Adds on's and mod's for 4000$
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
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I have set myself a budget of about max 4000$ total, not to be spent at once, but Continuously....
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
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I suggest the M5 trunklid finisher. See attached link:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=13528
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=13528
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Aug 7 2005, 01:24 PM
I have set myself a budget of about max 4000$ total, not to be spent at once, but Continuously....
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport? body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport? body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
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Originally Posted by wiszmaster' date='Aug 7 2005, 07:23 PM
[quote name='Peter530i' date='Aug 7 2005, 01:24 PM']I have set myself a budget of about max 4000$ total, not to be spent at once, but Continuously....
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport? body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport? body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
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[/quote]i like the way you think!!!
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well ... lol ... am I right, or am I right?
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i know what i'd do with the extra $4K ...
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i know what i'd do with the extra $4K ...
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Originally Posted by DINAN530i' date='Aug 7 2005, 08:44 PM
[quote name='wiszmaster' date='Aug 7 2005, 07:23 PM'][quote name='Peter530i' date='Aug 7 2005, 01:24 PM']I have set myself a budget of about max 4000$ total, not to be spent at once, but Continuously....
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport? body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
Please bare in minds that I wish I could do 19" wheels and the M sport? body kit but due to poor road quality and driving in city full of pavements I do not want to do this. I know it looks beautiful but I need to be able to drive the around
Also I had a extremely lowered, sport susp., wheels Audi before and that was not good for the city, I was "rubbing" the "belly" of the poor car constantly.
My list is so far as this:
1) M sport steering wheel + HOBI's paddles
2) 18" wheels BMW + NON RF'S
3) tv TUNER...multimedia
Inputs?
Trunk, roof etc spoilers no way
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[/quote]i like the way you think!!!
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[/quote]hes right thats how im a millionare before 25. buy the land and then buy the rims. at least thats what bought me the rims
besides that best mod is always wheels and tires makes the biggest difference in asthetics and perfomance imho. or u could spend 4k on coke and hookers that would be fun too.
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Aug 8 2005, 01:24 AM
I have set myself a budget of about max 4000$ total, not to be spent at once, but Continuously....
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
As you can see description of my car below what do you guys recommend?
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3.780 Euros is a little bit more than US$4,000, but this figure includes 3 nights accomodation in a single room in a very nice hotel. If you exclude the accomodation cost element (300 to 450 Euros), you'll come close to your budget.
I am taking stages 1 & 2 (Advanced followed by Intensive both in English) of the M3 course in September 19-20, 21-22 given at the Salzburgring, and the course price includes 2 nights in Salzburg at the Hotel Gersbergalm, which is about 125 Euros per night.
With this upgrading of the software of the nut behind the wheel, you'll be better able to use Tim's M5 shift paddles in everyday spirited driving. You also get to beat up on an M3 with SMGII for 5 whole days. That alone is worth US$4,000, don't ya think?
BTW, if you happen to see Tim in Prague, please ask him to respond to my emails and pm's. I hope to meet up with him in Buchloe.
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
[color=red]Mods:[/color]
[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
[/color]
Originally Posted by rodneyremington' date='Aug 9 2005, 03:17 PM
I recommend you travel back in time and spend that $4000 on upgrading to the 545i? 
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I wish, but here in Europe 545 is like $40k's more then 530i 
so expensive, with this money I would get M5 in the USA easily but here I get 530i
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Aug 10 2005, 11:02 AM
[quote name='rodneyremington' date='Aug 9 2005, 03:17 PM']I recommend you travel back in time and spend that $4000 on upgrading to the 545i?
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I wish, but here in Europe 545 is like $40k's more then 530i so expensive, with this money I would get M5 in the USA easily but here I get 530i
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[/quote]AHOI Peter,
go for the wheels and 19" will do will not rub at all.
Not even in Prague not in Budapest so go for it.
Buy Conti Sport Cont 2 with aftermarket wheels.
The Spoilers are 2000? the M kit I mean.
The M5 steering is like 170? worth it as the trunk lid for M5 check it out.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=14582&st=0
I cud buy wo tax M5 for 66 gs but sorry at these prices diesel with 3 litre engine is the way here and you can only use that beast in Germany or South France.-) So