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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec: 530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights, Mods: OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides, Engine Mods: Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red) Added Electronics: V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit, Shoes: SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD New Shoes: 19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY ^_____________ Retired ______________ Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
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My caliper was in dire need of a touch up. Quick job, but I think its good to go.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Looks good! Which kit did you use?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec: 530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights, Mods: OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides, Engine Mods: Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red) Added Electronics: V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit, Shoes: SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD New Shoes: 19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY ^_____________ Retired ______________ Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
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I think it was called something like... Dupli Heat resistant caliper paint. The brush on one.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Looks good Phi! Thanks for reminding me to put this on my to do list.
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My to do list is ever growing.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Hyper_545i' post='625666' date='Jul 16 2008, 12:44 PM
My to do list is ever growing.
LOL, list ever growing, and pockets ever shrinking....
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Looks great. I need to add that to the todo list also
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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i love when calipers are painted, something about it is so clean looking.. i thought once someone mentioned that if you paint them.. it voids something on your brakes with the dealer?? is this true?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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"melimel:i love when calipers are painted, something about it is so clean looking.. i thought once someone mentioned that if you paint them.. it voids something on your brakes with the dealer?? is this true? "

I'll let other members chime in on this one, but I know my brakes are not covered under my warrenty.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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VERY NICE JOB. im about to do mine soon. Will post pics when i get it done. Thinking of doing it Black though, that way it ll show more.wht do u think. or should i spray it grey like your?
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