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Old 10-07-2009, 02:25 PM
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Lets make a list of some cheap mods that you can apply/do to your E60. (for cheap people like me).
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Originally Posted by aretardedorange' post='1027162' date='Oct 7 2009, 06:25 PM
Lets make a list of some cheap mods that you can apply/do to your E60. (for cheap people like me).
You can change out the lights of your car to make it look nicer at night. =)

Or CF wrap your interior trim.
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Tint windows, tail lights, sidemarkers.

Painted grill, the rotors.

Change emblems and roundels.

Lighting (AE, interior LEDs, license plate LED) from John (brabusw209amg)

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HID fog
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ive pretty much done all the cheap mods you can do (refer to sig). I'd love to do interior CF wrap but im not a handy person and it seems like a big pain in the ass..
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i think i am the cheapest so far
doing matt black vinyl around the windows, yes i try to cover the chrome
spend $20 try to save $200

easy and i can change colors later
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Aluminum pedals. There is always the mudpan engine scoop LOL
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LED M5 gauge conversion..

I can do it for you...
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Also LED White Eyebrows on your headlight.....

I can do that also...
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Originally Posted by 08white' post='1027189' date='Oct 7 2009, 06:59 PM
i think i am the cheapest so far
doing matt black vinyl around the windows, yes i try to cover the chrome
spend $20 try to save $200

easy and i can change colors later

lol there is cheaper one....

change valve stem cap to differnce one... such as black cheap one to more fancy one for $4...

i got mine for free lol


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