the S (S4, S6 & S8) series are 2 different animals, so it was okay to rock the AudiSport logo's w/o being a poser.
Is it the same for BMW, or would putting the M Sport logo on the calipers be wrong
And thanks for the link on the stickers...as I was planning to do this mod once my brake pads are ready for a change.I am wondering however, would it be out of line to use the M Sport logo on the calipers
When I had my Audi, I had Audi Sport Logo All Weather floor mats, but AudiSport and the S (S4, S6 & S8) series are 2 different animals, so it was okay to rock the AudiSport logo's w/o being a poser.
Is it the same for BMW, or would putting the M Sport logo on the calipers be wrong
03-23-2009, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jusdoit' post='824316' date='Mar 23 2009, 01:52 AM
Actually, didn't get the BMW stickers on EBay... instead at this link: http://www.xenonmods.com/newallcaliperdecals.htm
03-23-2009, 06:47 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
looks great! congrats!
03-23-2009, 08:28 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
Options: Navigation, SAT Radio, Bluetooth, IPOD adapter
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VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
VMR Rims V710 19x8.5 ET35 Hyper Silver (front)
Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
BMW Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
BMW M-tech Complete Body Kit w/LCI & no PDC
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Vorsteiner Decklid Spoiler BMW M5 E60
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BMW Carbon Fiber Roundells - E60
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='824433' date='Mar 23 2009, 07:27 AM
I have heard some REALLY bad things about xenonmods.com....
Thanks for all the compliments on the wheels. I'll post the front wheel pics after I finish them tonight.
03-23-2009, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jusdoit' post='824506' date='Mar 23 2009, 12:28 PM
I really don't know much about xenonmods, but cost was low and delivery was timely. They are decals for God's sake... RISK=0 With a clear coat of lacquer over the decals... can't imagine there will be a problem.
Thanks for all the compliments on the wheels. I'll post the front wheel pics after I finish them tonight.
Thanks for all the compliments on the wheels. I'll post the front wheel pics after I finish them tonight.
It looks great though! I just hope the decals make it through the heat.
03-23-2009, 08:44 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
good job!!!
03-23-2009, 11:27 AM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
jusdoit-how long after you paint did you put the wheel back on and how long till you drove and paint dried? curious.. looks great.. always something i want to do.. but not driving when i have to shoot back and forth to get kids with no other car isnt an option.. id love to paint calipers on a rainy or yucky day..(maybe i can do it after i cook dinner--hmm thats a thought 
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03-23-2009, 12:17 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
Options: Navigation, SAT Radio, Bluetooth, IPOD adapter
Sprint Booster
VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
VMR Rims V710 19x8.5 ET35 Hyper Silver (front)
Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
BMW Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
BMW M-tech Complete Body Kit w/LCI & no PDC
Hamann Splitter
Vorsteiner Decklid Spoiler BMW M5 E60
BMW Black Grills E60
BMW Shadow Trim
BMW Carbon Fiber Roundells - E60
Angel Eyes (GP Thunder Bulb H8 8500K)
Well, my daily winter driver is a 2003 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder unmuscle car, so the BMW has plenty of drying time. The BMW sits in the garage most of the winter because of the amount of sand/gravel (rocks) on the road. I would imagine the caliper paint will dry nicely over the next week or two. I let the wheel paint dry about 12 hours before installing the wheel. Sorry I couln't be more useful on the drying time. Based on the thickness of this paint, I would imagine you would want at least 24-36 hours of drying time before exposing it to the elements.
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