Damned you guys
04-15-2009 | 11:44 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Did order the kit today.
The car rides so fine without the Kit and rear spacers
The car rides so fine without the Kit and rear spacers
04-15-2009 | 11:50 AM
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From: Kajaani, Finland
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='848320' date='Apr 15 2009, 10:44 PM
Did order the kit today.
The car rides so fine without the Kit and rear spacers
The car rides so fine without the Kit and rear spacers
But the lowering springs you will notice
. I hope you would be happy with them!
04-16-2009 | 07:44 AM
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From: Helsinki, Finland
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Thank's Anzafin,
These mods are only for the looks.
I really do hope the comfort will not suffer do to the springs,
but then the standard springs are way too soft.
Have been chatting with BigMike from Taiwan who has the same mod,
and he's is very happy with it.
These mods are only for the looks.
I really do hope the comfort will not suffer do to the springs,
but then the standard springs are way too soft.
Have been chatting with BigMike from Taiwan who has the same mod,
and he's is very happy with it.
05-08-2009 | 08:52 AM
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From: Helsinki, Finland
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Next Tuesday is the date.
Will post pics and comments soon after.
Did update the signature.
Will post pics and comments soon after.
Did update the signature.
05-08-2009 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='841835' date='Apr 9 2009, 11:06 AM
I am the OEM guy!
Or was, damned you guys
.
I will now order the Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs and 12 mm SCC spacers rear.
Parts + installation with four wheel alignment for 700 E.
What do you guys think?
Or was, damned you guys
.I will now order the Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs and 12 mm SCC spacers rear.
Parts + installation with four wheel alignment for 700 E.
What do you guys think?
Ric, I'm so proud. =P
05-08-2009 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='872338' date='May 8 2009, 07:52 PM
Next Tuesday is the date.
Will post pics and comments soon after.
Did update the signature.
Will post pics and comments soon after.
Did update the signature.
05-08-2009 | 09:07 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
I heard they were considering a new national public holiday in Finland to mark the occasion
Congrats Ric -- looking forward to seeing the pics...
(Edit: I too was all OEM until I bought my current private car... this is just the start!!)
Congrats Ric -- looking forward to seeing the pics...
(Edit: I too was all OEM until I bought my current private car... this is just the start!!)
05-08-2009 | 09:09 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='872365' date='May 8 2009, 12:07 PM
I heard they were considering a new national public holiday in Finland to mark the occasion
05-08-2009 | 09:15 AM
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There is a FREE mod without paying a centavo and must be the first mod from your list!.......... by removing your carcoal filter!!!
Happy modding!!!!
Happy modding!!!!
05-08-2009 | 09:27 AM
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From: Helsinki, Finland
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='872365' date='May 8 2009, 08:07 PM
I heard they were considering a new national public holiday in Finland to mark the occasion
Mark it up, May 12th
